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Skunk cabbage is up!
The area around the beaver pond has several spots where skunk cabbage is emerging. Lots of tracks where critters have nibbled it or passed by.
First salamander of the new year
Doing spring clean up in the yard at the Nicandri Nature Center and found our first salamander of the year. Not sure if it is Jefferson or Jefferson/blue spotted hybrid (which we believe we have in the park). Dark slate with barely visible blue. Was cold and we moved him to safe leaf litter from the sidewalk.
Nature Walk on Cross country @SLU
On a nature walk this afternoon outside of St. Lawrence University. Today was a warmer day than usual resulting in the snow melting and being able to see the ground again!
6th Annual Earth Day 7k Trail Run/Walk
We're back with our annual springtime trail race!
Nature Up North invites you to join us for the 6th Annual Earth Day 7K Trail Run & Walk on Sunday, April 24th, 2022, at 10:30 am. One of the few annual trail races in the North Country, proceeds from this race benefit local conservation and environmental education initiatives. This will be our first in-person 7k since 2019 - you don’t want to miss it!
4th Annual Cardboard Sled Race Recap
The 4th Annual Cardboard Sled Race, held Saturday, February 5th was an exciting way to start off Canton’s annual Winterfest. It was a chilly but sunny morning, perfect for speeding down the hill. Competition was fierce, with many racers fighting their way to the finish line by dragging themselves on tattered sleds or getting a boost from a teammate. Participants competed 1 v. 1 within their division of either Youth (12 and under), Open (13 and up), or Family. See the competitors that went head to head listed below, with winners marked with an asterisk.
Peavine Swamp Lean-to, Wanakena
A great day snowshoeing on the Peavine Swamp Trail.
To read more about it- https://hikingthetrailtoyesterday.wordpress.com/2022/02/06/peavine-swam…
Beech Gone Wild: Raging Hormones
The American beech (Fagus grandifolia) has been slowly dying out for the last 140 years. As a result, beech saplings have overrun many woodlots, making them less diverse, less vigorous, and less valuable.
Cardboard Sled Building Workshop
Our 4th Annual Cardboard Sled Race is right around the corner, and we want to make sure you're ready for the coldest race in the North Country by hosting a sled building workshop! Join us this Saturday, January 29th at Wachtmeister Field Station to build a sled in time for the Winterfest races. All you need to bring is yourself, a mask, your creativity, and we'll provide the rest!