What's Your Nature?
Become a Nature Up North explorer to share your encounters with wild things and wild places in New York's North Country. Post your wildlife sightings, landscape shots, photos from your outings, and even your organization's events!
First Weekend Hike
Start the new year off on the right foot by getting outside with Nature Up North! Join us at Lampson Falls Trailhead at 1:00pm on Sunday, January 2nd to get active and enjoy time in nature the first weekend of the year. The trail is a very leisurely 3 mile loop, however the offshoot to the falls is short but a bit steep. Snow cover will be dependent on weather, but if necessary we have snowshoes available for use - please RSVP if you'd like to borrow a pair, otherwise feel free to bring your own!
We can't wait to get outside in 2022 with you!
Spring Surprise
We had the pleasure of watching this cub in the woods, near our home. Frolicking and celebrating Spring.
Nature Up North 2022 Calendars For Sale
Nature Up North calendars are on sale at local businesses through early 2022! These printed calendars feature our favorite photos shared by community members as Encounters on natureupnorth.org in the past year. Calendars also include Nature Notes highlighting seasonal wildlife behavior local to the North Country region.
Another Light Lesson in Loon Music
On Thursday, December 9 at 7:00pm (ET), join Dr. Jay Mager, of Ohio Northern University, for an intriguing evening to learn about loon music and the acoustic structure and function of vocal signals in Common Loons.
Visit adkloon.org to register. A Zoom link will be emailed prior to the start of the event. Presentation will last an hour. Space is limited.
Nature Walk
The last of the fall season and the beginning of winter weather definitely have us excited for the snow! Come join Nature Up North, Sunday, December 5th, for an exciting nature walk on the Kip Trail to explore the outdoors. You will learn about identifying trees without their leaves and about winter animals in the North Country. If we’re lucky we might even spot a few animals during our hike! We suggest preparing for the potential muddy and chilly weather with warmer clothing like a coat and mittens, as well as wearing appropriate footwear.
Thanksgiving History and Indigenous Culture in the North Country
It’s Thanksgiving week! Tis’ the season of fall leaves crunching as we step on them, the smell of warm apple cider on the stovetop and fresh baked pumpkin and apple pies using grandma's secret recipes. An array of food on the dining table every fourth Thursday in November is also a time to be thankful for everyone in your life, surrounded by family and friends. Each house has their own traditions, from watching the Macy's Day Parade to playing football outdoors.
