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Community Campfire - Wild Prints
The fourth installment our Community Campfire series is here! Have you ever been curious about what little critter tracks you've been seeing, but don't know what they are? Well come join Nature Up North to learn about wild animal tracks, and as always indulge in a few s'mores! Friday, July 18th from 7-9pm at the Watchmeister Field Station in Canton.
Community Campfire - Pressed Petals!
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🔥Community Campfire: Pressed Petals🌼
Next week’s campfire is in full bloom! Join us for Pressed Petals, where we’ll explore common wildflowers found on the Sand Banks Trail, learn how to identify them, and take a short walk to collect blooms for pressing.
You’ll get the inside dirt on how to ID common wildflowers of the North Country, share blooming brilliant tips for spotting local species, and teach you how to preserve your petals long after the campfire’s out.
🗓️ July 3rd
đź“Ť Wachtmeister Station, Canton
Community Campfire - Fun Fungi
Join us for s'mores and funtastic fungi facts at Wachtmeister Field Station on outer Park Street on June 20, 7-9pm. Come learn about the fascinating fungi that are hiding all around you. We will have fun fungi activities, s'mores and a campfire as always. Bring your favourite fungi pun! See you there!
Community Campfire - Amphibian Hunt!
Join Nature Up North at the Wachtmeister Field Station on outer Park St. for the first community campfire of the year!
Running from 7-9pm, stop by the field station for s'mores and a trip down the Kip trail to look for amphibians. The Kip trail cuts through a flooded forest with vernal (temporary) pools that form each spring from snowmelt and rain. These are the perfect habitats for amphibians like frogs and salamanders. Take a walk with us to flip over rocks and fallen trees to see if any are hiding underneath!
Yellow-rumped Warbler with an insect
I went for a birding walk on the Remington Recreational Trail today in order to study for my ornithology final (where we'll be identifying birds along the trail). We saw and heard 30 species total, and I was able to get pictures of a few, including this Yellow-rumped Warbler. It was only when I looked back at the photos and zoomed in that I saw the bug in their beak!
Northern Flicker through Binoculars
We came across this Northern Flicker in the enchanted forest of SLU's campus during my ornithology class lab! Northern Flickers are my current favorite bird, and they are a species I wasn't aware of before taking ornithology. I took this photo through my binoculars, so I'm hoping I come across another sometime soon when I have my camera with me to get a better picture.
Pileated Woodpecker at North Country Library System
The administrative office of the North Country Library System is on the Black River, and is set on a large plot of land that includes a grove of old, mixed trees as well as an open field and a small wooded clearing. I go out during my lunch most days, and see all sorts of wildlife. This was an incredibly lucky moment: I heard something hit my window, and I ran to the back door to make sure there wasn’t an injured bird on the ground. While I was looking, this woodpecker flew across the property and landed on the tree closest to the door.
Rabbit Den on SLU's Campus
A photo shared with me by a student on campus of some rabbit kits in their den. Facilities later came by and filled the hole, presumably after relocating the family.
Certified Interpretive Guide Training
Nature Up North is excited to announce that we're hosting a Certified Interpretive Guide Training!
Critters of the Earth Day 7k
While at the Earth Day 7k this year I took advantage of the bird feeder at the Wachtmeister Field Station to snap some photos of visitors to the feeder! This included a number of Purple Finches, a Hairy Woodpecker, and a curious chipmunk. Bird feeders can be a great way to know what species are in the area, learn more about their behavior, and hone your identification skills.