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Butterfly and Dragonfly Walk
A leisurely walk at Indian Creek Nature Center to discover what butterflies, dragonflies, and damselflies are out and about. As we seek out the colorful butterflies, we’ll discuss adaptations that help them survive, the plants they lay eggs on, and those they get nectar from. Some dragonflies and damselflies will be breeding nearby in a shallow pond. We’ll learn about their lives as we observe their fascinating behaviors. Meet at the end of the access road (note DEC Sign) about a mile north (towards Canton) of the nature center drive on the east side of Rt. 14.
Up Go the EAB Traps!
One of our tasks this week as interns for Nature Up North was to set up two funnel traps for the invasive emerald ash borer (EAB) beetle over the course of yesterday and today. The purpose of these traps is to determine the presence of EAB within the area. Each trap has pheromones that attract nearby insects and a fluid that preserves each specimen. These will be checked every two weeks and taken down in the fall!
Take A Hike: Getting Back Outdoors
There’s ice coating one of the boulders next to me. Water drips off of it slowly, tracing a path through some moss below. The boulder in front of me is much larger and steeper, but isn’t slippery with ice, and, looking around me, I can see that the only way forwards is up. Gritting my teeth, I grab a nearby exposed tree root that’s jutting out from the top of the boulder, dig my toes into a crack in the rock, and pull myself up.
Intro to Fishing Clinic
Join the Nature Up North Team to learn about local fish and how to cast - fishing poles included, free of charge!
Natural Tie-Dye with Plants!
Natural dying is an ancient practice of using natural plant or animal products to dye textiles. Most clothing today is dyed with synthetic dye, but you can experience the magic of coloring an article of clothing with plants you can find in your backyard! Join us for a workshop on how to identify these plants, and dye your own bandana to take home with our dyes! RSVP to info@natureupnorth.org.
Summer Solstice Campfire
Come celebrate the longest day of summer sun with us! We will tell some stories, and there will be a short talk about foraging, after which we will share "Wild S'mores" - s'mores featuring different common wild edible plants. Feel free to bring a short story or appreciation to share.
Campfire Jam with Barb Heller
Nature Up North and TAUNY invite you to a night of music and fun around the fire! Bring your guitar, your friends, and family for a night of sing/play-along with NCPR's Barb Heller. We'll be playing and singing traditional campfire songs with a few requests added. No musical expertise required, just 4 or 5 basic chords will do it. Barb will guide you through the chord changes, so just come and have a good time. Not interested in playing? Just come to sing or listen! This event is free and open to the public. Come a few minutes early if you need help tuning up. S’mores will be provided!
Evening Paddle on the Little River
Looking to get out on the water? Join us for a relaxing evening paddling on the Little River in Canton. You can bring your own canoe or kayak, or borrow one from us for free. Never paddled before? No problem! We'll be happy to provide tips for newer paddlers. Meet at the Little River Boat Launch on Park Street/Rt. 27 in Canton at 6:30pm.
This event is part of our Summer Paddling Series. Join us on Thursdays June 28th, July 12th and July 26th for Evening Paddles, and June 30 for our Water Plant Paddle (family friendly).
Evening Paddle on the Little River
Looking to get out on the water? Join us for our relaxing evening paddling on the Little River in Canton. You can bring your own canoe or kayak, or borrow one from us for free. Never paddled before? No problem! We'll be happy to providing tips for newer paddlers. Meet at the Little River Boat Launch on Park Street/Rt. 27 in Canton at 6:30pm.
This event is part of our Summer Paddling Series. Join us on Thursdays June 28th, July 12th and July 26th for Evening Paddles, and June 30 for our Water Plant Paddle (family friendly).
Evening Paddle on the Little River
Looking to get out on the water? Join us for our relaxing evening paddling on the Little River in Canton. You can bring your own canoe or kayak, or borrow one from us for free. Never paddled before? No problem! We'll be happy to providing tips for newer paddlers. Meet at the Little River Boat Launch on Park Street/Rt. 27 in Canton at 6:30pm.
This event is part of our Summer Paddling Series. Join us on Thursdays June 28th, July 12th and July 26th for Evening Paddles, and June 30 for our Water Plant Paddle (family friendly).