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!
Kip Trail Conditions
Got out on the Kip Trail this today to check conditions for the Earth Day 7K run and walk tomorrow. The afternoon was gorgeous - 62 F and probably the first day it's really felt like spring weather. The first half of the trail closer to the Little River has a few spots that like to attract mud, but the conditions were drier than I expected. No large pools of standing water in the trail, and only a few muddy spots. Still, I'd advise anyone coming out for the race tomorrow to plan for some mud!
Bare feet!
Finally, it feels like spring. Had to empty the trash, and decided to go shoe-less, in spite of it being only 40 degrees out. Sat on the porch in the dark and listened to the coyotes howling. Welcome back, Spring!
Crazy spring weather
Strange strange "spring" we're having but beautiful nonetheless. Woke this morning to more fresh snow to sit on top of the ice storm results from the past weekend. While I'm really ready for flowers, the snow is lovely.
Arbor Day Ash Tree Survey - Remington Trail
Join us to celebrate Arbor Day by mapping Ash Trees on Remmington Recreational Trail in Canton. Bikers and walkers of all ages welcome!
The Community Ash Tree Survey is a citizen science project in which community members survey the location and status of ash trees across St. Lawrence County in response to the arrival of the invasive emerald ash borer beetle (Agrilus planipennis; EAB) in 2017.
Signs of Spring Campaign
Timing makes all the difference.
From spring peepers and Canada geese to red-winged blackbirds and fiddlehead ferns, many of us have a favorite first sign of spring. What is yours? Have you spotted it yet this year? Did you know that sharing your observations helps us record seasonal changes, also known as phenology, over time?
Classroom in the Woods
Last week, my First Year Program went on a mini trip to Stone Valley. It was a chilly, but beautiful day and the walk was very relaxing. Pictured here is my friend and myself as we admire the high waters of the Raquette River. I am super grateful that I am able to spend time in nature in my academic classes; however, I recommend that you take the time to go down to Stone Valley on your free time! (careful, it was a little icy)
Stone Valley Trail
Great place to explore. A few tough rocks to scramble up, but a fairly easy hike for all skills levels. 10/10 would visit again
FYS Exploration
The opportunity to spend class time exploring the outdoors and learning about how to connect with the environment we are being immersed in is something that is so unique and I am so grateful for.
Classroom in the Woods
Attached is a picture of myself and a friend as we admired the high waters of the Raquette River last Thursday. It was beautiful!! My First Year Seminar class went for a walk on the Stone Valley Trail and observed nature at its best. (The trail was a little icy but completely worth it.) I am so grateful that I am able to be outside for academics!
Outdoor Education Adventure
My class was able to drive less than half an hour to an amazing trail with incredible views. Even at the trail head, we could see a massive waterfall. Although we didn't hike very far into the trail due to a time constraint, what we were able to see was beautiful even on an overcast day, especially when we walked out on the rocks next to the rushing river. Of course, images can't always capture the full beauty, so I strongly encourage people to visit the place for themselves!