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!

2024 Adirondack Loon Celebration

Event date and time
October 13, 2024 - 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Event description

Join us for the 2024 Adirondack Loon Celebration at Paul Smiths College VIC for a day filled with opportunities to learn about the natural history, ecology and conservation of the Common Loon.

2024 NY Annual Loon Census

Event date and time
July 24, 2024 - 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM
Event description

Register to observe loons on a lake in New York state as part of the NY annual Loon Census. The census will take place for an hour on July 20th. You can register at NY Annual Loon Census.

Guided Paddle - Lake Clear

Event date and time
October 13, 2024 - 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Event description

Join ACLC staff for a paddling tour of an Adirondack lake to visit with some of our study loons as a part of the 2024 Adirondack Loon Celebration. Please visit our Guided Paddles page to learn more and to register. Rain date: October 14.

Guided Paddle - Little Clear Pond

Event date and time
August 29, 2024 - 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Event description

Join ACLC staff for a paddling tour of an Adirondack lake to visit with some of our study loons. Please visit our Guided Paddles page to learn more and to register. Rain date: August 30.

Guided Paddle - Lake Clear

Event date and time
September 27, 2024 - 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Event description

Join ACLC staff for a paddling tour of an Adirondack lake to visit with some of our study loons. Please visit our Guided Paddles page to learn more and to register. Rain date: September 29.

Guided Paddle - Little Clear Pond

Event date and time
July 25, 2024 - 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Event description

Join ACLC staff for a paddling tour of an Adirondack lake to visit with some of our study loons. Please visit our Guided Paddles page on our website to learn more and to register. Rain date: July 26.

Loon Story Hour

Event date and time
August 10, 2024 - 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Event description

Bring kids in to the Adirondack Loon Center to listen to loon stories and participate in a loon-inspired art activity. No registration is necessary at this family-friendly event. We hope to see you there!

Loon Story Hour

Event date and time
July 27, 2024 - 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Event description

Bring kids in to the Adirondack Loon Center to listen to loon stories and participate in a loon-inspired art activity. No registration is necessary at this family-friendly event. We hope to see you there!

Loon Story Hour

Event date and time
July 13, 2024 - 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Event description

Bring kids in to the Adirondack Loon Center to listen to loon stories and participate in a loon-inspired art activity. No registration is necessary at this family-friendly event. We hope to see you there!

Postponed!!! - Birding at Southville State Forest

Event date and time
July 10, 2024 - 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Event description

This event is postponed! Check back here for updates about a new date and time.

Come birding with Nature Up North!

New York State's Breeding Bird Atlas is in it's final year of surveying, and it only happens every 20 years! Come to the Southville State Forest on Wednesdy, July 10th at 8am. Download the Merlin and ebird apps beforehand to help you identify any birds you find! Don't forget a pair of binoculars, sunscreen, and weather appropriate shoes and clothing.