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Beneficial Beavers
Did you know that the beaver is New York’s official state mammal? It’s a warranted distinction due to their critical importance in the ecosystem. Beavers are a keystone species, meaning that their presence is essential for biodiversity and a sustained, healthy ecosystem. Beavers accomplish this promotion of biodiversity by altering the habitat of an area by way of building dams and changing water flows. The majority of people, scientists, and governmental actions now support and protect beavers and the critical role they play in the environment.
Raven Steals the Sun: Native American Eclipse Stories
Nature Up North is extremely excited to collaborate with Perry Ground to bring Native American stories and traditions to Canton! Join us in the Sykes Formal Room for Raven Steals the Sun: Native American Eclipse Stories on Tuesday, March 26th at 7 pm.
Please register for this event using this link: https://www.natureupnorth.org/form/raven-steals-the-sun-registratio
Our 6th Annual Cardboard Sled Race Recap!
The 6th Annual Cardboard Sled Race, planned originally for Saturday, February 10th, then moved to Saturday, Feb 24th due to weather, fell victim this year to the warm weather of El Niña. What was otherwise a delightfully warm and sunny week leading up to Saturday, melted much of the snow that had dropped the weekend prior. That, coupled with a wind chill in the negatives on Saturday morning, created conditions that would have been unfriendly to sled and racer alike.
Clarkson's Reynolds Observatory Tour and Viewing
Looking for a way to stay involved with local astronomy after the eclipse? Thinking about picking up a new hobby, but not sure where to get started?
Join Nature Up North and Reynolds Observatory Director Ben Roulston at the Reynolds Observatory outside of Potsdam on Saturday, June 1st. We'll be talking about the research going on at Clarkson, the Reynolds Observatory, and (weather permitting) taking a look at different features of the night sky.
Tupper Lake Sky Center Showcase
Join Nature Up North at the Tupper Lake Sky Center and Observatory for an exciting night of stargazing and learning!
Starting at 8 pm on Wednesday, March 27th, we'll be getting a tour of the facilities at the Tupper Lake Observatory. We'll learn about the eclipse and how scientists at the observatory are preparing for the path of totality. Finally, weather permitting, we'll have an opportunity to look through the telescopes themselves at the many wonders of the night sky.
Hike the Red Sandstone Trail with Potsdam Pride
Join Potsdam Pride and Nature Up North for a casual hike on the Red Sandstone Trail!
Starting at the north entrance on the Back Hanawah Road, we'll walk south towards Hanawah Falls and the quarry that built much of Potsdam. Along the way, you'll also learn some history about the trail, the land, and how it is managed and maintained today.
Coyote on Ice
Each morning I walk down to the lake's edge with my camera, hoping to catch a glimpse and even better a photo of some of our abundant local wildlife. This female coyote was curious about my camera's clicking and posed for quite a while as she walked by following her mate.
Coyote Lovely
My regular morning routine involves walking our property with my camera. We live on the north end of Black Lake. While I was walking towards the lake, I spotted a coyote crossing the clearing. I typically see at least two at a time and figured I must have missed the first. I continued towards the lake and sat for a while watching bald eagles in the distance. Then I spotted something walking towards me on the ice. I pointed my camera towards the edge of the tree line and was happy to capture this shot and many more. Coyote on ice.
St. Lawrence Land Trust 9th Annual State of the Rivers Talk
Advocating for the Rights of Rivers in the St. Lawrence River Watershed with Blake Lavia and Tzintzun Aguilar-Izzo, Talking Rivers