Join John Bursnall, Geology professor at St. Lawrence University, for a look at the geology of the Nature Center, as well as some road stops in the surrounding area.

Join Jan Trybula of SUNY Potsdam on a walk to look at dragonflies and damselflies, omnipresent aerial predators of most freshwater environments. Some nets will be available for those who want to get a closer look at these amazing creatures. At least 20 different species have been identified from ICNC, including the rare Horned Clubtail.

Join naturalist Pat Burdick and Jan Trybula of SUNY Potsdam in a pond exploration using dip nets to capture amphibians and macro invertebrates. We'll use magnifiers and field guides to learn about the animals we capture.

Jim Schulte, Biology Professor at Clarkson University, will lead a survey of moth diversity at the Indian Creek Nature Center. We'll set up a blacklight and discuss the major features of the many different groups of moths we may see.

Come enjoy a spring bird walk at Indian Creek Nature Center. Participants will view a wide variety of species on a hike through shrubland, marsh, wetland, and forest habitats along the Tower and Succession Trails. A spotting scope will be used to view birds on Lower Lake from the top of the observation tower. Bring binoculars!

Please RSVP with the trip leader prior to the walk.

Meeting at the East Entrance parking lot, we'll hike through a natural woodland area to observe the trees, spring wildflowers and whatever else pops up during our ramble along the Wildflower Loop and adjacent environs. Call to register or to get an alternate date in case of bad weather. Dress appropriately for trail and weather conditions.

Come enjoy a spring bird walk at Indian Creek Nature Center. Participants will view a wide variety of species on a hike through shrubland, marsh, wetland, and forest habitats along the Tower and Succession Trails. A spotting scope will be used to view birds on Lower Lake from the top of the observation tower. Bring binoculars!

Please RSVP with the trip leader prior to the walk!

The Indian Creek Nature center hosts a wonderful array of interesting animals throughout the year. Peter O’Shea, local naturalist and author, will lead the group in identifying various creatures by their tracks and other unique features. If snow is sufficiently deep, trackers can bring their snowshoes or borrow them from the Nature Center. If no snow, we’ll scout the trails on foot. Dress appropriately.

Does nature inspire you to write? Join us for an afternoon of listening to inspiring nature writings from children’s literature to the classics and then create your own nature writing. We will find a comfortable place at the nature center to enjoy the beautiful surrounding which will inspire us to become nature writers. Bring a pad or journal and your preferred writing implement. We will write rain or shine. Call Carol to reserve your place at 212-2800. Writers of all ages welcome.

Come to nature center and look for birds as Fall migration begins. Indian Creek Nature Center provides a variety of food for the birds to feast on as they prepare for their long flights to their wintering locations. Many species travel thousands of miles from here. Come catch a glimpse before they are gone! Meet at main entrance.

Contact Mary Beth Warburton for official start time!