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Nature Up North

Community Paddle: Birding

Event date and time
June 28, 2025 - 6:30 PM to June 28, 2025 - 8:00 PM
Event description

Looking for a Saturday evening activity? Well, come join Nature Up North as we paddle along the Little River in Canton looking for birds! By canoeing, we cross through different wetlands and terrestrial habitats that are home to a great variety of waterfowls, songbirds, and raptors. Binoculars are encouraged but not required as we will be getting up close to nature. So come join us on Saturday, June 28th from 6:30 to 8 pm! All canoeing equipment is provided.

Watching Wildlife with Cameras

Event date and time
July 12, 2025 - 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Event description

Learn about using trail cams to study area wildlife, including information on Nature Up North's multi-year Zooniverse project!

Community Paddle - Topic TBD

Event date and time
August 9, 2025 - 6:30 PM to August 9, 2025 - 8:00 PM
Event description

Join Nature Up North for community paddle on the Little River!

Our paddles are free and come with equipment provided. All you need are clothes you don't mind getting wet! We launch from the Little River Boat Launch on outer Park St. in Canton at 6:30 with the goal of returning by 8pm. Each outing comes with a theme for us to investigate while out on the water.

Community Paddle - Topic TBD

Event date and time
July 26, 2025 - 6:30 PM to July 26, 2025 - 8:00 PM
Event description

Join Nature Up North for community paddle on the Little River!

Our paddles are free and come with equipment provided. All you need are clothes you don't mind getting wet! We launch from the Little River Boat Launch on outer Park St. in Canton at 6:30 with the goal of returning by 8pm. Each outing comes with a theme for us to investigate while out on the water.

Community Paddle - Topic TBD

Event date and time
July 12, 2025 - 6:30 PM to July 12, 2025 - 8:00 PM
Event description

Join Nature Up North for community paddle on the Little River!

Our paddles are free and come with equipment provided. All you need are clothes you don't mind getting wet! We launch from the Little River Boat Launch on outer Park St. in Canton at 6:30 with the goal of returning by 8pm. Each outing comes with a theme for us to investigate while out on the water.

Community Paddle - Learn to Canoe!

Event date and time
June 14, 2025 - 6:30 PM to June 14, 2025 - 8:00 PM
Event description

Join Nature Up North for our first community paddle of the year!

Our paddles are free and come with equipment provided. All you need are clothes you don't mind getting wet! We launch from the Little River Boat Launch on outer Park St. in Canton at 6:30 with the goal of returning by 8pm. Each outing comes with a theme for us to investigate while out on the water.

Community Campfire - Night Sky Talk with Dave Prosper!

Event date and time
August 1, 2025 - 7:00 PM to August 1, 2025 - 9:00 PM
Event description

Join Nature Up North for a community campfire! This campfire will be put on with a collaboration from Potsdam Pride. They've asked a local community member, Dave Prosper, to lead participants on a night sky talk!

Community Campfire - Topic TBD

Event date and time
July 18, 2025 - 7:00 PM to July 18, 2025 - 9:00 PM
Event description

Join Nature Up North for a community campfire! We're still deciding the topic, but you can count on s'mores being there!

Community Campfire - Petals and Pulp!

Event date and time
July 3, 2025 - 7:00 PM to July 3, 2025 - 9:00 PM
Event description

This community campfire is in full bloom! Join us for Petals & Pulp, a creative evening where you’ll make your own handmade paper using pressed wildflowers found right here on the Kip Trail!

While your floral masterpiece dries by the fire, we’ll take a short nature walk to identify the same wildflowers in the wild and learn about their uses, habitats, and unbeleafable stories.

Come for the s’mores, stay for the art! It’s a night where nature and creativity really stick together.

Community Campfire - Fun Fungi

Event date and time
June 20, 2025 - 7:00 PM to June 20, 2025 - 9:00 PM
Event description

Join us for s'mores and funtastic fungi facts at Wachtmeister Field Station on outer Park Street on June 20, 7-9pm. Come learn about the fascinating fungi that are hiding all around you. We will have fun fungi activities, s'mores and a campfire as always. Bring your favourite fungi pun! See you there!