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Nature Up North

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!

Community Campfire - Amphibian Hunt!

Event date and time
June 6, 2025 - 7:00 PM to June 6, 2025 - 9:00 PM
Event description

Join Nature Up North at the Wachtmeister Field Station on outer Park St. for the first community campfire of the year!

Running from 7-9pm, stop by the field station for s'mores and a trip down the Kip trail to look for amphibians. The Kip trail cuts through a flooded forest with vernal (temporary) pools that form each spring from snowmelt and rain. These are the perfect habitats for amphibians like frogs and salamanders. Take a walk with us to flip over rocks and fallen trees to see if any are hiding underneath!

Certified Interpretive Guide Training

Event date and time
May 27, 2025 - 8:00 AM to May 30, 2025 - 5:00 PM
Event description

Nature Up North is excited to announce that we're hosting a Certified Interpretive Guide Training!

Cardboard Sled Building Workshop

Event date and time
February 1, 2025 - 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Event description

Our 7th annual cardboard sled race is fast approaching!

Join Nature Up North for a cardboard sled-building workshop at the Wachtmeister Field Station. At this workshop, you will learn how to build your own cardboard sled for the race, and we'll have all the materials you'll need! Cardboard, duct tape, plastic bags, glue, and paint are all allowed materials. If you have a box, a color, or plastic bags you want to use, you can bring those with you too.

Cardboard Sled Building Workshop

Event date and time
January 19, 2025 - 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Event description

Our 7th annual cardboard sled race is fast approaching!

Join Nature Up North for a cardboard sled-building workshop at the Wachtmeister Field Station. At this workshop, you will learn how to build your own cardboard sled for the race, and we'll have all the materials you'll need! Cardboard, duct tape, plastic bags, glue, and paint are all allowed materials. If you have a box, a color, or plastic bags you want to use, you can bring those with you too.

First Hike of 2025 - Rainbow Falls!

Event date and time
January 11, 2025 - 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Event description

Join Nature Up North for our first hike of the year!

9th Annual Earth Day 7k Run/Walk

Event date and time
April 19, 2025 - 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Event description

Nature Up North's annual trail run is back!

We're excited to invite you to join us for the 9th Annual Earth Day 7K Trail Run/Walk on Saturday, April 19tht, 2025, at 9:00 am. One of the few annual trail races in the North Country, proceeds from this race benefit local conservation and environmental education initiatives.

7th Annual Cardboard Sled Race

Event date and time
February 8, 2025 - 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Event description

Nature Up North is excited to announce the 7th Annual Winterfest Cardboard Sled Races!

Avian Illustration Workshop

Event date and time
November 16, 2024 - 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Event description

Have you ever wanted to draw the wildlife you see outside your window? Now you can!

Join Nature Up North and St. Lawrence Univerisity Student Evelyn Albrecht for a bird watching and art workshop at the Wachtmeister Field Station. This event will teach an introductory-level lesson on drawing birds from reference photos and live observation. You will also leave with the knowledge of how to identify common backyard birds by sight. We hope to see you there!

Community Tree ID Walk

Event date and time
October 5, 2024 - 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Event description

Come join Nature Up North on a tree identification walk!