We are SO excited to share that the fairies are back! As the leaves begin changing color and the air starts to cool, Thimble and Blossom will be making the long trip south for the winter. Through all of their woodland travels they’ve become great naturalists, talking with toads, playing with opossums, and singing with cicadas. Now, they’re here to answer any questions you may have!

You can find their houses at:

Heritage Park, Canton

Munter Trail, Potsdam

Nicandri Nature Center, Massena

Looking for a fun activity during the summer? Join Nature Up North on our last virtual campfire of the summer! During the campfire, you will be able to paint our most recent coloring book, draw using your creative skills, and sing along to our campfire song.

If you are able, you may want the following materials to participate fully in the activities: 

Submit your webform here! https://www.natureupnorth.org/form/submit-your-summer-scavenger-hun

Join us this summer for a North Country scavenger hunt! Use this checklist as a guide to get outside and learn more about the natural world that is right in your backyard! 

Join the Nature Up North team for our third virtual campfire event! Have you ever wondered what comes out to play after you go to bed? Learn about the critters that crawl, fly, and stroll around at night! Make origami bats, listen for owl calls, and learn the best ways to catch fireflies all while learning about our nocturnal friends. 

If you are able, you may want the following materials to participate fully in the activities: 

Join the Nature Up North team for our second virtual summer campfire event! This week’s campfire will feature a step by step guide to flower pressing and inspirational ideas for pressed flowers. This is a great opportunity to share creative ideas and learn how to preserve flowers.

Join us at this summer's first virtual campfire! This week’s campfire will feature a reading of The Lorax by Dr. Seuss and Lorax themed activities. You will also meet our new summer 2020 team and learn how playing a bingo game can help Mother Earth.

If you are able, you may want the following materials to fully participate in the activities:

Join Nature Up North for a winter hike up Mount Arab to celebrate the new year! Just north of the town of Tupper Lake, Mount Arab is one of the most scenic easily-accessed peaks in the Adirondacks. We will enjoy a wooded hike and expansive views from the fire tower at the summit. This hike is 2 miles round trip (1 mile to the summit) with some steep sections and a rocky, root covered trail. Please wear warm layers and pack water, a snack or lunch, and an extra layer, as it gets windy on top! Depending on conditions the trail may be snowy or icy.

Join us for a sunset paddle on the Little and Grasse rivers, searching for nocturnal bats, crepuscular beavers, and other nighttime creatures! In the spooky spirit following Halloween weekend, we'll keep an eye out for animals active in the evening along the river and learn some nighttime ecology. Free and open to all ages and all ability levels, bring your own boat or borrow one from us. Don't forget a headlamp if you have one and some warm layers! Meet at the Little River Boat Launch on Park Street/Rt.

Nature Up North invites you to a night of stargazing and astronomy at our fall Campfire with St. Lawrence University Physics Professor Aileen O'Donoghue. We’ll start around the campfire at 7:30 pm with a short discussion, followed by the opportunity to join Aileen in small groups at a telescope set up a short distance away. This event is free and open to the public, with water and s’ mores provided. Bring your friends and family!

Join Nature Up North for a community hike up Goodman Mountain to admire the fall foliage! Goodman Mountain is a short hike perfect for those looking to get outside and enjoy the bright colors of peak foliage season. The 1.7 mile long trail ascends gently to the summit, where there are beautiful views of nearby Tupper Lake and the Horseshoe Lake Wild Forest. Along the way, there are plenty of flat areas for water breaks and rest stops. There will be a shuttle available from Canton, meeting at the Brewer Bookstore at 8:45 am, or meet at the trail head at 10:00 am.