Ever wonder what the common gray squirrel's home looks like? Want to know more about the habitats around you?

Come one, come all down to Wachtmeister Field Station and participate in a habitat scavenger hunt! Learn about some common habitats of creatures that live near you, and take part in a gnome/fairy home competition!

This event is rain or shine, so dress accordingly. Don't forget to bring a parent/guardian to share the fun!

We’re delighted to announce we’ll be hosting another community campfire jam featuring Barb Heller! Bring your guitar and your friends and family for a campfire sing /play -along jam. Expertise NOT required...just 4 or 5 basic chords will do it. Barb will guide you through the chord changes, so just come and have a good time. We'll be playing and singing traditional campfire songs, with a few requests added. No pressure -just fun! S’more supplies are on the house. Come a few minutes early if you need help tuning up.

Cool down during the dog days of summer with a relaxed evening paddle on the Little River in Canton. We will provide some basic canoe/kayak tips and spend an hour or two exploring the Little River and surrounding wetlands. You can bring your own canoe or kayak, or borrow one from us for free! Boats are limited. Please RSVP to let us know you're coming! Adult-sized life jackets are provided, but if you are bringing kids, please bring your own kid-sized life jackets.

Join us for a fungi focused walk with local expert Claire Burkum, a biology instructor at St. Lawrence University. As we walk along the Red Sandstone trail we will discuss major characteristics used to identify fungal fruiting bodies, including mushrooms, shelf and bracket fungi, coral fungi and others. We will also talk about the various roles fungi play in a forest ecosystem and some ways humans use fungi. Wear comfortable walking shoes and you may also want a hand lens (or magnifying glass) and some bug spray.

Join the Nature Up North Team to learn about local fish and how to cast! No previous experience required! Fishing poles will be provided but feel free to bring your own gear. You may also want to bring sunscreen, water, and a camera (to post pictures of your catch on natureupnorth.org). You should be prepared to get a little wet. Shorts and close-toed sandals or old sneakers are ideal for wading in the water. Participants over the age of 16 are required to have a fishing license. Please RSVP as we have a limited number of fishing poles. We look forward to seeing you there!

Have you ever seen a flower out in the woods or by the side of the road and wondered what it was? Well here is your chance to have those flower identification questions answered. Come along on a guided tour of the Lampson Falls trails and learn the names of some of our North Country flowers! We will walk the half mile trail to the waterfall and then explore the trails beyond, searching for hidden blooms along the way.

Cool down during the dog days of summer with a relaxed evening paddle on the Little River in Canton. We will provide some basic canoe/kayak tips and spend an hour or two exploring the Little River and surrounding wetlands. You can bring your own canoe or kayak, or borrow one from us for free! Boats are limited, so please RSVP to let us know you're coming. Life jackets are also provided.

While the best survival tool is good preparation, it is good to have a few skills on hand in case you are ever caught in a sticky situation! Join us for a fun afternoon to learn how to plan ahead and prepare, try your hand at fire building, test your compass skills, and learn some other backcountry basics. This event is for all experience levels, but is focused on beginner skills.

Nature Up North is excited to announce that legendary Adirondack storyteller and folk singer Bill Smith will be joining us again this year for the final installment in this year's summer campfire series!

Bill Smith is widely known throughout the Adirondacks and beyond as a master of various traditional arts of the region. A skilled storyteller and folk singer, Bill has also worked as a logger, hunter, trapper, fisherman, and guide. He performs for a variety of audiences with a wide repertoire of stories and songs about local life.

Sometimes a long day of work can be stressful. Do yourself a favor and wind down from the work day with a night hike up Mt. Arab in Piercefield. By the light of our headlamps we will journey along the one mile trail of flat to steep grade as we make our way up to the summit where we will be greeted by dazzling constellations and the waning gibbous moon.

Make sure to wear hiking boots or sneakers and bring a backpack with bug spray, water (about 1 liter), a raincoat, a fleece, and a headlamp. No hiking experience is needed. All are welcome on this unique nocturnal experience!