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Community Paddle - Destination Swim!
Have you ever wanted to swim in far away places? Test your sense of adventure with our paddle to a destination swimming spot!
This community paddle will start from the Little River Boat Launch across the birdge on Park St. From there, we'll paddle down the Little River to the Grasse River, turn left, and paddle upstream to the sandbanks, a popular swim spot. You can bring your own gear, or we can provide boats, paddles, and life jackets for you!
Book Exchange Campfire
Join us Thursday, June 27th for our Nature Up North Book Exchange Campfire! At 7:00PM at Wachtmeister, we’ll be hosting one of our usual campfires with an added twist. On top of delicious smores and enjoyable company, we invite you to share your favorite nature book with another visitor! Come share a book with a stranger or just show up and chat, share campfire stories or trail games, and get to know our team. Guests of all ages welcome.
Summer Solstice Community Paddle!
What's better than a relaxing evening on the water? A relaxing evening on the water with friends! Join Nature Up North for our first community paddle of the season on Friday, June 21st at 6:30! We'll be meeting at the Little River's community boat launch just across the bridge at the end of Park St.
The days are longer, nights are shorter, and afternoons are hotter, the perfect time to get out on the water. Even better, June 21st is the solstice! You'll never have more time to enjoy the water, at least until next year.
Summer Campfire Kickoff! - Meet the team!
Join us for the kick-off to our summer campfire series! Enjoy some s'mores, learn a bit about Nature Up North and what we have going on this summer, meet our crew of summer interns, and learn a little about the kip trail that leaves from the campfire (and maybe a short walk to the boardwalk).
This event is free and perfect for all ages. Youth under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. Bring a friend or a family member!
Community Science Workshop - MOW the Grasse!
Join Nature Up North to learn more about how community members, that's you, can monitor the waterways near you! Our MOW the Grasse (Monitor Our Water) community science initiative provides an opportunity for hands-on experience with the tools and methods needed to check water quality. We'll walk you through the step-by-step process of checking physical conditions (temperature, flow, and others), chemical conditions (pH, agricultural runoff), and finally biological conditions (macroinvertebrates, and e-coli).
Community Science Workshop - MOW the Grasse!
Join Nature Up North to learn more about how community members, that's you, can monitor the waterways near you! Our MOW the Grasse (Monitor Our Water) community science initiative provides an opportunity for hands-on experience with the tools and methods needed to check water quality. We'll walk you through the step-by-step process of checking physical conditions (temperature, flow, and others), chemical conditions (pH, agricultural runoff), and finally biological conditions (macroinvertebrates, and e-coli).
Community Science Workshop - MOW the Grasse!
Join Nature Up North to learn more about how community members, that's you, can monitor the waterways near you! Our MOW the Grasse (Monitor Our Water) community science initiative provides an opportunity for hands-on experience with the tools and methods needed to check water quality. We'll walk you through the step-by-step process of checking physical conditions (temperature, flow, and others), chemical conditions (pH, agricultural runoff), and finally biological conditions (macroinvertebrates, and e-coli).
Raven Steals the Sun: Native American Eclipse Stories
Nature Up North is extremely excited to collaborate with Perry Ground to bring Native American stories and traditions to Canton! Join us in the Sykes Formal Room for Raven Steals the Sun: Native American Eclipse Stories on Tuesday, March 26th at 7 pm.
Please register for this event using this link: https://www.natureupnorth.org/form/raven-steals-the-sun-registratio
Cardboard Sled Building Workshop Pt. 2!
Join Nature Up North for a second workshop in preparation for their 6th Annual Cardboard Sled Race! At this workshop, you can learn how to build your cardboard sled for the race. Feel free to bring your own materials, or we can provide them for you! Cardboard, duct tape, plastic bags, glue, and paint are all allowed materials.
Cardboard Sled Building Workshop
Join Nature Up North for a workshop in preparation for their 6th Annual Cardboard Sled Race! At this workshop, you can learn how to build your cardboard sled for the race. Feel free to bring your own materials, or we can provide them for you! Cardboard, duct tape, plastic bags, glue, and paint are all allowed materials.