Writing to Reconnect
Join us along the Raquette River where we’ll be examining natural elements for the articulate expression of our shared environment and ourselves. Today, the way we often say that it's “too easy” to lose track of time on our phones for hours is similar to how we used to talk about the woods. Let’s reimmerse, reunite and reconnect with our natural surroundings by allowing them to inspire and transport our minds to the page; whether that be presently, through past memories, or in future hopes.

In terms of aquatic mammals, the North Country has more to offer than just beavers. You may be surprised to learn that our rivers are also home to muskrats and even the elusive river otter!

Come join us on Friday, July 14th from 6:30-8:00 PM, for another installment in our community paddle series. We’ll talk about the aquatic mammals of the North Country. We’ll paddle the little river while looking for signs of beavers, muskrats, and river otters, and maybe even see one or two if we’re lucky.

It’s no coincidence bats live in caves. They ROCK. Join us for our Summer Campfire Series this week as we learn about our nocturnal backyard buds, BATS! We'll meet at the Wachtmeister Field Station in Canton. Stay as long as you’d like! Reach out to info@natureupnorth.org or contact @natureupnorth on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter with any questions. Don’t forget your bug spray, see you there!

Join the Nature Up North Team to learn about local fish and how to cast - fishing poles included, free of charge!

Feel free to bring your own gear. You may also want to bring sunscreen and water. Be prepared to get a little wet! Shorts and close-toed sandals or old sneakers are ideal for wading in the water. Please RSVP as we have a limited number of fishing poles. See you there!

*Youth under 14 must be accompanied by an adult. Thank you for understanding.

When you walk through the woods, there could be a plethora of tiny animals right under your feet. The leaf litter that lines the forest floor is teeming with cool creatures that often go unnoticed. Countless types of invertebrates including ants, beetles, spiders, slugs, centipedes and even salamanders call the forest floor home.

Join us to cool down and unwind after a long, hot summer day with an evening paddle. We will spend some time exploring the Little River, learning about the surrounding forest, and soaking in fun facts on turtles! Boats, paddles, and adult life jackets are provided, but please provide your own life jacket for youth and children! All youth under the age of 13 must be accompanied by an adult.

Rescheduled for Saturday, July 1st at 1:30pm!!

Bees, flies, beetles, moths, and more are busy bugs right about now - flying around, pollinating, and performing a host of ecosystem services! One popular way to invite these beneficial critters to your backyard is through what we’re calling “insect inns” but are also called bug hotels, insect hotels, and more. Join us Saturday, June 17th from 3:00 - 4:30 pm to learn a bit about the insects that these “hotels” can attract and why they’re important, the do’s and don’ts of building one, and then use the materials we provide to build your own “insect inn” to take home!

June 21st is the summer solstice - the official first day of summer and the longest day of the year. Come celebrate with us at a campfire the very next day on June 22nd! We'll start with a short walk on the Kip Trail, talk a bit about why the solstices and seasons happen and enjoy the Kip tract's forested wetland on a summer evening. Then we'll head back to the campfire to indulge in s'mores and a sun that won't set until nearly 9:00pm!

Knock knock. Who's there? Canoe! Canoe who? Canoe believe Nature Up North is finally starting their summer community paddle series!? Join us for the first paddle of the season, sure to be a relaxing evening on the Little and Grasse River's on Friday, June 16th from 6:30 - 8:00pm.

Never paddled before? No problem! We'll be happy to provide tips for newer paddlers.