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The Nicandri Nature Center
Healthy Walking and Running!
Dr. Jason Wolstenholme, DC from Burlington, VT will teach us the safe and healthy way to walk and run and not hurt ourselves!!
What You’ll Learn:
-Introduction to Natural, Healthy Running
-Optimal Body Position
-Correct Foot Position
-Effective Upper Body Movement
-Cadence and Drills
-Mobility, Flexibility and Strengthening Exercises
We will be doing some gentle, short walking and running outside that everyone can participate in.
Free!!
Bring: comfortable clothes, walking or running shoes, and bug spray and a friend!...
Partial Eclipse of the Sun, Solar Eclipse Event!!
Partial Eclipse of the Sun, Solar Eclipse Event!!
Astronomy and Solar Programming:
12 - 4 pm - Explaining the Eclipse
model demo and video
1:00 pm - Constellation and Star Viewing
in the Starlab Inflatable Planetarium
(will be repeated based on demand)
2:00 pm - Solar Astronomy Crafts
including your own solar pinhole viewer
2:00 to 4:00 pm - Eclipse Viewing
safe, independent viewing for all
3:00 to 4:00 pm - Solar Eclipse Cookies
Geology Rocks!!
Do you know the different types of rocks?
Join Dino Zack, Geologist and Educator of kids of all ages!
You'll learn about the different rocks and minerals in our area and their uses, past and present, at this "hands-on" STEM event!
You'll also learn about careers in the field, and explore the Geologic Time Line. There will be rock and mineral samples, including fluorescent minerals, to check out as well.
Come join the fun and see for yourself how Geology Rocks!!
Cornell Cooperative Extension's Invasive Species Day Program, "A New Hope"
The Nicandri Nature Center is pleased to host Cornell Cooperative Extension's Invasive Species Awareness Day Program, "A New Hope" at The Nicandri Nature Center in Massena on Wednesday July 12th from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm
Learn the latest about invasive species from the experts at Cornell Cooperative Extension! From identification of the invasive pests, to control, prevention and possible extermination, they are here to present the latest finding in their biological fields and answer our questions!!
Free NYS Fishing Weekend events at The Nicandri Nature Center
Free family fishing events at:
The Nicandri Nature Center
19 Robinson Bay Rd.
Massena, NY
Saturday and Sunday June 24th and 25th
Free Fishing Weekend: Same fun events both days!!
10:00 to 11:00 am - watch fish feeding at the nature center
11:00 to 12:00 pm - fish with us at Barnhart Beach
1:00 to 3:00 pm - Fish -O- Lympics - timed knot tying, accuracy casting, and plastic fish catching at the nature enter
3:00 to 4:00 pm - fish craft at the nature center
Free fun weekend for kids of all ages!!