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Events Up North

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Moonlight Ski & Snowshoe

March 15, 2014 - 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Robert Moses Nature Center
19 Robinson Bay Rd Follow the signs to the Nature Center
13662 Massena, New York
Phone: 315-705-5022
See map: Google Maps
The Friends of the Nature Center in Massena will hold a “Guided Snowshoe-n-Ski Event” at the Nature Center trails on Saturday, March 15th from 6:30pm-8:30pm. The hike is for all ages and abilities. The trails are on gentle, rolling terrain and approximately 1.6 miles long. No experience necessary for snowshoeing, but cross-country skiers must be experienced. Bring your own equipment or rent for only $4 per package. Come 15 – 20 minutes early for rentals. Enjoy socializing after around the outdoor fire pit. Dress for weather. Meet at the trail head sign, 19 Robinson Bay Road.

ADK Outdoors-Indoors Presentation with Nature Up North

March 16, 2014 - 7:00pm
Potsdam Civic Center Community Room
2 Park Street
13676 Potsdam, New York
See map: Google Maps
As part of the ADK Laurentian Chapter Outdoors-Indoors lecture series, join Nature Up North Project Director Dr. Erika Barthelmess and Project Manager Jacob Malcomb to learn about ways we work to engage North Country communities with the local environment through guided outings, online features, and citizen science projects. We combine experiences in nature with interactive web-based technology to spark new interest in learning about the wild things and wild places in our backyard. We hope you'll join us to learn more about this exciting new initiative in the North Country.

NY State Maple Weekend

March 22, 2014 - 10:00am to March 23, 2014 - 4:00pm
March 22-23rd and 29-30th are New York State Maple Weekends. Learn how local maple producers manage their forests, make syrup and, of course, taste some delicious maple products for yourself. Many producers around the North Country who are happy to give you a tour of their forests and sugarshacks. We hope you get out and support a local maple producer this month! Follow the link below for locations in St. Lawrence County.

Signs of Spring Workshop

March 29, 2014 - 12:30pm to 2:00pm
North Country Museum at the Clarkson Bookstore
39 Market St
13676 Potsdam, New York
See map: Google Maps
Spring has sprung! Come join Nature Up North as we search for signs of spring in the North Country through an interactive scavenger hunt and spring craft project at the Clarkson Bookstore. We will also be making the trek across the street to Ives Park, so please dress appropriately for rain or shine. This workshop is open to children in K-5.