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The Nicandri Nature Center

Mechanics of Flight - Nature in Flight Series

Event date and time
June 25, 2023 - 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM
Event description

Join staff from Nicandri Nature Center, Nature Up North, Cornell Cooperative Extension, and Indian Creek Nature Center for a four part series on North Country Nature in Flight this summer! Learn how a variety of different animals use flight to their advantage, whether that’s for finding food, showing off to others, or just getting around. Throughout this series we’ll learn to see the skies and its flying critters with a whole new perspective!  

Naturalist Tech Series - Merlin

Event date and time
July 9, 2022 - 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Event description

Join staff from Nature Up North, Nicandri Nature Center, Cornell Cooperative Extension, and Indian Creek Nature Center for a four part series in nature tech this summer. Learn how to use apps that can help you identify what you see in nature - from birds to plants to slugs - and how to be part of app based community science.
This session is on the Merlin birding app, which can help you identify birds through sight and sound options. We'll learn to use it and practice on a nature walk.

Mark Manske Book Signing, Massena Nature Center

Event date and time
March 10, 2019 - 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Event description

Mark Manske will be signing copies of his new book, “The Great Snowy Owl Caper,” at Nicandri Nature Center Sunday, March 10, from 3-4:30 p.m. He will answer questions about local birds of prey. Books will be on sale for $12 at the signing. Manske gives many presentations on birds of prey throughout the North Country. He owns Adirondack Raptors, an education and research business.

Winter Ski & Snowshoe loans at the Nicandri Nature Center - Ongoing

Event date and time
April 30, 2018 - 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Event description

The Nicandri Nature Center offers fun, affordable recreation activities for the public, school groups, special interest groups and tourists. Hiking and birding are available year-round, while snowshoeing and cross-country skiing are extremely popular during winter months. Loaning of equipment is FREE. Sizes of snowshoes and ski equipment are available for adults and children.

Visit www.massenanaturecenter.com for more info.

Birdfeed Ornaments

Event date and time
December 23, 2017 - 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Event description

Made from cereal, seeds, and string, these ornaments are meant to be eaten….by the birds!!

Join us in making edible ornaments for our feeding stations outside, and make one to take home for your feathered friends!!

 

Wednesday Woods Walk at the Nicandri Nature Center

Event date and time
November 15, 2017 - 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Event description

Join Nicandri Nature Center naturalist and trails manager Joel Danko every Wednesday this fall through Memorial Day for a guided walk of our trails! Enjoy trekking the trails and learning about the names, habits, and habitats of the plants and animals found in Robert Moses State Park! Dress for the weather! Free!  

Woods Walk with Joel

Event date and time
September 27, 2017 - 10:00 AM to November 29, 2017 - 11:30 AM
Event description

Join Joel every Wednesday starting September 27 from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. for a guided hike on our trails. Enjoy walking in the woods and learning about the names, habits, and habitats of the plants and animals found in Robert Moses State Park.

Dress for the weather!

Nicandri Nature Center is funded by the New York Power Authority.

Healthy Walking and Running!

Event date and time
September 16, 2017 - 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Event description

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!!

Event date and time
August 21, 2017 - 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Event description

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!!

Event date and time
August 5, 2017 - 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM
Event description

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!!