Nature Up North's suite of summer events are scheduled! Check out our events page to see what we have going on, from regularly scheduled campfires and paddles, to hikes on local trails, to nature-themed arts and crafts we have it all!

What better way to kick off you summer podcast binge than with a couple episodes from Nature Up North! We posted two episodes in May, The Blight on Bald Eagles and North Country Hiking Tips and Tricks.

In The Blight on Bald Eagles, Liz Anderson takes us through the conservation history of the bald eagle, what measures were taken save the species, and how they're doing today.

In North Country Hiking Tips and Tricks, Donatella DeFazio walks us through the different equipment we may need to enjoy a hike in the North Country, mostly recommended clothing, and how to deal with bugs. Donatella also interviews the founder of a local outfitter, Brooke Rouse of Grasse River Outfitters in Canton, to learn why she started the business.

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Male and Female Black Flies Just Our Nature

As we move from winter to spring and spring to summer, everyone's “favorite” insects are blackflies. So, where have they been for the past few months? Why do we even need flies in our world? Wouldn’t we be better off without them? We wouldn't be.  

Runners start the 7K Just Our Nature

The weather tried to stop us, but we are thrilled with the turnout to this year's 9th Annual Earth Day 7k! Despite the rain, more than 30 community members helped to raise over $600 for environmental programming. The North Country community demonstrated what generosity, grit, and passion look like this past Saturday.

Jefferson/Blue Spotted hybrid salamander Just Our Nature

This may seem like the start of a joke (to get to the other side, right?) but it actually has a serious answer and some complex systems at play. 

Planting a tree isn’t rocket science, which is good. If it were that complex, I’d wager we’d have a lot fewer trees around. It may not take a genius to plant a tree correctly, but a lot of money is wasted each year to buy and install trees which may as well be rented, because they will only live a fraction of their potential lifespan.

Dan points at squirrel tracks next to the trail, with girl scouts looking on. Just Our Nature

The North Country has been blessed (or cursed depending how you look at it) by a blanket of white gold this winter. Several winter storms accumulating several feet of standing snow shows that Punxsutawney Phil might not be that unreliable of a winter predictor after all.

Events Up North

July 12, 2025

Learn about using trail cams to study area wildlife, including information on Nature Up North's multi-year Zooniverse project!

July 12, 2025

Dragonflies and damselflies are aerial acrobats that can be found in and around many aquatic habitats. We will check out the ponds and various trails and fields of the Indian Creek Nature Center.

July 12, 2025

Join us on Saturday, July 12th for a peaceful paddle down the Little River as we explore how rivers shape the land around them!