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Events Up North

Upcoming Events | Past Events

Discovering Pond Life

Event date and time
July 19, 2025 - 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Event description

Join Nature Up North to explore the waters on Indian Creek Nature Center! Their summer naturalists will teach you how to catch and identify common macroinvertebrates that can be found at Indian Creek, and what they can tell us about the water quality at the nature center. Water shoes are recommended, and swim trunks are only needed if you're getting in the water with us. We may even have waders!

Pride Outside Hike - Clear Pond Birding!

Event date and time
July 19, 2025 - 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Event description

Join us for a hike and some virtual birding fun with Nature Up North and Potsdam Pride at Clear Pond, south of Parishville. Download the Merlin app (you'll need to make an account and then download the US Northeast bird pack) to participate in birding, or just come and hike with us! Bring water, breathable comfy clothes for the summer heat, and your longest rainbow socks to keep those ticks away. (Other long socks might work, too.) We'll meet at the trailhead at 1pm.

Sandstone: From the Sea to the Street

Event date and time
July 25, 2025 - 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Event description

Join us on Friday, July 25th at 4:00 PM at the Sandstone Trail head in Hannawa Falls for Sandstone: From the Sea to the Street, an engaging evening of storytelling, science, and discovery. Together, we’ll explore the incredible journey of Potsdam Sandstone, from its origins beneath ancient Cambrian seas to the streets and buildings of the North Country. 🪨

Through a small exploration walk, local history, and close-up looks at real rock samples, you’ll gain a deeper appreciation for the landscapes around us and the stories embedded in stone. This free program is open to all! 🧱🔍

Remote Monitoring with Drones

Event date and time
July 26, 2025 - 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Event description

See how drones can be used to monitor plants and animals in the air and underwater.

Community Paddle - Little River Aquatic Plants

Event date and time
July 26, 2025 - 6:30 PM to July 26, 2025 - 8:00 PM
Event description

Come join Nature Up North for the last paddle in July! We will be investigating the aquatic plants that border the Little River. This will be a great chance to get on the water and enjoy a leisurely early evening paddle.

Our paddles are free and come with equipment provided. All you need are clothes you don't mind getting wet! We launch from the Little River Boat Launch on outer Park St. in Canton at 6:30 with the goal of returning by 8pm. Each outing comes with a theme for us to investigate while out on the water.

Growing Together Gardenshare Dinner Series

Event date and time
July 31, 2025 - 5:30 PM to July 31, 2025 - 8:00 PM
Event description

GardenShare is working hard to help people in our community with access to healthy, local food. With St. Lawrence County farmers markets in full swing, GardenShare is having an amazing season. Through the SNAP token program, as well as the Double Up Food Bucks program, we have been able to help facilitate several thousand dollars in SNAP transactions at our farmers markets. We have also given out over $15,000 in Bonus Bucks funds, which are matched by participants and help to provide them with healthy, local food.

Community Campfire - Night Sky Talk with Dave Prosper!

Event date and time
August 1, 2025 - 7:00 PM to August 1, 2025 - 9:00 PM
Event description

Join Nature Up North for a community campfire! This campfire will be put on with a collaboration from Potsdam Pride. They've asked a local community member, Dave Prosper, to lead participants on a night sky talk!

Community Paddle - Topic TBD

Event date and time
August 9, 2025 - 6:30 PM to August 9, 2025 - 8:00 PM
Event description

Join Nature Up North for community paddle on the Little River!

Our paddles are free and come with equipment provided. All you need are clothes you don't mind getting wet! We launch from the Little River Boat Launch on outer Park St. in Canton at 6:30 with the goal of returning by 8pm. Each outing comes with a theme for us to investigate while out on the water.