St. Lawrence University (SLU) is leading the development of Nature Up North on behalf of the North Country community. Located in Canton, NY, St. Lawrence University is a coeducational, private, independent liberal arts institution of about 2,300 students. The educational opportunities at St. Lawrence inspire students and prepare them to be critical and creative thinkers, to find a compass for their lives and careers, and to pursue knowledge and understanding for the benefit of themselves, humanity and the planet. SLU is a vibrant and collaborative community of learners with a strong focus on active engagement with ideas in and beyond the classroom, providing students the opportunity to embrace the natural world, engage with global challenges and ultimately leading students to make connections that transform lives and communities, from the local to the global.