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Love Your Mother 5th Annual Earth Day 7K
The first 50 participants to register will receive a free T-Shirt! (registration form here)
The 5th annual Earth Day 7K is going virtual! Net proceeds will benefit the North Country COVID-19 response!
Nature Up North and the St. Lawrence Land Trust invite you to join us for the 5th annual Earth Day 7K Trail Run & Walk! The virtual race will take place from April 22nd to May 22nd.
How to Participate:
March paddle on the Oswegatchie River
An unusually warm spring gave me an opportunity to kayak when I would normally be snowshoeing.
Pointe Au Roche State Park
Pointe Au Roche State Park is always a nice winter destination. This year we didn't need snowshoes.
The Moore Trail on the Oswegatchie River
A gloomy spring day hiking the trail from Wanakena to the Inlet.
Bloomindale Bog Hike
An easy rail-trail hike that always has Gray Jays looking for a snack.
Wellesley Island Paddle
A nice morning paddle from Eel Bay at the Minna Anthony Common Nature Center, through the Narrows, and into South Bay.
Ask a Fairy: Fall 2024 Answers
Thimble and Blossom let us know that they loved all of the nature questions you had for them this year, and were thrilled to receive a selfie too! Although it was a warm fall and they were able to enjoy the North Country into November this year, they had to continue south in search of warmer climates for the winter. Before they left, they took a moment to write their answers down and share them with us! They loved how curious you all were about nature and yourselves, and they hope you keep exploring the outdoors while they're gone.
North Country Voices: Paul Hetzler
This installment of North Country Voices is a little different than usual. You might recognize the name Paul Hetzler from any number of articles posted to our page about different features of North Country nature, and you may remember the articles for their jokingly light yet incredibly informative writing style. Paul recently finished a new book titled Birds of Happiness Aren't Blue and we thought it would only be fitting to help encourage folks to check out his professional writing too!
Chimney Bluffs State Park
Hiking Chimney Bluffs State Park along the shores of Lake Ontario.