What's Your Nature?
Become a Nature Up North explorer to share your encounters with wild things and wild places in New York's North Country. Post your wildlife sightings, landscape shots, photos from your outings, and even your organization's events!
A Beginner's Guide to Summer Stargazing
As we approach the three-month mark of quarantining at home with our families and loved ones, it is more important than ever to get into nature in creative ways. If you’re working from home with little ones running around, a college student looking for a creative outlet, or simply looking to expand your own horizons, follow our guide to explore the summer night sky.
Nature Up North Photo Contest for 2021 Calendar
July 1st, 2020 to August 9th, 2020
Calling all North Country nature photographers!
Solace
I always feel like I am stepping into another world when I get to my camp!
Virtual Flower Pressing Campfire
Join the Nature Up North team for our second virtual summer campfire event! This week’s campfire will feature a step by step guide to flower pressing and inspirational ideas for pressed flowers. This is a great opportunity to share creative ideas and learn how to preserve flowers.
Luna Moth
My fascination with Luna Moths dates back to the 70's. The beginning of summer, crystal clear nights, and the Adirondacks are all tied to these lime green beauties. This had just emerged from its pupa. It's been several years since we've seen them, so this year has been a blessing.
Ask A Fairy: Spring 2020 Answers
Thank you for visiting the fairies this spring! You had some really great questions and Thimble and Blossom had so much fun answering them. It was especially nice to stay connected while we were apart. The fairies are already up in Canada where they'll be spending the summer, but are excited to come back next fall!
Keep reading below to find Thimble’s and Blossom’s answer(s) to your question(s).
Where are you? (Renee, age 40)
Hi Renee,
Virtual Campfire featuring the Lorax
Join us at this summer's first virtual campfire! This week’s campfire will feature a reading of The Lorax by Dr. Seuss and Lorax themed activities. You will also meet our new summer 2020 team and learn how playing a bingo game can help Mother Earth.
If you are able, you may want the following materials to fully participate in the activities: