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Close Pond
A nice remote hike to Close Pond on the High Flats state forest, off of Donovan drive. Just a little over 2 miles round trip.
Brookview trail on Plum Brook- Russell
A nice Christmas trek along Plum Brook in Russell (Whippoorwill State Forest). Combined with the Lariat trail, it makes a nice 2.8 loop.
Lonesome Bay Hammond
A nice but chilly day hiking along the Alamogin road to Lonesome Bay on Black Lake.
Eagles at Blake Reservoir
Just to far away for good photo!!! But happy they are back near nest.
Snow-Stravaganza Recap!
Thank you for everyone who was able to make it to our Snow Stravaganza at the Wachtmeister field station! We had a fun-filled time building cardboard sleds, skiing, drinking hot cocoa and enjoying the beautiful day outside! Pictured is one of our digital media interns teaching kids how to Nordic ski, kids enjoying a sleigh ride during a nature walk and everyone enjoying the beautiful fire outside the field station.
Snowshoeing Phelps Mountain!
Great day snowshoeing up Phelps Mountain!
Winterfest Film: "Look & See"
"Look & See is a cinematic portrait of the changing landscapes and shifting values of rural America in the era of industrial agriculture, as seen through the mind's eye of writer, farmer, and activist, Wendell Berry."
Apply to be a Summer Intern!
Want to spend the summer in the North Country hiking, meeting new people, and learning about environmental education? We're hiring!
Nature Up North summer naturalist interns are talented, driven undergraduate students with interest in place-based outdoor education. Interns spend the summer developing leadership skills, leading outdoor programs and workshops, and becoming better environmental educators. The Nature Up North Summer Naturalist internship is a full-time 40 hr/week position and includes campus housing and a stipend.
St. Lawrence Land Trust 5th Annual State of the River Talk (new date!)
St. Lawrence Land Trust 5th Annual State of the River Talk: North Country Rivers Provide Training Grounds for Yukon River Race Presenter: Dr. Eileen Visser, St. Lawrence University.
Co-sponsored with Grasse River Heritage and Nature Up
Fresh tracks on Azure
A few inches of snow overnight and a bluebird morning made for a great trip up Azure. We skinned up and skied back down, and it was probably the most filled in that I've ever skied it. I'm always surprised by how great the views are for a relatively short hike.