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!
Wild nights
I took three pictires back to back due to how wild it was and how fast it was changing
Mushroom Workshop
Mushrooms evoke a wide range of images including fairies and gnomes, poison and decay, and even gourmet dinners for some! In order to begin to appreciate the numerous roles mushrooms play in ecosystems and human cultures, it is important to be able to identify them. In this beginner level workshop, local mycologist Claire Burkum will introduce us to the features used by mycologists to distinguish different genera (groups) of mushrooms.
Happy Little Wildflower
Found this happy little wildflower at the edge of the road.
Flying squirrels
On the 4th of July, something else was flying through the air in addition to the fireworks. I had a very close encounter with several flying squirrels going about their nightly routine in Henderson Harbor, NY. I managed to grab a couple photos with my iPhone while they were stealing food from the bird feeders.
Nature Up North Calendar Photo Contest
**contest closed -- winning submissions will be announced by mid October, 2017**
Calling all North Country nature photographers!
Natural Dyeing at the Potsdam Farmer's Market
Natural dying is an ancient practice of using natural plant or animal products to dye textiles. Most clothing today is dyed with synthetic dye, but you can experience the magic of coloring an article of clothing with plants you can find in your backyard! Join us at the Potsdam farmer’s market on July 15th during Potsdam Summerfest to color white bandanas (free) and white Nature Up North t-shirts ($10) with natural dyes. Feel free to bring your own white or light-colored 100% cotton fabric to dye, as well.
Evening Paddle on the Little River
Looking to get out on the water this summer? Join us for a relaxing evening paddling on the Little River in Canton. You can bring your own canoe or kayak, or borrow one from us for free! Meet at the Canton Boat Launch on Park Street at 6:30pm. Please RSVP to info@natureupnorth.org and include the number in your group who would like to paddle and your canoe/kayak preference.
Evening Paddle: Water Plants
Ten boats got on the water to join Nature Up North in a water-plant themed evening paddle on Thursday. The rain that was forecast to pour down on us disappeared and we were left with a gorgeous evening! We paddled along the Little River which opened up into the Grasse River, and we talked about the different types of water plants along the way. We learned about floating plants, submerged plants, emerged plants, and algae. We also learned some helpful tips on how to ID water plants.
Water Plants on the Little River
Beautifully calm afternoon to paddle around, learning about water plants on the Little River!
Natural Dye on the Fourth of July!
We had a wonderful time celebrating the Fourth of July at the Canton Farmer's Market! Our natural dye table attracted visitors of all ages, who dyed handkerchiefs and tee shirts with natural dyes made from local plants. Vibrant hues of blue, green, burnt orange, and pink will hopefully be floating around the village of Canton soon!