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No Ifs, Ands, or Butterflies About It
I've been on the lookout for a monarch all season! I'm never sure if what I see is really Monarch or just a Viceroy, but when I saw it didn't have a black line crossing its vertical veins on its wing (which is charactaristic of a Viceroy), I was sure.
Cornell Cooperative Extension's Invasive Species Day Program, "A New Hope"
The Nicandri Nature Center is pleased to host Cornell Cooperative Extension's Invasive Species Awareness Day Program, "A New Hope" at The Nicandri Nature Center in Massena on Wednesday July 12th from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm
Learn the latest about invasive species from the experts at Cornell Cooperative Extension! From identification of the invasive pests, to control, prevention and possible extermination, they are here to present the latest finding in their biological fields and answer our questions!!
Wellesley Island State Park 6/17
This was my second time hiking at Wellesley and my third time in the park. It was just as fun as this time around. The trail is very dog friendly (my dog will be 8 in a few weeks and this was his first hike but he did so well). I really enjoyed walking around the water. Just as a tip, make sure you check for ticks after leaving. My dog is on a tick preventative and both of us had deep woods tick repellent on and I still found eight ticks between the two of us!
Natural Plant Tie-Dyeing, July 4th Canton 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 Canton farmer’s market on July 4th 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.
When the Sky is On Fire
Every animal has a different perception of light and color meaning everything we see is through our own human lens. However, a sunrise or sunset is an especially unique experience for individuals, dependent on the makeup of our human eyes, and our specific location in the world.
Killdeer on the quad
Started to drizzle a little and one of the parents called babies in for cover. When I went back out with camera, it popped up and tried to lead me away from little one.
No Hitchhikers
These days, walking on water is not the big deal it once was. Back a long time ago, it required a miracle, but now all you need is a bad infestation of invasive aquatic plants. Anyone who has viewed a serious case of European watermilfoil, water chestnut, or hydrilla knows that a solid mat of vegetation stretching across a once-open waterway is a barrier to swimming, fishing, and boating. And that sometimes you can literally walk across it (but only in places where the water is real shallow).
Fishing Workshop at Eel Weir State Park
The Nature Up North team was joined by a group of youngsters at Eel Weir State Park for a fishing workshop on a beautiful summer day. The little anglers hooked some rock bass, yellow perch, and sunfish using worms as live bate on open-faced reels.
Munter Trail
The Munter Trail, part of Clarkson University’s trail system, is a wide, level, packed sand trail that follows the Raquette River south to the entrance of the Bayside Cemetery. Along the trail there are a number of picnic spots, as well as boardwalks perfect for fishing or enjoying the view of Fall Island. The trail can be accessed from a number of points, with the two main trailheads located at the rear of the Stewart’s Shop on Maple St. or behind the Clarkson University Walker Center behind Hantz Field.
Evening Paddle in Canton - Exploring Water Plants
Join us for our second evening paddle of the summer in Canton. We will spend some time exploring the Little River where it meets up with the Grasse River, while observing water plants growing along the river's edge. You can bring your own canoe or kayak, or borrow one from us for free! Meet at the Canton Canoe Launch on Park Street at 6:30pm. Please RSVP to Emlyn at ecrocker@stlawu.edu and include the number in your group who would like to paddle.