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Clarkson's Reynolds Observatory Tour and Viewing
Looking for a way to stay involved with local astronomy after the eclipse? Thinking about picking up a new hobby, but not sure where to get started?
Join Nature Up North and Reynolds Observatory Director Ben Roulston at the Reynolds Observatory outside of Potsdam on Saturday, June 1st. We'll be talking about the research going on at Clarkson, the Reynolds Observatory, and (weather permitting) taking a look at different features of the night sky.
Tupper Lake Sky Center Showcase
Join Nature Up North at the Tupper Lake Sky Center and Observatory for an exciting night of stargazing and learning!
Starting at 8 pm on Wednesday, March 27th, we'll be getting a tour of the facilities at the Tupper Lake Observatory. We'll learn about the eclipse and how scientists at the observatory are preparing for the path of totality. Finally, weather permitting, we'll have an opportunity to look through the telescopes themselves at the many wonders of the night sky.
Hike the Red Sandstone Trail with Potsdam Pride
Join Potsdam Pride and Nature Up North for a casual hike on the Red Sandstone Trail!
Starting at the north entrance on the Back Hanawah Road, we'll walk south towards Hanawah Falls and the quarry that built much of Potsdam. Along the way, you'll also learn some history about the trail, the land, and how it is managed and maintained today.
Coyote on Ice
Each morning I walk down to the lake's edge with my camera, hoping to catch a glimpse and even better a photo of some of our abundant local wildlife. This female coyote was curious about my camera's clicking and posed for quite a while as she walked by following her mate.
Coyote Lovely
My regular morning routine involves walking our property with my camera. We live on the north end of Black Lake. While I was walking towards the lake, I spotted a coyote crossing the clearing. I typically see at least two at a time and figured I must have missed the first. I continued towards the lake and sat for a while watching bald eagles in the distance. Then I spotted something walking towards me on the ice. I pointed my camera towards the edge of the tree line and was happy to capture this shot and many more. Coyote on ice.
St. Lawrence Land Trust 9th Annual State of the Rivers Talk
Advocating for the Rights of Rivers in the St. Lawrence River Watershed with Blake Lavia and Tzintzun Aguilar-Izzo, Talking Rivers
Juvenile Bald Eagles on ice
I see about one bald eagle a day here on our property on Black Lake. The other day I was thrilled to see not just one or two, but FIVE sub adult bald eagles ranging in age from 1 to about 4 years old. I shot this photo and several others from my kitchen window.
Got Biogas?
Even if its precise definition isn’t at the tip of your tongue, most everyone gets the drift of what’s meant by the term ‘biogas.’ There is biology involved, and the result is gas. One example might be the funk in the air on the bus carrying the sauerkraut-eating team home after a weekend competition. Another type of biogas is cow belches, and the rotten-egg stink-bubbles that swarm to the surface when your boot disappears into swamp mud.