What's Your Nature?
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Little Clear Pond Paddle- Santa Clara
A nice morning spent paddling Little Clear Pond.
Paddling Kusaqua & Rainbow Lakes from Buck Pond Campground
Paddling Kusaqua & Rainbow Lakes from the Buck Pond campground.
Lows Overlook bike & hike
A nice bike & hike to Lows overlook during the peak of the foliage change.
West Branch of the Oswegatchie River hike.
A wilderness hike bake to the seldom-visited West Branch of the Oswegatchie River, at the Aldrich Pond Wild Forest.
High Rock on the Oswegatchie River
My annual paddle from the Inlet to High Rock. Very low water conditions, and temps in the 30s.
Bog River Paddle
My annual kayak trip between Lows Lower and Upper Dams.
A curious snake on thin ice.
While walking along one of the smaller ponds at the Indian Creek Nature Preserve, I encountered this snake sunning itself in the grass. To avoid me, it went out onto the ice but never ventured far out, and turned to face me before disappearing into the brush on the bank. I am not completely sure what species it is, although I suspect it is an especially orange Northern Watersnake.
Event Recap - Girl Scout Survival Day!
As part of a unique program, I recently had the opportunity to attend a Girl Scout event that left me both inspired and enlightened. This experience not only allowed me to connect with our community's youth but also taught me valuable skills and deepened my appreciation for nature. What struck me most was the girls' enthusiasm and thirst for knowledge. Their curiosity about our surroundings was contagious, reminding me of the importance of maintaining a lifelong love for learning
Knots
Seasons of Change: An Ode to Fall
This photo essay captures the beautiful transformation of leaves as the seasons transition from fall to winter. The change from lush greens, to shades of red, orange, and gold, tells a story of renewal and the texture that autumn brings at St. Lawrence University. I invite viewers to pause and appreciate the wonders of nature we see every day. Each tree has its own process and story to tell. Unfortunately, trees cannot speak, but these images tell it for them.
Event Recap - Pumpkin Party in Heritage Park
Over the weekend of October 26th and 27th 2024 the excitement for the upcoming holiday came to a head. We love the fall season at Nature Up North because it’s a season of change. Trees are changing colors, temperatures are dropping, snow is in the mountains, and wildlife is beginning its winter preparation. Halloween often signals the shift from fall to winter, so we wanted to do something to participate.