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Nature Up North

Cardboard Sled Building Workshop

Event date and time
February 1, 2025 - 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Event description

Our 7th annual cardboard sled race is fast approaching!

Join Nature Up North for a cardboard sled-building workshop at the Wachtmeister Field Station. At this workshop, you will learn how to build your own cardboard sled for the race, and we'll have all the materials you'll need! Cardboard, duct tape, plastic bags, glue, and paint are all allowed materials. If you have a box, a color, or plastic bags you want to use, you can bring those with you too.

Cardboard Sled Building Workshop

Event date and time
January 19, 2025 - 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Event description

Our 7th annual cardboard sled race is fast approaching!

Join Nature Up North for a cardboard sled-building workshop at the Wachtmeister Field Station. At this workshop, you will learn how to build your own cardboard sled for the race, and we'll have all the materials you'll need! Cardboard, duct tape, plastic bags, glue, and paint are all allowed materials. If you have a box, a color, or plastic bags you want to use, you can bring those with you too.

First Hike of 2025 - Rainbow Falls!

Event date and time
January 11, 2025 - 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Event description

Join Nature Up North for our first hike of the year!

9th Annual Earth Day 7k Run/Walk

Event date and time
April 19, 2025 - 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Event description

Nature Up North's annual trail run is back!

We're excited to invite you to join us for the 9th Annual Earth Day 7K Trail Run/Walk on Saturday, April 19tht, 2025, at 9:00 am. One of the few annual trail races in the North Country, proceeds from this race benefit local conservation and environmental education initiatives.

7th Annual Cardboard Sled Race

Event date and time
February 8, 2025 - 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Event description

Nature Up North is excited to announce the 7th Annual Winterfest Cardboard Sled Races!

Avian Illustration Workshop

Event date and time
November 16, 2024 - 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Event description

Have you ever wanted to draw the wildlife you see outside your window? Now you can!

Join Nature Up North and St. Lawrence Univerisity Student Evelyn Albrecht for a bird watching and art workshop at the Wachtmeister Field Station. This event will teach an introductory-level lesson on drawing birds from reference photos and live observation. You will also leave with the knowledge of how to identify common backyard birds by sight. We hope to see you there!

Community Tree ID Walk

Event date and time
October 5, 2024 - 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Event description

Come join Nature Up North on a tree identification walk!

Community Campfire - Game Camera Sneak Peak!

Event date and time
October 19, 2024 - 6:00 PM to October 19, 2024 - 8:00 PM
Event description

Come hang out with Nature Up North by the fire on a Saturday evening! As the weather starts to cool and the bugs subside, a campfire is a perfect way to enjoy a North Country night. Head to the Wachtmeister Field Station between 6-8 to enjoy the fire, company, and s'mores!

Community Campfire!

Event date and time
September 21, 2024 - 6:00 PM to September 21, 2024 - 8:00 PM
Event description

Come hang out with Nature Up North by the fire on a Saturday evening! As the weather starts to cool and the bugs subside, a campfire is a perfect way to enjoy a North Country night. Head to the Wachtmeister Field Station between 6-8 to enjoy the fire, company, and s'mores!

Crayfish Crawl in Eel Weir State Park

Event date and time
September 15, 2024 - 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Event description

Join us Sunday, September 15th at Eel Weir State Park to learn about and interact with our Native St. Lawrence County Crayfish. The event will be from 3:30- 5:00, and we will cover admission to the park for anyone who arrives before 3:20. Water shoes and a Bathing Suit recommended but not required. We hope to see you all there!