Can you believe we haven't had an in-person summer campfire since 2019? We sure can't! We're excited to get back in the swing of things with our first campfire of the summer starting at 7:00pm Thursday, June 9th at Wachtmeister Field Station in Canton. The s'mores will be sugary, the fire will be warm, and we hope to see all of our Adirondack chairs filled with community members like yourself!
Our campfire series will be every other Thursday through the first week of August:
June 9th
June 23rd
July 7th
July 21st
August 4th

We're back with our annual springtime trail race!

Nature Up North invites you to join us for the 6th Annual Earth Day 7K Trail Run & Walk on Sunday, April 24th, 2022, at 10:30 am. One of the few annual trail races in the North Country, proceeds from this race benefit local conservation and environmental education initiatives. This will be our first in-person 7k since 2019 - you don’t want to miss it!

Our 4th Annual Cardboard Sled Race is right around the corner, and we want to make sure you're ready for the coldest race in the North Country by hosting a sled building workshop! Join us this Saturday, January 29th at Wachtmeister Field Station to build a sled in time for the Winterfest races. All you need to bring is yourself, a mask, your creativity, and we'll provide the rest!

Nature Up North is excited to be bringing back the Winterfest Cardboard Sled Races for a fourth year! Join us for a morning of sledding at the SUNY Canton Sledding Hill on sleds you create yourself from cardboard. Teams or individuals are invited to enter, and each sled must carry one team member. Registration and sled judging will run from 10:00 - 10:30, with the races beginning at 10:30. Sleds will be judged overall for special categories and by division for fastest time.

Start the new year off on the right foot by getting outside with Nature Up North! Join us at Lampson Falls Trailhead at 1:00pm on Sunday, January 2nd to get active and enjoy time in nature the first weekend of the year. The trail is a very leisurely 3 mile loop, however the offshoot to the falls is short but a bit steep. Snow cover will be dependent on weather, but if necessary we have snowshoes available for use - please RSVP if you'd like to borrow a pair, otherwise feel free to bring your own!

We can't wait to get outside in 2022 with you!

The last of the fall season and the beginning of winter weather definitely have us excited for the snow! Come join Nature Up North, Sunday, December 5th, for an exciting nature walk on the Kip Trail to explore the outdoors. You will learn about identifying trees without their leaves and about winter animals in the North Country. If we’re lucky we might even spot a few animals during our hike! We suggest preparing for the potential muddy and chilly weather with warmer clothing like a coat and mittens, as well as wearing appropriate footwear.

Mark your calendars North Country explorers! Do you love crafts, fairies, & good chats? Then come down to Heritage Park on Sunday, November 14th, anytime between 2:00-3:30 for fairy house making and good times. No RSVP necessary. Contact us with any questions, and see you there! :)

Nature gives us great inspiration for creating art -  full of beautiful colors and patterns that let our imagination run wild! Join Nature Up North to take that inspiration one step further and create art from objects found in nature! We'll take a short hike down to Lampson Falls, where we'll use what we find in the environment around us to create an on-the-spot art gallery. Freshly fallen leaves, pine needles, sticks, pinecones, and whatever can be found without permanently disturbing the environment are all up for grabs as art mediums!

Come on down to Wachtmeister Field Station for a taste of fall! We'll have an assortment of fall food staples from local organizations, and there's no better way to enjoy than gathered around a warm campfire. This is our second to last campfire of the season, you don't want to miss it!

Come get spooky with Nature Up North! Halloween is this weekend and we want to share our favorite spooky stories, play some halloween themed games, and enjoy our last campfire of the season. We'll also be joined by members of the St. Lawrence Irving Bacheller Society, who will read a short Halloween book! Wear your Halloween costume, if you dare - we will be! Bring yourself or your family, we can't wait to enjoy one more cozy fire, complete with s'mores!