Invasive species reduce the health of our natural ecosystems by outcompeting native species and reducing habitat quality. You can help protect your favorite hiking trails, paddle-ways, backyard, and community by learning to identify invasive species and report observations to NYiMapInvasvies. Join a training session to learn these skills on June 28th from 1- 3 PM at the Nicandri Nature Center in Massena, NY. Participants will attend a presentation to learn how to identify invasive species of concern.

Help Nature Up North identify the trees and animals of the forest using guidebooks, nature apps, and your own keen observation skills! The bioblitz at the Wachtmeiseter Field Station is the first in a series of 4 bioblitzes across the North Country.

A bioblitz is a species scavenger hunt, a race against the clock, and a fun way to learn about the variety of life in an area. Join us this summer as we find and identify as many species as possible in these mini bioblitzes at sites around the North Country. The event is free, and all materials and instructions are provided!

Join staff from Nicandri Nature Center, Nature Up North, Cornell Cooperative Extension, and Indian Creek Nature Center for a four part series on North Country Nature in Flight this summer! Learn how a variety of different animals use flight to their advantage, whether that’s for finding food, showing off to others, or just getting around. Throughout this series we’ll learn to see the skies and its flying critters with a whole new perspective!  

Join staff from Nature Up North, Nicandri Nature Center, Cornell Cooperative Extension, and Indian Creek Nature Center for a four part series in nature tech this summer. Learn how to use apps that can help you identify what you see in nature - from birds to plants to slugs - and how to be part of app based community science.
This session is on the Merlin birding app, which can help you identify birds through sight and sound options. We'll learn to use it and practice on a nature walk.

Mark Manske will be signing copies of his new book, “The Great Snowy Owl Caper,” at Nicandri Nature Center Sunday, March 10, from 3-4:30 p.m. He will answer questions about local birds of prey. Books will be on sale for $12 at the signing. Manske gives many presentations on birds of prey throughout the North Country. He owns Adirondack Raptors, an education and research business.

The Nicandri Nature Center offers fun, affordable recreation activities for the public, school groups, special interest groups and tourists. Hiking and birding are available year-round, while snowshoeing and cross-country skiing are extremely popular during winter months. Loaning of equipment is FREE. Sizes of snowshoes and ski equipment are available for adults and children.

Visit www.massenanaturecenter.com for more info.

Made from cereal, seeds, and string, these ornaments are meant to be eaten….by the birds!!

Join us in making edible ornaments for our feeding stations outside, and make one to take home for your feathered friends!!

Join Nicandri Nature Center naturalist and trails manager Joel Danko every Wednesday this fall through Memorial Day for a guided walk of our trails! Enjoy trekking the trails and learning about the names, habits, and habitats of the plants and animals found in Robert Moses State Park! Dress for the weather! Free!  

Join Joel every Wednesday starting September 27 from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. for a guided hike on our trails. Enjoy walking in the woods and learning about the names, habits, and habitats of the plants and animals found in Robert Moses State Park.

Dress for the weather!

Nicandri Nature Center is funded by the New York Power Authority.

Dr. Jason Wolstenholme, DC from Burlington, VT will teach us the safe and healthy way to walk and run and not hurt ourselves!!

What You’ll Learn:
-Introduction to Natural, Healthy Running
-Optimal Body Position
-Correct Foot Position
-Effective Upper Body Movement
-Cadence and Drills
-Mobility, Flexibility and Strengthening Exercises
We will be doing some gentle, short walking and running outside that everyone can participate in.

Free!!

Bring: comfortable clothes, walking or running shoes, and bug spray and a friend!...