Nature Up North

Nature Up North is a community-based organization working to foster a deeper sense of connection to the North Country. Visit us at

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We will no longer be posting on this platform, so please make sure you're following us at "NatureUpNorth" on IG or FB to stay updated on events, learning opportunities, & more. We also post on our website, https://t.co/pDxOPikya0, so you can stay in the know there! -The NUN Team

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In May the Hermon-Dekalb Girl Scout Troop left a letterbox at Lampson Falls, when we collected it, we were overjoyed with the stamps, signatures, drawings, words of advice, and paw-prints that were left behind. Thank you to everyone who visited our little letterbox this summer!

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Hey you - yeah, you! Did you hear that Nature Up North is hiring a new Project Manager? Now that you know, can you help us spread the word?! https://t.co/aoEkUWg6OV
📷: Maggie Jensen

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Pictures can't do justice to how much fun we've had this last month full of programming! Today we said goodbye to our summer interns Fallon and August, and while we still have a few events on the agenda for the rest of the month, we had to share some highlights from July first!

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Last night was SUPER at Hart's Falls! Although a Supermoon is not an “official” astrological term, the name rose in the 70's. We learned about and enjoyed the rise of August's Sturgeon Supermoon, thanks to all who came out!

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Unfortunately this event for the afternoon of Saturday, July 22nd has been cancelled. However, we hope you'll join us on Thursday, August 3rd from 7:00 - 9:00 pm at the Wachtmeister Field Station for a similar experience: a Writing to Reconnect Campfire!

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Do you love the North Country environment and want to share your passion? Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. https://t.co/aoEkUWg6OV

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August 1st marks the rise of the Sturgeon Supermoon, and we know just the way to enjoy it! Join us for a guided hike at Hart's Falls full of fun activities for the whole family. We'll learn why August's full moon is called the "Sturgeon" moon, what makes a supermoon "super!"

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Come learn how to build your very own fairy house at Lampson Falls on Saturday, July 29th! Join us from 2:30-4 PM for an enchanting afternoon making whimsical fairy houses from things in nature. Included in the workshop is a 15-20 minute walk along the trails to gather supplies!

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Join us at the Little River Boat Launch on Friday, July 28th at 6:30 PM to spot and learn about the birds that live on our rivers (the Little and Grasse) as we paddle down and they fly above! This event is free and open to all ages!

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Summer is in full swing and fireflies are beginning to light up the night sky. Join us for another installment in our community campfire series at the Wachtmeister Field Station on Thursday, July 20th from 7:00-9:00 P.M. to learn about fireflies and how they light up!

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How's your summer going? We've been busy bees! Here are some moments in June we shared together in the North Country. Stay tuned with us on social media or our website https://t.co/pDxOPikya0 to see what we've got coming up, and be sure to check out our two programs for tomorrow!

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Join us next Saturday, July 15th at 9:00am at Heritage Park to "MOW the Grasse" with Grasse River Heritage! MOW = Monitor Our Waters! We'll learn a bit about the ecology of the Grasse River and collect physical, chemical, and biological observations of the river itself.

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Today, the way we often say that it's “too easy” to lose track of time on our phones for hours is similar to how we used to talk about the woods. Join us 1-230PM Saturday, July 22 in examining natural elements for the articulate expression of our shared environment and ourselves!

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Come join us on Friday, July 14th from 6:30-8:00 PM, for our aquatic mammals paddle at the Little River Boat Launch on Park Street. The North Country has more to offer than just beavers and you may be surprised to learn what else calls our shared rivers home!

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We encountered this fawn during our Insect Inn program at the Wachtmeister Field Station a few weeks ago. You never know what you might see when you attend a Nature Up North Event. (3/3)

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If you find a cute fawn that seems abandoned like this one, leave it alone! Mother deer will often leave their babies unattended to protect them from predators because they haven't yet grown strong enough to run away. (1/3)

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These fawns are also nearly scentless, so they can't be tracked by predators, and their coat resembles sunlight hitting the forest floor, allowing them to blend in with their surroundings. (2/3)

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When you walk through the woods, there could be a plethora of tiny animals right under your feet. The forest floor is teeming with cool creatures that often go unnoticed. Join us on Saturday, July 1st from 9:30 to 11:00 am at the Wachtmeister Field Station to learn more!

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Kickoff to our summer series collaboration is TOMORROW! The first installation of "Nature in Flight” is at the Nicandri Nature Center at 12:30 PM. We'll learn about the mechanics of flight for different animals in the North Country, and Adirondack Raptors will be there at 2 PM!