CANTON -- Nature Up North and the St. Lawrence Land Trust will host their second annual Earth Day 7K Trail Run and Walk Saturday, April 15 starting at 10 a.m.

Proceeds benefit local conservation and environmental education initiatives.

The flat course of about 4.4 mile connects the Kip and Saddlemire Trails at St. Lawrence University, passing through scenic forests and wetlands along the Little River. The flat terrain makes this course a suitable for runners and walkers of all fitness levels. The course will be marked, with volunteers at all major intersections. Short road segments connect the longer stretches of trail. Be prepared for a few muddy sections.

Registration: https://runsignup.com/Race/FindARunner/?raceId=45121 You may also sign up on race day.

Entry is free, but donations are appreciated. Proceeds will be split 50/50 between the St. Lawrence Land Trust and Nature Up North, and will benefit local conservation and environmental education projects.

Walkers start at 10 a.m. following by runners at 10:30 a.m.

Following the race, stick around to learn more about the St. Lawrence Land Trust and Nature Up North's conservation and environmental education initiatives.

Bagels, fruit, and water will be served after the race. There will also have a prize raffle, with chances to win local maple syrup, gift certificates to local businesses, and Nature Up North shirts and hats.

After the race the public is welcome to attend the St. Lawrence University North Country Folk Festival featuring live music and local vendors.

It starts at the Wachtmeister Field Station, which is located just south of the St. Lawrence University campus on Park Street/County Route 27. If approaching from Canton Village, it is the first driveway on the left after passing over the wooden bow bridge over the Little River. If approaching from the south, the Field Station is the third driveway on the right after passing the Kunoco.

Info: Race coordinator Molly McMasters, mamcma16@stlawu.edu or Nature Up North Project Manager Emlyn Crocker at ecrocker@stlawu.edu or 315-229-5704)

Race information and a course map can be found at http://natureupnorth.org/earthday7k