World Wetland Day

MASSENA — Celebrate World Wetland Day with informational programs, outdoor activities, family friendly programs, and more at Nicandri Nature Center Feb. 1, from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

The all day program is presented by The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe Environment Division, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, and Nicandri Nature Center.

The event includes wetland themed coloring sheets, and skiing and snowshoeing free, equipment loans available, weather dependent. lLght refreshments and hot chocolate will be offered.

‘Wetland Program and Activity for Kids and Families’ by nature center staff will be held 10 a.m.-11 a.m. Learn how wetlands function and why they are vitally important parts of the ecosystem.

‘Beaver Dam Walk and Talk,’ an outside walk with Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe Environment Division, will be held 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

‘How Wetlands Work Presentation’ will be hosted by NYS Department of Environmental Conservation from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in a classroom. 


‘Wetland Creatures Programming’ will be held from 1:00 p.m. -2 p.m.
It will start with NYS DEC on aquatic life in a classroom from 1:00 p.m. - 1:30, followed by ‘Her-petology’ with live animals that depend on wetlands from 1:30 p.m. - 2 p.m.

For more information: info@nicandrinaturecenter.com or (315) 705-5022