Earth Day 7k

Description

Nature Up North and the St. Lawrence Land Trust will hold the second annual Earth Day 7K Trail Run and Walk on Saturday, April 15th at St. Lawrence University Wachtmeister Field House, Park Street and County Route 27, Canton. Walkers can start at 10:00 AM and runners will start at 10:30 AM. One of the few trail races in St. Lawrence County, proceeds from this race benefit local conservation and environmental education initiatives. This flat 7 kilometer (approximately 4.4 mile) course 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 suitable for runners and walkers of varying fitness levels. The course will be well marked, with volunteers at major intersections. Short road segments connect the longer stretches of trail. Be prepared for a few muddy sections. 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. They will also offer a prize raffle, with chances to win gift certificates and other prizes from Nature’s Storehouse, The Bagelry, Newmanzone Maple, Nature Up North, TAUNY, and more!. They encourage participants to pre-register at https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/Canton/EarthDay7k.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. The Wachtmeister Field Station is located just south of the St. Lawrence University campus on Park Street and County Route 27 in Canton. 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. For more information, contact Race Director Molly McMasters at mamcma16@stlawu.edu (315-244-8235). Visit the race website at http://natureupnorth.org/earthday7k for more details.