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SUNY Canton Outdoors for All Providing the gear, skills, and community to help SUNY Canton Faculty, Staff, & Students explore the outdoors. Because adventure is for everyone.

🗺️ Have you ever wanted to try geocaching? Outdoors for All is hosting a geocaching event on October 19th, at 4pm! We ho...
10/14/2026

🗺️ Have you ever wanted to try geocaching? Outdoors for All is hosting a geocaching event on October 19th, at 4pm! We hope to see you there!

🎣 Come learn how to fish!! Thursday, Sept. 24, from 2:30-3:30 at Roselle Plaza at the gear trailer. Everyone is welcome!
09/21/2026

🎣 Come learn how to fish!! Thursday, Sept. 24, from 2:30-3:30 at Roselle Plaza at the gear trailer. Everyone is welcome!

Join Outdoors for All for a hike to the beautiful Lampson Falls on 9/26 from 3-6pm. Spots are very limited! Sign up on R...
09/21/2026

Join Outdoors for All for a hike to the beautiful Lampson Falls on 9/26 from 3-6pm. Spots are very limited! Sign up on Roolife!

For our last field notes Friday of the semester we will be celebrating National Bike Month. Did you know that cyclists o...
05/01/2026

For our last field notes Friday of the semester we will be celebrating National Bike Month. Did you know that cyclists often notice more wildlife than walkers or drivers? Because bikes move quietly and at a steady pace, you are much more likely to spot a Great Blue Heron along the Grasse River or catch a glimpse of a fox near the trail edge while heading to your next lab. This May, we are celebrating that connection between two wheels and the world around us. Whether you’re zipping across campus between classes or mountain biking on the campus trail network, you’re discovering the hidden spots that make our campus unique.

Noticed anything on your campus rides lately? Drop a comment with your latest sighting while riding, or tag us in your May bike photos!

It's Field Notes Friday! If you have ever wondered why a quick walk through the trees suddenly makes your more relaxed? ...
04/24/2026

It's Field Notes Friday! If you have ever wondered why a quick walk through the trees suddenly makes your more relaxed? You can thank the chemistry of the forest. Trees actually release airborne chemicals called phytonicides to protect themselves from bugs, but when humans breathe them in, our bodies respond by lowering cortisol levels and boosting our immune systems.

In Japan, they call this Shinrin-yoku or forest bathing, and it is basically a free, natural hack for your brain. Just twenty minutes of sitting outside can significantly lower your stress hormones and recharge your focus better than a third cup of coffee ever could. Nature is not just a backdrop for a hike or a photo op, it is a biological reset button for your nervous system.

Happy Earth Day, SUNY Canton!You don’t have to be a hardcore "outdoors person" to care about our planet; you just have t...
04/22/2026

Happy Earth Day, SUNY Canton!

You don’t have to be a hardcore "outdoors person" to care about our planet; you just have to find your own way to connect with it. Whether you’re scanning the trees for birds, catching a North Country sunset through a lens, geocaching with friends, or stargazing on a clear night, these moments remind us that we are part of something bigger.

When we find our own way to appreciate the natural world, we naturally want to ensure it stays healthy and vibrant for the faculty, staff, and students who come after us. Conservation starts with a single hike, a night under the stars, or a quiet moment by the river. When we take care of the trails and waterways in our own backyard, we aren’t just preserving a view; we’re protecting the clean air, water, and wildlife that sustain us all. Let’s make sure we leave these places better than we found them.

Show us how are you getting outside today by tag us in your Earth Day adventures!

TODAY AT 4PM!There is a hidden world right under your nose and tucked away in the campus woods just waiting for you to f...
04/21/2026

TODAY AT 4PM!
There is a hidden world right under your nose and tucked away in the campus woods just waiting for you to find it. Geocaching is essentially a global high-tech treasure hunt where anyone with a smartphone can track down hidden containers ranging from tiny magnetic canisters to large containers. Whether you are a tech enthusiast or just love a good mystery, our upcoming clinic will teach you how to use GPS coordinates to find these caches and navigate the etiquette of the game.

We will cover everything from how to log your finds to the "trackables" you might discover along the way that travel all over the world. Once you learn the art of the hunt, you will start looking at every hollow log and park bench a little differently. Come join us for Geocaching 101 at the volleyball courts to learn the basics and get a reason to explore the outdoors with a brand new perspective. Happy hunting.

The stars are disappearing, but we can bring them back. Today marks the start of International Dark Sky Week, a global m...
04/13/2026

The stars are disappearing, but we can bring them back. Today marks the start of International Dark Sky Week, a global movement to "Go Dark" and protect our view of the night sky from light pollution. You can participate right here in Canton by using citizen science apps like Globe at Night to measure sky brightness, or if you're curious about the impact of light pollution where you live, you can even check the brightness of your own hometown using the Light Pollution Map at https://www.lightpollutionmap.info/. Whether you are stargazing on campus or heading out to the Adirondacks, remember that keeping our nights dark protects local wildlife and preserves the natural beauty of the North Country. Let’s keep our skies clear and our stars bright!

With rain in the forecast for most of the next week, let's talk about how to stay warm and dry for this Field Notes Frid...
04/10/2026

With rain in the forecast for most of the next week, let's talk about how to stay warm and dry for this Field Notes Friday. Ever hear the saying that "Cotton Kills"? Cotton is basically a sponge that holds onto water and collapses against your skin, sucking away your body heat 25 times faster than dry clothes. If you’re stuck in the rain, you want to stick with wool or synthetics. Wool is a total legend because it actually stays warm when wet; its fibers have a natural crimp that keeps air pockets open for insulation even when you're soaked. It even goes through a weird chemical reaction that releases a tiny bit of heat the moment it hits water.

Synthetics like polyester are your other best bet because they are hydrophobic, meaning they hate water and push it away from your skin so you don't get that gross, swampy feeling under your raincoat. The goal is to keep "dead air" trapped next to your body, which acts like a thermal shield against the cold rain. If you do get totally drenched, wring your gear out immediately. Getting rid of that excess heavy water makes it way easier for your body heat to keep you in the game instead of shivering through your hike.

04/05/2026

SUNY Canton Empire State Service Corps students Cameron Reina of Camillus and Josh Kubik of Attica show off the outdoor items that students, faculty, and staff can borrow from the new Outdoors for All program trailer. Upcoming Outdoors for All programing can be found on the program’s webpage. 🏕

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