CANTON -- The 4th Annual Earth Day 7k Trail Run/Walk will be Saturday, April 27 from 10-11:30 a.m. starting at the Wachtmeister Field Station on Route 27.

The event is hosted by Nature Up North and the St. Lawrence Land Trust.

One of the few annual trail races in the North Country, proceeds from this race benefit local conservation and environmental education initiatives.

Race day registration opens at 9 a.m. Runners times will be recorded and available after the event. Walkers are welcome to start the course anytime after 9 a.m., and are encouraged to begin by 9:30 a.m.

The flat 7-kilometer (approximately 4.4 miles) 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 all fitness levels.

The course will be well marked, with volunteers at all major intersections. Short road segments connect the longer stretches of trail. Be prepared for a few muddy sections.

Early registration is appreciated. To register, send an email to info@natureupnorth.org with name; age class: youth (12 and under), open (13 - 39), masters (40+); division: men/women/non-binary; and shirt size (youth S-XL, adult S-XL).

Those entering may register more than one walker/racer with the same email address.

The race fee is $20 for general admittance and $10 for students. Youth (12 and under) are free. Race t-shirts will be available to all pre-registered racers, including walkers.

All proceeds for this event will be split between the St. Lawrence Land Trust and Nature Up North, and will benefit local conservation and environmental education projects in the North Country.

Award ceremony and a prize raffle will be held after the race. All walkers and runners will be automatically entered in the raffle for the opportunity to win donations from local businesses.

Refreshments will be available after the race and water throughout. Bring a reusable water bottle to save on disposable cups.

The Wachtmeister Field Station is located just south of the St. Lawrence University campus on Park St./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.

The Wachtmeister Field Station has a single indoor restroom.

Info: info@natureupnorth.org, https://bit.ly/2WCw1zY.