Tai' Chi Chih is a low impact exercise benefiting the body, mind and spirit. This short (20-movement), simplified version of T'ai Chi can be practiced at any age. The program takes place on Tuesdays.

Join us for an exploration of what the season has to offer

Sept. 13 & 14     History of Beaver Lake
Sept. 20 & 21     Autumn Leaves
Sept 27 & 28      Goose Migration       
Oct. 4 &  5         Fall Foliage
Oct. 11 & 12       Exploring The Autumn Bog
Oct. 18 & 19       Waterfowl Identification
Oct. 25 & 26       Owls, Bats & Witch Hazel
Nov. 1 &  2        Beaver Lake’s Beavers
Nov. 8 &  9        White-tailed Deer
Nov. 15 & 16        Wildlife Preparing For Winter
Nov. 22 &  23     Talking Turkey

December   Winter Wildlife

January    Tracking Wildlife on Snowshoes

February   Tracking Wildlife on Snowshoes

Please note: Pre-registration is required is January and February

On Thursdays, Beaver Lake Nature Center is offering weekly Nature On Wheels tours. Nature On Wheels features the NOWmobile, a  new electric tram that helps connect seniors with mobility limitations to the fascinating natural areas of Beaver Lake. Accompanied by a naturalist, the NOWmobile will travel slowly through the forest, stopping occasionally to take a closer look at interesting features of nature.

Join a Beaver Lake Naturalist to learn more on a Natural History subject. 

September 23    Fruits & Nuts
September 30    Trees With Leaves
October 7          Fall Waterfowl Migration
October 14        Beavers & Their Relatives
October 21        Fungus
October 28        Nests & Their Builders
November 11     Twig Identification
November 18     White-tailed Deer
November 25     Vines & Brambles
December 2       Backyard Feeder Birds

A holiday should be packed with fun! At 12:30 & 3pm, naturalists will host live animal talks and at 1:30pm you can participate in a guided walk on migration and whatever else the season offers. Plan to spend some time on your own walking Beaver Lake's trails while they are decked out in fall colors.

Listening to stories and exploring nature are two activities that most children enjoy. A naturalist will read stories to children ages three to five, and lead them on a walk to experience what the season has to offer.

Beaver Lake and the Onondaga Woodcarvers Club bring together this area’s finest wood carving talents for an annual offering of their best works.

If you are in 5th – 7th grade and you enjoy being outside and learning about nature then this club is for you!  The club meets on Saturdays for 4 two-hour meetings and one overnight meeting this fall.  September 20, October 4, 18, November 1 & 15

Good books, good people, and good conversation; what could be a better way to spend an afternoon?  Join us for our monthly book discussion.  The selected books are available at the local library. 

October 21 – Into the Wild by J. Krakauer
November 19 – Reason for Hope by J. Goodall

Experience the enchantment of Beaver Lake and halloween fun like never before! Where over four hundred jack-o-lanterns and luminaria light your way along two trails as you venture through the darkness.  Everything is magical and nothing is scary.  Face painting, fortune telling, and treats will also be part of this special night.Hotdogs, donuts and cider will be available to purchase.

Please call if you are interested in helping to carve pumpkins or if you would like to donate a jack-o-lantern.

Listening to stories and exploring nature are two activities that most children enjoy. A naturalist will read stories to children ages three to five, and lead them on a walk to experience what the season has to offer.

If you are in 5th – 7th grade and you enjoy being outside and learning about nature then this club is for you!  The club meets on Saturdays for 4 two-hour meetings and one overnight meeting this fall.  September 20, October 4, 18, November 1 & 15

Listening to stories and exploring nature are two activities that most children enjoy. A naturalist will read stories to children ages three to five, and lead them on a walk to experience what the season has to offer.

If you are in 5th – 7th grade and you enjoy being outside and learning about nature then this club is for you!  The club meets on Saturdays for 4 two-hour meetings and one overnight meeting this fall.  September 20, October 4, 18, November 1 & 15

Invite holiday guests and Christmas cheer through your front door with your handmade evergreen wreath. Just smelling the fresh boughs will put you in the proper spirit! The price includes boughs, wire and a bow.

November 17, 18, 20 & 25 - 6pm

November 22 - 1pm

November 24-9am

Good books, good people, and good conversation; what could be a better way to spend an afternoon?  Join us for our monthly book discussion.  The selected books are available at the local library.

November 19 – Reason for Hope by Jane Goodall

Spend the evening creating this beautiful balsam, kissing ball, accented with red ribbon and bow. A wonderful addition to your holiday decorating.

The old-fashioned Christmas tree is back in style with its wonderfully diverse assortment of handmade and hand-me-down ornaments. Join us to make your own ornaments utilizing natural materials or motifs.

Listening to stories and exploring nature are two activities that most children enjoy. A naturalist will read stories to children ages three to five, and lead them on a walk to experience what the season has to offer.

Listening to stories and exploring nature are two activities that most children enjoy. A naturalist will read stories to children ages three to five, and lead them on a walk to experience what the season has to offer.

Enjoy an hour-long outing through Beaver Lake's winter woods. Benefit from a naturalist's insights. along with the light aerobic exercise. Weather permitting.

This snowshoe clinic will include instructions and a short snowshoe hike. Folks with little or no snowshoe experience will especially enjoy this one-hour introduction. Registration is required beginning at 8am the day of the hike and space is limited. This program will be offered only when conditions are acceptable. Call Nature Center, 638-2519, on that day to register and check conditions.

Listening to stories and exploring nature are two activities that most children enjoy. A naturalist will read stories to children ages three to five, and lead them on a walk to experience what the season has to offer.

The trails will remain open until 9pm on these evenings as long as there is adequate snow cover. This is the opportunity for skiers and snowshoers to take advantage of the natural moonlight along Beaver Lake's ten miles of trails. At trail's end is the Visitor Center with comfortable seating. Hot chocolate and other refreshments will be available. For their safety, night visitors should remember to sign-in and sign-out at the Visitor Center, go with friend, and remember to bring a flashlight in case a section of the trail is especially dark.

Weather permitting.

Join the staff Beaver Lake in this group project piling soft snow and then carving out a cave. These simple snow shelters, used by winter campers, are excellent in emergencies and provide great backyard fun. Bring a plastic snow shovel if you want to get in on the action. Weather permitting.

Listening to stories and exploring nature are two activities that most children enjoy. Here's an opportunity for 3-5 year olds accompanied by an adult to do both. A naturalist will read stories to the children and lead them on a walk to experience what the season has to offer.

The trails will remain open until 9pm on these evenings as long as there is adequate snow cover. This is the opportunity for skiers and snowshoers to take advantage of the natural moonlight along Beaver Lake's ten miles of trails. At trail's end is the Visitor Center with comfortable seating. Hot chocolate and other refreshments will be available. For their safety, night visitors should remember to sign-in and sign-out at the Visitor Center, go with friend, and remember to bring a flashlight in case a section of the trail is especially dark.

Weather permitting

Did you ever wonder how people kept their food cold before there were refrigerators? What was an ice harvest? How did they get the ice from the lake and how was it stored so it wouldn't melt? These and other questions will be explored while you have a chance to cut chunks of lake-ice with an old-fashioned ice saw.

During school vacation there will be guided walks and critter talks daily for families and individuals. You'll walk down one of the Nature Center's trails tracking winter wildlife and also meet a beaver, turtle, or red-tailed hawk face to face in the Visitor Center.

10:00 am    Ice Harvest        Tuesday & Thursday   
10:00 am    Build a Snow Cave    Wednesday & Friday
1:30 pm    Creature Feature    Monday - Friday
2:00 pm    Snowshoeing    Monday - Friday - Snowshoe Rental $3

Some of the above activities are weather dependent,

please call the Nature Center for daily updates.

The Friends of Beaver Lake are sponsoring an amateur photo contest to capture the beauty and diversity of Beaver Lake. Entries will be judged in the following age groups: 11 & under 12-17 years old 18 & over. Winning entries will be displayed at Beaver Lake from September 8-30.

This celebration of the maple syrup season marks the coming of spring. A visit to the demonstration sugarbush will introduce you to the heritage of sugaring and the production of maple syrup. Tours of the sugarbush are free with admission. 

10am-2pm, Saturdays; 1-4pm, Sundays 

Each Saturday enjoy a delicious Pancake Breakfast, from 9-12noon, complete with pancakes, sausage, and fresh brewed coffee or juice. Depending on your appetite, breakfast will range from $2 to $4. Groups of 10 or more please call the Nature Center for reservations.

Enjoy pancakes, sausage, and fresh brewed coffee or juice. Depending on your appetite, breakfast will range from $2 to $4. Groups of 10 or more please call the Nature Center for reservations.