Sunday, May 4, 2008

National Multiple Sclerosis Society's Walk MS

Sunday, May 4, 2008

9:00am

Free

Beaver Lake Photo Contest

Sunday, May 4, 2008 View All Dates

$5 per entry

Registration Required

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.

Weekend Guided Walks

Sunday, May 4, 2008 View All Dates

1:30pm

$2 per vehicle park admission

Join a naturalist for an exploration of what the season has to offer.                                                                
April 5 & 6                 Spring Migration         
April 12 & 13                 Salamanders and Frogs
April 19 & 20         Earth Day Celebration & Spring Migration
April 26 & 27                Spring Warblers and other birds
May 3 & 4                Spring Wildflowers
May 10 & 11                Trees and their new leaves
May 17 & 18                  Spring Wildflowers
May 24 & 25                 The Life of a Frog
May 31 & June 1        Turtles 

African Violet Society's "Violets on Stage" Show

Sunday, May 4, 2008

$2 per vehicle park admission

Registration Required

The 55th annual African Violet Show will fearue many beautiful varieties from local growers on display. Visitors will be able to purchase plants from Lyons Greenhouse and club members.

Saturday, sale: 10 – 6 pm    show open: 1 – 6 pm
Sunday, sale and show: 10 am – 4:30pm 

Horseback Riding

Sunday, May 4, 2008 View All Dates

10am – 6pm

$25 per person, age 7 & up

Registration Required

1 hour guided trail rides through the forest, weather permitting.

Discount Bike Rentals for Seniors

Sunday, May 4, 2008 View All Dates

In honor of May being Older Americans Month all seniors (62+) will get a 20% discount on all bike rentals at McKies Rentals at Onondaga Lake Park. The shop is located next to the Griffin Visitor Center. Visit website below for hours and prices.

Stocking Hotline Running

Sunday, May 4, 2008 View All Dates

Free

The Friends of Carpenter's Brook Fish Hatchery Stocking Hot Line will begin operating Thursday, March 20. The Hatchery will begin its annual stocking runs throughout Onondaga County in late March and will continue until all the fish are released. The hot line will be updated every Thursday and provide information from the proceeding week. Anglers can call 689-0003 to find out how many fish are stocked in their favorite streams.

Monday, May 5, 2008

Wegmans Fit For the Next Fifty

Monday, May 5, 2008 View All Dates

8:30am – 10:00am

Free

Targeted to the 50 & over crowd but open to everyone, this popular free fitness program takes place on Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays near the Griffin Visitor Center. No classes on the following dates 5/26; 7/4; 9/1.

Stocking Hotline Running

Monday, May 5, 2008 View All Dates

Free

The Friends of Carpenter's Brook Fish Hatchery Stocking Hot Line will begin operating Thursday, March 20. The Hatchery will begin its annual stocking runs throughout Onondaga County in late March and will continue until all the fish are released. The hot line will be updated every Thursday and provide information from the proceeding week. Anglers can call 689-0003 to find out how many fish are stocked in their favorite streams.

Discount Bike Rentals for Seniors

Monday, May 5, 2008 View All Dates

In honor of May being Older Americans Month all seniors (62+) will get a 20% discount on all bike rentals at McKies Rentals at Onondaga Lake Park. The shop is located next to the Griffin Visitor Center. Visit website below for hours and prices.