Wednesday, May 7, 2008

Wellness Walking Group

Wednesday, May 7, 2008 View All Dates

9am

Free with admission

Meet at the Visitor Center for a morning exercise walk on the trails of Beaver Lake. We'll walk a few miles, combining different trails, or take the three-mile Lake Loop. Afterwards stay and visit over coffee.

Landscape Design Tips for Difficult Sites

Wednesday, May 7, 2008

7pm

$12

Registration Required

Instructor, Terry Ettinger, of Syracuse, New York, is a leading speaker, educator and communicator in the field of environmentally sensitive lawn, landscape and garden design and management. His lawn and garden column "Let's Get Growing" appears each week from March through November in the Eagle Group of community newspapers. Most recently, Terry has created and hosted the twice-weekly Time Warner "Garden Journeys" franchise on its Syracuse-based 24 hour news channel, News 10 Now.   

In this presentation Terry will share ideas and plants for dense shade, steep slopes, wet soils, dry soils, deer-inundated neighborhoods, and spaces requiring privacy. If your situation hasn't been described here, bring along some photos and we'll address your needs, too!

Horseback Riding

Wednesday, May 7, 2008 View All Dates

10am – 6pm

$25 per person, age 7 & up

Registration Required

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

Stocking Hotline Running

Wednesday, May 7, 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.

Beaver Lake Photo Contest

Wednesday, May 7, 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.

Walk it off Wednesdays

Wednesday, May 7, 2008

7pm

Free

Join Channel 5's Donna Adamo for this new weekly informal exercise program. Meet at the Griffin Visitor Center near the bocce courts for a one mile walk. Rain or shine.

  • Location: Onondaga Lake Park
  • Website: www.wtvh.com
  • Phone:425-5555

Discount Bike Rentals for Seniors

Wednesday, May 7, 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.

Wegmans Fit For the Next Fifty

Wednesday, May 7, 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.