Friday, May 9, 2008

Beaver Lake Photo Contest

Friday, May 9, 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.

Discount Bike Rentals for Seniors

Friday, May 9, 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.

Horseback Riding

Friday, May 9, 2008 View All Dates

10am – 6pm

$25 per person, age 7 & up

Registration Required

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

A Visit to Sapsucker Woods

Friday, May 9, 2008

6:30am – 3pm

$25

Registration Required

This van trip leaves early so we can reach Sapsucker Woods in time for a guided bird walk.  The Sanctuary has more than four miles of trails that wind through a variety of habitats.  After our hike we will take time to visit the Johnson Center for Birds and Biodiversity that houses the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.  The Visitor Center has an expansive wall of windows where we'll enjoy views of Sapsucker Woods Pond and the Treman Bird Feeding Garden.  We can test our knowledge of birds and learn more about them by visiting the interactive exhibits and interpretive panels.  Afterwards we can shop in Wild Birds Unlimited choosing from an extensive selection of optics, books, audio guides, jewelry, clothing and other gifts for bird enthusiasts. Participants should bring a lunch. 

Saturday, May 10, 2008

Horseback Riding

Saturday, May 10, 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

Saturday, May 10, 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.

Beaver Lake Photo Contest

Saturday, May 10, 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 Canoeing & Kayaking

Saturday, May 10, 2008 View All Dates

9am – 4pm

$2 per vehicle park admission; Rental rates are $8 for the first hour and $2 for each additional hour

Enjoy a leisurely paddle on your own around Beaver Lake. Explore the lake's edge and search for beaver lodges, turtles, herons and osprey. Paddlers may bring their own canoe or rent one from the Visitor Center. ental is on a first-come basis.  Canoes will not be permitted to launch after 4 pm. All canoes must be off the lake by 5 pm You must register at the canoe dock. Canoeing is subject to safe conditions and we reserve the right to cancel. 

In addition to weekends, the canoe/kayak dock will be open Monday holidays. 

Weekend Guided Walks

Saturday, May 10, 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 

Sunday, May 11, 2008

Horseback Riding

Sunday, May 11, 2008 View All Dates

10am – 6pm

$25 per person, age 7 & up

Registration Required

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