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.

Mother's Day Buffet

Sunday, May 11, 2008

1pm

$18.95 adults; $8.95 children 5-11; under 5 free

Registration Required

Enjoy a buffet lunch with Mom at beautiful Skyline Lodge. Menu includes prime rib, oven roasted chicken and baked ham with cranberry glaze.

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Stocking Hotline Running

Sunday, May 11, 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.

Weekend Canoeing & Kayaking

Sunday, May 11, 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. 

Beaver Lake Photo Contest

Sunday, May 11, 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

Sunday, May 11, 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.

Weekend Guided Walks

Sunday, May 11, 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 

Monday, May 12, 2008

Beaver Lake Photo Contest

Monday, May 12, 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.

Nature On Wheels: Spring Wildflower Tours

Monday, May 12, 2008

1pm

$1

Hop on the NOWmobile for a ride on the trails to see places that you have not been able to reach on foot. We will slowly tour through the forests and focus on spring wildflowers, stopping occasionally to take a close look at the blossoms. We certainly won't ignore the deer, birds and other interesting points of nature along the way. Call to reserve a seat.

Stocking Hotline Running

Monday, May 12, 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.