Monday, May 12, 2008

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.

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.

Discount Bike Rentals for Seniors

Monday, May 12, 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

Monday, May 12, 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.