Wednesday, May 14, 2008

Wellness Walking Group

Wednesday, May 14, 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.

Guided Kayak Tours

Wednesday, May 14, 2008

1pm

$5 program fee per kayak; Rentals are available for an additional $8

We will drift across the still waters of Beaver Lake looking for great blue heron, painted turtles, and beaver lodges.

Thursday, May 15, 2008

A Visit to Cornell Plantations and Bakers' Acres

Thursday, May 15, 2008

8am – 5pm

$50

Registration Required

Experience beautiful Cornell Plantations: a museum of living plants that includes the arboretum and botanical gardens of Cornell University. We will also visit Bakers' Acres, one of the largest herb and perennial growers in Central New York, and have lunch in their tearoom.  Lunch and transportation included. 

Saturday, May 17, 2008

Weekend Canoeing & Kayaking

Saturday, May 17, 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. 

EMS Kayak Demo & Sale Day

Saturday, May 17, 2008

10am – 3pm

$2 per vehicle admission

Beaver Lake Nature Center is hosting Eastern Mountain Sports Kayak Demo and Sale
Day. Wilderness Systems and Perception kayaks will be available to demo and purchase.  Experienced staff will be on hand to answer questions and assist kayakers.  Sales of kayaks, paddles, accessories, car racks and more will be available.  All boats, accessories and racks will be 15% off.

Weekend Guided Walks

Saturday, May 17, 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 18, 2008

Weekend Guided Walks

Sunday, May 18, 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 

Weekend Canoeing & Kayaking

Sunday, May 18, 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. 

Monday, May 19, 2008

Nature On Wheels: Spring Wildflower Tours

Monday, May 19, 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.

Wednesday, May 21, 2008

Guided Kayak Tours

Wednesday, May 21, 2008

1pm

$5 program fee per kayak; Rentals are available for an additional $8

We will drift across the still waters of Beaver Lake looking for great blue heron, painted turtles, and beaver lodges.

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