Saturday, May 17, 2008

American Carp Society Regionals

Saturday, May 17, 2008

All Day

$500 per 2 person team

Registration Required

Pre-register by April 25.

3rd Annual Bill Leaf Memorial Kickball Tournament

Saturday, May 17, 2008

9am

TBD

Registration Required

Baldwinsville Christian Academy Walk-a-thon

Saturday, May 17, 2008

11:00am

Donations encouraged

Event will begin at the Bayview Tent.

CNY Hex Bike Race

Saturday, May 17, 2008

8am – 5pm

Horseback Riding

Saturday, May 17, 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

Saturday, May 17, 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 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 

Discount Bike Rentals for Seniors

Saturday, May 17, 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.

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 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.