Saturday, May 17, 2008

Beaver Lake Photo Contest

Saturday, May 17, 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 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 

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.