Saturday, June 7, 2008

Loon Quest

Saturday, June 7, 2008

$90

Registration Required

Enjoy camping on the shores of a Canadian lake with evenings dedicated to the haunting calls of loons. To study loons, we will explore the lake in canoes and visit several loon-nesting territories. You will need to drive two and a half-hours to Charleston Lake and bring your own tent and camping gear.  However, food, canoes, and campsite rentals are included. Pre trip meeting 7 pm Wednesday, May 23.  Full payment due upon registration 

Horseback Riding

Saturday, June 7, 2008 View All Dates

10am – 6pm

$25 per person, age 7 & up

Registration Required

1 hour guided trail rides through the forest, weather permitting.

Time Out to Fish

Saturday, June 7, 2008 View All Dates

$2 per adult $1 per child

Registration Required

This program offers school groups serving children with special needs, senior citizens and persons with disabilities the opportunity to fish for rainbow trout at Carpenter's Brook with all bait and equipment provided.
School groups/students with disabilities: June 2-June 13 9:30-11:30am
Senior or other disabled groups: June 16-July 25 Tues-Thurs 9:30-11:30am & 1:30-3:30pm.
Please note Tuesday mornings and Thursday afternoons are reserved for senior or disabled individuals.

Registration opens May 5.

Weekend Guided Walks

Saturday, June 7, 2008 View All Dates

2pm

$2 per vehicle park admission

Join a naturalist for an exploration of what the season has to offer.

 

June 7 & 8 - Look for Butterflies

June 14 & 15 - Damselflies & Dragonflies

June 21 & 22 - Turtles
June 28 & 29 - Carnivorous Plants
July 5 & 6 - Frogs
July 12 & 13 - Eye to Eye with a Red-Tailed Hawk
July 19 & 20- Eye to Eye with a Red-Tailed Hawk
July 26 & 27 - Identifying Ferns
August 2 & 3 - History of the Cool Hemlock Forest
August 9 & 10 - Turtles
August 16 & 17- Turtles
August 23 & 24 - Squirrels

August 30 & 31 - Sweeping for Insects

EMS Kayak Demo & Sale Day

Saturday, June 7, 2008

10am – 2pm

$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.

  • Location: Beaver Lake Nature Center
  • Phone:466-1026

Animal Demonstrations

Saturday, June 7, 2008 View All Dates

Free with zoo admission

10:30 ANIMAL DEMO (CONTACT BARN)

11:00 ELEPHANT DEMO

11:30 "IN THE WINGS" BIRD SHOW

12:00 PENGUIN KEEPER TALK

1:30 "IN THE WINGS" BIRD SHOW

2:00 ELEPHANT DEMO

2:30 MEET THE KEEPER (LOCATION TBA)

3:00 ELEPHANT DEMO

3:30 PENGUIN KEEPER TALK

Meet the keeper chats will be conducted periodically throughout the Zoo.  The Contact Barn may conduct additional demos throughout the day.  Schedule is subject to change.  

Bert Hills Memorial Walk for Pancreatic Cancer

Saturday, June 7, 2008

10am

Donations

The event starts at the Bayview Tent

National Trails Day

Saturday, June 7, 2008

9am – 1:30pm

$2 per vehicle park admission

National Trails Day was established in 1993 to promote public awareness of and appreciation for America's trails. Scheduled events include: a scavenger hunt, creating a designer litterbag, free trail bookmarks, a 9 am guided walk on the Three Meadow Trail. Call for more information on the day's events or on volunteering to work on the trails.

Weekend Canoeing & Kayaking

Saturday, June 7, 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.