Sunday, June 15, 2008

A Weekend with Roy Underhill

Sunday, June 15, 2008

12:00 – 5:00pm

$5; 10 & under free

Daddy O Orienteering Event

Sunday, June 15, 2008

11am – 1pm

$8 $3 for extra color map

Orienteering is a sport in which people use an accurate, detailed map and a compass to find points in the landscape. It can be enjoyed as a walk in the woods or as a competitive sport. This event is sponsored by the Central New York Orienteering Club.

Weekend Canoeing & Kayaking

Sunday, June 15, 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. 

Time Out to Fish

Sunday, June 15, 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.

Heineken/93Q Balloon Fest

Sunday, June 15, 2008

6-9:30pm

$5 $1 13 & up 5 & under free 6am flights free

Get ready for soaring balloons, national class musical entertainment and non-stop fun at the 29th edition of Syracuse's kick-off to summer. This event offers a great opportunity to get up close to the balloons, discover their history, meet the pilots and maybe even take a ride.

Animal Demonstrations

Sunday, June 15, 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.  

Father's Day Canoe Tour

Sunday, June 15, 2008

8:30am

$5 per canoe

Registration Required

Bring your dad, grandad, favorite uncle or neighbor. Heck, bring Mom too! Old and young alike will enjoy this early morning salute to a special day. We will drift across the still waters looking for great blue heron, painted turtles, and beaver lodges. Participants may bring their own canoes or rent one for an additional $8.

Weekend Guided Walks

Sunday, June 15, 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

Beaver Lake Photo Contest

Sunday, June 15, 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.

Horseback Riding

Sunday, June 15, 2008 View All Dates

10am – 6pm

$25 per person, age 7 & up

Registration Required

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