Event list
Animal Origami
January 19, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Want to learn a new skill? Stop by the table in the Visitor Center anytime between 11 AM and noon and learn to fold some beginner origami animals! Free with park admission. No registration required. Meet at the Visitor Center.
One Day Zoo Camp!
January 19, Rosamond Gifford Zoo
Ages 6-12 | 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.Join us for a dive deep into the incredible world of animals for a full day of Zoo Camp! Each camp day is different, allowing your child to explore something new about the animal world through hands-on science, artistry, technology, and engineering projects, STEAM activities- whether they’re registered for just o ...
Winter Discount Days
January 19 thru February 28, Rosamond Gifford Zoo
January 2 - February 28Visit the zoo during our Winter Discount Days! Throughout January and February, admission prices for youth, adult, and senior tickets are reduced by up to 50%.
Children (2 and under): FREEYouth (3-17): $2Adult (18-61): $5Seniors (62 ): $2.50U.S. Veterans & Active Military: FREELEARN MORE: https://bit.ly/493qeKz< ...
Winter Discount Days
January 20 thru February 28, Rosamond Gifford Zoo
January 2 - February 28Visit the zoo during our Winter Discount Days! Throughout January and February, admission prices for youth, adult, and senior tickets are reduced by up to 50%.
Children (2 and under): FREEYouth (3-17): $2Adult (18-61): $5Seniors (62 ): $2.50U.S. Veterans & Active Military: FREELEARN MORE: https://bit.ly/493qeKz< ...
Winter Discount Days
January 21 thru February 28, Rosamond Gifford Zoo
January 2 - February 28Visit the zoo during our Winter Discount Days! Throughout January and February, admission prices for youth, adult, and senior tickets are reduced by up to 50%.
Children (2 and under): FREEYouth (3-17): $2Adult (18-61): $5Seniors (62 ): $2.50U.S. Veterans & Active Military: FREELEARN MORE: https://bit.ly/493qeKz< ...
Nature Book Club
January 22, Beaver Lake Nature Center
If you love reading and nature, we have got the perfect book club for you! We will read a curated selection of nonfiction titles and meet for a friendly discussion on each. Join us for one of our winter book club meetups!January 22: The Forest Unseen by David George HaskellFebruary 26: Bringing up Beaver by John Aberth
Free with Park a ...
Winter Waterfowl Workshop
January 22, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Everything you ever wanted to know about waterfowl and more! Join us for a special collaboration with the Montezuma Audubon Center. Begin with an engaging workshop covering the finer points of waterfowl identification, then bundle up and head outdoors to search for ducks, geese, and swans on Beaver Lake’s open waters. Binoculars are available to ...
Winter Discount Days
January 22 thru February 28, Rosamond Gifford Zoo
January 2 - February 28Visit the zoo during our Winter Discount Days! Throughout January and February, admission prices for youth, adult, and senior tickets are reduced by up to 50%.
Children (2 and under): FREEYouth (3-17): $2Adult (18-61): $5Seniors (62 ): $2.50U.S. Veterans & Active Military: FREELEARN MORE: https://bit.ly/493qeKz< ...
Winter Discount Days
January 23 thru February 28, Rosamond Gifford Zoo
January 2 - February 28Visit the zoo during our Winter Discount Days! Throughout January and February, admission prices for youth, adult, and senior tickets are reduced by up to 50%.
Children (2 and under): FREEYouth (3-17): $2Adult (18-61): $5Seniors (62 ): $2.50U.S. Veterans & Active Military: FREELEARN MORE: https://bit.ly/493qeKz< ...
Horse-Drawn Sleigh Rides
January 24 thru February 28, Highland Forest Park
Enjoy a classic, horse-drawn sleigh/wagon ride through the majestic woods at Highland Forest in Fabius. Rides are approximately twenty minutes long and run with or without snow. Reservations are required. Reserve online.
Winter Discount Days
January 24 thru February 28, Rosamond Gifford Zoo
January 2 - February 28Visit the zoo during our Winter Discount Days! Throughout January and February, admission prices for youth, adult, and senior tickets are reduced by up to 50%.
Children (2 and under): FREEYouth (3-17): $2Adult (18-61): $5Seniors (62 ): $2.50U.S. Veterans & Active Military: FREELEARN MORE: https://bit.ly/493qeKz< ...
Horse-Drawn Sleigh Rides
January 25 thru February 28, Highland Forest Park
Enjoy a classic, horse-drawn sleigh/wagon ride through the majestic woods at Highland Forest in Fabius. Rides are approximately twenty minutes long and run with or without snow. Reservations are required. Reserve online.
Winter Discount Days
January 25 thru February 28, Rosamond Gifford Zoo
January 2 - February 28Visit the zoo during our Winter Discount Days! Throughout January and February, admission prices for youth, adult, and senior tickets are reduced by up to 50%.
Children (2 and under): FREEYouth (3-17): $2Adult (18-61): $5Seniors (62 ): $2.50U.S. Veterans & Active Military: FREELEARN MORE: https://bit.ly/493qeKz< ...
Beaver Lake Photography Group
January 26, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Do you have a love of photography and Beaver Lake? Consider joining our very own photography group! The group meets monthly on the 4th Monday at 6 PM for educational presentations, photo sharing, and socializing. The group also plans member-only photography field trips throughout the year. All are welcome to join! If you are curious about th ...
Winter Discount Days
January 26 thru February 28, Rosamond Gifford Zoo
January 2 - February 28Visit the zoo during our Winter Discount Days! Throughout January and February, admission prices for youth, adult, and senior tickets are reduced by up to 50%.
Children (2 and under): FREEYouth (3-17): $2Adult (18-61): $5Seniors (62 ): $2.50U.S. Veterans & Active Military: FREELEARN MORE: https://bit.ly/493qeKz< ...
Winter Discount Days
January 27 thru February 28, Rosamond Gifford Zoo
January 2 - February 28Visit the zoo during our Winter Discount Days! Throughout January and February, admission prices for youth, adult, and senior tickets are reduced by up to 50%.
Children (2 and under): FREEYouth (3-17): $2Adult (18-61): $5Seniors (62 ): $2.50U.S. Veterans & Active Military: FREELEARN MORE: https://bit.ly/493qeKz< ...
Homeschool Days: Cool Constellations
January 28, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Join a Beaver Lake educator for a program designed to supplement science and natural history homeschool education through fun and interactive outdoor experiences. This program is geared for children ages 7 years old and older.How many constellations can you name? Join us as we talk about the constellations currently visible in our skies, do ...
Winter Discount Days
January 28 thru February 28, Rosamond Gifford Zoo
January 2 - February 28Visit the zoo during our Winter Discount Days! Throughout January and February, admission prices for youth, adult, and senior tickets are reduced by up to 50%.
Children (2 and under): FREEYouth (3-17): $2Adult (18-61): $5Seniors (62 ): $2.50U.S. Veterans & Active Military: FREELEARN MORE: https://bit.ly/493qeKz< ...
Creative Writing Workshop: Tracks in the Snow
January 29, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Enjoy a cozy morning of sipping warm beverages and storytelling among friendly faces! Learn something new and flex your creative writing muscles. Join a naturalist for a lesson on animal tracking, then pick a visual prompt to write about an animal’s snowy adventures based on the tracks they left behind. Registration: $2/Member; $3/Nonmembe ...
Winter Discount Days
January 29 thru February 28, Rosamond Gifford Zoo
January 2 - February 28Visit the zoo during our Winter Discount Days! Throughout January and February, admission prices for youth, adult, and senior tickets are reduced by up to 50%.
Children (2 and under): FREEYouth (3-17): $2Adult (18-61): $5Seniors (62 ): $2.50U.S. Veterans & Active Military: FREELEARN MORE: https://bit.ly/493qeKz< ...
Winter Discount Days
January 30 thru February 28, Rosamond Gifford Zoo
January 2 - February 28Visit the zoo during our Winter Discount Days! Throughout January and February, admission prices for youth, adult, and senior tickets are reduced by up to 50%.
Children (2 and under): FREEYouth (3-17): $2Adult (18-61): $5Seniors (62 ): $2.50U.S. Veterans & Active Military: FREELEARN MORE: https://bit.ly/493qeKz< ...
Horse-Drawn Sleigh Rides
January 31 thru February 28, Highland Forest Park
Enjoy a classic, horse-drawn sleigh/wagon ride through the majestic woods at Highland Forest in Fabius. Rides are approximately twenty minutes long and run with or without snow. Reservations are required. Reserve online.
Winter Discount Days
January 31 thru February 28, Rosamond Gifford Zoo
January 2 - February 28Visit the zoo during our Winter Discount Days! Throughout January and February, admission prices for youth, adult, and senior tickets are reduced by up to 50%.
Children (2 and under): FREEYouth (3-17): $2Adult (18-61): $5Seniors (62 ): $2.50U.S. Veterans & Active Military: FREELEARN MORE: https://bit.ly/493qeKz< ...
Horse-Drawn Sleigh Rides
February 1 thru February 28, Highland Forest Park
Enjoy a classic, horse-drawn sleigh/wagon ride through the majestic woods at Highland Forest in Fabius. Rides are approximately twenty minutes long and run with or without snow. Reservations are required. Reserve online.
Winter Discount Days
February 1 thru February 28, Rosamond Gifford Zoo
January 2 - February 28Visit the zoo during our Winter Discount Days! Throughout January and February, admission prices for youth, adult, and senior tickets are reduced by up to 50%.
Children (2 and under): FREEYouth (3-17): $2Adult (18-61): $5Seniors (62 ): $2.50U.S. Veterans & Active Military: FREELEARN MORE: https://bit.ly/493qeKz< ...
Songs of Fire and Ice
February 2, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Join CNY folk singers and Beaver Lake naturalists for a winter hike and sing-along. Learn to sing traditional songs of the season for both wandering the woods and enjoying the fireside, plus discover all the magic of Beaver Lake in winter by lantern light! After a chilly outdoor adventure, we’ll gather indoors for hot chocolate and more singing b ...
Winter Discount Days
February 2 thru February 28, Rosamond Gifford Zoo
January 2 - February 28Visit the zoo during our Winter Discount Days! Throughout January and February, admission prices for youth, adult, and senior tickets are reduced by up to 50%.
Children (2 and under): FREEYouth (3-17): $2Adult (18-61): $5Seniors (62 ): $2.50U.S. Veterans & Active Military: FREELEARN MORE: https://bit.ly/493qeKz< ...
Arrowhead Lodge Open House
February 3, Arrowhead Lodge at Oneida Shores Park
Learn more about Arrowhead Lodge during an Open House! Arrowhead Lodge will be open to visit, and staff will be on hand to answer questions, on the first Tuesday of every month. Open to the public. A facility reservation is not required to attend. Out of courtesy for all attending the open house, please no children under 10 years of age. Ind ...
Winter Discount Days
February 3 thru February 28, Rosamond Gifford Zoo
January 2 - February 28Visit the zoo during our Winter Discount Days! Throughout January and February, admission prices for youth, adult, and senior tickets are reduced by up to 50%.
Children (2 and under): FREEYouth (3-17): $2Adult (18-61): $5Seniors (62 ): $2.50U.S. Veterans & Active Military: FREELEARN MORE: https://bit.ly/493qeKz< ...
Winter Discount Days
February 4 thru February 28, Rosamond Gifford Zoo
January 2 - February 28Visit the zoo during our Winter Discount Days! Throughout January and February, admission prices for youth, adult, and senior tickets are reduced by up to 50%.
Children (2 and under): FREEYouth (3-17): $2Adult (18-61): $5Seniors (62 ): $2.50U.S. Veterans & Active Military: FREELEARN MORE: https://bit.ly/493qeKz< ...
Winter Discount Days
February 5 thru February 28, Rosamond Gifford Zoo
January 2 - February 28Visit the zoo during our Winter Discount Days! Throughout January and February, admission prices for youth, adult, and senior tickets are reduced by up to 50%.
Children (2 and under): FREEYouth (3-17): $2Adult (18-61): $5Seniors (62 ): $2.50U.S. Veterans & Active Military: FREELEARN MORE: https://bit.ly/493qeKz< ...
Owl Night Long
February 6, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Snowshoe or hike into forest at dusk for an evening of discovery at Beaver Lake. Learn about the owls that call our area home and what makes these mysterious raptors so fascinating as you search for them along the trails. Registration: $2/Member; $3/Nonmember
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Scat N' Tracks Hike
February 6, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Winter is a great time to study signs of animals at the Nature Center! Equipped with track and scat guides, we will hit the trails to discover what animals have been around and if they left any clues for us to find. Registration: $2/Member; $3/Nonmember
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Winter Discount Days
February 6 thru February 28, Rosamond Gifford Zoo
January 2 - February 28Visit the zoo during our Winter Discount Days! Throughout January and February, admission prices for youth, adult, and senior tickets are reduced by up to 50%.
Children (2 and under): FREEYouth (3-17): $2Adult (18-61): $5Seniors (62 ): $2.50U.S. Veterans & Active Military: FREELEARN MORE: https://bit.ly/493qeKz< ...
Beaver Lake Coffeehouse
February 7, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Saturday, February 7 | 6:30 PM Doors Open; 7 PM Music BeginsEnjoy a Saturday evening of great acoustic music, good company, hot coffee and decadent desserts! Seating is limited so advance tickets are recommended. Coffee and desserts will be available for purchase. And as a special addition this month - Strigo Vineyards, will be on hand offer ...
Whatever Floats Your Boat!
February 7, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Boating season may have ended months ago, but we’re not letting that stop us! Learn about the physics that makes boats float, then work together to build miniature boats out of provided materials. When you’re finished join in a friendly competition to see whose boat can carry the most weight! Are you up to the challenge?Geared towards ch ...
Horse-Drawn Sleigh Rides
February 7 thru February 28, Highland Forest Park
Enjoy a classic, horse-drawn sleigh/wagon ride through the majestic woods at Highland Forest in Fabius. Rides are approximately twenty minutes long and run with or without snow. Reservations are required. Reserve online.
Winter Discount Days
February 7 thru February 28, Rosamond Gifford Zoo
January 2 - February 28Visit the zoo during our Winter Discount Days! Throughout January and February, admission prices for youth, adult, and senior tickets are reduced by up to 50%.
Children (2 and under): FREEYouth (3-17): $2Adult (18-61): $5Seniors (62 ): $2.50U.S. Veterans & Active Military: FREELEARN MORE: https://bit.ly/493qeKz< ...
Creative Writing Group Meetup
February 8, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Join us for an hour of dedicated writing time. Bring your current writing project or start a new one! All genres are welcome: poetry, novels, short stories, nature journaling, etc. No pressure to stay the full hour or share your work. Prompts will be available if interested.Free with Park admission ($5/vehicle). No registration required. Mee ...
Super Couch Potato 5K
February 8, Onondaga Lake Park
The 16th Annual Super Couch Potato 5K returns to OnondagaLake Parkway on February 8th! Pre-game the Big Game on the flattest course intown with 500 of the fastest football fanatics Syracuse has to offer. Whetheror not your team makes it to New Orleans, you can win big with our raffleprizes and warm up with homemade soup at The Cobblestone. Wear som ...
Horse-Drawn Sleigh Rides
February 8 thru February 28, Highland Forest Park
Enjoy a classic, horse-drawn sleigh/wagon ride through the majestic woods at Highland Forest in Fabius. Rides are approximately twenty minutes long and run with or without snow. Reservations are required. Reserve online.
Winter Discount Days
February 8 thru February 28, Rosamond Gifford Zoo
January 2 - February 28Visit the zoo during our Winter Discount Days! Throughout January and February, admission prices for youth, adult, and senior tickets are reduced by up to 50%.
Children (2 and under): FREEYouth (3-17): $2Adult (18-61): $5Seniors (62 ): $2.50U.S. Veterans & Active Military: FREELEARN MORE: https://bit.ly/493qeKz< ...
Wild Beginnings: Munch, Crunch, Animal Lunch!
February 9, Rosamond Gifford Zoo
Ages 1-3 | 9:15-10 a.m. | 10:30-11:15 a.m.Join the education team at the Rosamond Gifford Zoo for a program tailored just for the little ones, ages 12 to 36 months. Each themed class includes animal biofacts, nature-themed sensory play, a story and hands on learning! Young ones will explore with their senses as they develop language and moto ...
Winter Discount Days
February 9 thru February 28, Rosamond Gifford Zoo
January 2 - February 28Visit the zoo during our Winter Discount Days! Throughout January and February, admission prices for youth, adult, and senior tickets are reduced by up to 50%.
Children (2 and under): FREEYouth (3-17): $2Adult (18-61): $5Seniors (62 ): $2.50U.S. Veterans & Active Military: FREELEARN MORE: https://bit.ly/493qeKz< ...
Winter Discount Days
February 10 thru February 28, Rosamond Gifford Zoo
January 2 - February 28Visit the zoo during our Winter Discount Days! Throughout January and February, admission prices for youth, adult, and senior tickets are reduced by up to 50%.
Children (2 and under): FREEYouth (3-17): $2Adult (18-61): $5Seniors (62 ): $2.50U.S. Veterans & Active Military: FREELEARN MORE: https://bit.ly/493qeKz< ...
Homeschool Days: Soil Story
February 11, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Join a Beaver Lake educator for a program designed to supplement science and natural history homeschool education through fun and interactive outdoor experiences. Children ages 8-13 years old only.Soil is more than just dirt! Discover the science of soil profiling with a fun craft, then learn all about the soil texture identification triangl ...
Winter Discount Days
February 11 thru February 28, Rosamond Gifford Zoo
January 2 - February 28Visit the zoo during our Winter Discount Days! Throughout January and February, admission prices for youth, adult, and senior tickets are reduced by up to 50%.
Children (2 and under): FREEYouth (3-17): $2Adult (18-61): $5Seniors (62 ): $2.50U.S. Veterans & Active Military: FREELEARN MORE: https://bit.ly/493qeKz< ...
Sharing Nature: Friendships in Nature
February 12, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Discover Beaver Lake through the eyes of your pre-schooler! Each session brings a new opportunity for discovery through nature hikes, games, and crafts. Children ages 3-5 years old, accompanied by an adult.Can a plant and a mushroom befriends? How do different species help each other out? Learn about animal partnerships in nature then make a ...
Winter Discount Days
February 12 thru February 28, Rosamond Gifford Zoo
January 2 - February 28Visit the zoo during our Winter Discount Days! Throughout January and February, admission prices for youth, adult, and senior tickets are reduced by up to 50%.
Children (2 and under): FREEYouth (3-17): $2Adult (18-61): $5Seniors (62 ): $2.50U.S. Veterans & Active Military: FREELEARN MORE: https://bit.ly/493qeKz< ...
Valentine's in the Forest
February 13 thru February 14, Highland Forest Park
The annual Valentine's in the Forest, features a welcome cocktail, four course meal catered by CopperTop Catering, DJ & Dancing, a horse drawn sleigh ride and more at Skyline Lodge. Tickets are now on sale and availability is limited. All proceeds benefit the volunteer Nordic Ski Patrol.Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.
Winter Discount Days
February 13 thru February 28, Rosamond Gifford Zoo
January 2 - February 28Visit the zoo during our Winter Discount Days! Throughout January and February, admission prices for youth, adult, and senior tickets are reduced by up to 50%.
Children (2 and under): FREEYouth (3-17): $2Adult (18-61): $5Seniors (62 ): $2.50U.S. Veterans & Active Military: FREELEARN MORE: https://bit.ly/493qeKz< ...
CNY Folksmarch at Beaver Lake
February 14, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Join CNY Folksmarch at Beaver Lake Nature Center on Saturday,February 14 (9 AM – 12 PM) and Sunday, February 15 (1 PM – 3 PM), 2026. The CNY Folksmarch is a non-competitive recreational walking club that meets monthlyon the second weekend each month at various locations throughout Central NewYork. People of all ages and abilities are inv ...
Cupid's Chase 5K
February 14, Onondaga Lake Visitors Center
Every February, this national race series celebratesCommunity Options’ founding. Last year, over 11,000 runners nationwide joined theraces, creating a fantastic crowd and raising funds to provide housing andemployment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. They welcomerunners, walkers, participants with baby strollers or wheelchairs and ...
Great Backyard Bird Count
February 14, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Join the global birding community by taking part in The Great Backyard Bird Count from February 13-16! Learn how this citizen science project helps researchers track bird migration and how you can contribute from your own backyard. Please bring a phone or device with internet access. Birders of all skill levels are welcome.Free with park adm ...
Valentine's in the Forest
February 14, Highland Forest Park
The annual Valentine's in the Forest, features a welcome cocktail, four course meal catered by CopperTop Catering, DJ & Dancing, a horse drawn sleigh ride and more at Skyline Lodge. Tickets are now on sale and availability is limited. All proceeds benefit the volunteer Nordic Ski Patrol.Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.
Horse-Drawn Sleigh Rides
February 14 thru February 28, Highland Forest Park
Enjoy a classic, horse-drawn sleigh/wagon ride through the majestic woods at Highland Forest in Fabius. Rides are approximately twenty minutes long and run with or without snow. Reservations are required. Reserve online.
Winter Discount Days
February 14 thru February 28, Rosamond Gifford Zoo
January 2 - February 28Visit the zoo during our Winter Discount Days! Throughout January and February, admission prices for youth, adult, and senior tickets are reduced by up to 50%.
Children (2 and under): FREEYouth (3-17): $2Adult (18-61): $5Seniors (62 ): $2.50U.S. Veterans & Active Military: FREELEARN MORE: https://bit.ly/493qeKz< ...
CNY Folksmarch at Beaver Lake
February 15, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Join CNY Folksmarch at Beaver Lake Nature Center on Saturday,February 14 (9 AM – 12 PM) and Sunday, February 15 (1 PM – 3 PM), 2026. The CNY Folksmarch is a non-competitive recreational walking club that meets monthlyon the second weekend each month at various locations throughout Central NewYork. People of all ages and abilities are inv ...
Sweet Treats
February 15, Rosamond Gifford Zoo
you’re in for a Sweet Treat as our animals receive Valentine’s Day-themed enrichment as part of our enrichment program! It’s the perfect date for any and all animal lovers. While our animals receive specialized enrichment every single day, multiple times a day, these events allow for even more creativity on the part of our zoo staff, as they ...
Horse-Drawn Sleigh Rides
February 15 thru February 28, Highland Forest Park
Enjoy a classic, horse-drawn sleigh/wagon ride through the majestic woods at Highland Forest in Fabius. Rides are approximately twenty minutes long and run with or without snow. Reservations are required. Reserve online.
Winter Discount Days
February 15 thru February 28, Rosamond Gifford Zoo
January 2 - February 28Visit the zoo during our Winter Discount Days! Throughout January and February, admission prices for youth, adult, and senior tickets are reduced by up to 50%.
Children (2 and under): FREEYouth (3-17): $2Adult (18-61): $5Seniors (62 ): $2.50U.S. Veterans & Active Military: FREELEARN MORE: https://bit.ly/493qeKz< ...
Winter Break Zoo Camp
February 16 thru February 20, Rosamond Gifford Zoo
Ages 6-12 | 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.Join us for a dive deep into the incredible world of animals for a full day of Zoo Camp! Each camp day is different, allowing your child to explore something new about the animal world through hands-on science, artistry, technology, and engineering projects, STEAM activities- whether they’re registered for just o ...
Winter Nature Camp
February 16 thru February 20, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Give your 1st–4th grader a week of winter adventure with Beaver Lake’s naturalists! Campers will learn to snowshoe, build amazing snow sculptures, and explore the wonders of nature in a fun, hands-on way. Don’t worry if snow is scarce—we have plenty of exciting nature activities planned for all kinds of winter weather!Registration: $ ...
Winter Discount Days
February 16 thru February 28, Rosamond Gifford Zoo
January 2 - February 28Visit the zoo during our Winter Discount Days! Throughout January and February, admission prices for youth, adult, and senior tickets are reduced by up to 50%.
Children (2 and under): FREEYouth (3-17): $2Adult (18-61): $5Seniors (62 ): $2.50U.S. Veterans & Active Military: FREELEARN MORE: https://bit.ly/493qeKz< ...
Winter Break Zoo Camp
February 17 thru February 20, Rosamond Gifford Zoo
Ages 6-12 | 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.Join us for a dive deep into the incredible world of animals for a full day of Zoo Camp! Each camp day is different, allowing your child to explore something new about the animal world through hands-on science, artistry, technology, and engineering projects, STEAM activities- whether they’re registered for just o ...
Winter Nature Camp
February 17 thru February 20, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Give your 1st–4th grader a week of winter adventure with Beaver Lake’s naturalists! Campers will learn to snowshoe, build amazing snow sculptures, and explore the wonders of nature in a fun, hands-on way. Don’t worry if snow is scarce—we have plenty of exciting nature activities planned for all kinds of winter weather!Registration: $ ...
Winter Discount Days
February 17 thru February 28, Rosamond Gifford Zoo
January 2 - February 28Visit the zoo during our Winter Discount Days! Throughout January and February, admission prices for youth, adult, and senior tickets are reduced by up to 50%.
Children (2 and under): FREEYouth (3-17): $2Adult (18-61): $5Seniors (62 ): $2.50U.S. Veterans & Active Military: FREELEARN MORE: https://bit.ly/493qeKz< ...
Winter Break Zoo Camp
February 18 thru February 20, Rosamond Gifford Zoo
Ages 6-12 | 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.Join us for a dive deep into the incredible world of animals for a full day of Zoo Camp! Each camp day is different, allowing your child to explore something new about the animal world through hands-on science, artistry, technology, and engineering projects, STEAM activities- whether they’re registered for just o ...
Winter Nature Camp
February 18 thru February 20, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Give your 1st–4th grader a week of winter adventure with Beaver Lake’s naturalists! Campers will learn to snowshoe, build amazing snow sculptures, and explore the wonders of nature in a fun, hands-on way. Don’t worry if snow is scarce—we have plenty of exciting nature activities planned for all kinds of winter weather!Registration: $ ...
Winter Discount Days
February 18 thru February 28, Rosamond Gifford Zoo
January 2 - February 28Visit the zoo during our Winter Discount Days! Throughout January and February, admission prices for youth, adult, and senior tickets are reduced by up to 50%.
Children (2 and under): FREEYouth (3-17): $2Adult (18-61): $5Seniors (62 ): $2.50U.S. Veterans & Active Military: FREELEARN MORE: https://bit.ly/493qeKz< ...
Winter Break Zoo Camp
February 19 thru February 20, Rosamond Gifford Zoo
Ages 6-12 | 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.Join us for a dive deep into the incredible world of animals for a full day of Zoo Camp! Each camp day is different, allowing your child to explore something new about the animal world through hands-on science, artistry, technology, and engineering projects, STEAM activities- whether they’re registered for just o ...
Winter Nature Camp
February 19 thru February 20, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Give your 1st–4th grader a week of winter adventure with Beaver Lake’s naturalists! Campers will learn to snowshoe, build amazing snow sculptures, and explore the wonders of nature in a fun, hands-on way. Don’t worry if snow is scarce—we have plenty of exciting nature activities planned for all kinds of winter weather!Registration: $ ...
Winter Discount Days
February 19 thru February 28, Rosamond Gifford Zoo
January 2 - February 28Visit the zoo during our Winter Discount Days! Throughout January and February, admission prices for youth, adult, and senior tickets are reduced by up to 50%.
Children (2 and under): FREEYouth (3-17): $2Adult (18-61): $5Seniors (62 ): $2.50U.S. Veterans & Active Military: FREELEARN MORE: https://bit.ly/493qeKz< ...
Story Explorers: Kids Book Club
February 20, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Join us for a fun, interactive book club, where we’ll bring stories to life. Kids will gather to hear a story read aloud and then dive deeper through related games, activities, or crafts. Each session will celebrate imagination, creativity, and the joy of reading! This program is geared towards children in grades 4-6.
Registration: $ ...
Winter Break Zoo Camp
February 20, Rosamond Gifford Zoo
Ages 6-12 | 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.Join us for a dive deep into the incredible world of animals for a full day of Zoo Camp! Each camp day is different, allowing your child to explore something new about the animal world through hands-on science, artistry, technology, and engineering projects, STEAM activities- whether they’re registered for just o ...
Winter Nature Camp
February 20, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Give your 1st–4th grader a week of winter adventure with Beaver Lake’s naturalists! Campers will learn to snowshoe, build amazing snow sculptures, and explore the wonders of nature in a fun, hands-on way. Don’t worry if snow is scarce—we have plenty of exciting nature activities planned for all kinds of winter weather!Registration: $ ...
Winter Discount Days
February 20 thru February 28, Rosamond Gifford Zoo
January 2 - February 28Visit the zoo during our Winter Discount Days! Throughout January and February, admission prices for youth, adult, and senior tickets are reduced by up to 50%.
Children (2 and under): FREEYouth (3-17): $2Adult (18-61): $5Seniors (62 ): $2.50U.S. Veterans & Active Military: FREELEARN MORE: https://bit.ly/493qeKz< ...
Horse-Drawn Sleigh Rides
February 21 thru February 28, Highland Forest Park
Enjoy a classic, horse-drawn sleigh/wagon ride through the majestic woods at Highland Forest in Fabius. Rides are approximately twenty minutes long and run with or without snow. Reservations are required. Reserve online.
Winter Discount Days
February 21 thru February 28, Rosamond Gifford Zoo
January 2 - February 28Visit the zoo during our Winter Discount Days! Throughout January and February, admission prices for youth, adult, and senior tickets are reduced by up to 50%.
Children (2 and under): FREEYouth (3-17): $2Adult (18-61): $5Seniors (62 ): $2.50U.S. Veterans & Active Military: FREELEARN MORE: https://bit.ly/493qeKz< ...
Land History Hike
February 22, Beaver Lake Nature Center
From farming and logging to hunting and conservation, Beaver Lake and the surrounding forests have served many purposes over the centuries. Join a naturalist for a short presentation on the nearly 700-acre area now known as Beaver Lake Nature Center. Afterward, venture onto the trails to discover signs of the land’s many previous inhabitants! Thi ...
Horse-Drawn Sleigh Rides
February 22 thru February 28, Highland Forest Park
Enjoy a classic, horse-drawn sleigh/wagon ride through the majestic woods at Highland Forest in Fabius. Rides are approximately twenty minutes long and run with or without snow. Reservations are required. Reserve online.
Winter Discount Days
February 22 thru February 28, Rosamond Gifford Zoo
January 2 - February 28Visit the zoo during our Winter Discount Days! Throughout January and February, admission prices for youth, adult, and senior tickets are reduced by up to 50%.
Children (2 and under): FREEYouth (3-17): $2Adult (18-61): $5Seniors (62 ): $2.50U.S. Veterans & Active Military: FREELEARN MORE: https://bit.ly/493qeKz< ...
Beaver Lake Photography Group
February 23, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Do you have a love of photography and Beaver Lake? Consider joining our very own photography group! The group meets monthly on the 4th Monday at 6 PM for educational presentations, photo sharing, and socializing. The group also plans member-only photography field trips throughout the year. All are welcome to join! If you are curious about th ...
Winter Discount Days
February 23 thru February 28, Rosamond Gifford Zoo
January 2 - February 28Visit the zoo during our Winter Discount Days! Throughout January and February, admission prices for youth, adult, and senior tickets are reduced by up to 50%.
Children (2 and under): FREEYouth (3-17): $2Adult (18-61): $5Seniors (62 ): $2.50U.S. Veterans & Active Military: FREELEARN MORE: https://bit.ly/493qeKz< ...
Winter Discount Days
February 24 thru February 28, Rosamond Gifford Zoo
January 2 - February 28Visit the zoo during our Winter Discount Days! Throughout January and February, admission prices for youth, adult, and senior tickets are reduced by up to 50%.
Children (2 and under): FREEYouth (3-17): $2Adult (18-61): $5Seniors (62 ): $2.50U.S. Veterans & Active Military: FREELEARN MORE: https://bit.ly/493qeKz< ...
Winter Discount Days
February 25 thru February 28, Rosamond Gifford Zoo
January 2 - February 28Visit the zoo during our Winter Discount Days! Throughout January and February, admission prices for youth, adult, and senior tickets are reduced by up to 50%.
Children (2 and under): FREEYouth (3-17): $2Adult (18-61): $5Seniors (62 ): $2.50U.S. Veterans & Active Military: FREELEARN MORE: https://bit.ly/493qeKz< ...
Nature Book Club
February 26, Beaver Lake Nature Center
If you love reading and nature, we have got the perfect book club for you! We will read a curated selection of nonfiction titles and meet for a friendly discussion on each. Join us for one of our winter book club meetups!February 26: Bringing up Beaver by John Aberth
Free with Park admission ($5/vehicle) but pre-registration is appreci ...
Winter Discount Days
February 26 thru February 28, Rosamond Gifford Zoo
January 2 - February 28Visit the zoo during our Winter Discount Days! Throughout January and February, admission prices for youth, adult, and senior tickets are reduced by up to 50%.
Children (2 and under): FREEYouth (3-17): $2Adult (18-61): $5Seniors (62 ): $2.50U.S. Veterans & Active Military: FREELEARN MORE: https://bit.ly/493qeKz< ...
Winter Discount Days
February 27 thru February 28, Rosamond Gifford Zoo
January 2 - February 28Visit the zoo during our Winter Discount Days! Throughout January and February, admission prices for youth, adult, and senior tickets are reduced by up to 50%.
Children (2 and under): FREEYouth (3-17): $2Adult (18-61): $5Seniors (62 ): $2.50U.S. Veterans & Active Military: FREELEARN MORE: https://bit.ly/493qeKz< ...
Horse-Drawn Sleigh Rides
February 28, Highland Forest Park
Enjoy a classic, horse-drawn sleigh/wagon ride through the majestic woods at Highland Forest in Fabius. Rides are approximately twenty minutes long and run with or without snow. Reservations are required. Reserve online.
Winter Discount Days
February 28, Rosamond Gifford Zoo
January 2 - February 28Visit the zoo during our Winter Discount Days! Throughout January and February, admission prices for youth, adult, and senior tickets are reduced by up to 50%.
Children (2 and under): FREEYouth (3-17): $2Adult (18-61): $5Seniors (62 ): $2.50U.S. Veterans & Active Military: FREELEARN MORE: https://bit.ly/493qeKz< ...
Pancake Breakfast
February 28 thru March 28, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Here at Beaver Lake Nature Center, March is the perfect time for maple syrup and pancakes! Join us every Saturday from February 28 through March 28 from 9 AM to 12 PM for pancake breakfast in support of the Friends of Beaver Lake!Enjoy a hearty breakfast of pancakes, sausage, local maple syrup, and a beverage of your choice, before or after ...
Sugarbush Saturdays
February 28 thru March 28, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Here at Beaver Lake Nature Center, March is the perfect time for maple syrup! Take an outdoor tour of the sugarbush to learn all about the history and process of making maple syrup. See the different methods used to extract sap, watch as sap boils down into syrup, and even taste some of the finished product! The sugarbush is open to the publ ...
Arrowhead Lodge Open House
March 3, Arrowhead Lodge at Oneida Shores Park
Learn more about Arrowhead Lodge during an Open House! Arrowhead Lodge will be open to visit, and staff will be on hand to answer questions, on the first Tuesday of every month. Open to the public. A facility reservation is not required to attend. Out of courtesy for all attending the open house, please no children under 10 years of age. Ind ...
Pancake Breakfast
March 7 thru March 28, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Here at Beaver Lake Nature Center, March is the perfect time for maple syrup and pancakes! Join us every Saturday from February 28 through March 28 from 9 AM to 12 PM for pancake breakfast in support of the Friends of Beaver Lake!Enjoy a hearty breakfast of pancakes, sausage, local maple syrup, and a beverage of your choice, before or after ...
Sugarbush Saturdays
March 7 thru March 28, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Here at Beaver Lake Nature Center, March is the perfect time for maple syrup! Take an outdoor tour of the sugarbush to learn all about the history and process of making maple syrup. See the different methods used to extract sap, watch as sap boils down into syrup, and even taste some of the finished product! The sugarbush is open to the publ ...
Wild Beginnings: Animals Big and Small
March 9, Rosamond Gifford Zoo
Ages 1-3 | 9:15-10 a.m. | 10:30-11:15 a.m.Join the education team at the Rosamond Gifford Zoo for a program tailored just for the little ones, ages 12 to 36 months. Each themed class includes animal biofacts, nature-themed sensory play, a story and hands on learning! Young ones will explore with their senses as they develop language and moto ...
Sustainable Seafood Pairing Dinner at the Zoo!
March 13, Rosamond Gifford Zoo
Friday, March 13, 2026.Featuring savory dishes skillfully prepared by Friends of the Rosamond Gifford Zoo Executive Chef Allison Walts.Enjoy a multi-course feast crafted by Executive Chef Allison Walts and perfectly suited wines to go along with each tasty bite. During the meal, you'll learn about sustainable fishing practices and what we ca ...
Pancake Breakfast
March 14 thru March 28, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Here at Beaver Lake Nature Center, March is the perfect time for maple syrup and pancakes! Join us every Saturday from February 28 through March 28 from 9 AM to 12 PM for pancake breakfast in support of the Friends of Beaver Lake!Enjoy a hearty breakfast of pancakes, sausage, local maple syrup, and a beverage of your choice, before or after ...
Sugarbush Saturdays
March 14 thru March 28, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Here at Beaver Lake Nature Center, March is the perfect time for maple syrup! Take an outdoor tour of the sugarbush to learn all about the history and process of making maple syrup. See the different methods used to extract sap, watch as sap boils down into syrup, and even taste some of the finished product! The sugarbush is open to the publ ...