Event list
Beginner Crafting for Kids
March 16, Beaver Lake Nature Center
The beginner crafting series teaches basic skills for handmade goods to children. All materials are provided, including a take-home sheet for further practice. For this session, we will sew an adorable fish-shaped bag. This program and craft is geared for children ages 10-15.
Caregivers are asked to stay on park grounds for the duratio ...
Irish Road Bowling
March 16, Willow Bay at Onondaga Lake Park
Faugh A Ballagh! Clear the way for another great year of Irish Road Bowling! Onondaga Lake Park and The Friends of Historic Onondaga Lake are proud to announce that Irish Road Bowling is back in 2025 for it's 15th year! This year's program will begin at 10am on Sunday, March 16, 2025 at the Saw Mill Creek shelter in the Willow Bay picnic area of On ...
Homeschool Days: Fun Forestry Skills
March 19, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Our homeschool learning programs at Beaver Lake Nature Center are designed to supplement science and natural history homeschool education through fun and interactive project-based experiences. For this session of Fun Forestry Skills, students will learn the importance of forestry and techniques for measuring trees. This program is intended f ...
Spring Equinox Hike
March 20, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Join us to celebrate the spring equinox! Enjoy guided hike on the Deep Woods Trail (1.4 miles), while discussing signs of spring and seasonal changes.Free with park admission ($5/vehicle).
No registration required. Meet at the Visitor Center.
Maple Sugar Saturdays
March 22 thru March 29, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Celebrate Maple Sugaring Season at Beaver Lake! Enjoy a pancake breakfast with family and friends before a tour of Beaver Lake's sugarbush to learn all about making maple syrup. Pancake BreakfastsEvery Saturday in March | 9 AM - 12 PM
Enjoy a hearty breakfast of pancakes, sausage, local maple syrup, and a beverage of your choice, befor ...
Beaver Lake Photography Club
March 24, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Do you have a love of photography and Beaver Lake? Consider joining our very own photography club! The club meets monthly on the 4th Monday at 6 PM for educational presentations, photo sharing, and socializing. The club also plans member-only photography field trips throughout the year. All are welcome to join! If you are curious about the c ...
Nature Songwriting & Serenades
March 26, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Come learn how easy it is to write your own song! Join a naturalist as we break down the songwriting process step by step so you can write your own ditty about nature or anything else. Afterward, there will be an opportunity to share songs for anyone wishing to do so. Open to all ages.Registration: $2/Member; $3/Nonmember; park admission fee ...
Maple Sugar Saturdays
March 29, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Celebrate Maple Sugaring Season at Beaver Lake! Enjoy a pancake breakfast with family and friends before a tour of Beaver Lake's sugarbush to learn all about making maple syrup. Pancake BreakfastsEvery Saturday in March | 9 AM - 12 PM
Enjoy a hearty breakfast of pancakes, sausage, local maple syrup, and a beverage of your choice, befor ...
Wood Duck Wander
March 30, Beaver Lake Nature Center
No duck is more striking than the Wood Duck! Early spring is when Wood Duck pairs seek a suitable nesting site in a hollow tree. We’ll enjoy a quiet guided walk in the early morning in search of one of nature’s finest offerings. Free with park admission ($5/vehicle), but registration required.
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Arrowhead Lodge Open House
April 1, 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 following dates in 2025:Tuesdays, January 7; February 4; March 4; April 1; May 6; June 3; July 1; August 5; September 2; October 7; November 4; December 2 • 4:00pm-6:00pm. Dates/times subject to chang ...
Nature's Fools
April 1, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Even nature can play pranks! Mammals, bugs, plants, and birds are constantly fooling one another. We’ll take a guided hike along the Hemlock Hollow and Bog Trails (1 mile) to learn about how jack-in-the-pulpit tricks insects, how fireflies scheme, how pitcher plants attract insects, and more! Free with park admission ($5/vehicle).
N ...
Tuesday Bird Walk
April 1 thru June 24, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Join expert birder Joe Brin for a relaxed stroll in search of spring migrants and summer residents throughout Beaver Lake’s diverse habitats. Whether you’re an experienced birder or new to birding, these walks will be an enjoyable way to start your day. Binoculars are available to borrow.Walks take place on Monday and Tuesday mornings in ...
T'ai Chi Chih Joy Through Movement
April 2, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Wednesdays, April 2 through May 21 | 3:30 PM - 5 PMT’ai Chi Chih is a series of gentle easy-to-learn movements originated by Justin Stone in 1974, after studying with various masters in Japan, China, and India. Chi is the vital force, the intrinsic energy that flows through the body’s energy channels. Join us to improve your health and i ...
Making a Terrarium
April 4, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Learn how to create and care for a self-sustaining ecosystem! Bring a clear glass container and we’ll provide the rest. Containers should have a large opening, a lid, and be around 1 gallon in size.Registration: $22/Member; $25/Nonmember; includes park admission
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Wood Duck Wander
April 5, Beaver Lake Nature Center
No duck is more striking than the Wood Duck! Early spring is when Wood Duck pairs seek a suitable nesting site in a hollow tree. We’ll enjoy a quiet guided walk in the early morning in search of one of nature’s finest offerings. Free with park admission ($5/vehicle) but pre-registration is required.
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Saturday Spring Fishing
April 5 thru May 24, Carpenter's Brook Fish Hatchery
Families, small groups and individuals will be able to enjoy a morning of catch & release fishing at the Carpenter's Brook Pond.Registration Now Open. Login or Create a New Account.Choose "Drop-In Events" from menu. Click here for quick instructions.$5 per person per session, children 2 & under are free. Advance Registration and Payment Requ ...
Zoo Run Run
April 6, Rosamond Gifford Zoo
Get out and get moving on behalf of the Rosamond Gifford Zoo with our annual Zoo Run Run! Walk or run – all levels are welcome. Build your team and support the zoo’s mission.Here’s a chance for everyone to join in and be part of the action virtually through the winter and spring -- and in-person at the zoo on April 6. Participants w ...
Monday Bird Walk
April 7 thru June 30, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Join expert birder Joe Brin for a relaxed stroll in search of spring migrants and summer residents throughout Beaver Lake’s diverse habitats. Whether you’re an experienced birder or new to birding, these walks will be an enjoyable way to start your day. Binoculars are available to borrow.Walks take place on Monday and Tuesday mornings in ...
Tuesday Bird Walk
April 8 thru June 24, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Join expert birder Joe Brin for a relaxed stroll in search of spring migrants and summer residents throughout Beaver Lake’s diverse habitats. Whether you’re an experienced birder or new to birding, these walks will be an enjoyable way to start your day. Binoculars are available to borrow.Walks take place on Monday and Tuesday mornings in ...
Homeschool Days: A Spring Flower Experience
April 9, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Come and see the springtime flowers - while they’re still around! Known as ‘spring ephemerals’, these delicate beauties take advantage of the sunlight on the forest floor before trees fill their canopies with leaves. Join a naturalist for a hike through the woods, keeping an eye out for these rarities, followed by a game or activity. O ...
Homeschool Days: Mole Walk
April 9, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Most humans rely heavily on sight to know what is happening around them, but what are other ways we can use our senses to explore the forest? Learn about how moles use their senses to navigate the world, then experience a guided “mole” walk where you will close your eyes and get in touch with sounds and smells of the forest. Our homescho ...
Sharing Nature with Your Child: Frogs & Salamanders
April 9, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Discover Beaver Lake through the eyes of your preschooler! Each session brings a new opportunity for discovery through nature hikes, games, and crafts. Children ages 3-5 years old, accompanied by an adult. Registration: $6/Child-Member; $7/Child-Nonmember; park admission fees still apply ($5/vehicle).
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Nature Book Club
April 10, 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 titles and meet for a friendly discussion on each. This program is geared towards adults.The April nature book club selection is: Soil by Camille T. Dungy.
Free with park admission ($5/vehicle); however, pre-registration is re ...
Autism Awareness Month Activities
April 12, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Stop by Beaver Lake for sensory-friendly activities happening all day in celebration of Autism Awareness Month. Story book walks, scavenger hunts, crafts, animal talks, and more will be available while supplies last. Free with park admission ($5/vehicle).
No registration required. Meet at the Visitor Center.
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Saturday Spring Fishing
April 12 thru May 24, Carpenter's Brook Fish Hatchery
Families, small groups and individuals will be able to enjoy a morning of catch & release fishing at the Carpenter's Brook Pond.Registration Now Open. Login or Create a New Account.Choose "Drop-In Events" from menu. Click here for quick instructions.$5 per person per session, children 2 & under are free. Advance Registration and Payment Requ ...
Spring Break Nature Camp
April 14 thru April 18, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Campers’ days are full of fun activities including nature hikes, games, crafts, and special guests. 1st – 4th grade only. Sign up for the whole week or individual days. Registration: $30/Day-Member; $35/Day-Nonmember. Full week or single day registration available. Includes park admission.
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Monday Bird Walk
April 14 thru June 30, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Join expert birder Joe Brin for a relaxed stroll in search of spring migrants and summer residents throughout Beaver Lake’s diverse habitats. Whether you’re an experienced birder or new to birding, these walks will be an enjoyable way to start your day. Binoculars are available to borrow.Walks take place on Monday and Tuesday mornings in ...
Spring Break Nature Camp
April 15 thru April 18, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Campers’ days are full of fun activities including nature hikes, games, crafts, and special guests. 1st – 4th grade only. Sign up for the whole week or individual days. Registration: $30/Day-Member; $35/Day-Nonmember. Full week or single day registration available. Includes park admission.
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Tuesday Bird Walk
April 15 thru June 24, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Join expert birder Joe Brin for a relaxed stroll in search of spring migrants and summer residents throughout Beaver Lake’s diverse habitats. Whether you’re an experienced birder or new to birding, these walks will be an enjoyable way to start your day. Binoculars are available to borrow.Walks take place on Monday and Tuesday mornings in ...
Spring Break Nature Camp
April 16 thru April 18, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Campers’ days are full of fun activities including nature hikes, games, crafts, and special guests. 1st – 4th grade only. Sign up for the whole week or individual days. Registration: $30/Day-Member; $35/Day-Nonmember. Full week or single day registration available. Includes park admission.
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Spring Break Nature Camp
April 17 thru April 18, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Campers’ days are full of fun activities including nature hikes, games, crafts, and special guests. 1st – 4th grade only. Sign up for the whole week or individual days. Registration: $30/Day-Member; $35/Day-Nonmember. Full week or single day registration available. Includes park admission.
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Spring Break Nature Camp
April 18, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Campers’ days are full of fun activities including nature hikes, games, crafts, and special guests. 1st – 4th grade only. Sign up for the whole week or individual days. Registration: $30/Day-Member; $35/Day-Nonmember. Full week or single day registration available. Includes park admission.
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Egg-stravaganza
April 19, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Join us for an egg hunt – Beaver Lake style! Children will love the challenge of searching for realistic looking eggs of wild birds. Once all eggs have been found we’ll explore the science of eggs with fun activities and experiments. Children ages 3-8 accompanied by an adult.
Two sessions are being offered on Saturday, April 19: 1 ...
Saturday Spring Fishing
April 19 thru May 24, Carpenter's Brook Fish Hatchery
Families, small groups and individuals will be able to enjoy a morning of catch & release fishing at the Carpenter's Brook Pond.Registration Now Open. Login or Create a New Account.Choose "Drop-In Events" from menu. Click here for quick instructions.$5 per person per session, children 2 & under are free. Advance Registration and Payment Requ ...
Monday Bird Walk
April 21 thru June 30, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Join expert birder Joe Brin for a relaxed stroll in search of spring migrants and summer residents throughout Beaver Lake’s diverse habitats. Whether you’re an experienced birder or new to birding, these walks will be an enjoyable way to start your day. Binoculars are available to borrow.Walks take place on Monday and Tuesday mornings in ...
Earth Day Walk
April 22, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Let’s celebrate Earth Day together! Walk the Deep Woods Trail (1.4 miles) and learn about and appreciate all the amazing animals, plants, and ecology of Beaver Lake! Free with park admission ($5/vehicle).
No registration required. Meet at the Visitor Center.
Stokes Guide to Finches: Author Lecture and Book Signing
April 22, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Join us for an engaging evening with Matt Young, co-author of the newly released Stokes Guide to Finches of the United States and Canada and President and Founder of the Finch Research Network. Matt will share information about his new book, the first comprehensive field guide covering all 43 finch species in the US and Canada. The guide includes d ...
Walking & Yoga
April 22, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Tuesdays, April 22 through May 20 | 10 AM - 11:15 AMSeek complete wellness and get started on a path to a healthy lifestyle for body, mind, and spirit! Certified yoga instructor, Sybil Gouchie, will introduce you to five walks each with a different focus. Class begins with 30 minutes of walking and wraps up with 45 minutes of yoga poses indo ...
Tuesday Bird Walk
April 22 thru June 24, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Join expert birder Joe Brin for a relaxed stroll in search of spring migrants and summer residents throughout Beaver Lake’s diverse habitats. Whether you’re an experienced birder or new to birding, these walks will be an enjoyable way to start your day. Binoculars are available to borrow.Walks take place on Monday and Tuesday mornings in ...
Woodcock Watch
April 23, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Join us as we try to sneak a peek and eavesdrop on the timid American Woodcock, a bird also known as the timberdoodle. During the springtime, males court females with loud distinctive calls and perform spectacular aerial displays. This program will take place at Three Rivers Wildlife Management Area; participants must provide their own transportati ...
Get to Know Your Parks: West Shore Trail
April 24, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Explore Onondaga County Parks during our Get to Know Your Parks Hike Series. Each month through October, we'll visit a different park guided by a Beaver Lake Naturalist. We'll meet offsite at the various parks; directions and more information will be sent after registering.Be prepared to walk up to 2 miles.
April 24: West Shore Trail ...
Arbor Day Walk
April 25, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Help us celebrate Arbor Day and all the amazing trees that grow at Beaver Lake! Take a guided walk in the Arboretum (0.3 miles) to learn about native trees.Free with park admission ($5/vehicle).
No registration required. Meet at the Visitor Center.
Waking Up the Garden for Spring
April 25, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Join us in the garden for a hands-on demonstration of how to get your garden ready for spring!Registration: $2/Member; $3/Nonmember; park admission fee still applies ($5/vehicle)
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Empowered 5K Walk/Run
April 26, Long Branch Park at Onondaga Lake Park
The Empowered 5K Walk/Run will take place on April 26, 2025 at Long Branch Park. The 5K will be fundraising to support Empower Parkinson Inc, a local organization that hosts events for members in the community who are diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. It will be a flat out-and-back course to total 3.1 miles. This is the second annual race to bene ...
Fiber Frolic
April 26, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Explore the art and craft of hand spinning with the Golden Fleece Spinners’ Society. During this special annual event you’ll be able to shop local “farm to customer” products, including custom yarns, spinning fibers, knitting supplies, rug hooking supplies, and finished goods; weave on a rigid heddle loom; take part in a raffle; and even le ...
Spring Wildflower Walk
April 26, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Join a Beaver Lake naturalist to explore areas of Beaver Lake rich in spring ephemerals. Free with park admission ($5/vehicle).
No registration required. Meet at the Visitor Center.
Saturday Spring Fishing
April 26 thru May 24, Carpenter's Brook Fish Hatchery
Families, small groups and individuals will be able to enjoy a morning of catch & release fishing at the Carpenter's Brook Pond.Registration Now Open. Login or Create a New Account.Choose "Drop-In Events" from menu. Click here for quick instructions.$5 per person per session, children 2 & under are free. Advance Registration and Payment Requ ...
Birding for Beginners
April 27, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Designed for new birders and those interested in mindful birding, this outing will focus on enjoying nature while learning how to observe birds, their behavior, and habitat. Not only will you gain more confidence in birding, but you’ll come away with tools and resources to help you on your birding journey! Binoculars are available to borrow.
Walk MS - Syracuse
April 27, Long Branch Park at Onondaga Lake Park
Experience the power of the MS Movement. Centered around the theme of Circles of Support, the Walk MS® experience emphasizes the people and organizations that help improve a person’s life with MS. At the same time, we move together toward a world free of MS. Everyone at Walk MS plays a powerful role in the MS community, whether you live with MS ...
Beaver Lake Photography Club
April 28, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Do you have a love of photography and Beaver Lake? Consider joining our very own photography club! The club meets monthly on the 4th Monday at 6 PM for educational presentations, photo sharing, and socializing. The club also plans member-only photography field trips throughout the year. All are welcome to join! If you are curious about the c ...
Monday Bird Walk
April 28 thru June 30, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Join expert birder Joe Brin for a relaxed stroll in search of spring migrants and summer residents throughout Beaver Lake’s diverse habitats. Whether you’re an experienced birder or new to birding, these walks will be an enjoyable way to start your day. Binoculars are available to borrow.Walks take place on Monday and Tuesday mornings in ...
Wreck this Journal: Beaver Lake Style
April 29, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Have you ever wanted to use your mess-making abilities in a productive way? Express yourself through unique prompts that guide you to journaling in a brand-new way! We will start the journaling process by creating our own, “To Be Destroyed… Productively" journals. Create your journal with us and use it year-round! Best suited for older c ...
Tuesday Bird Walk
April 29 thru June 24, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Join expert birder Joe Brin for a relaxed stroll in search of spring migrants and summer residents throughout Beaver Lake’s diverse habitats. Whether you’re an experienced birder or new to birding, these walks will be an enjoyable way to start your day. Binoculars are available to borrow.Walks take place on Monday and Tuesday mornings in ...
African Violet Show & Sale
May 3, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Enjoy an entire weekend dedicated to the beauty and variety of African Violets. This annual event hosted by the African Violet & Gesneriad Society of Syracuse, includes a juried show and sale with many varieties of plant on display and for sale. Cash only for plant purchases.Saturday, May 3: Show: 1 PM - 6 PM; Sale: 9 AM - 6 PMSunday, May 4: ...
CHARGERS Rowing Central Section Championship Regatta
May 3, Long Branch Park at Onondaga Lake Park
Join the CHARGERS Rowing Club for the Central Section Championship Regatta at Long Branch Park.
Welcome Back Bugs
May 3, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Celebrate spring and the return of insects! Catch bugs on the Pine Meadow Trail (0.5 miles), then make bug crafts! This program is aimed at children 5-12 years old.Free with park admission ($5/vehicle).
No registration required. Meet at the Visitor Center.
Saturday Spring Fishing
May 3 thru May 24, Carpenter's Brook Fish Hatchery
Families, small groups and individuals will be able to enjoy a morning of catch & release fishing at the Carpenter's Brook Pond.Registration Now Open. Login or Create a New Account.Choose "Drop-In Events" from menu. Click here for quick instructions.$5 per person per session, children 2 & under are free. Advance Registration and Payment Requ ...
African Violet Show & Sale
May 4, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Enjoy an entire weekend dedicated to the beauty and variety of African Violets. This annual event hosted by the African Violet & Gesneriad Society of Syracuse, includes a juried show and sale with many varieties of plant on display and for sale. Cash only for plant purchases.Saturday, May 3: Show: 1 PM - 6 PM; Sale: 9 AM - 6 PMSunday, May 4: ...
Monday Bird Walk
May 5 thru June 30, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Join expert birder Joe Brin for a relaxed stroll in search of spring migrants and summer residents throughout Beaver Lake’s diverse habitats. Whether you’re an experienced birder or new to birding, these walks will be an enjoyable way to start your day. Binoculars are available to borrow.Walks take place on Monday and Tuesday mornings in ...
Arrowhead Lodge Open House
May 6, 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 following dates in 2025:Tuesdays, January 7; February 4; March 4; April 1; May 6; June 3; July 1; August 5; September 2; October 7; November 4; December 2 • 4:00pm-6:00pm. Dates/times subject to chang ...
Tuesday Bird Walk
May 6 thru June 24, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Join expert birder Joe Brin for a relaxed stroll in search of spring migrants and summer residents throughout Beaver Lake’s diverse habitats. Whether you’re an experienced birder or new to birding, these walks will be an enjoyable way to start your day. Binoculars are available to borrow.Walks take place on Monday and Tuesday mornings in ...
Camp Brockway Open House
May 7, Camp Brockway at Pratt's Falls
Learn more about Camp Brockway during an Open House! Camp Brockway will be open to visit, and staff will be on hand to answer questions, on the following dates in 2025:Wednesdays, May 7; June 4; July 2; August 6; September 3 & October 1 • 4:30-6:30pm. Dates/Times subject to change.Reservations are not necessary. Customers with and without ...
Sharing Nature with Your Child: Spring Wildflowers
May 7, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Discover Beaver Lake through the eyes of your preschooler! Each session brings a new opportunity for discovery through nature hikes, games, and crafts.Children ages 3-5 years old, accompanied by an adult.
Registration: $6/Child-Member; $7/Child-Nonmember; park admission fees still apply ($5/vehicle).
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Nature Book Club
May 8, 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 titles and meet for a friendly discussion on each. This program is geared towards adults.The May nature book club selection is: Finding the Mother Tree by Suzanne Simard.
Free with park admission ($5/vehicle); however, pre-reg ...
Wild Carp Classic
May 10, Onondaga Lake Park
The Carp Angler Wild Carp Classic is a 76 hour long carp fishing tournament held on the shores of the Seneca River and Onondaga Lake.
Saturday Spring Fishing
May 10 thru May 24, Carpenter's Brook Fish Hatchery
Families, small groups and individuals will be able to enjoy a morning of catch & release fishing at the Carpenter's Brook Pond.Registration Now Open. Login or Create a New Account.Choose "Drop-In Events" from menu. Click here for quick instructions.$5 per person per session, children 2 & under are free. Advance Registration and Payment Requ ...
Monday Bird Walk
May 12 thru June 30, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Join expert birder Joe Brin for a relaxed stroll in search of spring migrants and summer residents throughout Beaver Lake’s diverse habitats. Whether you’re an experienced birder or new to birding, these walks will be an enjoyable way to start your day. Binoculars are available to borrow.Walks take place on Monday and Tuesday mornings in ...
Tuesday Bird Walk
May 13 thru June 24, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Join expert birder Joe Brin for a relaxed stroll in search of spring migrants and summer residents throughout Beaver Lake’s diverse habitats. Whether you’re an experienced birder or new to birding, these walks will be an enjoyable way to start your day. Binoculars are available to borrow.Walks take place on Monday and Tuesday mornings in ...
Homeschool Days: Building Bungalows for Bees
May 14, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Craft your very own bee house while learning about the diversity of bees native to the area and what you can do to encourage their success. Afterward, we will use recycled materials to make bee houses that you will be able to bring to your home. Our homeschool learning programs at Beaver Lake Nature Center are designed to supplement science ...
Erie Canal & Sims Store Museum Visit
May 15, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Celebrate the Bicentennial of the Erie Canal by spending an afternoon with a Beaver Lake Naturalist and an Erie Canal Historian at the canal! We will take a narrated boat charter over the 1842 Nine Mile Creek Aqueduct, while enjoying the beautiful sights of the park from the water. After, we will embark on a guided nature hike to look at local plan ...
Creating a Garden for the Senses
May 16, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Learn how to create an outdoor garden that stimulates and engages our 5 senses! Join us outside as we revitalize Beaver Lake’s sensory garden for the upcoming season.Registration: $2/Member; $3/Nonmember; park admission fee still applies ($5/vehicle)
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Night Hike
May 16, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Grab your flashlight and hike the Hidden Hills Trail (1.6 miles) at night with a naturalist! We will stop by places that are known to have a considerable amount of animal activity. We’ll visit a favorite resting spot for geese by the lake, deer beds by the meadows, and several fox hideaways! Be ready for an uphill hike as Hidden Hills has several ...
Advocates' Stroll & Roll 5K
May 17, Willow Bay at Onondaga Lake Park
Run, walk, stroll, or roll for Advocates! There will be plenty of fun for the entire family! Advocates' 7th Annual Stroll & Roll will be held on Saturday, May 17, 2025 at Onondaga Lake Park at the Saw Mill Creek shelter. Enjoy a variety of food trucks, live entertainment, family games, and face painting. All race participants receive a finisher med ...
CHARGERS Junior Invitational Regatta
May 17, Long Branch Park at Onondaga Lake Park
Join the CHARGERS Rowing Club for the Junior Invitational Regatta at Long Branch Park.
In the Gallery: Vibrant Connections with Nature
May 17, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Art Exhibition: Saturday, May 10 - Friday, June 13Meet the Artist: Saturday, May 17, 2 PM - 4PMThe Beaver Lake Gallery welcomes local artist, Suzanne Ray. As an artist, Suzanne aspires to create representations of the natural world that evoke a feeling of being connected with nature. Her intent is to play with color and natural forms to crea ...
The Key to Using a Dichotomous Key
May 17, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Admit it, you don’t use all those field guides on your shelf. But now that it’s spring, it’s the perfect time to impress your friends and family with your flower identifications. A naturalist will give a demonstration on using a field guide, and then lead a walk on one of our trails so you can put what you’ve learned into action, with a sma ...
Saturday Spring Fishing
May 17 thru May 24, Carpenter's Brook Fish Hatchery
Families, small groups and individuals will be able to enjoy a morning of catch & release fishing at the Carpenter's Brook Pond.Registration Now Open. Login or Create a New Account.Choose "Drop-In Events" from menu. Click here for quick instructions.$5 per person per session, children 2 & under are free. Advance Registration and Payment Requ ...
GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge
May 18, Long Branch Park at Onondaga Lake Park
The GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge is a physical and social movement for ACCEPTANCE. Thousands from around the world will walk, run, and dash in an epic MOVEment for acceptance. They are uniting across race, gender, abilities, beliefs, and more, because every person deserves to be accepted as they are. Their incredible friends livin ...
Syracuse Great Strides
May 18, Willow Bay at Onondaga Lake Park
Join the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation for a day of celebration, community and fun! Unite to bring hope and joy to those affected by CF and work towards a future where everyone can breathe easier. Great Strides Syracuse is a two mile walk that takes place at the Willow Bay Shelter at Onondaga Lake Park.
Monday Bird Walk
May 19 thru June 30, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Join expert birder Joe Brin for a relaxed stroll in search of spring migrants and summer residents throughout Beaver Lake’s diverse habitats. Whether you’re an experienced birder or new to birding, these walks will be an enjoyable way to start your day. Binoculars are available to borrow.Walks take place on Monday and Tuesday mornings in ...
Tuesday Bird Walk
May 20 thru June 24, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Join expert birder Joe Brin for a relaxed stroll in search of spring migrants and summer residents throughout Beaver Lake’s diverse habitats. Whether you’re an experienced birder or new to birding, these walks will be an enjoyable way to start your day. Binoculars are available to borrow.Walks take place on Monday and Tuesday mornings in ...
Get to Know Your Parks: Jamesville Beach
May 22, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Explore Onondaga County Parks during our Get to Know Your Parks Hike Series. Each month through October, we'll visit a different park guided by a Beaver Lake Naturalist. We'll meet offsite at the various parks; directions and more information will be sent after registering.Be prepared to walk up to 2 miles.
May 22: Jamesville BeachJun ...
Saturday Spring Fishing
May 24, Carpenter's Brook Fish Hatchery
Families, small groups and individuals will be able to enjoy a morning of catch & release fishing at the Carpenter's Brook Pond.Registration Now Open. Login or Create a New Account.Choose "Drop-In Events" from menu. Click here for quick instructions.$5 per person per session, children 2 & under are free. Advance Registration and Payment Requ ...
Beaver Lake Photography Club
May 26, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Do you have a love of photography and Beaver Lake? Consider joining our very own photography club! The club meets monthly on the 4th Monday at 6 PM for educational presentations, photo sharing, and socializing. The club also plans member-only photography field trips throughout the year. All are welcome to join! If you are curious about the c ...
Monday Bird Walk
May 26 thru June 30, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Join expert birder Joe Brin for a relaxed stroll in search of spring migrants and summer residents throughout Beaver Lake’s diverse habitats. Whether you’re an experienced birder or new to birding, these walks will be an enjoyable way to start your day. Binoculars are available to borrow.Walks take place on Monday and Tuesday mornings in ...
Yoga Hike
May 27, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Tuesdays, May 27 through June 24 | 10 AM - 11:15 AMThis class will begin just outside the Visitor Center for introduction, warm-ups, and centering on breath. Certified yoga instructor, Sybil Gouchie, will lead the group for a hike on varied terrain with several pauses on the trail for standing yoga poses, breathing practice, meditation, and ...
Tuesday Bird Walk
May 27 thru June 24, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Join expert birder Joe Brin for a relaxed stroll in search of spring migrants and summer residents throughout Beaver Lake’s diverse habitats. Whether you’re an experienced birder or new to birding, these walks will be an enjoyable way to start your day. Binoculars are available to borrow.Walks take place on Monday and Tuesday mornings in ...
Time Out to Fish
May 28 thru July 11, Carpenter's Brook Fish Hatchery
This long running program offers organizations that serve children & adults, as well as individuals, with special needs, other small groups, senior citizens, veterans & their families and grandparents & grandchildren, the opportunity to fish for rainbow & brown trout in a relaxed, accessible setting.$5 per person per session (People who are ...
Time Out to Fish
May 30 thru July 11, Carpenter's Brook Fish Hatchery
This long running program offers organizations that serve children & adults, as well as individuals, with special needs, other small groups, senior citizens, veterans & their families and grandparents & grandchildren, the opportunity to fish for rainbow & brown trout in a relaxed, accessible setting.$5 per person per session (People who are ...
Legs Against Lyme Walk
May 31, Long Branch Park at Onondaga Lake Park
Join the CNY Lyme and Tick-Borne Disease Alliance as they gather with Lyme warriors and supporters for this year’s 4th Annual Legs Against Lyme Walk at Long Branch Park. The Alliance is a collaboration of providers, scientists and community members who support research, drive education and promote awareness to combat tick-borne diseases.
Springtime Fairy House Building
May 31, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Join us for a fun morning of pulling invasive plants and building fairy houses. Participants will be given time to collect invasive plants to use as currency, then trade these plants at the “fairy shop” for materials to build a fairy house. At the end of the program, we will walk around as a group and tour the different houses that everyone bui ...
Girls on the Run 5K
June 1, Long Branch Park at Onondaga Lake Park
Girls on the Run has fun, evidence-based programs thatinspire participants to recognize their inner strength, increase their level ofphysical activity, imagine their possibilities, and confidently stand up forthemselves and others. Each season comes to an end with a celebratory 5K. Thisclosing event gives program participants of all abilities a tan ...
Monday Bird Walk
June 2 thru June 30, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Join expert birder Joe Brin for a relaxed stroll in search of spring migrants and summer residents throughout Beaver Lake’s diverse habitats. Whether you’re an experienced birder or new to birding, these walks will be an enjoyable way to start your day. Binoculars are available to borrow.Walks take place on Monday and Tuesday mornings in ...
Arrowhead Lodge Open House
June 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 following dates in 2025:Tuesdays, January 7; February 4; March 4; April 1; May 6; June 3; July 1; August 5; September 2; October 7; November 4; December 2 • 4:00pm-6:00pm. Dates/times subject to chang ...
Tuesday Bird Walk
June 3 thru June 24, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Join expert birder Joe Brin for a relaxed stroll in search of spring migrants and summer residents throughout Beaver Lake’s diverse habitats. Whether you’re an experienced birder or new to birding, these walks will be an enjoyable way to start your day. Binoculars are available to borrow.Walks take place on Monday and Tuesday mornings in ...
Camp Brockway Open House
June 4, Camp Brockway at Pratt's Falls
Learn more about Camp Brockway during an Open House! Camp Brockway will be open to visit, and staff will be on hand to answer questions, on the following dates in 2025:Wednesdays, May 7; June 4; July 2; August 6; September 3 & October 1 • 4:30-6:30pm. Dates/Times subject to change.Reservations are not necessary. Customers with and without ...
Time Out to Fish
June 4 thru July 11, Carpenter's Brook Fish Hatchery
This long running program offers organizations that serve children & adults, as well as individuals, with special needs, other small groups, senior citizens, veterans & their families and grandparents & grandchildren, the opportunity to fish for rainbow & brown trout in a relaxed, accessible setting.$5 per person per session (People who are ...
Thursday Night Fun Run
June 5 thru August 28, Onondaga Lake Park
Join the Syracuse Chargers Track Club for a fun run on Thursday nights, June 5 - August 28, 2025. Group meets outside the Onondaga Yacht Club.
Time Out to Fish
June 6 thru July 11, Carpenter's Brook Fish Hatchery
This long running program offers organizations that serve children & adults, as well as individuals, with special needs, other small groups, senior citizens, veterans & their families and grandparents & grandchildren, the opportunity to fish for rainbow & brown trout in a relaxed, accessible setting.$5 per person per session (People who are ...
Native Plant Sale
June 7, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Not only are native plants a beautiful addition to your garden, but they are also well adapted for local growing conditions and can better support native wildlife and pollinators. A variety of plants will be available for sale. All proceeds benefit The Friends of Beaver Lake. Cash and credit cards accepted. Sale begins at 10 AM until sold ou ...