Event list
Scout Information Table
June 21, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Are you a leader of a scout group, and interested in completing badges at Beaver Lake? Stop by the Scout scheduling information table to speak with a naturalist about what Beaver Lake has to offer. Pick up pamphlets and information regarding specific badges, check out the trails and canoe dock, and view the calendar with a naturalist to get your sc ...
Sharing Nature with Your Child: Animal Olympics
June 25, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Ready, set, adapt! Your preschooler will learn all about animal adaptations by participating in the animal-ympics! We will discover what characteristics allow animals like white-tailed deer, beavers, fishers, and more to survive.Discover Beaver Lake through the eyes of your pre-schooler! Each session brings a new opportunity for discovery th ...
Peek at the Pond
July 2, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Explore what lurks beneath the pond’s surface with a naturalist! Learn about tadpoles, caddisflies, giant water bugs, minnows, frogs, and more as we sift through the pond with nets. Be prepared for a 10-15 minute hike to the pond and dress for mess. Open to all ages.Registration: $2/Member; $3/Nonmember
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4-H Camps at the Parks
July 7 thru July 11, Camp Brockway at Pratt's Falls
Kids ages 7-12 will spend a week this summer enjoying a multitude of activities including hiking, archery, outdoor education, sports and much more. This program is presented by Cornell Cooperative Extension with support from Onondaga County Parks. Scholarships are available. Advance registration required.
4-H Camps at the Parks
July 8 thru July 11, Camp Brockway at Pratt's Falls
Kids ages 7-12 will spend a week this summer enjoying a multitude of activities including hiking, archery, outdoor education, sports and much more. This program is presented by Cornell Cooperative Extension with support from Onondaga County Parks. Scholarships are available. Advance registration required.
4-H Camps at the Parks
July 9 thru July 11, Camp Brockway at Pratt's Falls
Kids ages 7-12 will spend a week this summer enjoying a multitude of activities including hiking, archery, outdoor education, sports and much more. This program is presented by Cornell Cooperative Extension with support from Onondaga County Parks. Scholarships are available. Advance registration required.
4-H Camps at the Parks
July 10 thru July 11, Camp Brockway at Pratt's Falls
Kids ages 7-12 will spend a week this summer enjoying a multitude of activities including hiking, archery, outdoor education, sports and much more. This program is presented by Cornell Cooperative Extension with support from Onondaga County Parks. Scholarships are available. Advance registration required.
4-H Camps at the Parks
July 11, Camp Brockway at Pratt's Falls
Kids ages 7-12 will spend a week this summer enjoying a multitude of activities including hiking, archery, outdoor education, sports and much more. This program is presented by Cornell Cooperative Extension with support from Onondaga County Parks. Scholarships are available. Advance registration required.
Sharing Nature with Your Child: Metamorphosis Magic
July 16, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Join us on a magical journey as we follow the life of a butterfly — from a tiny egg to a beautiful flying insect! In this fun and interactive program, your preschooler will learn about each stage of the butterfly lifecycle: egg, caterpillar, chrysalis, and butterfly. Discover Beaver Lake through the eyes of your pre-schooler! Each session ...
Wild Berry Ice Cream Hike
July 24, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Join a naturalist on a wild raspberry and blackberry ramble. Together we’ll pick the berries, hand churn our own ice cream, and then enjoy a real cool summer treat!Registration: $6/Member; $7/NonmemberPlease register each person planning to enjoy ice cream.
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Wild Berry Ice Cream Hike
July 26, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Join a naturalist on a wild raspberry and blackberry ramble. Together we’ll pick the berries, hand churn our own ice cream, and then enjoy a real cool summer treat!Registration: $6/Member; $7/NonmemberPlease register each person planning to enjoy ice cream.
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Wild Berry Ice Cream Hike
July 31, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Join a naturalist on a wild raspberry and blackberry ramble. Together we’ll pick the berries, hand churn our own ice cream, and then enjoy a real cool summer treat!Registration: $6/Member; $7/NonmemberPlease register each person planning to enjoy ice cream.
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Sharing Nature with Your Child: Turtle Trek
August 13, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Come explore the wonderful world of turtles! In this playful and hands-on program, preschoolers will learn all about these slow-moving, shell-wearing animals. We’ll discover where turtles live, what they eat, and why their shells are so special. Discover Beaver Lake through the eyes of your pre-schooler! Each session brings a new opportuni ...
Buzz about Bees
August 20, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Become a honey bee for a day! We’ll learn all about these fascinating insects before visiting the flower gardens to see pollination in action. We’ll wrap up with a sweet reward – a taste of honey! This program is intended for children ages 5 , accompanied by an adult.
Registration: $6/Child-Member; $7/Child-Nonmember
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