Event list
Homeschool Days: Fun with Forestry
March 17, Beaver Lake Nature Center
– Did you know you can measure the height of a tree with just a ruler? What about determining the age of a tree with just a tape measure? Join a naturalist to practice the real skills foresters use to study the trees in the forest.Our homeschool learning programs at Beaver Lake Nature Center are designed to supplement science and natural h ...
Sugarbush Saturdays
March 21 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 ...
Breakfast with the Bunny at the Zoo!
March 22 thru March 29, Rosamond Gifford Zoo
March 15, 22, and 299:30 & 11:30 a.m.Join the Rosamond Gifford Zoo for Breakfast with the Bunny! Enjoy a festive Sunday breakfast with an opportunity to meet and take a photo with the Easter Bunny.
Tickets go live for Members on February 18.
Tickets for Non-Members go live on March 4.
LEARN MORE HERE.
Non-Member Adult ...
Sugarbush Saturdays
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 ...
Breakfast with the Bunny at the Zoo!
March 29, Rosamond Gifford Zoo
March 15, 22, and 299:30 & 11:30 a.m.Join the Rosamond Gifford Zoo for Breakfast with the Bunny! Enjoy a festive Sunday breakfast with an opportunity to meet and take a photo with the Easter Bunny.
Tickets go live for Members on February 18.
Tickets for Non-Members go live on March 4.
LEARN MORE HERE.
Non-Member Adult ...
Spring Break Nature Camp (SOLD OUT)
March 30 thru April 3, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Each camp day is now full. You may add your child to the waitlist on the registration site and we will reach out if a spot opens up.Campers’ days are full of fun activities including nature hikes, games, crafts, and special guests. 1st – 4th grade only.
Registration: $30/Day-Member; $35/Day-NonmemberFull week or single day registr ...
Spring Break Nature Camp (SOLD OUT)
March 31 thru April 3, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Each camp day is now full. You may add your child to the waitlist on the registration site and we will reach out if a spot opens up.Campers’ days are full of fun activities including nature hikes, games, crafts, and special guests. 1st – 4th grade only.
Registration: $30/Day-Member; $35/Day-NonmemberFull week or single day registr ...
Spring Break Nature Camp (SOLD OUT)
April 1 thru April 3, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Each camp day is now full. You may add your child to the waitlist on the registration site and we will reach out if a spot opens up.Campers’ days are full of fun activities including nature hikes, games, crafts, and special guests. 1st – 4th grade only.
Registration: $30/Day-Member; $35/Day-NonmemberFull week or single day registr ...
Spring Break Nature Camp (SOLD OUT)
April 2 thru April 3, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Each camp day is now full. You may add your child to the waitlist on the registration site and we will reach out if a spot opens up.Campers’ days are full of fun activities including nature hikes, games, crafts, and special guests. 1st – 4th grade only.
Registration: $30/Day-Member; $35/Day-NonmemberFull week or single day registr ...
Spring Break Nature Camp (SOLD OUT)
April 3, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Each camp day is now full. You may add your child to the waitlist on the registration site and we will reach out if a spot opens up.Campers’ days are full of fun activities including nature hikes, games, crafts, and special guests. 1st – 4th grade only.
Registration: $30/Day-Member; $35/Day-NonmemberFull week or single day registr ...
Eggstravaganza (SOLD OUT)
April 4, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Both sessions are full. To be added to the waitlist, please call the Visitor Center 315-638-2519.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 ...
Easter Brunch at the Zoo!
April 5, Rosamond Gifford Zoo
Sunday, April 59 a.m., 11 a.m., and 1 p.m.Join the Rosamond Gifford Zoo for Easter Brunch! Enjoy a festive Easter Sunday breakfast with an opportunity to meet the Easter Bunny and take a photo.
Tickets go live for Members on February 18.
Tickets for Non-Members go live on March 4.
LEARN MORE HERE!
Non-Member Adult: $5 ...
Sharing Nature with Your Child: Camouflaged Critters
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.April's theme is "Camouflaged Critters." All around us, unseen animals sneakily survive by hiding in plain sight. Come for an hour of fun, hands-on activities to explore the wonders of animal ...
Homeschool Days: Testing the Waters
April 14, Beaver Lake Nature Center
How healthy is our water? Water quality is a hot topic in environmental conservation and affects everything from aquatic biodiversity to drinking water. Join a naturalist to explore how scientists test water quality and practice gathering and studying samples from Beaver Lake!Our homeschool learning programs at Beaver Lake Nature Center are ...
Homeschool Days: Hidden Habitats
April 21, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Ever wonder what lives under logs? How about in hollowed out trees? Or Just below the mud of the bog? Join a naturalist to explore a few of the many diverse microhabitats around Beaver Lake!Our homeschool learning programs at Beaver Lake Nature Center are designed to supplement science and natural history homeschool education through fun and ...
Snail Trails
April 28, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Spring is a great time to see snails and slugs in the forest! Come look for snails as we slug along the trails. Get all of your soft-bodied invertebrate questions answered as we observe these gooey gastropods in their natural habitat.Children of all ages are welcome!
Free with Park admission ($5/vehicle) but pre-registration is require ...
Homeschool Days: Orienteering
May 5, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Orienteering is a great way to get out and enjoy nature! Join a naturalist for this brief introduction on maps and compasses, then take part in a friendly competition at the end to put those skills to the test!Our homeschool learning programs at Beaver Lake Nature Center are designed to supplement science and natural history homeschool educa ...
Discovery Hikes for Tykes
May 6, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Take an unstructured discovery hike with a naturalist where the kids lead the way! As a group, we’ll choose a trail and discuss whatever we find on it: from slugs, to pinecones, to animal tracks, and more! This is a great opportunity to meet up with other kids who love to explore the natural world around them.This program is designed for t ...
Sharing Nature with Your Child: Terrific Turtles
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.May's theme is "Terrific Turtles." Join a naturalist to learn all about our shy, shelled friends, then decorate a paper turtle of your very own!
Children ages 3-5 years old, accompanied ...
Discovery Hikes for Tykes
May 13, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Take an unstructured discovery hike with a naturalist where the kids lead the way! As a group, we’ll choose a trail and discuss whatever we find on it: from slugs, to pinecones, to animal tracks, and more! This is a great opportunity to meet up with other kids who love to explore the natural world around them.This program is designed for t ...
Discovery Hikes for Tykes
May 20, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Take an unstructured discovery hike with a naturalist where the kids lead the way! As a group, we’ll choose a trail and discuss whatever we find on it: from slugs, to pinecones, to animal tracks, and more! This is a great opportunity to meet up with other kids who love to explore the natural world around them.This program is designed for t ...
Pond Pals
May 27, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Explore what lurks beneath the pond’s surface! A naturalist will guide the group down to the pond on the Lake Loop Trail (~15 minute hike one way). There, everyone will get a chance to dig through the pond using nets to scoop up leaf litter and aquatic critters! All materials will be provided. We will be staying on land for this entire activity, ...