Event list
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 ...
Senior Citizens Appreciation Day presented by Hill Insurance
May 14, Rosamond Gifford Zoo
Join us for a special early-morning experience at the Rosamond Gifford Zoo created especially for senior citizens(62 )!Register ahead to receive free admission and complimentary continental breakfast from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Enjoy special keeper talks, access to senior-specific exhibitors, tour the zoo and walk the zoo’s scenic Wildlife Trai ...
Erie Canal & Sims Store Museum Visit (SOLD OUT)
May 15, Beaver Lake Nature Center
This program is full. To be placed on the waitlist, please call the Visitor Center at 315-638-2519.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 beauti ...
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 (SOLD OUT)
May 16, Beaver Lake Nature Center
This program is full. To be placed on the waitlist, please call the Visitor Center at 315-638-2519.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, de ...
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 - FULL
May 17 thru May 24, Carpenter's Brook Fish Hatchery
April 12 - FULLApril 19 - FULLApril 26 - FULLMay 3 - FULLMay 10 - FULLMay 17 - FULLMay 24 - FULLFamilies, 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 instructio ...
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 - FULL
May 24, Carpenter's Brook Fish Hatchery
April 12 - FULLApril 19 - FULLApril 26 - FULLMay 3 - FULLMay 10 - FULLMay 17 - FULLMay 24 - FULLFamilies, 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 instructio ...
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 ...
Orienteering Open House
May 31, Pratt's Falls Park
If you've ever wanted to know what orienteering is all about this is your chance! Learn the ins & outs of map & compass use from the experts at the Central New York Orienteering club. Groups large and small are welcome, as well as individuals or families. If bringing a large group of 10 or more people, please let the group know, so they can be sure ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Monday Bird Walk
June 9 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
June 10 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: Orienteering
June 11, Beaver Lake Nature Center
During this Homeschool session, students will learn all about orienteering and the basic skills you need. Students will put their newly learned skills to work with a small scale orienteering activity outdoors! Our homeschool learning programs at Beaver Lake Nature Center are designed to supplement science and natural history homeschool educa ...
Time Out to Fish
June 11 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 ...
Get to Know Your Parks: Pratt's Falls
June 12, 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.
June 12: Pratt's Falls
Time Out to Fish
June 13 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 ...
Monday Bird Walk
June 16 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
June 17 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
June 18 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
June 20 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 ...
Monday Bird Walk
June 23 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
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
June 25 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
June 27 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 ...
Monday Bird Walk
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 ...
Time Out to Fish
July 2 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 ...
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.
Time Out to Fish
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 ...
Orienteering Open House
October 18, Pratt's Falls Park
If you've ever wanted to know what orienteering is all about this is your chance! Learn the ins & outs of map & compass use from the experts at the Central New York Orienteering club. Groups large and small are welcome, as well as individuals or families. If bringing a large group of 10 or more people, please let the group know, so they can be sure ...