Event list
The Salamanders of Beaver Lake
March 19, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Spring showers may bring flowers…but they also bring salamanders! Make the best of the wet March weather and join a naturalist to learn all about the salamander species that call Beaver Lake home. Free with Park admission ($5/vehicle)
Spring Equinox Hike
March 20, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Join us to celebrate the spring equinox! Enjoy a guided hike on the Deep Woods Trail (1.4 miles), while discussing signs of spring and seasonal changes.Free with Park admission ($5/vehicle)
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 ...
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 ...
Wood Duck Wander
March 29, 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 appreciated.
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Monday Bird Walk
April 6, 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.Registration: $2/Member; $3/Nonmember
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Tuesday 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.Registration: $2/Member; $3/Nonmember
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Monday Bird Walk
April 13, 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.Registration: $2/Member; $3/Nonmember
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Tuesday 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.Registration: $2/Member; $3/Nonmember
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Woodcock Watch
April 16, 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 ...
Monday Bird Walk (SOLD OUT)
April 20, 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.Registration: $2/Member; $3/Nonmember
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Tuesday 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.Registration: $2/Member; $3/Nonmember
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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)
Arbor Day Walk
April 24, 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)
Monday Bird Walk
April 27, 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.Registration: $2/Member; $3/Nonmember
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Tuesday 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.Registration: $2/Member; $3/Nonmember
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Monday Bird Walk
May 4 thru June 29, 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.Registration: $2/Member; $3/Nonmember
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Warblers After Work
May 5, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Join a naturalist for a stroll to see if we can find some beautiful migrating wood warblers devouring insects. Binoculars available to borrow.Free with Park admission ($5/vehicle)
Tuesday 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.Registration: $2/Member; $3/Nonmember
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Warblers After Work
May 7, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Join a naturalist for a stroll to see if we can find some beautiful migrating wood warblers devouring insects. Binoculars available to borrow.Free with Park admission ($5/vehicle)
Buds & Blooms
May 11, Beaver Lake Nature Center
As plants start to sprout again, join a naturalist to discuss the budding plants of Beaver Lake and try to spot some of these early blooms as we walk a trail.Free with Park admission ($5/vehicle)
Monday Bird Walk
May 11 thru June 29, 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.Registration: $2/Member; $3/Nonmember
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Tuesday 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.Registration: $2/Member; $3/Nonmember
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Get to Know Your Parks: Fish Hatchery Tour
May 13, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Discover one of Onondaga County’s hidden gems! Join us for a behind-the-scenes tour of Carpenter’s Brook Fish Hatchery, where more than 70,000 trout are raised each year and stocked in local streams and ponds throughout the region. You’ll hear directly from the staff who make it all happen as they share how the hatchery operates, its role in ...
Reptile Ramble
May 15, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Did you know Beaver Lake has six unique species of turtles and snakes? Come to explore, hunt for signs of our scaly friends, and learn all about what makes reptiles so cool- and so important for the environment!Free with Park admission ($5/vehicle) but pre-registration is appreciated.
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Sensory Night Hike
May 15, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Experience your senses at night on this interactive hike! We will start off at the nature center building while the sun is just setting. Then we will wander through the trails making stops along the way to test our senses in the dark. This program is best suited for those that can walk at least 1 mile.Registration: $6/Member; $7/Nonmember; i ...
Monday Bird Walk
May 18 thru June 29, 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.Registration: $2/Member; $3/Nonmember
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Tuesday 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.Registration: $2/Member; $3/Nonmember
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Tuesday 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.Registration: $2/Member; $3/Nonmember
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Monday Bird Walk
June 1 thru June 29, 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.Registration: $2/Member; $3/Nonmember
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Tuesday 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.Registration: $2/Member; $3/Nonmember
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Monday Bird Walk
June 8 thru June 29, 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.Registration: $2/Member; $3/Nonmember
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Tuesday 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.Registration: $2/Member; $3/Nonmember
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Monday Bird Walk
June 15 thru June 29, 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.Registration: $2/Member; $3/Nonmember
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Tuesday 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.Registration: $2/Member; $3/Nonmember
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Monday Bird Walk
June 22 thru June 29, 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.Registration: $2/Member; $3/Nonmember
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Tuesday 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.Registration: $2/Member; $3/Nonmember
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Monday Bird Walk
June 29, 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.Registration: $2/Member; $3/Nonmember
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Tuesday 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.Registration: $2/Member; $3/Nonmember
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