Events Calendar
Event list
Homeschool Days: Winter Tree ID
December 16
Join a Beaver Lake educator for a program designed to supplement science and natural history homeschool education through fun and interactive outdoor experiences. Children ages 8-13 years old only.Thi ...
Nature Book Club
December 18
If you love reading and nature, we have got the perfect book club for you! We will read a curated selection of nonfiction titles and meet for a friendly discussion on each. Join us for one of our wint ...
Crafting Critters
December 20
Join us for Crafting Critters, a relaxed monthly gathering where creativity and community come together. Bring your own project to work on, or explore our rotating craft table for new inspiration. Whe ...
Winter Solstice Walk
December 21
Enjoy the quiet beauty of the trails as we celebrate the sun’s return and the promise of longer days to come. Free with admissionFree with Park admission ($5/vehicle). No registration required. Meet ...
First Day Hike
January 1
Start 2026 on the right foot! Join a naturalist-led First Day Hike and set your intention to spend more time outdoors this year. All ages welcome!Free with Park admission ($5/vehicle). No registration ...
Designing Your Own Native Garden
January 2
Fridays, January 2, 9, 16 | 10 AM - 11 AMFriday, January 23 | 10 AM - 11:30 AMLearn to design landscapes with native and naturalized plants during this 4-part series. The first three classes will focu ...
Hatha Yoga
January 6
Tuesdays, January 6 - February 3A complete body/mind/spirit experience! Each class will begin with centering allowing you to turn inward and focus on the experience of the body and breath. Gentle warm ...
Homeschool Days: Snow Science
January 6
Sharing Nature: Who's Prancing in the Snow?
January 8
Discover Beaver Lake through the eyes of your pre-schooler! Each session brings a new opportunity for discovery through nature hikes, games, and crafts. Children ages 3-5 years old, accompanied by an ...
Beaver Lake Coffeehouse
January 10
Saturday, January 10 | 6:30 PM Doors Open; 7 PM Music BeginsEnjoy a Saturday evening of great acoustic music, good company, hot coffee and decadent desserts! Seating is limited so advance tickets are ...
Creative Writing Group Meetup
January 11
Join us for an hour of dedicated writing time. Bring your current writing project or start a new one! All genres are welcome: poetry, novels, short stories, nature journaling, etc. No pressure to stay ...
Prickles in the Pines: Winter with Porcupines
January 13
Have you ever wondered what porcupines do in the winter? Learn all about the prickly residents and their winter habits during an indoor talk. After the talk, we’ll take a short trek along the trails ...
Nature Book Club
January 22
If you love reading and nature, we have got the perfect book club for you! We will read a curated selection of nonfiction titles and meet for a friendly discussion on each. Join us for one of our wint ...
Beaver Lake Photography Group
January 26
Do you have a love of photography and Beaver Lake? Consider joining our very own photography group! The group meets monthly on the 4th Monday at 6 PM for educational presentations, photo sharing, and ...
Homeschool Days: Cool Constellations
January 28
Join a Beaver Lake educator for a program designed to supplement science and natural history homeschool education through fun and interactive outdoor experiences. Children ages 8-13 years old only.How ...
Creative Writing Workshop: Tracks in the Snow
January 29
Enjoy a cozy morning of sipping warm beverages and storytelling among friendly faces! Learn something new and flex your creative writing muscles. Join a naturalist for a lesson on animal tracking, the ...
Songs of Fire and Ice
February 2
Join CNY folk singers and Beaver Lake naturalists for a winter hike and sing-along. Learn to sing traditional songs of the season for both wandering the woods and enjoying the fireside, plus discover ...
Owl Night Long
February 6
Snowshoe or hike into forest at dusk for an evening of discovery at Beaver Lake. Learn about the owls that call our area home and what makes these mysterious raptors so fascinating as you search for t ...
Scat N' Tracks Hike
February 6
Winter is a great time to study signs of animals at the Nature Center! Equipped with track and scat guides, we will hit the trails to discover what animals have been around and if they left any clues ...
Beaver Lake Coffeehouse
February 7
Saturday, February 7 | 6:30 PM Doors Open; 7 PM Music BeginsEnjoy a Saturday evening of great acoustic music, good company, hot coffee and decadent desserts! Seating is limited so advance tickets are ...
Whatever Floats Your Boat!
February 7
Boating season may have ended months ago, but we’re not letting that stop us! Learn about the physics that makes boats float, then work together to build miniature boats out of provided materials. W ...
Creative Writing Group Meetup
February 8
Join us for an hour of dedicated writing time. Bring your current writing project or start a new one! All genres are welcome: poetry, novels, short stories, nature journaling, etc. No pressure to stay ...
Homeschool Days: Soil Story
February 11
Join a Beaver Lake educator for a program designed to supplement science and natural history homeschool education through fun and interactive outdoor experiences. Children ages 8-13 years old only.Soi ...
Sharing Nature: Friendships in Nature
February 12
Discover Beaver Lake through the eyes of your pre-schooler! Each session brings a new opportunity for discovery through nature hikes, games, and crafts. Children ages 3-5 years old, accompanied by an ...
Great Backyard Bird Count
February 14
Join the global birding community by taking part in The Great Backyard Bird Count from February 13-16! Learn how this citizen science project helps researchers track bird migration and how you can con ...
Winter Nature Camp
February 16
- February 20
Give your 1st–4th grader a week of winter adventure with Beaver Lake’s naturalists! Campers will learn to snowshoe, build amazing snow sculptures, and explore the wonders of nature in a fun, hands ...
Winter Nature Camp
February 17
- February 20
Give your 1st–4th grader a week of winter adventure with Beaver Lake’s naturalists! Campers will learn to snowshoe, build amazing snow sculptures, and explore the wonders of nature in a fun, hands ...
Winter Nature Camp
February 18
- February 20
Give your 1st–4th grader a week of winter adventure with Beaver Lake’s naturalists! Campers will learn to snowshoe, build amazing snow sculptures, and explore the wonders of nature in a fun, hands ...
Winter Nature Camp
February 19
- February 20
Give your 1st–4th grader a week of winter adventure with Beaver Lake’s naturalists! Campers will learn to snowshoe, build amazing snow sculptures, and explore the wonders of nature in a fun, hands ...
Story Explorers: Kids Book Club
February 20
Join us for a fun, interactive book club, where we’ll bring stories to life. Kids will gather to hear a story read aloud and then dive deeper through related games, activities, or crafts. Each sessi ...
Winter Nature Camp
February 20
Give your 1st–4th grader a week of winter adventure with Beaver Lake’s naturalists! Campers will learn to snowshoe, build amazing snow sculptures, and explore the wonders of nature in a fun, hands ...
Land History Hike
February 22
From farming and logging to hunting and conservation, Beaver Lake and the surrounding forests have served many purposes over the centuries. Join a naturalist for a short presentation on the nearly 700 ...
Beaver Lake Photography Group
February 23
Do you have a love of photography and Beaver Lake? Consider joining our very own photography group! The group meets monthly on the 4th Monday at 6 PM for educational presentations, photo sharing, and ...
Nature Book Club
February 26
If you love reading and nature, we have got the perfect book club for you! We will read a curated selection of nonfiction titles and meet for a friendly discussion on each. Join us for one of our wint ...
Pancake Breakfast
February 28
- March 28
Here at Beaver Lake Nature Center, March is the perfect time for maple syrup and pancakes! Join us every Saturday from February 28 through March 28 from 9 AM to 12 PM for pancake breakfast in support ...
Sugarbush Saturdays
February 28
- March 28
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 ...
Pancake Breakfast
March 7
- March 28
Here at Beaver Lake Nature Center, March is the perfect time for maple syrup and pancakes! Join us every Saturday from February 28 through March 28 from 9 AM to 12 PM for pancake breakfast in support ...
Sugarbush Saturdays
March 7
- March 28
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 ...
Pancake Breakfast
March 14
- March 28
Here at Beaver Lake Nature Center, March is the perfect time for maple syrup and pancakes! Join us every Saturday from February 28 through March 28 from 9 AM to 12 PM for pancake breakfast in support ...
Sugarbush Saturdays
March 14
- March 28
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 ...
Pancake Breakfast
March 21
- March 28
Here at Beaver Lake Nature Center, March is the perfect time for maple syrup and pancakes! Join us every Saturday from February 28 through March 28 from 9 AM to 12 PM for pancake breakfast in support ...
Sugarbush Saturdays
March 21
- March 28
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 ...
Beaver Lake Photography Group
March 23
Do you have a love of photography and Beaver Lake? Consider joining our very own photography group! The group meets monthly on the 4th Monday at 6 PM for educational presentations, photo sharing, and ...
Pancake Breakfast
March 28
Here at Beaver Lake Nature Center, March is the perfect time for maple syrup and pancakes! Join us every Saturday from February 28 through March 28 from 9 AM to 12 PM for pancake breakfast in support ...
Sugarbush Saturdays
March 28
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 ...