Events Calendar
Event list
Sharing Nature with Your Child: Fun with Fall Fungi
October 9
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 ...
Let's Explore Soil
October 11
What is soil? Are there different types? What animals call soil home? Come take an exploration hike with a naturalist to learn everything you need to know about soil! We will sift through soil samples ...
Working Women's Walking Group
October 12
- December 28
Enjoy a walk with friends, new and old! This meet-up group is designed for working women who are unable to take part in weekday programs at Beaver Lake Nature Center. The walking group will meet each ...
The Vince O'Neil Wild Mushrooms Festival
October 13
Join members of the Central New York Mycological Society for an afternoon dedicated to wild mushrooms. Come learn about edible and poisonous mushrooms, as well as their important role in the forest ec ...
Creating a Rain Garden
October 14
Many areas in our yard can become saturated with water after a storm. Although we often see these spaces as weak spots in our landscape, these saturated areas are great opportunities to create rain ga ...
Fall Photography
October 19
Join Naturalist and photographer, Ed Zellar on a tour of Beaver Lake’s Most Photogenic places. While enjoying the scenery you’ll learn the basics of animal and landscape photography. Make sure you ...
Marvelous Mushroom Meander
October 19
Explore the autumn woods in search of fall fungi.Free with park admission ($5/vehicle). Pre-registration is required.REGISTER NOW!
Working Women's Walking Group
October 19
- December 28
Enjoy a walk with friends, new and old! This meet-up group is designed for working women who are unable to take part in weekday programs at Beaver Lake Nature Center. The walking group will meet each ...
Spooky Sips (21+)
October 23
Kick off your Halloween festivities by joining us for our first ever Spooky Sips! Experience Beaver Lake Nature Center after hours as you sample a variety of local brews and spirits; jam to live music ...
Working Women's Walking Group
October 26
- December 28
Enjoy a walk with friends, new and old! This meet-up group is designed for working women who are unable to take part in weekday programs at Beaver Lake Nature Center. The walking group will meet each ...
Owl Night Long (SOLD OUT)
November 1
This program is full. To be added to the waitlist, please call 315-638-2519.Venture into Beaver Lake’s forest at dusk in search of the elusive owl. On our way we’ll learn about the different types ...
Fall Photography
November 2
Join Naturalist and photographer, Ed Zellar on a tour of Beaver Lake’s Most Photogenic places. While enjoying the scenery you’ll learn the basics of animal and landscape photography. Make sure you ...
Forest Bathing Walk
November 2
Let’s experience a walk through the forest, inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin-Yoku, a mental and physical restorative treatment that prescribes "bathing" in the forest.Registration: $2/Me ...
Beginner Crafting for Kids
November 2
- November 23
The beginner crafting series teaches basic skills for handmade goods to children. All materials are provided, including a take-home sheet for further practice.November 2: Sewn TurtleNovember 9: Paper ...
Working Women's Walking Group
November 2
- December 28
Enjoy a walk with friends, new and old! This meet-up group is designed for working women who are unable to take part in weekday programs at Beaver Lake Nature Center. The walking group will meet each ...
Low Maintenance Gardening
November 6
Gardening is a beloved hobby by many; however, gardens require many hours of maintenance throughout the year to stay looking in tip-top shape. Plants that spread aggressively, require consistent trimm ...
Sharing Nature with Your Child: Nature's Music
November 6
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 ...
Beginner Crafting for Kids
November 9
- November 23
The beginner crafting series teaches basic skills for handmade goods to children. All materials are provided, including a take-home sheet for further practice.November 2: Sewn TurtleNovember 9: Paper ...
Working Women's Walking Group
November 9
- December 28
Enjoy a walk with friends, new and old! This meet-up group is designed for working women who are unable to take part in weekday programs at Beaver Lake Nature Center. The walking group will meet each ...
Natural Holiday Decorations & Ornaments
November 13
Learn to make beautiful holiday ornaments and decorations using items from nature and natural materials. Bring a bit of nature inside this winter by creating these hand-made decorations. This program ...
Wreath Making
November 14
Invite holiday guests and Christmas cheer through your front door with your handsome evergreen wreath. Just smelling the fresh boughs will put you in the proper spirit! Registration includes boughs, ...
Wreath Making
November 15
Invite holiday guests and Christmas cheer through your front door with your handsome evergreen wreath. Just smelling the fresh boughs will put you in the proper spirit! Registration includes boughs, ...
Wreath Making
November 15
Invite holiday guests and Christmas cheer through your front door with your handsome evergreen wreath. Just smelling the fresh boughs will put you in the proper spirit! Registration includes boughs, ...
Beaver Lake Coffeehouse
November 16
Doors Open: 6:30 PM | Music Begins: 7 PMEnjoy a Saturday evening of great acoustic music, good company, hot coffee, and decadent desserts! Beaver Lake Nature Center presents Michael Crissan on Novembe ...
Wreath Making
November 16
Invite holiday guests and Christmas cheer through your front door with your handsome evergreen wreath. Just smelling the fresh boughs will put you in the proper spirit! Registration includes boughs, ...
Wreath Making
November 16
Invite holiday guests and Christmas cheer through your front door with your handsome evergreen wreath. Just smelling the fresh boughs will put you in the proper spirit! Registration includes boughs, ...
Beginner Crafting for Kids
November 16
- November 23
The beginner crafting series teaches basic skills for handmade goods to children. All materials are provided, including a take-home sheet for further practice.November 2: Sewn TurtleNovember 9: Paper ...
Working Women's Walking Group
November 16
- December 28
Enjoy a walk with friends, new and old! This meet-up group is designed for working women who are unable to take part in weekday programs at Beaver Lake Nature Center. The walking group will meet each ...
Natural Holiday Crafts for Kids (SOLD OUT)
November 17
This program is full. To be added to the waitlist, please call 315-638-2519.Children will learn how to create their own holiday crafts and ornaments using materials found in nature. This program is de ...
Beyond Blooms
November 20
A garden bursting with beautiful blooms is a sight to behold! Although flowers typically make up the largest component of our gardens, there are many other non-plant elements we can incorporate into o ...
Wreath Making
November 20
Invite holiday guests and Christmas cheer through your front door with your handsome evergreen wreath. Just smelling the fresh boughs will put you in the proper spirit! Registration includes boughs, ...
Wreath Making
November 22
Invite holiday guests and Christmas cheer through your front door with your handsome evergreen wreath. Just smelling the fresh boughs will put you in the proper spirit! Registration includes boughs, ...
Beginner Crafting for Kids
November 23
The beginner crafting series teaches basic skills for handmade goods to children. All materials are provided, including a take-home sheet for further practice.November 2: Sewn TurtleNovember 9: Paper ...
Working Women's Walking Group
November 23
- December 28
Enjoy a walk with friends, new and old! This meet-up group is designed for working women who are unable to take part in weekday programs at Beaver Lake Nature Center. The walking group will meet each ...
Working Women's Walking Group
November 30
- December 28
Enjoy a walk with friends, new and old! This meet-up group is designed for working women who are unable to take part in weekday programs at Beaver Lake Nature Center. The walking group will meet each ...
Create a Holiday Kissing Ball
December 3
Spend the evening creating a beautiful balsam fir kissing ball, accented with red ribbon and bow. It is sure to be a wonderful addition to your holiday decorating. Please bring your own clippers to cu ...
Create a Holiday Kissing Ball
December 4
Spend the evening creating a beautiful balsam fir kissing ball, accented with red ribbon and bow. It is sure to be a wonderful addition to your holiday decorating. Please bring your own clippers to cu ...
Beaver Lake Coffeehouse
December 7
Doors Open: 6:30 PM | Music Begins: 7 PMEnjoy a Saturday evening of great acoustic music, good company, hot coffee, and decadent desserts!Beaver Lake Nature Center presents The Houston Wynn Duo on Dec ...
Breakfast with Santa
December 7
- December 17
Kick off the holiday season with Breakfast at Beaver Lake and a special visitor -Santa! Enjoy a tasty meal of pancakes, sausage, and a beverage. Breakfast: $5 - $7, depending on your appetiteCash and ...
Working Women's Walking Group
December 7
- December 28
Enjoy a walk with friends, new and old! This meet-up group is designed for working women who are unable to take part in weekday programs at Beaver Lake Nature Center. The walking group will meet each ...
Breakfast with Santa
December 14
- December 17
Kick off the holiday season with Breakfast at Beaver Lake and a special visitor -Santa! Enjoy a tasty meal of pancakes, sausage, and a beverage. Breakfast: $5 - $7, depending on your appetiteCash and ...
Working Women's Walking Group
December 14
- December 28
Enjoy a walk with friends, new and old! This meet-up group is designed for working women who are unable to take part in weekday programs at Beaver Lake Nature Center. The walking group will meet each ...
Working Women's Walking Group
December 21
- December 28
Enjoy a walk with friends, new and old! This meet-up group is designed for working women who are unable to take part in weekday programs at Beaver Lake Nature Center. The walking group will meet each ...
Working Women's Walking Group
December 28
Enjoy a walk with friends, new and old! This meet-up group is designed for working women who are unable to take part in weekday programs at Beaver Lake Nature Center. The walking group will meet each ...