Events Calendar

Event list

Friday Fire Talks

Friday Fire Talks

January 24 - January 31
Stop by the outdoor fire pit to learn something new from a naturalist! Information on tracks we can see in winter, interesting animal pelts, snowflake formation, and more will be covered. Come with qu ...
Friday Fire Talks
Writing the Natural World

Writing the Natural World

January 26
What do you see, hear, and imagine as you walk the trails at Beaver Lake? Practice putting your wonder at the natural world into words on the page. Bring pen, paper, and memories of your time on the t ...
Writing the Natural World
Winter Garden Tour

Winter Garden Tour

January 27
Tour the visitor center gardens with us this winter! Discover what (or who) is hiding away under the snow, how wildlife uses the gardens in the winter, and how to enjoy your garden even when it is fro ...
Winter Garden Tour
Winter Tree ID

Winter Tree ID

January 27
The leaves on the trees may be gone, but did you know that you can still identify a tree by examining bare branches? We’ll start indoors looking at twig samples and a short lesson on winter twig ID, ...
Winter Tree ID
Friday Fire Talks

Friday Fire Talks

January 31
Stop by the outdoor fire pit to learn something new from a naturalist! Information on tracks we can see in winter, interesting animal pelts, snowflake formation, and more will be covered. Come with qu ...
Friday Fire Talks
Sharing Nature with Your Child: Winter Critters

Sharing Nature with Your Child: Winter Critters

February 5
Discover Beaver Lake through the eyes of your preschooler! Each session brings a new opportunity for discovery through nature hikes, games, and crafts. Children ages 3-5 years old, accompanied by an a ...
Sharing Nature with Your Child: Winter Critters
Homeschool Days: Trotting through the Trees

Homeschool Days: Trotting through the Trees

February 6
Join a Beaver Lake educator once a month for a program designed to supplement science and natural history homeschool education through fun and interactive outdoor experiences. Geared towards children ...
Homeschool Days: Trotting through the Trees
Owl Night Long

Owl Night Long

February 7
Snowshoe or hike into Beaver Lake’s forest at dusk in search of the elusive owl. On our way we’ll learn about the different types of owls in our area and what makes them such fascinating raptors. ...
Owl Night Long
Tea Time!

Tea Time!

February 7
It’s a chilly winter, so warm up at Beaver Lake! Learn about edible plants along the Hemlock Hollow and Bog Trails (1.0 miles), then enjoy a nice cup of tea!Free with park admission ($5/vehicle) but ...
Tea Time!
Winter Nature Camp

Winter Nature Camp

February 17 - February 21
Join us for a week of fun in the snow with Beaver Lake’s naturalists! Your 1st through 4th grader will learn how to snowshoe, create incredible snow sculptures, and more during this Winter Nature Ca ...
Winter Nature Camp
Winter Nature Camp

Winter Nature Camp

February 18 - February 21
Join us for a week of fun in the snow with Beaver Lake’s naturalists! Your 1st through 4th grader will learn how to snowshoe, create incredible snow sculptures, and more during this Winter Nature Ca ...
Winter Nature Camp
Winter Nature Camp

Winter Nature Camp

February 19 - February 21
Join us for a week of fun in the snow with Beaver Lake’s naturalists! Your 1st through 4th grader will learn how to snowshoe, create incredible snow sculptures, and more during this Winter Nature Ca ...
Winter Nature Camp
Winter Nature Camp

Winter Nature Camp

February 20 - February 21
Join us for a week of fun in the snow with Beaver Lake’s naturalists! Your 1st through 4th grader will learn how to snowshoe, create incredible snow sculptures, and more during this Winter Nature Ca ...
Winter Nature Camp
Winter Nature Camp

Winter Nature Camp

February 21
Join us for a week of fun in the snow with Beaver Lake’s naturalists! Your 1st through 4th grader will learn how to snowshoe, create incredible snow sculptures, and more during this Winter Nature Ca ...
Winter Nature Camp
Writing the Natural World

Writing the Natural World

February 23
What do you see, hear, and imagine as you walk the trails at Beaver Lake? Practice putting your wonder at the natural world into words on the page. Bring pen, paper, and memories of your time on the t ...
Writing the Natural World
Skull ID

Skull ID

February 24
Winter is a great time to find bones and skulls from animals. Take a quick identification course on some commonly found skulls at Beaver Lake. We’ll start indoors with a look at the Nature Center’ ...
Skull ID
Sharing Nature with Your Child: Winter Bird Watching

Sharing Nature with Your Child: Winter Bird Watching

February 26
Discover Beaver Lake through the eyes of your preschooler! Each session brings a new opportunity for discovery through nature hikes, games, and crafts. Children ages 3-5 years old, accompanied by an a ...
Sharing Nature with Your Child: Winter Bird Watching
Winter Stargazing, Stories, and Song

Winter Stargazing, Stories, and Song

February 26
Enjoy a guided tour of the night sky while learning the basics of stargazing, including how to find and identify various stars, planets, and constellations. The stargazing will be paired with stories ...
Winter Stargazing, Stories, and Song