Events Calendar
Event list
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 ...
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 ...
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 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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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. ...
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 ...
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
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
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
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
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 ...
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 ...
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’ ...
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 ...
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 ...