Events Calendar
Event list
Earth Day Walk
April 22
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/vehi ...
Stewardship Wednesdays: Invasive Plant Pulling
April 22
- May 27
Looking for a way to make a difference? Join a naturalist bright and early every Wednesday morning for a weekly invasive species removal and help protect our native plant communities! Long pants and h ...
Arbor Day Walk
April 24
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)
Wildflower Walk
April 25
Join a naturalist for a guided walk in search of springe ephemerals like trout lily, spring beauty, and trilliums! No sign up is needed, just meet at the front of the Visitor Center and dress for the ...
Wildflower Walk
April 26
Join a naturalist for a guided walk in search of springe ephemerals like trout lily, spring beauty, and trilliums! No sign up is needed, just meet at the front of the Visitor Center and dress for the ...
Beaver Lake Photography Group
April 27
The Beaver Lake Photography Group is a community of nature lovers dedicated to capturing the beauty, wildlife, and landscapes of Beaver Lake and beyond. The club meets on the 4th Monday of the month f ...
Monday Bird Walk
April 27
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 ...
Snail Trails
April 28
Spring is a great time to see snails and slugs in the forest! Come look for snails as we slug along the trails. Get all of your soft-bodied invertebrate questions answered as we observe these gooey ga ...
Tuesday Bird Walk
April 28
- June 30
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 ...
Stewardship Wednesdays: Invasive Plant Pulling
April 29
- May 27
Looking for a way to make a difference? Join a naturalist bright and early every Wednesday morning for a weekly invasive species removal and help protect our native plant communities! Long pants and h ...
Monday Bird Walk
May 4
- June 29
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 ...
Homeschool Days: Orienteering
May 5
Orienteering is a great way to get out and enjoy nature! Join a naturalist for this brief introduction on maps and compasses, then take part in a friendly competition at the end to put those skills to ...
Warblers After Work
May 5
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
- June 30
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 ...
Discovery Hikes for Tykes
May 6
Take an unstructured discovery hike with a naturalist where the kids lead the way! As a group, we’ll choose a trail and discuss whatever we find on it: from slugs, to pinecones, to animal tracks, an ...
Stewardship Wednesdays: Invasive Plant Pulling
May 6
- May 27
Looking for a way to make a difference? Join a naturalist bright and early every Wednesday morning for a weekly invasive species removal and help protect our native plant communities! Long pants and h ...
Sharing Nature with Your Child: Terrific Turtles
May 7
Discover Beaver Lake through the eyes of your preschooler! Each session brings a new opportunity for discovery through nature hikes, games, and crafts.May's theme is "Terrific Turtles." Join a natural ...
Warblers After Work
May 7
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)
Spring Stargazing: Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower
May 8
Join local astronomy expert, Bob Piekiel, for an enchanting nighttime exploration of the spring sky. At their peak, the Eta Aquarids meteor shower can produce up to 30 meteors per hour. We’ll also b ...
Buds & Blooms
May 11
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
- June 29
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 ...
Homeschool Days: Testing the Waters
May 12
How healthy is our water? Water quality is a hot topic in environmental conservation and affects everything from aquatic biodiversity to drinking water. Join a naturalist to explore how scientists tes ...
Tuesday Bird Walk
May 12
- June 30
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 ...
Get to Know Your Parks: Fish Hatchery Tour
May 13
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 strea ...
Stewardship Wednesdays: Invasive Plant Pulling
May 13
- May 27
Looking for a way to make a difference? Join a naturalist bright and early every Wednesday morning for a weekly invasive species removal and help protect our native plant communities! Long pants and h ...
Reptile Ramble
May 15
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 e ...
Sensory Night Hike
May 15
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 w ...
Beaver Lake Photography Group
May 18
Due to the Memorial Day holiday, the Photography Group will meet on May 18 this month.The Beaver Lake Photography Group is a community of nature lovers dedicated to capturing the beauty, wildlife, and ...
Color in Your Garden
May 18
Enjoy a colorful journey as we explore the basics of color theory and how it applies to garden design. Learn how colors interact, complement, and change throughout the seasons. You’ll also learn str ...
Monday Bird Walk
May 18
- June 29
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 ...
Tuesday Bird Walk
May 19
- June 30
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 ...
Stewardship Wednesdays: Invasive Plant Pulling
May 20
- May 27
Looking for a way to make a difference? Join a naturalist bright and early every Wednesday morning for a weekly invasive species removal and help protect our native plant communities! Long pants and h ...
Tuesday Bird Walk
May 26
- June 30
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 ...
Pond Pals
May 27
Explore what lurks beneath the pond’s surface! A naturalist will guide the group down to the pond on the Lake Loop Trail (~15 minute hike one way). There, everyone will get a chance to dig through t ...
Stewardship Wednesdays: Invasive Plant Pulling
May 27
Looking for a way to make a difference? Join a naturalist bright and early every Wednesday morning for a weekly invasive species removal and help protect our native plant communities! Long pants and h ...
Blacklighting for Moths
May 28
Join a naturalist for an evening of Lepidopteran fun as we discover what moths and other nocturnal insects come to visit our blacklight! Bring flashlights or headlamps so you can safely make it back t ...
Monday Bird Walk
June 1
- June 29
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 ...
Tuesday Bird Walk
June 2
- June 30
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 ...
Native Plant Sale
June 6
Not only are native plants a beautiful addition to your garden, but they are also well adapted for local growing conditions and can better support native wildlife and pollinators. A variety of plants ...
Monday Bird Walk
June 8
- June 29
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 ...
Tuesday Bird Walk
June 9
- June 30
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 ...
Monday Bird Walk
June 15
- June 29
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 ...
Tuesday Bird Walk
June 16
- June 30
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 ...
Beaver Lake Photography Group
June 22
The Beaver Lake Photography Group is a community of nature lovers dedicated to capturing the beauty, wildlife, and landscapes of Beaver Lake and beyond. The club meets on the 4th Monday of the month f ...
Monday Bird Walk
June 22
- June 29
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 ...
Tuesday Bird Walk
June 23
- June 30
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 ...
Tick Talk
June 24
Feel empowered spending time outdoors by learning how to protect yourself and your family from ticks and Lyme disease. Elizabeth Balfour of CNY Lyme and Tick-Borne Disease Alliance will answer all you ...
Monday Bird Walk
June 29
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 ...
Tuesday Bird Walk
June 30
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 ...
Beaver Lake Photography Group
July 27
The Beaver Lake Photography Group is a community of nature lovers dedicated to capturing the beauty, wildlife, and landscapes of Beaver Lake and beyond. The club meets on the 4th Monday of the month f ...