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EVENTS THIS WEEKEND

EVENTS BY CATEGORY

Thursday, February 23, 2012

Wild Winter Camp

02/21/2012, 02/22/2012, 02/23/2012, 02/24/2012

9am – 3pm

$30 per day

Beaver Lake is looking for 3rd, 4th and 5th graders who want to have fun during winter break. This camp is filled with nature related activities, crafts, and games designed to have fun and beat the winter blues.  Indoor activities will include live red-tailed hawk and turtle talks, while outdoor activities will involve snowshoeing, wildlife tracking and fun in the snow. Children may attend for one day or all four.

Winter Wonders Week

02/20/2012, 02/21/2012, 02/22/2012, 02/23/2012, 02/24/2012

Free with Nature Center admission. Snowshoe Rental $3

Winter Wonders Week is Beaver Lake Nature Center's answer to cabin fever during the school Winter Break week.   From February 21 -25, the Nature Center will feature both indoor and outdoor activities.  Visitors will have the opportunity to get out and enjoy winter by participating in Ice Cutting or Walking in Search of Wildlife Signs (weather permitting).  Folks will be able to warm up in the Visitor Center and learn about the Featured Creature.  In addition, trails will be open for skiing. All scheduled activities are free with park admission.

10:00 am - Ice Harvest - Tuesday & Thursday

10:00 am - Build a Snow Cave - Wednesday

10:00am - Build Snow Animals - Friday

Monday - Friday
1:30 pm - Creature Feature                                                             

2:00 pm - Guided Snowshoeing - Topic: Where do the Woodland Animals Go When the Snow Flies? -  (Snowshoe Rental $3)

 

Some of the above activities are weather dependent,

please call the Nature Center for daily updates.

Friday, February 24, 2012

Wild Winter Camp

02/21/2012, 02/22/2012, 02/23/2012, 02/24/2012

9am – 3pm

$30 per day

Beaver Lake is looking for 3rd, 4th and 5th graders who want to have fun during winter break. This camp is filled with nature related activities, crafts, and games designed to have fun and beat the winter blues.  Indoor activities will include live red-tailed hawk and turtle talks, while outdoor activities will involve snowshoeing, wildlife tracking and fun in the snow. Children may attend for one day or all four.

Grapes on Ice: Wine Tasting Fundraiser

02/24/2012

6pm

$50 per person

Beat the icy chill of a cold winter evening by relaxing at the Nature Center sipping and savoring a variety of wines. Each participant will receive a complementary wine glass, tasting notes, learn the dynamics of wine and food pairings. 50/50 raffles and prizes will be offered. This will be an evening to relax and enjoy being with friends, while you learn about a variety of wines from our wine expert.

 

 

Winter Wonders Week

02/20/2012, 02/21/2012, 02/22/2012, 02/23/2012, 02/24/2012

Free with Nature Center admission. Snowshoe Rental $3

Winter Wonders Week is Beaver Lake Nature Center's answer to cabin fever during the school Winter Break week.   From February 21 -25, the Nature Center will feature both indoor and outdoor activities.  Visitors will have the opportunity to get out and enjoy winter by participating in Ice Cutting or Walking in Search of Wildlife Signs (weather permitting).  Folks will be able to warm up in the Visitor Center and learn about the Featured Creature.  In addition, trails will be open for skiing. All scheduled activities are free with park admission.

10:00 am - Ice Harvest - Tuesday & Thursday

10:00 am - Build a Snow Cave - Wednesday

10:00am - Build Snow Animals - Friday

Monday - Friday
1:30 pm - Creature Feature                                                             

2:00 pm - Guided Snowshoeing - Topic: Where do the Woodland Animals Go When the Snow Flies? -  (Snowshoe Rental $3)

 

Some of the above activities are weather dependent,

please call the Nature Center for daily updates.

Saturday, February 25, 2012

Weekend Guided Walks

12/03/2011, 12/04/2011, 12/10/2011, 12/11/2011, 12/17/2011… more View All Dates

2pm

Free with $3 per vehicle admission

Join a naturalist for an exploration of what the season has to offer. These 1-1 1/2 hour guided walks are offered year round and topics vary.

December: Winter Wildlife Homes
January: Tracking Wildlife on Snowshoes*
February: Tracking Wildlife on Snowshoes *

* If there is not enough snow for snowshoeing, this program will be a walk to track wildlife. If there is enough snow, registration is required beginning at 8 a.m. on the day of the hike due to
limited amount of snowshoes available.

Sunday, February 26, 2012

Weekend Guided Walks

12/03/2011, 12/04/2011, 12/10/2011, 12/11/2011, 12/17/2011… more View All Dates

2pm

Free with $3 per vehicle admission

Join a naturalist for an exploration of what the season has to offer. These 1-1 1/2 hour guided walks are offered year round and topics vary.

December: Winter Wildlife Homes
January: Tracking Wildlife on Snowshoes*
February: Tracking Wildlife on Snowshoes *

* If there is not enough snow for snowshoeing, this program will be a walk to track wildlife. If there is enough snow, registration is required beginning at 8 a.m. on the day of the hike due to
limited amount of snowshoes available.

Friday, March 2, 2012

Trail Guide Training Workshop for Maple Sugaring

03/02/2012, 03/03/2012

9am – 12noon

Be a part of the Nature Center's sugaring program. If you are interested in guiding school children through the Sugar Bush or working at a station on weekends then come for either one of these training sessions. First time and experienced trail guides are welcome.

Choose one session...Friday, March 2 OR Saturday, March 3.

Saturday, March 3, 2012

Moonlit Marshmallow Snow Hike

03/03/2012

6pm

$5 per person

New for 2012 - Families can share the experience of hiking in the winter woods by moonlight at Beaver Lake Nature Center. A bonfire awaits as a naturalist leads participants out of the woods after a peaceful walk. The price includes the hike, snowshoe rentals (if enough snow), and hot chocolate with marshmallows and candy canes.

Trail Guide Training Workshop for Maple Sugaring

03/02/2012, 03/03/2012

9am – 12noon

Be a part of the Nature Center's sugaring program. If you are interested in guiding school children through the Sugar Bush or working at a station on weekends then come for either one of these training sessions. First time and experienced trail guides are welcome.

Choose one session...Friday, March 2 OR Saturday, March 3.

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