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EVENTS THIS WEEKEND

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Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Invasive Species Workshop

05/02/2012

7pm

$5 per person

Learn to identify invasive plant species and get some tips on controlling them at this workshop with consulting ecologist Sandy Bonanno.  Sandy received her MS in Ecology from ESF, and has worked for the Nature Conservancy in addition to her work as a self-employed consultant.        

Thursday, May 3, 2012

Rand Tract Nature Hike

05/03/2012

8:30am – 2pm

$25 per person

You don't even have to leave the city to find nature. Rand Tract consists of 97 acres of wild lands owned by and in the heart of the City of Syracuse.  Join a naturalist and other nature enthusiasts to explore the trails together for a few hours, and then eat a picnic lunch. Bring your own lunch and meet at Beaver Lake Nature Center. Transportation provided.         

Tuesday, May 8, 2012

Bird & Bike the Erie Canal

05/08/2012

8:30am – 1:00pm

$7 per person

The flat, smooth paths along the Erie Canal make for an enjoyable bike ride, but they also bring you through excellent bird habitat. Join a naturalist for a leisurely ride along the canal, stopping occasionally to observe wildlife. Meet at the Cedar Bay parking lot with your bike, binoculars, water, and snacks, ready to go by 8:30 am.

Friday, May 11, 2012

Onondaga Lake Creekwalk

05/11/2012

8am – 12pm

$12

Take advantage of a new place to go birding, right in the city! Join expert birder Joe Brin to walk "the most attractive stretch of trail in the City of Syracuse". Bring your binoculars to observe water birds along Onondaga Lake and songbirds in the excellent habitat bordering other sections of the trail. Transportation provided. 

Saturday, May 19, 2012

Pizza and Pull Party

05/19/2012

10am

Have you noticed some invasive plants creeping in around your favorite trails? Join with a group of other concerned Beaver Lake devotees and get your exercise pulling out invasive plants before they spread further. A guide will supervise each group to help with identification questions and best uprooting techniques. We’ll thank you for your help with pizza for lunch.

 

 

Sunday, May 20, 2012

Eastern Mountain Sports Kayak Day

05/20/2012

10am – 2pm

Free with $3 per vehicle admission

Ideal for beginners but just as informative for experienced kayakers, this opportunity allows visitors to try out a variety of kayak models on Beaver Lake and to ask questions of the experienced staff of Eastern Mountain Sports. Sales of kayaks, paddles, accessories, car racks, and more will be available at a discount.

Friday, May 25, 2012

Whiskey Hollow Birding Trip

05/25/2012

8am – 12noon

$12

In the town of Van Buren, Whiskey Hollow is one of the only three Important Bird Areas in Onondaga County. Spend a beautiful spring morning in this rich habitat viewing a wide variety of species with local birder Joe Brin. Transportation provided. 

Friday, June 1, 2012

Beaver Lake Visits Highland Forest

06/01/2012

8:30am – 4:30pm

$25 per person

Visit Highland Forest in early summer, taking the opportunity to hike some different terrain through habitat than you might not find at Beaver Lake. Spend the day walking the trails with a naturalist and enjoying all the summer has to offer. Bring a picnic lunch. Transportation provided.

Saturday, June 2, 2012

Moonlight Canoe Paddle

06/02/2012

7:30pm – 9:30pm

$15

Join us as we paddle around Beaver Lake and drift across the still waters of the night-shrouded lake. The serene lighting of the full moon will illuminate our way as we experience Beaver Lake's nocturnal mood. Registration is required. 

Wednesday, June 6, 2012

Birding in Northern Oswego County

06/06/2012

7am – 12noon

$12

Spend a beautiful June morning visiting prime habitat for warblers, vireos and Swainson's Thrush in Northern Oswego County. Brider Joe Brin will take the group to key birding spots in the area to look for these and other species. 

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