Sunday, February 28, 2010

Moonlight Skiing and Snowshoeing

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until 9p

Free with park admission

The trails will remain open until 9pm on these evenings as long as there is adequate snow cover. This is the opportunity for skiers and snowshoers to take advantage of the natural moonlight along Beaver Lake's ten miles of trails. At trail's end is the Visitor Center with comfortable seating. Hot chocolate and other refreshments will be available. For their safety, night visitors should remember to sign-in and sign-out at the Visitor Center, go with friend, and remember to bring a flashlight in case a section of the trail is especially dark.

Weather permitting.

Due to the county travel advisory, Moonlight Skiing & Snowshoeing has been cancelled for Thursday, February 25.

 

Irish Road Bowling Training Session

02/28/2010

12noon

Free

If you've never road bowled before this is the perfect opportunity to try it out. Held at the Griffin Visitor Center this training session will allow you to practice your shot and learn the finer points of this fascinating sport.

Try Snowshoeing

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12:30pm

$3 per person

This snowshoe clinic will include instructions and a short snowshoe hike. Folks with little or no snowshoe experience will especially enjoy this one-hour introduction. Registration is required beginning at 8am the day of the hike and space is limited. This program will be offered only when conditions are acceptable. Call Nature Center, 638-2519, on that day to register and check conditions.

Summer Softball Registration

02/01/2010, 02/02/2010, 02/03/2010, 02/04/2010, 02/05/2010… more View All Dates

$515 per team

  • The 15 week season will begin the week of April 19th and continue through late August.
  • Leagues available for Men's, Women's, Senior's and Coed teams and for different skill levels.
  • Each team will play approximately 14 regular season games and a minimum of one playoff game.
  • Registration ends when leagues are full.
  • Visit website for more information.

    • Marina Slips Available

    02/08/2010, 02/09/2010, 02/10/2010, 02/11/2010, 02/12/2010… more View All Dates

    Boat slips, with or without power and water, are available at the all-new Onondaga Lake Park Marina. Visit website below for details.

    Cross Country Ski Lessons

    02/07/2010, 02/13/2010, 02/14/2010, 02/20/2010, 02/21/2010… more View All Dates

    $20 includes equipment rental; $10 without rental

    A great way to get outdoors and exercise throughout the winter. One hour lessons are offered each weekend January 9-February 28 (except February 6.)

    10am Saturdays - Beginners only

    2pm Saturdays - Experienced Skiers (on the trail)

    1pm Sundays - Beginners only

    Horsedrawn Sleigh Rides

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    11am – 4pm

    $5 per person; under 5 free

    Enjoy a rustic, open air 20-30 minute ride through the winter woods. Please dress for the weather. Rides will also be available during the holiday break, December 24 and December 26-January 1, January 18 (Martin Luther King Day) and Winter Break Week (February 15-19) First come, first served.

    Please note: Rides will also be available on Sunday, March 7 and Saturday & Sunday, March 13 & 14. There will be no public sleigh rides on Saturday, March 6 due to the US National Snowshoe Championships.

    Monday, March 1, 2010

    Summer Softball Registration

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    $515 per team

  • The 15 week season will begin the week of April 19th and continue through late August.
  • Leagues available for Men's, Women's, Senior's and Coed teams and for different skill levels.
  • Each team will play approximately 14 regular season games and a minimum of one playoff game.
  • Registration ends when leagues are full.
  • Visit website for more information.

    • Wellness Walking Group

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    9am

    Free with admission

    Meet at the Visitor Center for a morning exercise walk Monday and Wednesday mornings on the trails of Beaver Lake. We'll walk a few miles, combining different trails, or take the three-mile Lake Loop. Afterwards stay and visit over coffee.

     

    Capture Mother Nature: Beaver Lake Amateur Photo Contest

    03/01/2010, 03/02/2010, 03/03/2010, 03/04/2010, 03/05/2010… more View All Dates

    $5 per entry

    The Friends of Beaver Lake are sponsoring an amateur photo contest to capture the beauty and diversity of Beaver Lake. Entries will be judged in the following age groups: 11 & under 12-17 years old 18 & over. Winning entries will be displayed at Beaver Lake from September 8-30. Visit website to download application.

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