Saturday, February 27, 2010

Mid-Winter Festival

02/27/2010

12pm – 4pm

$5; $2 children (5-12); under 5 free; $15 family rate

This special winter program will feature demonstrations on the Iroquois tradition/game of Snow Snake, dog sledding, storytelling and more.

Snow Snake, a long stick, in ancient times was a method for sending messages between Native American villages in wintertime. Today, it is challenging throwing game that tests each participant's strength, coordination, and balance. At the Sainte Marie Winterfest Fred Kennedy, a Seneca and longstanding former North American Snowsnake Champion, will tell the history of the snowsnake. He will demonstrate his throwing technique and help participants develop their skills in the art of throwing the snowsnake.

The exciting sport of dog sledding will be described and demonstrated by members of the Pennsylvania Dog Sled Club, a skilled Central New York dog sledding enthusiast. Visitors will first be introduced to the types of dogs involved in dog sledding, their care and training. Dog sled rides will be available for $1 per ride (weather permitting.)

Native American Craftsman will also be in the Visitor Center demonstrating their skills and a Native food vendor will be on site. Storytelling and children's activities will take place throughout the afternoon as well.

The outdoor Mission will be open with costumed volunteers introducing visitors to life in 1657.

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.

    Moonlight Skiing and Snowshoeing

    02/20/2010, 02/21/2010, 02/22/2010, 02/23/2010, 02/24/2010… more View All Dates

    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.

     

    Try Snowshoeing

    01/02/2010, 01/03/2010, 01/09/2010, 01/10/2010, 01/16/2010… more View All Dates

    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.

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