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Farm Fest returns this Sunday

Final plans are underway for the second annual Farm Fest scheduled from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. this Sunday, May 19.

Beaver Lake Nature Center – May activities

Beaver Lake Nature Center is an Onondaga County Park located at 8477 East Mud Lake Road, four miles west of Baldwinsville off Route 370.

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State cuts lead to restricted travel on canal

The New York State Canal System officially opens today. However, due to state budget cuts, boaters will experience restricted hours at most locks along the 500-plus mile waterway.

Beaver Lake Nature Center - May activities

Beaver Lake Nature Center is an Onondaga County Park located at 8477 East Mud Lake Road, four miles west of Baldwinsville off Route 370.

Beaver Lake Nature Center - April activities

Beaver Lake Nature Center is an Onondaga County Park located at 8477 East Mud Lake Road, four miles west of Baldwinsville off Route 370.

Boards in brief: Tire and metal drop off day

The Town of Van Buren Highway Department will hold the annual Tire and Metal Drop off day from 8 a.m. to noon Friday, April 12, and Saturday, April 13, at the highway garage, 7895 W. Dead Creek Road, Baldwinsville.

Beaver Lake Nature Center - spring break 2013

Beaver Lake Nature Center invites the public to witness this year's Spotted Salamander migration during an early April evening.

Beaver Lake Nature Center- March and April activities

March maple sugaring and pancake breakfasts at Beaver Lake Nature Center mark the coming of spring. A visit to Beaver Lake Nature Center's demonstration sugarbush, open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays and from 1 to 4 p.m. Sundays in March, will introduce visitors to the heritage of sugaring and the production of maple syrup.

Beaver Lake Nature Center - Maple sugaring and pancake breakfasts

March maple sugaring and pancake breakfasts at Beaver Lake Nature Center mark the coming of spring.

Beaver Lake Nature Center seeks maple sugaring volunteers

Beaver Lake Nature Center is an Onondaga County Park located at 8477 East Mud Lake Road, four miles west of Baldwinsville off Route 370.

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Snowshoeing in the fresh air and sunshine

Ray Middle School students take a break from snowshoeing during their physical education class.

Beaver Lake Nature Center February activities

Beaver Lake Nature Center is an Onondaga County Park located at 8477 East Mud Lake Road, four miles west of Baldwinsville off Route 370.

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Local family releases book highlighting region, cuisine

Cazenovia local Karl Zinsmeister and his children, Kate Harvey and Noah Zinsmeister, recently saw the publishing of a new storytelling cookbook they compiled, titled “Finger Lakes Feast.”

Beaver Lake Nature Center happenings

At 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3, Beaver Lake Nature Center hosts the founders of Mission: Wolf of Silver Cliff, Colorado, for a program with live timber wolves. Mission: Wolf has evolved from a very remote sanctuary for wolves and wolf-dog hybrids into a leading nationwide force supporting wolf education and captive wolf welfare.

Upcoming workshop teaches how to map and track invasive species

On Oct. 18, Cornell Cooperative extension will hold a training session to teach anyone with basic computer skills how to use iMapInvasives New York, the complete invasive species database for the state. iMap reports new finds of invasive species and offers downloadable public maps which serve as an important tool for land managers, conservation agencies and municipalities.

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