Beaver Lake Nature Center
Baldwinsville, Onondaga County
The rich mix of habitats creates the possibility of seeing more than 200 species of birds and over 800 varieties of plants at the Beaver Lake Nature Center. Over 9 miles of maintained walking trails across gentle and varied terrain invite you to restore your connection to the earth. During the spring and fall, Beaver Lake is a resting spot for thousands of migratory Canada Geese and other waterfowl. The glacially formed lake has a fen on it southern shore where visitors can find cranberries and insectivorous plants such as sundew, pitcher plant and bladderwort.
Wildlife to Watch
- Osprey
- Bald eagles
- Beavers
- White-tailed deer
- Indigo buntings and pileated woodpeckers
- Turtles and frogs
Where to Watch
- Visitors center
- Observation tower
- Overlook
- Wildlife blind
- Nine miles of trails, including a one-mile boardwalk
- Lake
Recreational Opportunities
Hiking, canoeing/kayaking, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing
Size
660 acres, with 200 acre lake
Directions
See Google Maps and enter your address for step by step directions to Beaver Lake Nature Center. (This link will open a page outside of the DEC website. Hold Shift down while clicking on the link to open it in a new window)
Contact Information
Telephone: 315-638-2519
Address: 8477 East Mud Lake Rd., Baldwinsville, NY 13027
Website: Beaver Lake Nature Center (This link leaves DEC's website)
Photo credits: Beaver Lake Nature Center