County Executive Ryan McMahon Opens New Exhibition at Beaver Lake Nature Center
SYRACUSE, N.Y. – County Executive J. Ryan McMahon, II officially opened an all-new permanent
exhibition today at Beaver Lake Nature Center in Baldwinsville. The exhibit was designed to connect
the Nature Center’s visitors to the outdoors, reaching the widest possible audience with Beaver Lake’s
message.
The theme of the exhibition centers on the five different habitats found at the Nature Center (wetlands,
lake, forest, fields, and edge) as well as the natural and human history of Central New York.
Additionally, there is a life size beaver lodge to crawl through and an exhibit that focuses on how all
citizens can be good environmental stewards. A variety of methods and learning styles are used to reach
people from different backgrounds, ages, and with different learning needs.
County Executive McMahon said, “This new exhibit is a great addition to our already outstanding park
at Beaver Lake. Thank you to the Friends of Beaver Lake and our other community partners who made
this possible.” McMahon continued, “A special thank you to our parks staff who work hard every day to
ensure the people of Onondaga County continue to enjoy our world-class parks system and have the best
experience possible.”
Beaver Lake Nature Center, founded in 1970, offers the community year-round opportunities to
discover, explore and connect with the natural world with its uniquely diverse habitats. “Through
educational activities and programs, BLNC sets an example for and inspires the community to discover
and act upon the importance of stewardship and preservation of our natural world,” said County
Executive McMahon.
The Nature Center, an Onondaga County Park, is located 3 miles west of Baldwinsville off of Route
370. Admission is $5 per vehicle. For more information, call the Nature Center at 315-638-2519 or visit
www.OnondagaCountyParks.com.