Events

It's sorting day for the backpack program.  Boxes need to be opened and items counted to prepare for packing.

Schedule is adjusted when the library is closed

 

To register to help or for more information contact Nicole McManus

It's packing day.  Items are bagged and prepped for delivery to the schools.  

Schedule is adjusted when the library is closed.

 

If you are interested in volunteering or want more information on the program please reach out to Nicole.

On Every Wednesday of your assigned month, pick up bread products from the Tops on Downer Street around 9:15.  The bakery is at the back of the store.  You will get 1-4 shopping carts of bread products.  The deliver them to Baldwinsville Methodist Church pantry (side door) at 17 W Genesee St 10 AM or later.

 

• Every Wednesday (Volunteers sign up for 1 month)
• Pick up bakery items from Tops on Downer St.
• Deliver to the Methodist Church Food Pantry.

Visit The Everson Museum during their Festival of Trees event. $14 per adult  $10 per senior  $5 per child.

Option to carpool in registration link

Everything you ever wanted to know about waterfowl and more! Join us for a special collaboration with the Montezuma Audubon Center. Begin with an engaging workshop covering the finer points of waterfowl identification, then bundle up and head outdoors to search for ducks, geese, and swans on Beaver Lake’s open waters. Binoculars are available to borrow.

Registration: $2/Member; $3/Nonmember

Registration fee does not include park admission fee ($5/vehicle)

 

REGISTER NOW

Get your holiday jingle on and join us at Fireside by the River for networking with your GBCC friends and colleagues.
 
There is no cost to attend; cash bar. Drop in anytime between 5 and 7 pm, then feel free to stay for dinner!

It's sorting day for the backpack program.  Boxes need to be opened and items counted to prepare for packing.

Schedule is adjusted when the library is closed

 

To register to help or for more information contact Nicole McManus

It's packing day.  Items are bagged and prepped for delivery to the schools.  

Schedule is adjusted when the library is closed.

 

If you are interested in volunteering or want more information on the program please reach out to Nicole.

All are welcome to listen in

Meet in the village square. Members will carpool to bring cheer to fellow Rotarians.  

 

Contact Jenny D for any questions

 

On Every Wednesday of your assigned month, pick up bread products from the Tops on Downer Street around 9:15.  The bakery is at the back of the store.  You will get 1-4 shopping carts of bread products.  The deliver them to Baldwinsville Methodist Church pantry (side door) at 17 W Genesee St 10 AM or later.

 

• Every Wednesday (Volunteers sign up for 1 month)
• Pick up bakery items from Tops on Downer St.
• Deliver to the Methodist Church Food Pantry.

Join us for fellowship over the holidays and help us welcome our newest corporate members, Anheuser Busch.

If you love reading and nature, we have got the perfect book club for you! We will read a curated selection of nonfiction titles and meet for a friendly discussion on each. Join us for one of our winter book club meetups!

December 18: The Book of Hope by Jane Goodall and Douglas Abrams
January 22: The Forest Unseen by David George Haskell
February 26: Bringing up Beaver by John Aberth

Free with Park admission ($5/vehicle) but pre-registration is appreciated. Meet at the Visitor Center.

REGISTER NOW

Enjoy the quiet beauty of the trails as we celebrate the sun’s return and the promise of longer days to come. Free with admission

Free with Park admission ($5/vehicle). No registration required. Meet at the Visitor Center.

It's sorting day for the backpack program.  Boxes need to be opened and items counted to prepare for packing.

Schedule is adjusted when the library is closed

 

To register to help or for more information contact Nicole McManus

It's packing day.  Items are bagged and prepped for delivery to the schools.  

Schedule is adjusted when the library is closed.

 

If you are interested in volunteering or want more information on the program please reach out to Nicole.

On Every Wednesday of your assigned month, pick up bread products from the Tops on Downer Street around 9:15.  The bakery is at the back of the store.  You will get 1-4 shopping carts of bread products.  The deliver them to Baldwinsville Methodist Church pantry (side door) at 17 W Genesee St 10 AM or later.

 

• Every Wednesday (Volunteers sign up for 1 month)
• Pick up bakery items from Tops on Downer St.
• Deliver to the Methodist Church Food Pantry.

It's sorting day for the backpack program.  Boxes need to be opened and items counted to prepare for packing.

Schedule is adjusted when the library is closed

 

To register to help or for more information contact Nicole McManus

It's packing day.  Items are bagged and prepped for delivery to the schools.  

Schedule is adjusted when the library is closed.

 

If you are interested in volunteering or want more information on the program please reach out to Nicole.

On Every Wednesday of your assigned month, pick up bread products from the Tops on Downer Street around 9:15.  The bakery is at the back of the store.  You will get 1-4 shopping carts of bread products.  The deliver them to Baldwinsville Methodist Church pantry (side door) at 17 W Genesee St 10 AM or later.

 

• Every Wednesday (Volunteers sign up for 1 month)
• Pick up bakery items from Tops on Downer St.
• Deliver to the Methodist Church Food Pantry.

December is the National Month of Giving. You can give a meaningful gift to hospital patients by donating this month. Give the gift of saving lives! Blood donors "gave Christina the opportunity to be a mom":

VIDEO

 

Come give blood Dec. 19-Jan. 4 and get an exclusive long-sleeved Red Cross T-shirt, ltd. qty! Make your appointment now:

 

Start 2026 on the right foot! Join a naturalist-led First Day Hike and set your intention to spend more time outdoors this year. All ages welcome!

Free with Park admission ($5/vehicle). No registration required. Meet at the Visitor Center.

 

Learn to design landscapes with native and naturalized plants during this 4-part series. The first three classes will focus on principles of native plant design, landscape design basics, and plant selection. During the final workshop, you’ll start planning your own garden design using the knowledge you’ve gained and with the help of Beaver Lake’s very own landscape designer.

 

Fridays

January 2 | 10am-11am

January 9 | 10am-11am

January 16 | 10am-11am

January 23 | 10am-11:30am

Series Registration: $32/Member; $35/Nonmember

 

 

It's sorting day for the backpack program.  Boxes need to be opened and items counted to prepare for packing.

Schedule is adjusted when the library is closed

 

To register to help or for more information contact Nicole McManus

It's packing day.  Items are bagged and prepped for delivery to the schools.  

Schedule is adjusted when the library is closed.

 

If you are interested in volunteering or want more information on the program please reach out to Nicole.

• The Wood is normally closed, but is allowing us to have our celebration. 
• Please click on this link to sign up for a dish to pass
• Scott M. has agreed to serve as our bartender.
• Please join us to celebrate the New Year!

On Every Wednesday of your assigned month, pick up bread products from the Tops on Downer Street around 9:15.  The bakery is at the back of the store.  You will get 1-4 shopping carts of bread products.  The deliver them to Baldwinsville Methodist Church pantry (side door) at 17 W Genesee St 10 AM or later.

 

• Every Wednesday (Volunteers sign up for 1 month)
• Pick up bakery items from Tops on Downer St.
• Deliver to the Methodist Church Food Pantry.

Join us for our January Coffee Talk, which will take place at Baldwinsville Public Library.
 
GBCC Coffee Talk is an informal networking event - no RSVPs, no meeting agendas, just stop by and say hello. 
 
All are welcome: current GBCC members, prospective GBCC members, and/or community members

The Rotary Family Tree- You're On It!

Discover Beaver Lake through the eyes of your pre-schooler! Each session brings a new opportunity for discovery through nature hikes, games, and crafts. Children ages 3-5 years old, accompanied by an adult.

Join us for a hands-on, kid-friendly lesson on animal tracks, then come warm up inside to make animal footprint holiday cards using potato stamps!

Registration: $6/child-member; $7/child-nonmember

REGISTER HERE

It's sorting day for the backpack program.  Boxes need to be opened and items counted to prepare for packing.

Schedule is adjusted when the library is closed

 

To register to help or for more information contact Nicole McManus

It's packing day.  Items are bagged and prepped for delivery to the schools.  

Schedule is adjusted when the library is closed.

 

If you are interested in volunteering or want more information on the program please reach out to Nicole.

Have you ever wondered what porcupines do in the winter? Learn all about the prickly residents and their winter habits during an indoor talk. After the talk, we’ll take a short trek along the trails to look for signs of porcupine activity in their natural habitat.

Registration: $2/Member; $3/Nonmember

 

REGISTER HERE

On Every Wednesday of your assigned month, pick up bread products from the Tops on Downer Street around 9:15.  The bakery is at the back of the store.  You will get 1-4 shopping carts of bread products.  The deliver them to Baldwinsville Methodist Church pantry (side door) at 17 W Genesee St 10 AM or later.

 

• Every Wednesday (Volunteers sign up for 1 month)
• Pick up bakery items from Tops on Downer St.
• Deliver to the Methodist Church Food Pantry.

It's sorting day for the backpack program.  Boxes need to be opened and items counted to prepare for packing.

Schedule is adjusted when the library is closed

 

To register to help or for more information contact Nicole McManus

It's packing day.  Items are bagged and prepped for delivery to the schools.  

Schedule is adjusted when the library is closed.

 

If you are interested in volunteering or want more information on the program please reach out to Nicole.

All members are welcome to listen in.

The Cannabis industry is new in New York State.  Come out and learn about products and visit their location.  Rotarian Tara Casson is an employee there.

 

Carpooling available.

On Every Wednesday of your assigned month, pick up bread products from the Tops on Downer Street around 9:15.  The bakery is at the back of the store.  You will get 1-4 shopping carts of bread products.  The deliver them to Baldwinsville Methodist Church pantry (side door) at 17 W Genesee St 10 AM or later.

 

• Every Wednesday (Volunteers sign up for 1 month)
• Pick up bakery items from Tops on Downer St.
• Deliver to the Methodist Church Food Pantry.

Kara Morehouse will join us to talk about the importance of Blood Drives and the good works of The Red Cross,

 

See local blood drives in our calendar.

The same link will be used for all membership meetings

 

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87070836726?pwd=Vk9GelRPRCt1aENrTE9UQWlkVktxQT09

If you love reading and nature, we have got the perfect book club for you! We will read a curated selection of nonfiction titles and meet for a friendly discussion on each. Join us for one of our winter book club meetups!

January 22: The Forest Unseen by David George Haskell
February 26: Bringing up Beaver by John Aberth

Free with Park admission ($5/vehicle) but pre-registration is appreciated. Meet at the Visitor Center.

REGISTER HERE

January is National Blood Donor Month, a time to honor those who give the gift of life and inspire others to donate blood or platelets for the first time. The start of the new year is one of the most challenging times to collect blood products—severe winter weather often leads to widespread blood drive cancellations. The Red Cross and the Baldwinsville Public Library invites you to donate on January 22 between 12 and 6 p.m. Your participation makes a lifesaving difference! Come to give between Jan. 1–25 for a chance to win a trip for two to Super Bowl LX in California! Learn more: rcblood.org/SuperBowl. Schedule your appointment today and help ensure blood is available when it’s needed most.

 

It's sorting day for the backpack program.  Boxes need to be opened and items counted to prepare for packing.

Schedule is adjusted when the library is closed

 

To register to help or for more information contact Nicole McManus

It's packing day.  Items are bagged and prepped for delivery to the schools.  

Schedule is adjusted when the library is closed.

 

If you are interested in volunteering or want more information on the program please reach out to Nicole.

On Every Wednesday of your assigned month, pick up bread products from the Tops on Downer Street around 9:15.  The bakery is at the back of the store.  You will get 1-4 shopping carts of bread products.  The deliver them to Baldwinsville Methodist Church pantry (side door) at 17 W Genesee St 10 AM or later.

 

• Every Wednesday (Volunteers sign up for 1 month)
• Pick up bakery items from Tops on Downer St.
• Deliver to the Methodist Church Food Pantry.

At Mercer Park, teams of people plunge into the icy Seneca River, competing to raise money and receive cash awards for their favorite charities. A heated tent houses the Best in Bowl competition, where local eateries serve samples of their food. In the evening, the Poker Bear Express poker run takes place throughout the village. Participants explore bars and restaurants while building a poker hand to win cash or gift card prizes.

 

• When: Saturday, January 31, 2026
• Time: 10:00-3:00 (Times vary with each duty)
• Where: Mercer Park
• Details:  We need assistance with the usual jobs. The sign-up sheet is very similar to past years, with one change.  Each vendor for Best in Bowl will need a volunteer to stamp the card for that location before the person can get the sample.  We need 6-7 people for that nice warm volunteer spot.
• Please text Shelley with any questions. 412-915-2023

 

It's sorting day for the backpack program.  Boxes need to be opened and items counted to prepare for packing.

Schedule is adjusted when the library is closed

 

To register to help or for more information contact Nicole McManus

Snowshoe or hike into forest at dusk for an evening of discovery at Beaver Lake. Learn about the owls that call our area home and what makes these mysterious raptors so fascinating as you search for them along the trails.

Registration: $2/Member; $3/Nonmember

REGISTER HERE

It's packing day.  Items are bagged and prepped for delivery to the schools.  

Schedule is adjusted when the library is closed.

 

If you are interested in volunteering or want more information on the program please reach out to Nicole.

Join us as we tune into the next generation during this Think Tank with Interact.  The students will expand on several pre-selected questions giving the teen perspctive.

 

 

There will be an opportunity for Rotarians to pose questions at the end of their talks.

 

On Every Wednesday of your assigned month, pick up bread products from the Tops on Downer Street around 9:15.  The bakery is at the back of the store.  You will get 1-4 shopping carts of bread products.  The deliver them to Baldwinsville Methodist Church pantry (side door) at 17 W Genesee St 10 AM or later.

 

• Every Wednesday (Volunteers sign up for 1 month)
• Pick up bakery items from Tops on Downer St.
• Deliver to the Methodist Church Food Pantry.

Join us as we celebrate our students.

 

***NOTE LOCATION CHANGE

 

For those who can't manage the District Office, please feel free to meet at The Wood for lunch with your fellow Rotarians for friendship and conversation.

Winter is a great time to study signs of animals at the Nature Center! Equipped with track and scat guides, we will hit the trails to discover what animals have been around and if they left any clues for us to find.

 

Registration: $2/Member; $3/Nonmember

 

 

It's sorting day for the backpack program.  Boxes need to be opened and items counted to prepare for packing.

Schedule is adjusted when the library is closed

 

To register to help or for more information contact Nicole McManus

It's packing day.  Items are bagged and prepped for delivery to the schools.  

Schedule is adjusted when the library is closed.

 

If you are interested in volunteering or want more information on the program please reach out to Nicole.

On Every Wednesday of your assigned month, pick up bread products from the Tops on Downer Street around 9:15.  The bakery is at the back of the store.  You will get 1-4 shopping carts of bread products.  The deliver them to Baldwinsville Methodist Church pantry (side door) at 17 W Genesee St 10 AM or later.

 

• Every Wednesday (Volunteers sign up for 1 month)
• Pick up bakery items from Tops on Downer St.
• Deliver to the Methodist Church Food Pantry.

Stop by The Wood for some Rotary Fellowship.

No formal meeting agenda.  Just good food and conversation.

Hosted by Dave Horan and Bob Sedlak

Join the global birding community by taking part in The Great Backyard Bird Count from February 13-16! Learn how this citizen science project helps researchers track bird migration and how you can contribute from your own backyard. Please bring a phone or device with internet access. Birders of all skill levels are welcome.

Free with park admission ($5/vehicle). No registration

It's sorting day for the backpack program.  Boxes need to be opened and items counted to prepare for packing.

Schedule is adjusted when the library is closed

 

To register to help or for more information contact Nicole McManus

It's packing day.  Items are bagged and prepped for delivery to the schools.  

Schedule is adjusted when the library is closed.

 

If you are interested in volunteering or want more information on the program please reach out to Nicole.

Club business meeting.  All members are welcome to attend and listen in.

Come check in on our exchange student, Lorenzo and hear how his year has been going.

On Every Wednesday of your assigned month, pick up bread products from the Tops on Downer Street around 9:15.  The bakery is at the back of the store.  You will get 1-4 shopping carts of bread products.  The deliver them to Baldwinsville Methodist Church pantry (side door) at 17 W Genesee St 10 AM or later.

 

• Every Wednesday (Volunteers sign up for 1 month)
• Pick up bakery items from Tops on Downer St.
• Deliver to the Methodist Church Food Pantry.

Come out and hear what our exchange student, Lorenzo, has to tell us about his experience.

It's sorting day for the backpack program.  Boxes need to be opened and items counted to prepare for packing.

Schedule is adjusted when the library is closed

 

To register to help or for more information contact Nicole McManus

It's packing day.  Items are bagged and prepped for delivery to the schools.  

Schedule is adjusted when the library is closed.

 

If you are interested in volunteering or want more information on the program please reach out to Nicole.

On Every Wednesday of your assigned month, pick up bread products from the Tops on Downer Street around 9:15.  The bakery is at the back of the store.  You will get 1-4 shopping carts of bread products.  The deliver them to Baldwinsville Methodist Church pantry (side door) at 17 W Genesee St 10 AM or later.

 

• Every Wednesday (Volunteers sign up for 1 month)
• Pick up bakery items from Tops on Downer St.
• Deliver to the Methodist Church Food Pantry.

It's sorting day for the backpack program.  Boxes need to be opened and items counted to prepare for packing.

Schedule is adjusted when the library is closed

 

To register to help or for more information contact Nicole McManus

It's packing day.  Items are bagged and prepped for delivery to the schools.  

Schedule is adjusted when the library is closed.

 

If you are interested in volunteering or want more information on the program please reach out to Nicole.

Games and camaraderie!

On Every Wednesday of your assigned month, pick up bread products from the Tops on Downer Street around 9:15.  The bakery is at the back of the store.  You will get 1-4 shopping carts of bread products.  The deliver them to Baldwinsville Methodist Church pantry (side door) at 17 W Genesee St 10 AM or later.

 

• Every Wednesday (Volunteers sign up for 1 month)
• Pick up bakery items from Tops on Downer St.
• Deliver to the Methodist Church Food Pantry.

It's sorting day for the backpack program.  Boxes need to be opened and items counted to prepare for packing.

Schedule is adjusted when the library is closed

 

To register to help or for more information contact Nicole McManus

It's packing day.  Items are bagged and prepped for delivery to the schools.  

Schedule is adjusted when the library is closed.

 

If you are interested in volunteering or want more information on the program please reach out to Nicole.

On Every Wednesday of your assigned month, pick up bread products from the Tops on Downer Street around 9:15.  The bakery is at the back of the store.  You will get 1-4 shopping carts of bread products.  The deliver them to Baldwinsville Methodist Church pantry (side door) at 17 W Genesee St 10 AM or later.

 

• Every Wednesday (Volunteers sign up for 1 month)
• Pick up bakery items from Tops on Downer St.
• Deliver to the Methodist Church Food Pantry.

It's sorting day for the backpack program.  Boxes need to be opened and items counted to prepare for packing.

Schedule is adjusted when the library is closed

 

To register to help or for more information contact Nicole McManus

It's packing day.  Items are bagged and prepped for delivery to the schools.  

Schedule is adjusted when the library is closed.

 

If you are interested in volunteering or want more information on the program please reach out to Nicole.

Al members are welcome to sit in on our board meetings to hear what the club is planning.

On Every Wednesday of your assigned month, pick up bread products from the Tops on Downer Street around 9:15.  The bakery is at the back of the store.  You will get 1-4 shopping carts of bread products.  The deliver them to Baldwinsville Methodist Church pantry (side door) at 17 W Genesee St 10 AM or later.

 

• Every Wednesday (Volunteers sign up for 1 month)
• Pick up bakery items from Tops on Downer St.
• Deliver to the Methodist Church Food Pantry.

The same link will be used for all membership meetings

 

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87070836726?pwd=Vk9GelRPRCt1aENrTE9UQWlkVktxQT09

Celebrate the Spring Equinox with a hike at Beaver Lake.

It's sorting day for the backpack program.  Boxes need to be opened and items counted to prepare for packing.

Schedule is adjusted when the library is closed

 

To register to help or for more information contact Nicole McManus

It's packing day.  Items are bagged and prepped for delivery to the schools.  

Schedule is adjusted when the library is closed.

 

If you are interested in volunteering or want more information on the program please reach out to Nicole.

On Every Wednesday of your assigned month, pick up bread products from the Tops on Downer Street around 9:15.  The bakery is at the back of the store.  You will get 1-4 shopping carts of bread products.  The deliver them to Baldwinsville Methodist Church pantry (side door) at 17 W Genesee St 10 AM or later.

 

• Every Wednesday (Volunteers sign up for 1 month)
• Pick up bakery items from Tops on Downer St.
• Deliver to the Methodist Church Food Pantry.

If you love reading and nature, we have got the perfect book club for you! We will read a curated selection of nonfiction titles and meet for a friendly discussion on each. Join us for one of our winter book club meetups!

March: Entangled Life by Merlin Sheldrake
April: Woodswoman by Anne LaBastille
May: The Water Remembers by Amy Bowers Cordalis

Free to attend, but pre-registration is appreciated. Meet at the Visitor Center.

REGISTER HERE

Here at Beaver Lake Nature Center, March is the perfect time for maple syrup! Take an outdoor tour of the sugarbush to learn all about the history and process of making maple syrup. See the different methods used to extract sap, watch as sap boils down into syrup, and even taste some of the finished product!

The sugarbush is open to the public every Saturday from February 28 through March 28 from 10 AM to 1 PM. Tours of the sugarbush are offered continuously during that time. Tours are free with park admission ($5/vehicle).

Beaver Lake's sugarbush is located 0.3 miles down the Woodland Trail. Test your maple syrup knowledge as you answer maple-themed questions along your way to the sugarbush. Make sure to prepare for chilly winter weather; dress warmly for the outdoor tour of the sugarbush.

No duck is more striking than the Wood Duck! Early spring is when Wood Duck pairs seek a suitable nesting site in a hollow tree. We’ll enjoy a quiet guided walk in the early morning in search of one of nature’s finest offerings.

Free with Park admission ($5/vehicle) but pre-registration is appreciated.

REGISTER NOW

On Every Wednesday of your assigned month, pick up bread products from the Tops on Downer Street around 9:15.  The bakery is at the back of the store.  You will get 1-4 shopping carts of bread products.  The deliver them to Baldwinsville Methodist Church pantry (side door) at 17 W Genesee St 10 AM or later.

 

• Every Wednesday (Volunteers sign up for 1 month)
• Pick up bakery items from Tops on Downer St.
• Deliver to the Methodist Church Food Pantry.

Join expert birder Joe Brin for a relaxed stroll in search of spring migrants and summer residents throughout Beaver Lake’s diverse habitats. Whether you’re an experienced birder or new to birding, these walks will be an enjoyable way to start your day. Binoculars are available to borrow.

Registration: $2/Member; $3/Nonmember

Sessions are held Mondays and Tuesdays, April - June. Please only register for one session per week to allow others the opportunity to join.

REGISTER NOW

Join expert birder Joe Brin for a relaxed stroll in search of spring migrants and summer residents throughout Beaver Lake’s diverse habitats. Whether you’re an experienced birder or new to birding, these walks will be an enjoyable way to start your day. Binoculars are available to borrow.

Registration: $2/Member; $3/Nonmember

Sessions are held Mondays and Tuesdays, April - June. Please only register for one session per week to allow others the opportunity to join.

REGISTER NOW

Join us as we celebrate the students in our community who live the values of Rotary.

 

 

On Every Wednesday of your assigned month, pick up bread products from the Tops on Downer Street around 9:15.  The bakery is at the back of the store.  You will get 1-4 shopping carts of bread products.  The deliver them to Baldwinsville Methodist Church pantry (side door) at 17 W Genesee St 10 AM or later.

 

• Every Wednesday (Volunteers sign up for 1 month)
• Pick up bakery items from Tops on Downer St.
• Deliver to the Methodist Church Food Pantry.

with Linda Henry

Discover Beaver Lake through the eyes of your preschooler! Each session brings a new opportunity for discovery through nature hikes, games, and crafts.

April's theme is "Camouflaged Critters." All around us, unseen animals sneakily survive by hiding in plain sight. Come for an hour of fun, hands-on activities to explore the wonders of animal camouflage!

Children ages 3-5 years old, accompanied by an adult.

Registration: $6/Child-Member; $7/Child-Nonmember

REGISTER NOW

We’re not the only ones who love a garden bursting with blooms- our pollinators do too! With a bit of planning, we can create spaces that are beneficial to both people and pollinators. In this class, learn the elements needed to create a garden for pollinators. We’ll learn about planning your garden, which plants to incorporate, and the various other pollinator-supporting components you can add.

Registration: $2/Member; $3/Nonmember

REGISTER NOW

Join expert birder Joe Brin for a relaxed stroll in search of spring migrants and summer residents throughout Beaver Lake’s diverse habitats. Whether you’re an experienced birder or new to birding, these walks will be an enjoyable way to start your day. Binoculars are available to borrow.

Registration: $2/Member; $3/Nonmember

Sessions are held Mondays and Tuesdays, April - June. Please only register for one session per week to allow others the opportunity to join.

REGISTER NOW

On Every Wednesday of your assigned month, pick up bread products from the Tops on Downer Street around 9:15.  The bakery is at the back of the store.  You will get 1-4 shopping carts of bread products.  The deliver them to Baldwinsville Methodist Church pantry (side door) at 17 W Genesee St 10 AM or later.

 

• Every Wednesday (Volunteers sign up for 1 month)
• Pick up bakery items from Tops on Downer St.
• Deliver to the Methodist Church Food Pantry.

Looking for a way to make a difference? Join a naturalist bright and early every Wednesday morning for a weekly invasive species removal and help protect our native plant communities! Long pants and heavy-duty gloves are recommended.

Volunteers receive free park admission for the day.

During this workshop you will learn the ins and outs of how you can use the community science site iNaturalist to explore the living world around you and directly contribute to scientific research!

Free with Park admission ($5/vehicle)

Come check out our program... Creating a pollinator friendly Garden presented by Lori Williamson, Mary Schmutz and Joy Pople.  We will be encouraging the community to plant their own pollinator garden (large or small) to help feed pollinators in our community all summer long.

 

 

Be Green is a collaboration of groups in our community concerned about the environment.  

Included in the collaboration are:

The Interfaith Green Team

The Baldwinsville Public Library

Beaver Lake

Town of Lysander Parks and Rec

 

Please feel free to drop in and hear what projects we have coming up and learn how you can become involved.

Join expert birder Joe Brin for a relaxed stroll in search of spring migrants and summer residents throughout Beaver Lake’s diverse habitats. Whether you’re an experienced birder or new to birding, these walks will be an enjoyable way to start your day. Binoculars are available to borrow.

Registration: $2/Member; $3/Nonmember

Sessions are held Mondays and Tuesdays, April - June. Please only register for one session per week to allow others the opportunity to join.

REGISTER NOW

Monthly board meeting.

Members are invited to come and listen in.

On Every Wednesday of your assigned month, pick up bread products from the Tops on Downer Street around 9:15.  The bakery is at the back of the store.  You will get 1-4 shopping carts of bread products.  The deliver them to Baldwinsville Methodist Church pantry (side door) at 17 W Genesee St 10 AM or later.

 

• Every Wednesday (Volunteers sign up for 1 month)
• Pick up bakery items from Tops on Downer St.
• Deliver to the Methodist Church Food Pantry.

Looking for a way to make a difference? Join a naturalist bright and early every Wednesday morning for a weekly invasive species removal and help protect our native plant communities! Long pants and heavy-duty gloves are recommended.

Volunteers receive free park admission for the day.

Induction of new member Ron Wilson

 

Come and learn about David's Refuge, a place to provide respite, resources and support to parents and guardians of children with special needs or life threatening medical conditions where they will be refreshed, restored and renewed in their role as caregivers.

 

To learn more click here

Paper Mill Island and along the locks past the visitor center.

 

Suggestions: Dress for the weather and wear garden gloves. Please bring your own garbage bags for the clean up. You will need to drop your trash at the Mercer Park.

 

You can also collect trash from your own neighborhood. Stella will have the stickers for the bags.

 

Please meet Bill Gillick at the entrance to The Southwest Trail at the corner of Canton Street and Water Street.

 

Contact : Stella G. for more information sgillick42@gmail.com

 

CLICK HERE to sign up

 

Earth Day Fact: Earth Day went global in 1990. Earth Day is also called "Mother Earth Day". The United Nations came up with this name. 

Do you have a broken household item you would like fixed?

Don't throw it away- bring your broken item to us and let's give it a second life. We are partnering with Repair Cafe CNY to bring you Lysander's very first Repair Cafe! Our Repair Coaches can help you fix your item for free! This helps you to reduce waste, share skills, save money, and build community.

Join us at Lysander Town Park on April 25th, 2026, from 1:00pm to 4:00pm for an afternoon of repairing your beloved items for free! Our team of volunteer Repair Coaches ("fixers") will be on hand to help you fix things, from broken electronics to torn clothing.

This is a family friendly event, and all are welcome. Refreshments (coffee, tea, and snacks) will be provided.

Registration will open soon for this event. Be sure to register to secure your spot and let us know what you're planning to bring.

The rules for this event are as follows:

1. Participants are limited to bring up to 2 broken items.
2. Repairs are not guaranteed.
3. All participants will be required to sign a waiver upon entry to the event.
4. Replacement parts are limited, so bring them if you have them!
5. PLEASE DO NOT BRING gas powered items, large appliances (fridges, automobiles, dishwashers), TVs/CRT monitors, or microwaves. No complex tech that requires soldering or hard-to-source part replacement (laptops). Do not bring anything with mold, pest damage, or biohazards.

Thank you to our partners for making these events possible: The Institute for Sustainability Engagement at Syracuse University, Repair Cafe International, and Repair Cafe CNY!

Interested in volunteering? Contact repaircafecny@gmail.com

Join expert birder Joe Brin for a relaxed stroll in search of spring migrants and summer residents throughout Beaver Lake’s diverse habitats. Whether you’re an experienced birder or new to birding, these walks will be an enjoyable way to start your day. Binoculars are available to borrow.

Registration: $2/Member; $3/Nonmember

Sessions are held Mondays and Tuesdays, April - June. Please only register for one session per week to allow others the opportunity to join.

REGISTER NOW

On Every Wednesday of your assigned month, pick up bread products from the Tops on Downer Street around 9:15.  The bakery is at the back of the store.  You will get 1-4 shopping carts of bread products.  The deliver them to Baldwinsville Methodist Church pantry (side door) at 17 W Genesee St 10 AM or later.

 

• Every Wednesday (Volunteers sign up for 1 month)
• Pick up bakery items from Tops on Downer St.
• Deliver to the Methodist Church Food Pantry.

Looking for a way to make a difference? Join a naturalist bright and early every Wednesday morning for a weekly invasive species removal and help protect our native plant communities! Long pants and heavy-duty gloves are recommended.

Volunteers receive free park admission for the day.

Meet Dave H and Bob S at The Wood for a social gathering at lunchtime.

Honoring Our Sacred Gifts is a day of gathering, reflection, and relationship-building that invites people of faith and people of goodwill to come together around a shared commitment: tending the world we have been given and working for justice that sustains all life.

Drawing inspiration from Robin Wall Kimmerer’s Braiding Sweetgrass and The Serviceberry, this event centers gratitude, reciprocity, and responsibility as spiritual and ethical practices. We will explore how environmental care is inseparable from social and economic justice — how the health of our land, water, and communities is deeply connected to the dignity and flourishing of all living beings.

READ MORE ABOUT THE EVENT

PREREGISTRATION REQUIRED

Join expert birder Joe Brin for a relaxed stroll in search of spring migrants and summer residents throughout Beaver Lake’s diverse habitats. Whether you’re an experienced birder or new to birding, these walks will be an enjoyable way to start your day. Binoculars are available to borrow.

Registration: $2/Member; $3/Nonmember

Sessions are held Mondays and Tuesdays, April - June. Please only register for one session per week to allow others the opportunity to join.

REGISTER NOW

Induction of Jim Muscatello

 

A first hand accounting with Sean Wrench, Bill and Stella G's grandson

On Every Wednesday of your assigned month, pick up bread products from the Tops on Downer Street around 9:15.  The bakery is at the back of the store.  You will get 1-4 shopping carts of bread products.  The deliver them to Baldwinsville Methodist Church pantry (side door) at 17 W Genesee St 10 AM or later.

 

• Every Wednesday (Volunteers sign up for 1 month)
• Pick up bakery items from Tops on Downer St.
• Deliver to the Methodist Church Food Pantry.

Looking for a way to make a difference? Join a naturalist bright and early every Wednesday morning for a weekly invasive species removal and help protect our native plant communities! Long pants and heavy-duty gloves are recommended.

Volunteers receive free park admission for the day.

Join expert birder Joe Brin for a relaxed stroll in search of spring migrants and summer residents throughout Beaver Lake’s diverse habitats. Whether you’re an experienced birder or new to birding, these walks will be an enjoyable way to start your day. Binoculars are available to borrow.

Registration: $2/Member; $3/Nonmember

Sessions are held Mondays and Tuesdays, April - June. Please only register for one session per week to allow others the opportunity to join.

REGISTER NOW

On Every Wednesday of your assigned month, pick up bread products from the Tops on Downer Street around 9:15.  The bakery is at the back of the store.  You will get 1-4 shopping carts of bread products.  The deliver them to Baldwinsville Methodist Church pantry (side door) at 17 W Genesee St 10 AM or later.

 

• Every Wednesday (Volunteers sign up for 1 month)
• Pick up bakery items from Tops on Downer St.
• Deliver to the Methodist Church Food Pantry.

Looking for a way to make a difference? Join a naturalist bright and early every Wednesday morning for a weekly invasive species removal and help protect our native plant communities! Long pants and heavy-duty gloves are recommended.

Volunteers receive free park admission for the day.

Join Dave and Bob at The Wood for lunch and fellowship.

Join one of these events:

Sandwich Saturday with Syracuse Inner City Rotary

Teal Ribbon Run (club team full)

Cpl Kyle Schneider 5K (club team full)

 

Regular Board Meeting

Members are invited to attend and listen in

On Every Wednesday of your assigned month, pick up bread products from the Tops on Downer Street around 9:15.  The bakery is at the back of the store.  You will get 1-4 shopping carts of bread products.  The deliver them to Baldwinsville Methodist Church pantry (side door) at 17 W Genesee St 10 AM or later.

 

• Every Wednesday (Volunteers sign up for 1 month)
• Pick up bakery items from Tops on Downer St.
• Deliver to the Methodist Church Food Pantry.

Looking for a way to make a difference? Join a naturalist bright and early every Wednesday morning for a weekly invasive species removal and help protect our native plant communities! Long pants and heavy-duty gloves are recommended.

Volunteers receive free park admission for the day.

Personalized senior care services for everyday support

 

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Happy Hour and Duck Ticket Sales.  

On Every Wednesday of your assigned month, pick up bread products from the Tops on Downer Street around 9:15.  The bakery is at the back of the store.  You will get 1-4 shopping carts of bread products.  The deliver them to Baldwinsville Methodist Church pantry (side door) at 17 W Genesee St 10 AM or later.

 

• Every Wednesday (Volunteers sign up for 1 month)
• Pick up bakery items from Tops on Downer St.
• Deliver to the Methodist Church Food Pantry.

Looking for a way to make a difference? Join a naturalist bright and early every Wednesday morning for a weekly invasive species removal and help protect our native plant communities! Long pants and heavy-duty gloves are recommended.

Volunteers receive free park admission for the day.

Join Dave and Bob at The Wood for lunch and fellowship.

March in the Memorial Day Parade.  

Parade Details: Line-up at 8:300 am on Lock Street, parade begins at 9:00. Parade goes from Lock Street > Left onto E Genesee Street > Left at the four corners onto Syracuse Street > Right onto Tappan Street 

 

All are welcome to represent Rotary and promote Seneca River Days!

 

For more information, please contact Jenny Doane @jennyames47@gmail.com

 

Volunteers should come hydrated, wear comfortable shoes, don your Baldwinsville Rotary attire or something BLUE or YELLOW, the colors of Rotary.

 

 

Leftover paint never belongs in a recycling bin, but can be recycled when dropped off at free collection points year-round. Alternatively, Assemblyman Al Stirpe is co-hosting a free drop-off event soon, in partnership with GreenSheen. Registration, which is required, opens on April 1, 2026.

Date: Saturday, May 30, 2026
Time: 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
Location: North Syracuse DMV Parking Lot, 5801 East Taft Road, North Syracuse, NY 13212

Need to start preparing ahead of time? The registration page lists both acceptable and unacceptable items for drop-off, to review in advance.

While OCRRA is happy to share details about this great community service, we are not hosting the event. Therefore, questions should be directed to GreenSheen by emailing events@greensheenpaint.com.

GreenSheen also provides dates and locations for their upcoming paint drop-offs on the GreenSheen events page.

Can’t make it to the drop-off event?

Remember, free paint recycling is available year-round through the PaintCare program. Interior and exterior latex, acrylic, water-based, alkyd, oil-based and enamel (including textured coatings), as well as primers, stains, sealers and clear coatings such as shellac and varnish, are accepted from households and businesses for recycling at no cost through the program. Several year-round drop off locations are available in NYS.

On Every Wednesday of your assigned month, pick up bread products from the Tops on Downer Street around 9:15.  The bakery is at the back of the store.  You will get 1-4 shopping carts of bread products.  The deliver them to Baldwinsville Methodist Church pantry (side door) at 17 W Genesee St 10 AM or later.

 

• Every Wednesday (Volunteers sign up for 1 month)
• Pick up bakery items from Tops on Downer St.
• Deliver to the Methodist Church Food Pantry.

Shelley Hoffman

This will be the final SRD meeting for 2026 involving all Club Members and finalizing details.