The Onondaga Lake Conservation Corps is an expanding organization of community volunteers who are contributing to restoration projects that are creating or improving wildlife habitat in the Onondaga Lake watershed.

The Corps was founded in 2012 to inspire future stewards of Onondaga Lake and its watershed through a hands-on, experience-based program that offers citizens and organizations the opportunity to participate in activities that help restore and sustain Onondaga Lake and its value as an Audubon Important Bird Area.

Onondaga Lake is an important wintering area for Bald Eagles and waterfowl, providing habitat, food, and water sources that many bird species depend upon for survival during the cold winter months.

A guided canoeing/kayaking adventure

Thursday, August 5, 2021  6 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Honeywell’s Onondaga Lake Visitors Center, 280 Restoration Way Syracuse, NY 13209

Fee: $15/person without boat rental; $25/solo kayak rental; $40/tandem canoe rental. Rentals include a boat, paddle and personal floatation device.

The Onondaga Lake Conservation Corps will lead a recreational, 2-mile paddle along Onondaga Lake's recently restored western shoreline and wetlands to experience the autumn bird migration. Onondaga Lake is an important stopover area for migratory shorebirds, songbirds and birds of prey during their long and impressive journey. Birding experts from the Montezuma Audubon Center and Onondaga Audubon will discuss how enhanced wetlands along the lakeshore are supporting the Onondaga Lake watershed and its value as an Important Bird Area. The event is sponsored by Honeywell, Ramboll, and Parsons.

A limited number of tandem canoes and solo kayaks are available to rent and will be reserved in advance on a first come, first served basis. Participants may also use their own non-motorized personal watercrafts. Paddleboarders are welcome. Click here to register. Call 315.365.3588 or email montezuma@audubon.org with questions. 

Visit our YouTube channel to see the work of the Corps in action!