Shape the Future
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.
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The Onondaga Lake Conservation Corps Photography Exhibit, entitled A Celebration of Recovery and Resiliency, will showcase 30 amazing images of Onondaga Lake’s birds, other wildlife and their habitats, while educating the community about Onondaga Lake as an Audubon Important Bird Area. Additionally, National Audubon Society staff and volunteers will have binoculars, spotting scopes and field guides to point out birds that enhabit Onondaga Lake, including Bald Eagle, Common Merganser, Ring-necked Duck and many more.
The exhibit will be at the Honeywell Onondaga Lake Visitor Center, 280 Restoration Way, Syracuse, NY 13209, on Saturday, March 25 9AM-4PM and Sunday, March 26 12PM-4PM and is hosted by Audubon New York and Honeywell. Admission is $5.
Bid on all the 16"x20", matted photos during the virtual silent auction from March 18 at 9AM to April 1 at 5PM. Click here to place your bid! Additionally, 8"x10" matted images of the exhibit photos will be available for purchase during the exhibit for $20, cash only.
Call 315.365.3588 or email montezuma@audubon.org with questions.
The Onondaga Lake Conservation Corps is a hands-on, experienced-based organization of community volunteers participating in stewardship and educational activities that help restore and sustain the Onondaga Lake watershed, ecosystem, and natural resources.
Plan your trip to the Visitor's Center along the shoreline of Onondaga Lake to see firsthand the significant work that's taken place.
Worksheets based on cleanup activities reinforce NYS standards and Next Generation Science Standards for middle school students.
Join us for programs, family activities, and habitat restoration projects in your area!
Help us to continue to protect and conserve the natural resources of Onondaga Lake.
About the Onondaga Lake Conservation Corps
The Onondaga Lake Conservation Corps was founded in 2012 by Honeywell in partnership with Montezuma Audubon Center and Onondaga Audubon and is now an Audubon New York program. Onondaga Lake Conservation Corps supporters include Parsons, Ramboll, Anchor QEA, RES, Converge Properties, Central NY Community Foundation, Jim and Juli Boeheim Foundation and John Ben Snow Foundation.
Schools, community groups, local organizations, and individuals are welcome. To learn more or participate in future activities, please contact montezuma@audubon.org or call 315-365-3588.