sunset Paddle held aug.

The Onondaga Lake Conservation Corps will lead a twomile paddle along Nine Mile Creek and Onondaga Lake’s recently restored wetlands on Thursday, Aug. 10 from 6 - 8 p.m. to explore the area’s birds and other wildlife. Onondaga Lake is an important stopover area for migratory shorebirds, songbirds and birds of prey during their long and impressive journey. Birding experts from Montezuma Audubon Center and Parsons will discuss how enhanced wetlands along the lakeshore are supporting the

Onondaga Lake watershed and its value as an Important Bird Area. Participants will launch from the Honeywell Canoe and Kayak Launch on Pumphouse Road in Syracuse. A limited number of solo kayaks are available to rent and will be reserved in advance on a first-come, first-served basis.

Life vests and paddles are included with the boat rental. Participants may also use their own non-motorized personal watercrafts. Paddleboarders are welcome. Visit act.audubon.org/a/ Onondaga-lake-conservation- corps-sunset-paddle-august-102023 to register for the event. The event will take place rain or shine. Call 315-365-3588 or email montezuma@ audubon. org with questions.

The Corps is an expanding organization of community volunteers who are contributing to restoration projects that are creating and improving wildlife habitat in the Onondaga Lake watershed. To learn more or participate in future activities, visit ny.audubon.org email montezuma@ audubon.org or call 315-365-3588.