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What not to feed your dog and why.
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EDITOR Oh, boy, do we love the Pets Issue!
In this June Family Times, we’ve got articles that explore the multifaceted relationships of people and animals. Our cover story is about the Streeter family and their Jamesville hobby farm (page 12). There’s also a story about an independent store that sells exotic animals like sugar gliders and snakes (page 18). And we shine a light on Wanderers’ Rest Humane Association (page 10). Also, columnist Neil Davis, a former vet tech, explains the downsides to allowing dogs to eat chocolates and other forbidden items (page 8). This issue’s Club of the Month also focuses on food, but the group makes treats for people (and they’re all good), on page 16.
Finally, at the end of April, Family Times hosted its annual Kids Expo, and a good time was had by all. Check out the photos on page 21. I want to give a special shout out to photographer Michael Davis, whose work is amply displayed in this issue. Family Times is a more beautiful and intriguing magazine because of Michael’s contributions. Enjoy!
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size of a linebacker. He looked like he had eaten his share of sausage, plus just about anything else he wanted. Despite the decade I spent working with animals, I am guilty of occasionally spoiling my pets. My dog, Lulu, can attest to this. By age 4, she had sampled everything from sushi to cheesecake to chicken marsala. And she had her growing belly as evidence of my laxity. But she’s a Labrador retriever! “Labs need an extra layer to get them through the winter,” I’ll claim, as though Lulu is guiding a sled across Alaska rather than lying curled up on her bed in the living room. I try to limit her consumption of people food—I really do. But it’s not easy. Dogs are driven by routine, and Lulu has me trained to understand that I don’t need to eat that last bite of burrito or lasagna. Also, her eyes always tell a different story than her waistline. She has perfected the sad, don’t-you-love-me stare, which is so easily misinterpreted as desperate hunger. It also helps that I have a friend who feeds socks to her Doberman pinscher. Or, more accurately, her dog believes socks to be a delicacy and he will do anything to get his paws on them. After two sock-ectomy surgeries, the family has developed deep respect for the power of the hamper. And I have found a new defense for my own dog’s questionable diet. “At least I’m not feeding Lulu socks,” I rationalize while tossing her some popcorn. The dangers of your dog consuming hosiery should be obvious. Less apparent are the dangers of some human foods for dogs. I’m going to review a few items, since avoiding them could save you a vet bill large enough to push your family vacation back a year.
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ack when I was a veterinary technician, I often heard owners self-righteously proclaim, “I would never feed my dog that.”
The most common one we hear about is chocolate. The compound theobromine in chocolate is poisonous to dogs, causing vomiting, diarrhea or worse. My sister’s Labradoodle once ate enough chocolate to put a Keebler elf in a coma, resulting in a stomach pump procedure. In the dog’s defense, it was Gertrude Hawk smidgens. I sometimes eat those with a shovel. In general, if something seems indulgent for humans, it might be toxic to a dog. Definitely avoid coffee and alcohol, even if your dog claims all his friends are doing it. Ice cream seems harmless, but you might find out the messy way that your dog has a serious lactose intolerance. Even bacon is not advisable, as excessive fat can cause pancreatitis. Plus, a dog’s nose is 50 times more specialized than ours: Do they really need anything as savory as bacon?
Yet I discovered that the statement was often not the strict truth. It was uttered by owners-in-denial, shaking their head as they wiped Dorito crumbs from their dog’s mouth.
Onions and garlic lead to anemia in dogs. Grapes and raisins can cause kidney failure. The artificial sweetener Xylitol, found in many “sugar-free” products, can dangerously affect your dog’s blood sugar level. The list goes on: avocado, cherry and peach pits, ibuprofen, chamomile, nutmeg, cinnamon.
Of course, sneaking a little treat to one’s dog is not the worst thing in the world. It’s always done out of love. The dog enjoys a special snack while the owner gets to provide that moment of drooling bliss. Cue the panting tongues and wagging tails. In my experience, most dog owners justify this bit of indulgence by mentioning something worse they could be offering their pet.
Some taboo edibles for canines are the same items your own doctor would advise you to avoid. Anything with excessive salt or sugar is likely a bad idea. Also, avoid things like raw eggs, uncooked bread dough, straight baking powder, and bones (which can splinter). These might not sound appetizing to you, but your pup has a more adventurous palate, so keep them out of reach.
“Well, I sometimes give Chopper pizza,” I recall one client saying, “but there aren’t any toppings on it.” Chopper was a rottweiler the
What treats can your dog eat? Generally, giving them cooked lean meats or eggs won’t be a problem. Veterinarians often prescribe
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a bland chicken and rice diet for dogs with digestive issues. Some fruits and vegetables are OK, like apples, bananas, carrot sticks, green beans and cucumber slices. My dog loves watermelon (make sure it is seedless). Corn is also allowed as it is a common ingredient in many dog food brands, but do not give them the cob.
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here wasn’t much hope the kitten would survive. A distraught motorist brought a 2-month-old orange tabby through a rainstorm to Wanderers’ Rest animal shelter, just as staffers were about to turn out the lights and lock the door for the night. “He was just like, ‘I don’t know what to do, I just found this kitten. I think I hit him when I was on the Thruway,’” recalled Mason Groesbeck, who is on staff at the shelter. The driver knew about Canastota’s Wanderers’ Rest. And although the animal shelter is only staffed during the day and has no full-time veterinarians, it turned out to be exactly the right place to drop off the injured kitten. “The kitten was kind of sluggish and upset,” Groesbeck said. “His face was covered in blood. One of his toes kind of looked like it was cut off, like it must have 10
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gotten run over or something. He was in pretty rough shape.” Wanderers’ Rest Humane Association is a Madison County shelter open to all Central New Yorkers looking to adopt a dog or cat. Groesbeck applied for a job there about four years ago and has been there ever since. He works as a foster coordinator there, which means he contacts volunteers who are willing to provide temporary care to stray animals brought to the shelter. There are two ways animals are accepted at Wanderers’ Rest. Stray dogs are brought in by Madison County animal control officers because of a contract between the county and shelter. It’s a different intake process with cats. If a person has a stray, she or he must make an appointment with shelter staff to bring in the cat.
“We work with six or seven vets around Madison County and a couple from Onondaga County,” Groesbeck explained. “We have a vet come each week.” Those volunteer veterinarians also perform spaying and neutering services. “Some people call us where they’re financially stuck,” he said. “Sometimes they can’t get the cat spayed or neutered. We have a spay or neuter voucher that, if you qualify, the shelter actually pays for it. We try to help every person that calls.”
The next step
Luckily for the orange tabby, a veterinarian was on site the day he was brought in. But Wanderers’ Rest is not a medical facility and relies on volunteers like Butch and Cindy Hall to take dogs and cats with special care needs into their homes. After
Mouse (left) is a little over a year old, friendly and playful. Bargy, a Jack Russell terrier, is a bit older, at 9½, but still loves to run and play with toys.
the kitten was examined, Groesbeck called the Halls and they agreed to foster him. “We took him immediately,” Butch Hall said, “Once we take them in as our fosters, we treat them like they’re our own.” He explained that although the shelter is a safe, clean place, the environment can be stressful, especially for puppies and kittens, whose immune systems are not yet strong enough to fight off infections. And then there’s the noise. “You’ve got the dogs barking, you’ve got strangers reaching into their kennels all the time and it’s just a very stressful situation, for both dogs and cats. So taking them out of that stress helps a lot.” Butch and Cindy Hall foster 30 to 40 kittens a year. He credits the shelter’s management with greatly expanding the foster system and saving more animals’ lives. According to Wanderers’ Rest’s 2018 Annual Report, the percentage of animals “live-released”—animals who leave the shelter alive through adoption, are returned to their owners or are released to another agency for adoption—has increased by more than 20 percent since 2015. The Halls have sometimes taken in entire litters of kittens, including seven who were left in a basket in the woods. “Several litters that we’ve had didn’t have a mom, so we
had to bottle-feed or syringe-feed, depending on the kitten,” Butch said. “We take care of the food, the litter and the vet bills.” They also raise the kittens along with their own two rescue dogs, and that gives the Halls a chance to observe the kittens’ temperament. They can then give an adopter an idea of how the felines behave with other animals, whether they’re skittish or calm, and other helpful bits of information. You might think that the folks who work and volunteer at Wanderer’s Rest have a hard time resisting adopting the animals themselves, and you’d be right. Groesbeck had one dog and one cat when he started his job there. Now he has four dogs and nine cats. The story of one of his pets goes back three years to St. Patrick’s Day. That’s the day a pregnant dog gave birth to a litter of bluenose pit bull mixes at Wanderers’ Rest. “I remember coming in on St. Paddy’s Day, and our manager came running up front, and she was just screaming through the hall, ‘Puppies! Puppies!’” Groesbeck was drawn to the runt of the litter. He took him into foster care and bottle-fed him until he was able to eat on his own. He named him Killian—an Irish name in honor of the pup’s birth date—and adopted him.
Kimble, the stray kitten
Back to the story of the tabby kitten, whom the staff named Kimble. After two weeks of foster care at the Halls’ home, the couple brought the much-healthier kitten back to the shelter. “I saw that cat and I didn’t believe that it was the same cat,” Groesbeck said, remembering how banged up the tiny kitten had been on the rainy night he came to Wanderers’ Rest. “I literally looked at my fosters and said, ‘Did you guys go out and get a different cat?’” Hall assured him that it was, indeed, the same cat. “Kimble was a real highlight of our fostering because of the transition that he went through in just a couple of weeks,” he said. After Groesbeck posted a photo of Kimble on the Wanderers’ Rest Facebook page, the kitten was quickly adopted. He keeps that photo for inspiration. “I look at it every once in a while. Those days that you’re feeling kind of low and you’re like, ‘Am I still doing good?’ and you look at that photo and you’re like, ‘Yep.’” Christy Perry Tuohey is an author, journalist and freelance writer living in Syracuse.
FOSTERS NEEDED Mason Groesbeck said Wanderer’s Rest is always in need of volunteers to foster the animals brought to the shelter, especially between April and September, which are the months when the greatest number of kittens are born. If you are interested in helping foster animals or adopting a dog or cat, contact them at (315) 697-2796 or email: info@wanderersrest.org. FAMILY TIMES JUNE 2019
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Chickens, Eggs & More A family learns to manage a very small farm STORY BY REID SULLIVAN | PHOTOS BY MICHAEL DAVIS
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ver since she was a first-grader, Emma Streeter has wanted to be a veterinarian. Now 13, she raises animals on a Jamesville hobby farm with her parents.
The animals are: three dogs, two rabbits, two horses, two mini pigs, about 30 hens, four roosters, 10 chicks, five turkeys, two ducks, and two geese. Emma and her parents, Katy and Darren, have lived on the 110-acre property for about two years. They started acquiring animals when they still lived in Fayetteville.
Emma Streeter feeds members of her flock at Wind Rush Farm.
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“When I was about 4, my dad got me some chicks from the local farm store. I really liked it, so every year it’s been kind of our tradition to get a couple more chickens,” Emma says. “It just kind of grew from there.” The chickens were kept on the farm when the Streeters were living in town and Emma’s father was a caretaker for the woman who lived there. Millie, the first mini pig, started as a house pet. When the family moved to the farm, they got horses—Emma rides—and, eventually, another pig. Wind Rush Farm is located on Sweet Road, where traffic is fast, running between Route 20 and Route 173, but there are no neighbors to speak of. The farm consists of a 200-year-old house, a barn for the horses and storage, rabbit houses and pig huts, and a large chicken coop with a fenced enclosure. All but the house were built by Darren, who is a woodworker. Next to the barn there’s a horse pasture, and beyond that are crop fields of alfalfa and corn, leased by farmers. The tasks of caring for the animals fit in among the family’s other jobs. Katy is a nail tech at a salon, Darren works as a project manager for a heating and air conditioning company, and Emma is a seventh-grader at Jamesville-DeWitt Middle School. Every morning, Emma gets up and feeds and waters the animals before getting ready for school. In the afternoon, she collects and washes the eggs, and puts them in the refrigerator. On weekends, Emma and her father clean out the coop, stalls, huts and cages. They also do any necessary repairs to buildings.
Winter tests the humans, the farm animals, and the living spaces. “They call it Wind Rush Farm for a reason,” Katy says. “There’s nothing blocking us around here. We get heavy winds and we get lots of snow.” In the coldest months, the Streeters fortify their outdoor animals with extra food, heated water bowls, and warming lamps. However, a host of ravenous predators look for opportunities to attack the chicken coop. “We’ve had hawks, coyotes, weasels, fox, mink, fishers,” Emma says. Around February, Emma was inside her room and heard squawking coming from the chicken coop. She yelled out her window and clapped, and a fox ran off. Unfortunately, it had already killed two of Emma’s chickens. Darren came home to secure the coop, and the next day they filled in the hole the fox had dug and sunk the fence deeper into the ground. “Winter is a hard time on the hobby farm,” Katy observes. But Emma doesn’t complain about the work involved. “Nothing stops her. She knows the animals need to be taken care of every day. Sometimes her father has to plow a path to get to their houses. She’s always been good about getting out there with them.” Because the farm has hens, there are lots of eggs. For a while, the eggs were given to relatives, friends and coworkers. But about a year ago Emma began selling them to Heritage Hill Brewhouse & Kitchen, a farm-to-table eatery in Pompey. The second coop has made egg collection much easier; Darren built it with a door that allows her to reach in and get the eggs without going inside. The sale of as many as 10 dozen eggs a week helps offset the cost of the chicken feed. The labels on the egg cartons read: “Emma’s Eggs, Wind Rush Farm, hand collected.” “People always come up to me and say, ‘Oh, are you Emma? I love your eggs!’ It makes me feel good that people like them,” she says. Keeping the chickens healthy, so they lay healthy eggs, is a lot of work. Emma has always been a researcher. She has a shelf of books about pigs, horses and chickens. She watches videos to learn how to do things, and she reads magazines like Chicken, purchased at CountryMax or Tractor Supply, to discover new strategies for curing the illnesses her birds come down with. When a chicken has a cough or odd-colored poop, Emma tries things out. Emma is fond of her chickens, and if they get sick, she does her best to nurse them back to health. But if they die, she at least tries to learn how to keep the remaining animals well in the future. However, much is out of her control, as when the fox got into the coop. Or the time one of the turkeys went off for a while. “One day she showed up with these baby turkeys,” Emma says. Though Emma is practical about some of her farm animals and their ways, others are more pets than livestock. Well, one in particular. Millie Mae the mini pig is a favorite. Now 2 ½ years old, Millie was just a heartfelt wish when Emma received her on Christmas. Emma, as usual, had done a lot of research and was really into the idea of continued on page 14
Emma is pictured with, from top to bottom: Pumpkin the horse, Copper the dog, and Millie Mae the mini pig. FAMILY TIMES JUNE 2019
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Emma with a couple of her chickens.
having a pig and how much fun it would be. “And then I got Millie and it was,” she says with a happy sigh, “the best day ever!” As a piglet, Millie weighed about a pound and could fit in Emma’s hand. But even so-called mini pigs get bigger, and today Millie Mae weighs 95 pounds. Emma and Katy insist she doesn’t look that big because she is long. And Millie was raised to be a house pig: She uses a litter box, can sit, will walk on a leash, and likes to have her belly rubbed. Emma keeps Millie on a strict diet of pig pellets, two cups morning and night, and greens and carrots as special treats. Millie’s fellow pig, a pot belly and mini mix named Pumbaa, is a male adopted in January when his owner couldn’t care for him anymore. Pumbaa is not in the same league as Millie. He isn’t house trained and can’t tolerate a leash. Emma and Katy agree that Pumbaa is something of a troublemaker. “He likes to dig and scratch around and roll in mud. He likes to destroy things,” Emma says. “Millie is sweet and playful. She likes to cuddle.” So he spends all of his time outdoors, like a regular pig. What’s next for the farm and the family? Emma hopes to intern at her dogs’ vet, Manlius Veterinary Hospital, this summer. Later, she says, “I want to finish up with school and go to Cornell University to try and get a degree to be a vet.” And she might get some more animals: “I want a goat and a donkey.” “It’s ever-growing,” Katy concurs. “We’ve got many other ideas in our heads.” Reid Sullivan lives in Syracuse with her husband, two sons and three cats.
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Some students at the Syracuse Academy of Science High School have spent the past several months learning to bake once a week after school. The SAS Baking Club began last year. A group of students on a field trip to the library looked at some cookbooks and thought they’d like to start a baking club. Eunice Ray, an English teacher at the charter school and an avid recreational baker, volunteered to be the adviser and worked with the students to create a mission for the club and submit it for approval. “Our mission is to expose students to different baking projects and have them learn new things in the kitchen,” she said. And a lot of learning has been going on at the weekly club meetings. “I have never taught anyone to bake before. In fact, I’m usually pretty territorial in my kitchen, so sharing the space has been an experience,” Ray wrote in response to emailed questions. Students, meanwhile, have practiced working together cohesively, measuring ingredients precisely, using kitchen gear appropriately, and bouncing back after a mistake, among other skills. Club members are in grades 9 to 11. Ray would have liked to include more than the current membership, but a shortage of materials and 16
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Syracuse Academy of Science Baking Club members are: (back row) Amour Derby, J’Anelle Darby, Michael Felder, Naomi Turner, Nyrow Longar, Jasmine Jones, Fayrouz Mahmoud, Zyaira Bullock; (front row) Keilin Williams, Marissa Yager, Precious Dixie, Dominique Owens, Aliyah Elliot-Felder. Members not pictured: Jacob Toledo, Nyanagar (Nya) Costa, ZyAsia Gunn-Williams, Akasha Bey, Victoria Gill, Kei’air Everson-Brown, Jviona Baker, Star Galvan, Katara Permell, Khylie Lloyd. MICHAEL DAVIS PHOTOS
gear forced her to limit the group. (The club’s single stand mixer was lent by Ray’s co-adviser, SaQuota Reaves. Other items were donated by fellow teachers, and in February the club was allowed to purchase mixing bowls and a hand mixer.) Club members have made a bounty of mouthwatering items, including: rice crispy treats, brownies, candy apples, cookies, cheesecake, dessert egg rolls, ice cream, deep-fried Oreos, and Chinese doughnuts with chocolate sauce and whipped cream. (In the photos on these pages, students are shown preparing Chinese doughnuts.) Asked which were their favorite or most memorable projects, everyone had a different answer. Ray liked “the cookies we baked (chocolate chip, monster and double chocolate chunk) because so many people loved them. We got orders for us to bake more!” Tenth-grader Nyrow Longar recalled the peach cobbler, because “I never bake, and this one taught me a lot about how much focus is needed.” ZyAsia Gunn-Williams, another grade 10 student, said the most memorable was “the candy apples because it was my first time making them and it was a fun experience.”
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During baking things take time but you have to stay patient to see the great things after. When we made caramel for our ice cream, it messed up the first time, and we had to wait for the second batch of caramel. And the second batch was really good.
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Local pet store sticks to its niche STORY BY TAMMY DiDOMENICO | PHOTOS BY MICHAEL DAVIS
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alking into Ack’s Exotic Pets in Cicero, you quickly realize it’s not an average pet store. You won’t find any dog apparel or baby kittens here. But if you’re looking for an unusual snake, a veiled chameleon, or a sugar glider, this might be the place.
“We’ve kind of got our niche,” owner Carl Ackerbauer says of his store. Ackerbauer opened Ack’s in 2006 in a smaller location just down the road from its current Route 11 spot. It’s been at its current site since 2009. Ackerbauer has had a fascination with reptiles for as long as he can remember. He worked for a while at one of the national chain pet stores, gained tons of experience, and then had an idea for his own shop.
er base. “I just know the market and I know what the trends are,” he says. “I know what will sell and I know what people will need to keep those kinds of pets safe and happy.” Snakes were a big part of the equation. “Snakes became a big thing, and they still are,” Ackerbauer says. “People are always looking for rare colors and combinations. They’re pricey—and people will pay.” Ackerbauer says the rare bird market is equally lucrative. But since the enactment of the Wild Exotic Bird Conservation Act last year, imports are heavily restricted and supply has not kept up with demand. Ackerbauer currently works with a few select breeders and the staff hand-raises the birds themselves. Social media has helped to expand the customer base for Ack’s. “I’ve had people drive two hours for something,” Ackerbauer says. Among those customers is Kevin Szynkowski of Clayton, who stumbled upon the Ack’s Facebook page several years ago and decided to stop in during a trip to the Syracuse area. “I purchased a few snakes from (Carl) when I first got into reptiles.” Szynkowski, who shares his love of animals with his 8-year-old son, Kayden, says he was amazed by the amount of supplies Ackerbauer fit into the small store. He still enjoys browsing when he gets the chance. “I think it’s a great spot to go in and see a variety of animals that are available in the exotic pet market,” he says.
“I wrote up a business plan and got a loan,” Ackerbauer recalls.
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Loyalty like Szynkowski’s is due, in part, to the knowledgeable staff.
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Store owner Carl Ackerbauer holds a snow boa.
It’s also one of the only places locally where people can purchase not only exotic pets but basically anything needed to care for them. “I personally have purchased two snakes, received a third snake as a Valentine’s Day gift, and also got my nephew his first leopard gecko (and) all its needed supplies, from Ack’s,” says Kathryn Woodworth of Fulton. “I also regularly buy feeders”— frozen mice and rats—“for my reptilian pets, insects for my gecko, beddings, and other materials related to their husbandry. Lights, heating, decor, tanks, all the good stuff.” With so many online exotic pet dealers, stores like Ack’s are becoming less common. But Szynkowski says he still prefers the personal attention he gets at a brick-and-mortar store. “It’s nice to have an exotic store where you can walk in and actually get face-to-face information from people that know what they are talking about,” he says. “The internet is great and all, but there can be a lot of poor information circulated around.” Woodworth agrees. “You take a huge gamble by purchasing online,” she says. “Anyone can doctor or steal a photo of a beautiful, healthy animal. However, what they send you in the mail could be drastically different.” Because the needs of the animals are so specific, Ackerbauer doesn’t hire just anyone. There are three full-time staffers (including himself) and one part-timer who has a particular interest in working with exotic animals. “These are animal people,” Ackerbauer says. “They often do their own research and are always learning more about the animals we stock. For me, the most important thing is that they be able to learn what the customers need for whatever animal they are buying. I
want customers to walk out with everything they need to be successful. For example, lighting is very important to reptiles and tortoises. There are certain things that our customers need to be told before they leave here.” This kind of service is important to customers like Woodworth. “They know where the animals are coming from, and can give you a lot of firsthand information about them, including age or specific morphs (genetics),” she says. “Larger chain stores rarely know that information.” The staff spends considerable time making sure the pet/customer match is a good one. There are no cash refunds, but under the right conditions, Ackerbauer will take back reptiles that customers can no longer manage, and re-home them. The customer gets store credit, which they can use to get a more suitable pet. Ackerbauer says the only downside is that since many of his customers are just as passionate about reptiles and exotic animals as he is, they can be rather opinionated. Sometimes, an intended purchase is denied. “We do get customers who think they already know everything,” he says. “But our primary concern is for the animals. Certain animals need specialized care. We want the purchase to be a good match, so we make sure to prepare the customers as much as possible.”
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continued from page 19 “They sometimes don’t give the animal time to settle in,” he says. “That can take a while. An animal is going to be the product of its environment. You need to give it time to adjust.” What animal is most commonly underestimated in terms of the care required? “Sugar gliders,” says Ackerbauer. “It’s the No. 1 pet that is more labor-intensive than people think. They are very time-intensive if you want a pet that will bond with you. Some snakes are in that category, too.” Even one of the current best sellers—African pigmy hedgehogs— are not as easy to care for as they may seem. Ackerbauer cautions those tempted to take home a cute baby insectivore on impulse.
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“They can be great pets, but they like to be kept warm. They’re nocturnal so they are often up all night. And they need to move, so it’s probably a good idea to get them an exercise wheel,” he says. There have been plenty of exotics that have come and gone from Ack’s over the years. The most memorable? South American raccoons, or coatis. “We also had a pair of fennec foxes,” Ackerbauer says. The store currently has a couple of degus—small, South American rodents that resemble large gerbils but are actually more closely related to chinchillas—and is home to Ackerbauer’s 22-year-old hyacinth macaw, Cassie. She’s not for sale, but her cobalt blue feathers and personality have made her a customer favorite. Asked about the inquiries he gets for pets that are not in the store, Ackerbauer doesn’t hesitate. “People want monkeys, especially finger monkeys (pygmy marmosets), sloths,” he says. “People ask for many strange things. I
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get requests for venomous snakes—which are illegal in New York state—alligators. . . ” For Ackerbauer, it’s all in a day’s work. And, despite the store’s success, he expects to keep it as is. “We try and keep our prices low for our customers, so I do my best to keep the overhead low.” That’s good news to Woodworth, who plans to eventually expand her exotics collection. “I have a lot of critters on my wish list. However, exotics can have a substantial start-up cost,” she explains. “All in due time.” Award-winning writer Tammy DiDomenico lives in DeWitt with her husband and two sons.
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guided walk on Three Meadow Trail (9 a.m.) and a guided walk about beavers (2 p.m.). Beaver Lake Nature Center, East Mud Lake Road, Baldwinsville. $4/vehicle. (315) 638-2519.
Health’s programs. Beaver Lake Nature Center, 8477 E. Mud Lake Road, Baldwinsville. Donations. (800) 475-2430. acrhealth.org/events.
FRIDAY, MAY 31
Family Fishing Day. 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Kids and adults can learn the basics of freshwater fishing from volunteers and staff; bait, rods and reels provided, but bring a rod if you have one. Carpenter’s Book Fish Hatchery, 1672 Route 321, Elbridge. Free. Registration required: (315) 689-9367.
MONDAY, JUNE 3
Time for Tots Playgroup. 9:30-10:45 a.m. Education playgroup for children ages 18 months-5 years and their caregiver. Stories, songs, arts and crafts, and more. Cross of Christ Lutheran Church, 8131 Soule Road, Liverpool. $3/family. Registration recommended: (315) 622-2843. NYCrossofChrist.org/Tots.
Saturday Story Morning. 10-11 a.m. Children
ages 1 1/2 to 6 and families or caregivers can enjoy stories, rhymes, fingerplays and songs. Snacks and free play follow the session. Betts Branch Library, 4862 S. Salina St., Syracuse. Free. (315) 435-1940.
Time Out to Fish. 10 a.m.-noon or 1-3 p.m.; Mondays-Fridays, June 3-July 12. Children and adults with special needs, as well as senior citizens and small groups fish for rainbow trout. Maximum group size is 20. Carpenter’s Book Fish Hatchery, 1672 Route 321, Elbridge. $3/person. Registration required: (315) 689-9367.
Paws to Read. 10:30-11:30 a.m.; also June 8, 15, Graphic Novel and Comic Book Club. 4
p.m. Young people ages 12-18 can read Kelly Sue Deconnick’s Captain Marvel Vol. 1 for this session, and discuss other comics and graphic novels. Hazard Branch Library, 1620 W. Genesee St., Syracuse. Free. (315) 435-5326.
SATURDAY, JUNE 1 Le Moyne Dolphin Dash. 8-9 a.m. (registra-
tion); 9:30 a.m. (run/walk). Alumni, parents and friends of Le Moyne College participate in an event to support student scholarship. Recreation Center, Le Moyne College, 500 Springfield Road, Syracuse. Run prices: $15-$30. Walk prices: $5-$10. www.lemoyne.edu.
Rocket Team Challenge. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Rockets built and launched by teams of students in middle and high school blast off and compete for awards. Sponsored by the Museum of Science & Technology (MOST), Syracuse University’s College of Engineering and Computer Science and others. Skytop Field, South Campus, Syracuse University, Syracuse. Free. (315) 425-9068. most.org. National Trails Day Activities. 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
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22 & 29. Kids can read to a friendly dog from Paws Inc. of CNY. Liverpool Public Library, 310 Tulip St., Liverpool. Free. (315) 457-0310. lpl.org.
Corduroy. 11 a.m. & 2 p.m.; through June 15. Gifford Family Theatre performs a show based on two books by Don Freeman. In the story, Corduroy tears through a department store in search of a missing button. Coyne Center for the Performing Arts, Le Moyne College, 1419 Salt Springs Road, Syracuse. $15/adult; $10/child. (315) 445-4200. giffordfamilytheatre.org. Oz-Stravaganza Parade. 2 p.m. Costume
contest (registration starts 11:45 a.m., judging at 12:15 p.m.) and parade through the center of town, from Sullivan Free Library, on Route 5/Genesee Street, to Community Savings Bank. Kids fun run takes place at 11:15 a.m., at Chittenango Fire Department, 417 Genesee St., Chittenango. Other Oz-Stravaganza events on May 31 and June 2. Various locations, village of Chittenango. (315) 727-9713. www.oz-stravaganza.com.
SUNDAY, JUNE 2 AIDS Walk/Run. 8:30 a.m. (registration); 10 a.m. (walk/run). 5K timed run and 10K certified run, plus food, drinks and prizes. Event benefits ACR
Maxwell Storytime. 10:30-11:15 a.m.; also June 5, 10, 12, 17, 19, 24 & 26. Children under 3, accompanied by a caregiver, can get involved in stories, songs, jumping and dancing. Maxwell Memorial Library, 14 Genesee St., Camillus. Free. (315) 672-3661. maxwellmemoriallibrary.org. Paws to Read. 3:30-4:30 p.m. Beginning readers, struggling readers and others can read to a dog in 15-minute segments. Salina Library, 100 Belmont St., Mattydale. Free. Registration required: (315) 454-4524. salinalibrary.org.
Yoga for Everyone. 6 p.m.; Mondays. A class of gentle yoga. Betts Branch Library, 4862 S. Salina St., Syracuse. Free. (315) 435-1940.
TUESDAY, JUNE 4 First Steps. 9:30-10 a.m.; also June 11 & 18.
Children who are good walkers, up to age 3, can with a caregiver take part in a program with music, movement, crafts and more. Fayetteville Free Library, 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. Free. (315) 637-6374.
Storytime in the Park. 10:15-10:45 a.m.; also
June 11, 18 & 25. Kids and caregivers can walk from the library to Onondaga Lake Park, near the Wegmans playground. There they can enjoy stories and songs, and check out books and DVDs from the Book Bike Cart. Liverpool Public Library, 310 Tulip St., Liverpool. Free. (315) 457-0310. lpl.org.
Baby Storytime. 10:30-11
a.m.; ; also June 11 & 18. Babies, up to age 2, and caregivers can share rhymes, songs, stories and signs in this language-building program. Fayetteville Free Library, 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. Free. (315) 637-6374.
Unicorn Party. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Children can kick off Pride Month by making unicorn crafts and hearing the story Unicorn Thinks He’s Pretty Great. NOPL North Syracuse, 100 Trolley Barn Lane, North Syracuse. Free. (315) 458-6184. nopl.org.
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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5 Read, Sing, Play Storytime. 10:30-11 a.m.; also June 12, 19 & 26. Children of all ages, accompanied by caregivers, can enjoy this storytime. Central Library, KidSpace (Level 2), 447 S. Salina St., Syracuse. Free. (315) 435-1900.
11, 18 & 25. Children ages 3-5, accompanied by a caregiver, can enjoy a storytime. Maxwell Memorial Library, 14 Genesee St., Camillus. Free. (315) 672-3661. maxwellmemoriallibrary.org.
Early Learners Storytime. 11 a.m.-noon; also June 12 & 26. Children ages 2-4, with accompanying adult, can take part in a session with stories, rhymes, songs and crafts. Salina Library, 100 Belmont St., Mattydale. Free. (315) 454-4524. salinalibrary.org.
Homeschool Hangout. 1:30-3 p.m. Families
Trading Card Game Day. 2:30-4:30 p.m. Kids
Preschooler Storytime. 10:30-11 a.m.; also June
can get together on the lawn for games, crafts and activities. Liverpool Public Library, 310 Tulip St., Liverpool. Free. (315) 457-0310. lpl.org.
A Visit with CNY Nature. 4:30 p.m. Children of all ages can learn with CNY Nature. Central Library, KidSpace (Level 2), 447 S. Salina St., Syracuse. Free. (315) 435-1900. Relationships Matter. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Explore the power of healthy interpersonal connections to address chronic issues facing students, families and staff. A presentation of Syracuse City School District’s Parent University. Institute of Technology at Syracuse Central, 258 E. Adams St., Syracuse. Free. Registration required: (315) 435-6275.
ages 11 to 18 can join the pros from TCGplayer for Magic: The Gathering, Pokemon and YuGiOh!. Betts Branch Library, 4862 S. Salina St., Syracuse. Free. (315) 435-1940.
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& 26. Students in grades 6-12 can take part in writing workshops, receive criticism, and brainstorm with others. All genres of creative writing are welcome. Fayetteville Free Library, 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. Free. fflib.org. (315) 637-6374.
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Teen Anime Night in Liverpool. 6-8 p.m. Teens can come and talk about anime. Cosplay is okay, but library staff must approve. Presented by Liverpool Public Library. Dunkin’ Donuts, 105 Second St., Liverpool. Free. (315) 457-0310. lpl.org.
THURSDAY, JUNE 6 Musical Storytime in the Garden. 10:15-10:45 a.m.; also June 11, 13, 18 & 20. Children and parents can participate in songs, rhymes, stories and movement under the pavilion on the lawn. Liverpool Public Library, 310 Tulip St., Liverpool. Free. (315) 457-0310. lpl.org.
Trail Tales. 1 p.m. Children ages 3-5, accompanied by an adult, can hear stories read by a naturalist and then go on a hike. Beaver Lake Nature Center, 8477 E. Mud Lake Road, Baldwinsville. Admission: $4/vehicle. (315) 638-2519.
St. Sophia’s Greek Cultural Festival. 5-9
p.m.; through June 9. Learn about Hellenic culture with festival food, music, dancing and more. Sample delicious Greek pastries, some of which are only available for the festival, or tour the church. St. Sophia’s Greek Orthodox Church, 325 Waring Road, DeWitt. Free admission. (315) 446-5222. syracusegreekfest.com.
FRIDAY, JUNE 7 Free to Be. 10:30-11:15 a.m. Children ages 3-6 can sing along to a to live guitar, creating unique lyrics and exploring beginning acting techniques. Fayetteville Free Library, 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. Free. fflib.org. (315) 637-6374.
Taste of Syracuse. 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; also June 8.
Star Party. 8:30-10:30 p.m. See constellations and planets through telescopes. Jupiter, the southern Milky Way and possibly Mars may be seen. (Backup date: June 8.) Baltimore Woods Nature Center, 4007 Bishop Hill Road, Marcellus. $9. (315) 673-1350. Register: baltimorewoods.org.
SATURDAY, JUNE 8 Paige’s Butterfly Run. 7-11 a.m. Annual event features Caterpillar Crawl, a 40-foot scramble for children age 5 and younger; as well as a 3K walk; and a timed 5K race. Day-of registration begins 7 a.m. Proceeds benefit Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital. Hanley Federal Building Plaza, 100 S. Clinton St., Syracuse. Free/Caterpillar Crawl; $40$45. (315) 303-2578. pbrun.org. Syracuse Regional Soap Box Derby. 10
a.m.-4 p.m. Boys and girls ages 7 to 17 compete to qualify for the International Soap Box Derby in Akron, Ohio. The Syracuse City School District will be well-represented. Stolp Avenue near Geddes Street, Syracuse. Free for spectators. (315) 382-7629. soapboxderby.org/syracuse.
St. Sophia’s Greek Cultural Festival. Noon-
10 p.m.; through June 9. See June 6 listing.
SUNDAY, JUNE 9 CNY Fiber Arts Festival. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. See
June 8 listing.
St. Sophia’s Greek Cultural Festival. Noon-4 p.m. See June 6 listing.
Weird! The Musical. 2 & 4:30 p.m. This adaptation of the Weird! book series tells a story of bullying from three difference perspectives, in a performance especially for young audiences. Carrier Theater, OnCenter, 421 Montgomery St., Syracuse. $15/adults; $10/children. (315) 435-2121. ticketmaster.com.
MONDAY, JUNE 10
CNY Fiber Arts Festival. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; also June 9. See sheep shearing, sheepdog herding and examples of fiber arts. Activities for kids include games, educational activities, farm animals on display, and crafts to make and take home, and a display of children’s art work. Butternut Hill Campground, 6893 Route 20, Bouckville. $6; age 12 and under; $10/weekend pass. (315) 899-7792. www.cnyfiberarts.org.
Teen Stress Relief. 4-5 p.m.; also June 11-14 & 17-22. Teens coping with finals and more can take part in a different stress relief activity each day, from making stress balls to doing origami. Fayetteville Free Library, 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. Free. Registration required: fflib.org. (315) 637-6374.
Dinosaur Tea Party & Storytime. 10:30-11:15
Postpartum Recovery. 6-7:30 p.m. A physical
a.m. Children from infants to age 6 can hear stories, sing songs, and enjoy some tea and treats. Fayetteville Free Library, 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. Free. fflib.org. (315) 637-6374.
Sample foods from area restaurants and hear live music. The Wellnow Urgent Care Kids Zone features entertainment and activities for young people on both days of the festival, until 8 p.m. Clinton Square, downtown Syracuse. Free admission; $1/ samples. (315) 471-9597. tasteofsyracuse.com.
Corduroy. 11 a.m. & 2 p.m.; through June 15. See June 1 listing.
St. Sophia’s Greek Cultural Festival. 5-10
Taste of Syracuse. 11 a.m.-11
p.m.; through June 9. See June 6 listing.
Duck Race to End Racism. Noon-4 p.m. In the main event, sponsored rubber ducks and ducklings are launched in the harbor. A family festival includes entertainment, children’s games, free ice cream, and more. A benefit for InterFaith Works. Syracuse Inner Harbor, West Kirkpatrick Street, Syracuse. Free admission. (315) 449-3552.
p.m. See June 7 listing.
therapist and a doula describe measures to help a woman’s body recover from pregnancy and childbirth. Presented by CNY Doula Connection. CNY Healing Arts, 195 Intrepid Lane, Syracuse. Free. Registration required: (315) 707-8097.
TUESDAY, JUNE 11 First Day Downtown Syracuse Farmers’ Market. 7 a.m.-3 p.m.; Tuesdays, through Oct.
8. Farmers and produce dealers offer vegetables, fruit, nuts, flowers, baked goods and more for sale. Clinton Square, Syracuse. (315) 422-8284. downtownsyracuse.com.
Homeschool STEAM Club. 1:30-3 p.m.
Homeschoolers ages 5 to 11 can learn about science, technology, engineering, art and math through activities and experiments on the lawn. Parents and siblings welcome. Liverpool Public Library, 310 Tulip St., Liverpool. Free. (315) 457-0310. lpl.org.
Rainbow Storytime. 6:30-7:30 p.m. At this Pride
Month storytime, celebrate families and gender diversity with stories, songs and a craft. NOPL North Syracuse, 100 Trolley Barn Lane, North Syracuse. Free. (315) 458-6184. nopl.org.
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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12 Friendship Bracelets for Teens. 2:30-3:30 p.m. Make classic friendship bracelets using floss. Betts Branch Library, 4862 S. Salina St., Syracuse. Free. (315) 435-1940.
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Teen Tabletop Games. 6-8 p.m. Teens can hang out, play board games and eat snacks. Presented by Liverpool Public Library. Bloom Gather Grow, Pizza Villa, 305 Vine St., Liverpool. Free. (315) 457-0310.
THURSDAY, JUNE 13 Raising Great Kids Parenting Group. 6:308:30 p.m. Therapist Jackie Michel leads a parenting group that explores happiness, gratitude, mindfulness, neuroscience and more. Fayetteville Free Library, 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. Free. Registration required: fflib.org. (315) 637-6374.
FRIDAY, JUNE 14 Corduroy. 7 p.m.; through June 15. See June 1 listing.
SATURDAY, JUNE 15 Seneca River Day. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Festivities, live music, Anything That Floats contest, the Great Seneca River Duck Race, and fireworks (dusk). Mercer Park, North Street, Baldwinsville. Free admission; fee for some activities. (315) 635-5999. baldwinsvillerotary.org. Art on the Porches. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. The southwest Syracuse Strathmore neighborhood’s annual festival features more than 30 artists displaying their works; food trucks; live music; and kids activities. Ruskin Avenue, Syracuse. Free. artontheporches.org.
Mystical Acres Open House. Noon-4 p.m.
Learn about summer camps to build social skills, executive functioning skills, mindfulness and more. Mystical Acres, 2709 Brennan Road, Pompey. (315) 559-1219.
Cicero Community Festival. 11:30 a.m.-10
p.m. Annual event features live entertainment, a children’s play area, parade and fireworks. Behind Sacred Heart Church, 8229 Brewerton Road, Cicero. Free admission. (315) 699-1358.
Corduroy. 2 p.m. See June 1 listing. Matinee. 2:30 p.m. See the PG-rated movie Mary Poppins Returns, with closed captions; for age 6 and up. Betts Branch Library, 4862 S. Salina St., Syracuse. Free. (315) 435-1940.
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SUNDAY, JUNE 16 Syracuse Polish Festival, June 21-23
FATHER’S DAY Dollar Admission for Parents. 10 a.m.-4:30
p.m. Fathers and mothers receive $1 admission when they celebrate Father’s Day at the zoo. See animals from American bison to penguins and Siberian tigers. Rosamond Gifford Zoo, 1 Conservation Place, Syracuse. Regular admission: $9/adults; $5/senior citizens; $5/ages 3-17; free/age 2 and younger. (315) 435-8511.
Father’s Day Strawberry Fest. Noon-4 p.m.
Enjoy ice cream, homemade biscuits, whipped cream and strawberries. Fathers accompanied by kids eat free. Take a tour of the 1856 building on your visit. Prices not set at press time. Wilcox Octagon House, 5420 W. Genesee St., Camillus. (315) 488-7800. Fee. octagonhouseofcamillus.org.
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NOPL North Syracuse, 100 Trolley Barn Lane, North Syracuse. Free. (315) 458-6184. nopl.org.
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TUESDAY, JUNE 18 SEE ONGOING EVENTS
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19 Galaxy Jars. 2:30 p.m. Young people ages 10 to 15 can make a galaxy jar using paint, glitter, water and diapers! Betts Branch Library, 4862 S. Salina St., Syracuse. Free. (315) 435-1940. Messy Art Night. 6-7 p.m. Teens can wear clothes
that can get dirty and create with different supplies.
THURSDAY, JUNE 20 Trail School. 10 a.m.-noon. A naturalist will lead participants ages 5-15, each accompanied by an adult, on a hike along Boulder Brook. Baltimore Woods Nature Center, 4007 Bishop Hill Road, Marcellus. $9/person. (315) 673-1350. Register: baltimorewoods.org. Game Night. 6-7 p.m. Families of all ages can try out a library board game or bring one of their own to share. Salina Library, 100 Belmont St., Mattydale. Free. (315) 454-4524. salinalibrary.org.
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FRIDAY, JUNE 21 Kids Minecraft. 3:30-4:30 p.m. Kids in grades 3-5
can play on the library’s server. Salina Library, 100 Belmont St., Mattydale. Free. Registration required: (315) 454-4524. salinalibrary.org.
Syracuse Polish Festival. 4-10:30 p.m.; through June 23. A celebration of Polish heritage and traditions, with live music, dance performances, Miss Polonia and Polish food. Activities for kids. Clinton Square, downtown Syracuse. Free admission. polishscholarship.org.
SATURDAY, JUNE 22 Syracuse Polish Festival. Noon-10:30 p.m.; through June 23. See June 21 listing.
Skanda Family Fun Day. 1-5 p.m. Meet animals,
go on hay rides, get your kids’ faces painted, play games, and more. Event supports rescued animals. The Haven at Skanda, 4000 Mosley Road, Cazenovia. $15/family. thehavenatskanda.org.
Summer Reading Kickoff. 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Children’s, teen and adult summer reading clubs start at a party. Johnson Park, Second Street, Liverpool. Free. Register in person or online: http://www.lpl.org. (315) 457-0310.
Spaceship Decorating. 2 p.m. Children age 6 and up can help decorate the library’s life-sized cardboard spaceship with paints, markers and more. Soule Branch Library, 101 Springfield Road, Syracuse. Free. (315) 435-5320. Summer Reading Kickoff. 2-3 p.m. Jeff the
Magic Man performs a magic, comedy and balloon show. NOPL Brewerton, 5440 Bennett St., Brewerton. (315) 676-7484.
Leon Festival. 5-10 p.m. A family-friendly festival with bounce houses, food trucks, a craft tent, fireworks, and live music. Onondaga Lake Park, Onondaga Lake Park, Liverpool. Free. (315) 471-9597.
FRIDAY, JUNE 28 BubbleCircus. 2:30-3:30 p.m. Doug Rougeux
SUNDAY, JUNE 23 Syracuse Polish Festival. Noon-5 p.m. See June 21 listing.
MONDAY, JUNE 24 Art Making for Teens. 6-7 p.m. A staffer from
the Everson Museum of Art leads activities that incorporate a variety of media and include informal guidance. NOPL Cicero, 8686 Knowledge Lane, Cicero. Free. Registration required: (315) 699-2032. nopl.org.
TUESDAY, JUNE 25 Strawberry Festival. 6 p.m. All ages of par-
ticipants can eat strawberry ice cream sundaes and listen to a family-friendly concert by The McCarthys. Soule Branch Library, 101 Springfield Road, Syracuse. Free. (315) 435-5320.
DIY Pride Month Flags. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Kids age 7 and up can make their own flags using felt and wooden dowels. NOPL North Syracuse, 100 Trolley Barn Lane, North Syracuse. Free. (315) 699-2032. nopl.org.
presents a soapy show with mime, juggling and bubbles. Community Library of DeWitt and Jamesville, 5110 Jamesville Road, Jamesville. Free. CLDandJ.org. (315) 446-3578.
Pride Picnic. 2-4 p.m. Celebrate the end of Pride
Month with food, games and face painting. The library will provide pizza and soda. Participants may bring a dish to share if they wish. NOPL North Syracuse, 100 Trolley Barn Lane, North Syracuse. Free. (315) 699-2032. nopl.org.
Summer Learning Kickoff Party. 2:30 p.m.
Children of all ages can find out about summer reading and planned activities. Central Library, KidSpace (Level 2), 447 S. Salina St., Syracuse. Free. (315) 435-1900.
Giant Jenga for Teens. 3-4 p.m. Larger-than-life blocks allow participants to build a tower even taller than they are. NOPL Brewerton, 5440 Bennett St., Brewerton. (315) 676-7484.
Jamesville Balloonfest. 4-11 p.m.; through June
30. Daily flights of more than two dozen special shape and hot air balloons, weather permitting. Live music acts and arts and crafts fair. Jamesville Beach Park, Apulia Road, Jamesville. Free admission; some attractions additional cost. Parking: $10/vehicle. General information: (315) 703-9620. www.syracuseballoonfest.com.
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Safe Place to Game. 4-6 p.m. Expert card
Cherry Festival. 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m.; also June 30. Annual festival’s activities include picking of cherries (sweet and sour); live music; chucking spuds with a giant slingshot; and crafts for sale. Varick Winery, 5102 Route 89, Romulus. Free admission. (315) 549-1004. www.varickinn.com.
gamers will work with participants ages 7-18 to play Pokemon, Magic: The Gathering and YuGiOh!. All participants leave with a free deck of cards. Maxwell Memorial Library, 14 Genesee St., Camillus. Free. (315) 672-3661. maxwellmemoriallibrary.org.
Origami Art for Teens. 4-5 p.m. Young people
learn to make origami they can take home. NOPL North Syracuse, 100 Trolley Barn Lane, North Syracuse. Free. (315) 699-2032. nopl.org.
Be the Scientist. Noon-4 p.m. Explore the ac-
tivities of an entomologist. Museum of Science and Technology (MOST), 500 S. Franklin St., Armory Square, Syracuse. Museum admission: $12/adults; $10/seniors and ages 2-11. (315) 425-9068.
Jamesville Balloonfest. 1-11 p.m.; through June
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30. See June 28 listing.
Montezuma Birdwatching Tour. 9:30 a.m.-
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noon. A van tour through the wetlands offers a chance to see songbirds, marsh birds and other wildlife. Binoculars and field guides provided. Montezuma Audubon Center, 2295 Route 89, Savannah. $8/child; $15/adult. Prepaid reservations required: (315) 365-3588.
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Cherry Festival. 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. See June 29
listing.
Jamesville Balloonfest. 1-10 p.m. See June 28 listing.
ONGOING EVENTS Canoeing & Kayaking. Through Sept. 1: Saturdays & Sundays, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. June 24-Sept. 2: weekdays, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Paddle around Beaver Lake searching for beaver lodges, turtles and herons. Beaver Lake Nature Center, 8477 E. Mud Lake Road, Baldwinsville. $10/hour of rental. Admission: $4/vehicle. Call for current weather conditions: (315) 638-2519. Horseback Riding. June 1-23: Friday-Sunday, 10
a.m.-5 p.m.; June 25-Sept. 1: daily except Monday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. See Highland Forest on an hour-long guided horseback ride. Highland Forest Park, Route 80, 3 miles east of Fabius. $35/hour. Reservations required: (315) 289-3775.
Downtown Syracuse Farmers’ Market.
Tuesdays, 7 a.m.-3 p.m.; June 11-Oct. 8. Farmers and produce dealers offer vegetables, fruit, nuts, flowers, baked goods and more for sale. Clinton Square, Syracuse. (315) 422-8284. downtownsyracuse.com.
Onondaga County Beaches. Through June 15: Saturdays, Sundays & Memorial Day, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. June 16-August 9: daily, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday & Sunday, August 17 and 18, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sandy beaches have lifeguard supervision, shaded areas, picnic tables, grills and boat rentals. Jamesville Beach Park, 4110 West Shore Manor, Jamesville. Oneida Shores Park, 9400 Bartell Road, Brewerton. $7/vehicle. (315) 435-5252 (Jamesville) or (315) 676-7366 (Oneida). onondagacountyparks.com. Willow Bay Rentals. Through Sept. 2: Wednesday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. No rentals after 4 p.m. Kayaks, paddleboards, pedal boats. $25-$40/ two hours; $45/four hours. Onondaga Lake Park, Liverpool. (315) 247-5813. Weekend Walks With a Naturalist.
Saturdays and Sundays, 2 p.m. Nature discovery hike with different topics each weekend. Beaver Lake Nature Center, Route 370, Baldwinsville. Admission: $4/vehicle. (315) 638-2519.
Great Swamp Conservancy Nature Trails.
Daily, dawn to dusk. Throughout the year, visitors can grab their walking shoes and explore 4.5 miles of well-groomed, flat trails. Trails feature a 900-foot boardwalk, osprey nesting platform, and wetland and grassland restoration areas. The area is a stop for many migratory waterfowl and songbirds; other wildlife include muskrats and beavers. Great Swamp Conservancy, 3.5 miles off I-90, Exit 34, 8375 N. Main St., Canastota. Free. (315) 697-2950.
Baltimore Woods Nature Center. Hiking trails and parking are free and open every day from dawn to dusk. Interpretive Center open MondayFriday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; closed Sundays. Snowshoe rental: $5/day. 4007 Bishop Hill Road, Marcellus. (315) 673-1350. Wegmans Playground. Boundless Playground for children (and parents) of all ages and abilities includes accessible swings, slides, bridge and more, including special section just for the tiniest tykes. Onondaga Lake Park, Route 370, Liverpool. Free. (315) 451-PARK.
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