Our Mission
Our mission is to foster environmental, cultural and natural history education; to promote outdoor recreation; to preserve biological diversity, and to conserve and manage natural resources in the Oneida Lake and Lake Ontario watersheds.
The GSC holds numerous events open to the public, showcasing nature in all four seasons. Including, the annual Spring and Fall migration festivals, where artisans and vendors from around Central New York come to showcase their wares and celebrate the arrival and departure of our migrant feathered friends.
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If you want a wildlife viewing experience, take a walk to one of the many restored wetlands located at the Nature Center. The Great Blue Heron rookery on the east side trail system is easy to view from the mowed path and the bird blind structure. There are approximately 7 miles of trails, with a 900-foot boardwalk on the west side. Simpson Park has a catch-and-release fishing area for families and is located just 1/8 of a mile away from our Main Location.
A variety of environmental programs are offered for adults and children. Visitors are welcome to walk the trails from dawn to dusk and picnic on the grounds without staff present.
