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Tuesday, May 2nd 10 a.m. Knee-high Naturalist
Geared toward children aged 2-5, (siblings welcome) Knee-high Naturalist is a fun introduction to nature. We meet in the Nature Center where we begin by reading a nature-themed book or two and then take a short walk together outdoors, keeping our eyes open for animal tracks, shells, feathers and other signs of the natural world around us. Dress for the weather. Reservations are required at least 24 hours in advance. The cost is $1 per child, payable by cash or check at the Nature Center upon your arrival. To reserve your spot call or text 518-917-2174
Tuesday, May 2nd 3p.m.-4:30p.m.
Camping Safety with New York State Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (online or in person) @ Saratoga Public Library Environmental Educator Rebecca Mullins is excited to share her vast knowledge base as well as tricks of the trade in this 60 minute discussion on camping safety and how to make camping easier. She will offer plenty of time at the end for questions on her experiences as well as the challenges working at the very popular Moreau Lake State Park, which has 174 camp sites. Please register online. https://sspl.libcal.com/event/10489753
Thursday, May 4th 8 p.m. Full Moon Hike
Join a Park Educator on a beginner hike around Moreau Lake. If the clouds cooperate we’ll get to enjoy the splendor of the moon rising above the mountains! This hike is family friendly and well-behaved dogs on a 6 foot or shorter leash are welcome. Reservations are required at least 24 hours in advance- the earlier the better as this is a popular program and it fills up quickly. The cost is $5 for adults (18+) and $1 per child, payable by cash or check at the office upon your arrival. To reserve your spot call or text 518-917-2174.
Friday, May 5th at 9:30am Wiggly Wanderers
Wiggly wanderers is a new program that is offered to walking toddlers, carriable babies and their caregivers. This will be a beginner’s hike/wander series for toddlers who are ready to move and caregivers who are willing and able to baby wear and/or carry their toddler if their legs get too tired. We will not plan too much distance walking and we will rely on teachable moments to carry us through these experiences. Strollers will not work for these programs. While you do not need to attend each week, we will continue to build our toddlers hiking skills as well as their caregivers’ confidence taking the children into the woods to explore. This program costs $1 per walking child. This program is a drop in program, please be on time as we will be starting our hike at 9:35am.
Saturday, May 6th I Love My Park Day
Come on out and spend the day showing your love and appreciation for our beautiful park. There are many ways to help out; as a thank you to volunteers lunch will be provided! For more information and to volunteer, go to the Friends of Moreau Lake State Park website- fomlsp.org
Sunday, May 7th 9 a.m. Family Hike
Family hikes are slower paced, easy-going walks intended to comfortably bring people together in nature. All ages and abilities are welcome to join in. The pace and path will be determined by the group at the time of the hike. At this time our trails are not able to accommodate strollers, however, we can stay to the roads making the hike more accessible. If this is something your party requires, please let us know when you sign up. Reservations are required at least 24 hours in advance. The cost is $5 for adults (18+) and $1 per child, payable by cash or check at the office upon your arrival. To reserve your spot call or text 518-917-2174.
Friday, May 12th at 9:30am Wiggly Wanderers
Wiggly wanderers is a new program that is offered to walking toddlers, carriable babies and their caregivers. This will be a beginner’s hike/wander series for toddlers who are ready to move and caregivers who are willing and able to baby wear and/or carry their toddler if their legs get too tired. We will not plan too much distance walking and we will rely on teachable moments to carry us through these experiences. Strollers will not work for these programs. While you do not need to attend each week, we will continue to build our toddlers hiking skills as well as their caregivers’ confidence taking the children into the woods to explore. This program costs $1 per walking child. This program is a drop in program, please be on time as we will be starting our hike at 9:35am.
Sunday, May 14th 10 a.m. Edible Flowers
Happy Mother’s Day! To celebrate, come to MLSP to learn about and plant edible flower seeds. Bring your kids, your mother, your sister-in-law and your friends. Reservations are required at least 24 hours in advance. The cost is $5 for adults (18+) and $1 per child, payable by cash or check at the office upon your arrival. To reserve your spot call or text 518-917-2174.
Sunday, May 14th 2 p.m. Mother’s Day Family Hike
Family hikes are slower paced, easy-going walks intended to comfortably bring people together in nature. What better way to spend time with your mom on Mother’s Day? All ages and abilities are welcome to join in. The pace and path will be determined by the group at the time of the hike. At this time our trails are not able to accommodate strollers, however, we can stay to the roads making the hike more accessible. If this is something your party requires, please let us know when you sign up. Reservations are required at least 24 hours in advance. The cost is $5 for adults (18+) and $1 per child, payable by cash or check at the office upon your arrival. To reserve your spot call or text 518-917-2174.
Friday, May 19th at 9:30am Wiggly Wanderers
Wiggly wanderers is a new program that is offered to walking toddlers, carriable babies and their caregivers. This will be a beginner’s hike/wander series for toddlers who are ready to move and caregivers who are willing and able to baby wear and/or carry their toddler if their legs get too tired. We will not plan too much distance walking and we will rely on teachable moments to carry us through these experiences. Strollers will not work for these programs. While you do not need to attend each week, we will continue to build our toddlers hiking skills as well as their caregivers’ confidence taking the children into the woods to explore. This program costs $1 per walking child. This program is a drop in program, please be on time as we will be starting our hike at 9:35am.
Sunday, May 21st 9 a.m. Forest Bathing is back!!
Coined shinrin-yoku in Japan in the 1980’s, forest bathing is the ecotherapeutic practice of spending time immersed in nature, absorbing it with all of your senses. The physiological and psychological benefits last for days afterward with the additional benefit of a new appreciation of our precious woodland and its inhabitants. This is a beginner- rated walk along the Nature Trail with long pauses to sit and enhance our awareness of our surroundings and it is approximately a 2-hour program. A small mat is beneficial to ensure a dry seat. Pay $5 per adult (cash or check) at the office upon arrival- no children are permitted for this program. Registration is required at least 24 hours in advance; call or text 518-917-2174.
Friday, May 26th at 9:30am Wiggly Wanderers
Wiggly wanderers is a new program that is offered to walking toddlers, carriable babies and their caregivers. This will be a beginner’s hike/wander series for toddlers who are ready to move and caregivers who are willing and able to baby wear and/or carry their toddler if their legs get too tired. We will not plan too much distance walking and we will rely on teachable moments to carry us through these experiences. Strollers will not work for these programs. While you do not need to attend each week, we will continue to build our toddlers hiking skills as well as their caregivers’ confidence taking the children into the woods to explore. This program costs $1 per walking child. This program is a drop in program, please be on time as we will be starting our hike at 9:35am.