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The Friends Halloween Bash
The Friends Halloween Bash
The Friends of Moreau Lake are putting on their annual Halloween event, there will be games, nature-based education, and most importantly fun! Please register in advance for this event by calling 518-793-0511.
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Lake Bonita-Waterfall-Western Ridge-LAke Ann
Lake Bonita-Waterfall-Western Ridge-LAke Ann
We will be hiking a more difficult loop hike that connects the Lake Bonita, Waterfall, Western Ridge, and Lake Anne Trails. The hike is approximately 6 miles. Please wear the appropriate attire for the weather- sunscreen, bug spray and water-resistant hiking shoes. Bring a snack or lunch and plenty of water. We will meet at the park office and caravan …
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Moreau Lake Kayak
Moreau Lake Kayak
Join an educator on a peaceful morning paddle around Moreau Lake. Limited rentals are available or bring your own kayak. This program is for people aged 18 and older if you need to rent a kayak or 13+ if you have your own kayak. The cost is $5 (or $15 including kayak rental). Check in and pay (cash or check) …
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Wiggly Wanderers
Wiggly Wanderers
Wiggly Wanderers is a casual and fun 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 …
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Leave your Leaves
Leave your Leaves
Join an educator at the nature center to learn about the hidden beauty that lies beneath the leaves. We will talk about how leaving your fallen leaves in your yard, compost or gardens for the winter can benefit you and our ecosystem! For all ages, no sign ups required.
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Knee High Naturalist
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 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. …
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Homeschool Pop-Up
Homeschool Pop-Up
Thursday November 7th Hibernation Pop-Up: Hibernation 10:00am; Where do all our mammals go in the winter?! We will be talking about hibernation, migration, brumation, and all the different ways our animals survive our winters. This program is geared toward homeschool students ages 6-12 years old, but all are welcome. $1 per child when you arrive (cash or check). Please register …
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Wiggly Wanderers
Wiggly Wanderers
Wiggly Wanderers is a casual and fun 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 …
A Toast to Compost
A Toast to Compost
Join a Nature Center educator for a lesson on the benefits of compost and how to start a low-cost compost bin at your house. Geared towards ages 10+. Program is $5 per adult, $1 for kids under 18 (cash or check). Please reserve your spot 24-hours in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.
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Winterize your hiking boots
Winterize your hiking boots
Drop by the Nature Center to learn how to clean, condition and store your boots for winter so that they are nice and fresh to break out next season! No registration required and no fee. For questions call the office at 518-793-0511.
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Baker to Moreau Overlook
Baker to Moreau Overlook
Join an educator on a moderate-hard 2.5 mile hike from Baker Trail to Moreau Overlook with a beautiful view of our lake from above. Please wear the appropriate attire for the weather with sunscreen, bug spray and water-resistant hiking shoes. Bring a snack and plenty of water. We will meet at the park office and caravan to the trailhead. This …
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Family hike at Big Bend
Family hike at Big Bend
This is a family friendly hike in which we will attempt to do an out-and-back hike of about 2 miles at the newly opened Big Bend Preserve. This is dog friendly for leashed and well-behaved dogs as well as stroller friendly, the path is loose dirt so plan accordingly. Please dress appropriately for the weather, hiking shoes, and water. We …
Reptile Profile
Reptile Profile
Join an educator in the nature center to meet our resident reptiles! We at Moreau take care of six New York native turtles and three snakes that cannot be released into the wild and are wonderful little educators. Learn about their exciting lives, what they like to eat, and what they use for shell-ter at the Nature Center. This program …
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Homeschool Pop-Up: Turkeys
Homeschool Pop-Up: Turkeys
Join an educator at the Nature Center to learn about the Turkeys of New York and do a fun craft for Thanksgiving. This program is geared toward homeschool students ages 6-12 years old, but all are welcome. $1 per child when you arrive (cash or check). Please register in advance by calling 518-793-0511.
Full Moon Hike at Big Bend
Full Moon Hike at Big Bend
Join a park educator on a beginner hike at the new Big Bend Preserve. If the clouds cooperate, we’ll get to enjoy the splendor of the full “Beaver” moon rising! This hike is family friendly and well-behaved dogs on a 6 foot or shorter leash are welcome. $1 per child, $5 per adult is payable by cash or check at …
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Wiggly Wanderers
Wiggly Wanderers
Wiggly Wanderers is a casual and fun 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 …
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100 Tails on the Trails
100 Tails on the Trails
We are encouraging people to hike our trails this Saturday to celebrate the 100 year anniversary of parks with your favorite dog, horse, cat or kid with a ponytail. This is a self-guided hike; we will not be guiding any hikes this day. Send us your pictures on Facebook @MoreauLakeStatePark and tag #100TailsOnTheTrails. For any questions call 518-793-0511
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Big Bend: Beginner Birding
Big Bend: Beginner Birding
Calling all beginner birders! Bring your binoculars if you have them and we will check out the wide variety of over 100 species of birds that we have identified at our new preserve. This will be a short start-and-stop hike. We will meet at the park office and caravan to Big Bend. Geared toward ages 12+. Program is $5 per …
Mud Pond Hike
Mud Pond Hike
Join an Educator on a beginner 2.1 mile hike from Nature Trail to Mud Pond. We might just see some beaver lodges. Please wear the appropriate attire for the weather- sunscreen, bug spray and water-resistant hiking shoes. Bring a snack and plenty of water. The cost is $5 for adults (cash or check). Please reserve your spot 24-hours in advance …
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Knee High Naturalist
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 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. …
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2 events,
Wiggly Wanderers
Wiggly Wanderers
Wiggly Wanderers is a casual and fun 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 …
2 events,
Winter Birding
Winter Birding
Calling all beginner birders! Let’s get acquainted with our winter birds! Winter is the best time to start birding as there are fewer birds to learn their calls and easier to spot against the snow and bare branches. Program is for all ages. $5 per adult, $1 for under 18 (cash or check). Please reserve your spot 24-hours in advance …
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Big Bend: Beginner Birding
Big Bend: Beginner Birding
Calling all beginner birders! Bring your binoculars if you have them and we will check out the wide variety of over 100 species of birds that we have identified at our new preserve. This will be a short start-and-stop hike. We will meet at the park office and caravan to Big Bend. Geared toward ages 12+. Program is $5 per …
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Beaver Hike
Beaver Hike
Join a park educator on a 2 mile walk around the back pond and mud pond to talk about our resident beavers and see their dwellings. Learn about their lifestyles and habitat. Wear appropriate clothing and hiking shoes. Appropriate for all ages. Program is $5 per adult, $1 for under 18 (cash or check). Please reserve your spot 24-hours in …
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Wiggly Wanderers
Wiggly Wanderers
Wiggly Wanderers is a casual and fun 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 …
DIY Holiday Decor
DIY Holiday Decor
Come to the Nature Center to make your own holiday décor! +. Program is $5 per adult, $1 for under 18 (cash or check). Please reserve your spot 24-hours in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.
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The Friends Annual Wreath Making
The Friends Annual Wreath Making
The annual wreath making with the Friends of Moreau Lake State Park is finally here! There are limited spots available, but two sessions so please register on the Friends website www.friendsofmoreaulake.org. The RSVP will be open within two weeks!