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Spring Overlook Hike
Spring Overlook Hike
Join an educator on a moderate to difficult hike to the spring overlook and Spier Falls Overlook. This is an approximately 4-mile loop hike. Bring appropriate clothing and hiking boots, plenty of water and snacks or a lunch if you want. The hike is $5 (cash or check). Park toll booth fees are waived in lieu of program fees, be …
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Family Nature Trail Hike
Family Nature Trail Hike
Join an educator on a kid-friendly hike, well-behaved dogs are welcome on a 6 foot or shorter leash. This is an easy 2 mile loop, but not accessible for strollers. Please wear appropriate clothing for the weather, sneakers or hiking boots and bring water. The hike is $1 per child and $5 per adult (cash or check). Park tollbooth fees …
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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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“Hot Dogs” K-9 safety
“Hot Dogs” K-9 safety
Drop by the nature center for some tips on how to keep your dog safe in the summer heat from an educator and vet tech.
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Beginner Bird Watching
Beginner Bird Watching
Calling all beginner birders ages 14+, join us on a guided hike to search for birds! Bring binoculars if you have them. The hike will be a start and stop walk for less than two miles. Class is $5 per adult, $1 for under 18 (cash or check). Park tollbooth fees are waved in lieu of program fees, be sure …
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. The cost …
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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) …
Friends of Moreau Lake Monthly Meeting
Friends of Moreau Lake Monthly Meeting
Please join us for our monthly general membership board meeting. It is open to the public and is held the second Tuesday of every month at 7pm via ZOOM. The agenda is sent prior to the meeting to all members. If you would like to come to the meeting but are not a member, please email: comments@fomlsp.org and we will …
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Friend’s Kids Craft’s at the Beach
Friend’s Kids Craft’s at the Beach
The Friends of Moreau, supported by a grant from the Stewart’s Shops Holiday Match Program will be hosting the summertime Kid’s Crafts at the beach every Wednesday from 12pm to 1:00pm at the Palmertown Pavilion located by the Nature Center. The crafts will take place from July 10 to August 14. The event is free, (park entrance fees apply). Just …
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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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Moreau Lake Birding Kayak Trip
Moreau Lake Birding Kayak Trip
Bring your binoculars and join an educator on a peaceful morning paddle around Moreau Lake and also look for birds! 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 …
3 events,
Beginning Bird Watching
Beginning Bird Watching
Calling all beginner birders ages 14+, join us on a guided hike to search for birds! Bring binoculars if you have them. The hike will be a start and stop walk for less than two miles. Class is $5 per adult, $1 for under 18 (cash or check). Park tollbooth fees are waved in lieu of program fees, be sure …
iNaturalist Tutorial
iNaturalist Tutorial
iNaturalist, do YOU naturalist? Join an educator at the nature center for a lesson on how to set up and use an iNaturalist account, followed by a brief walk to test our your skills and kick-start your new account. iNaturalist is a community science app for those who have a love for the outdoors. Users photograph, identify, and learn about …
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Beaver Walk
Beaver Walk
Did you know that MLSP is home to a thriving population of North America’s largest rodent? We will walk along the Wetlands Walk and Mud Pond trails where we can view our beaver’s dam and lodges while we learn all about how they live, love, and learn. This program is for people of all ages, it’s an easy-moderate hike of …
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Friend’s Kids Craft’s at the Beach
Friend’s Kids Craft’s at the Beach
The Friends of Moreau, supported by a grant from the Stewart’s Shops Holiday Match Program will be hosting the summertime Kid’s Crafts at the beach every Wednesday from 12pm to 1:00pm at the Palmertown Pavilion located by the Nature Center. The crafts will take place from July 10 to August 14. The event is free, (park entrance fees apply). Just …
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The Buzz on Bees
The Buzz on Bees
What is a bee’s favorite flower? A bee-gonia! Join an educator at the nature center to talk about how important our bees and pollinators are, talk about their habits and how sophisticated they can bee! We will then go on a short walk to look for pollinators. Geared toward ages 5+ (siblings welcome). $1 per child (cash or check) at …
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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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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Junior Ranger
Junior Ranger
Join an educator and a ranger in the nature center to learn more about our park through fun activities! Geared toward kids 5+. The cost is $1 per child (cash or check) at the office upon arrival. Park tollbooth fees are waved in lieu of program fees, be sure to call 24 hours in advance to reserve your spot by …
Junior Ranger
Junior Ranger
Join an educator and a ranger in the nature center to learn more about our park through fun activities! Geared toward kids 5+. The cost is $1 per child (cash or check) at the office upon arrival. Park tollbooth fees are waved in lieu of program fees, be sure to call 24 hours in advance to reserve your spot by …
Full Moon Hike
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 full moon rising above the mountains! 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 the …
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Moth Week Celebration
Moth Week Celebration
Join an educator at the nature center to observe, survey and learn about the moths of MLSP! We are celebrating National Moth Week by identifying moths, instructing you on how to make your own safe DIY moth trap, and learning about the life activities and ecology of moths. Moth surveying and ID will take place at 10am outside the nature …
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Lake Bonita Hike
Lake Bonita Hike
Take a fun and somewhat challenging hike around Lake Bonita and enjoy the shade of a very full canopy of trees. There are some challenging water crossings, so some people feel best crossing these wet spots with trekking poles. Please wear supportive and waterproof footwear. We will meet at the office and convoy or carpool to the trailhead. The cost …
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Fishing Frenzy
Fishing Frenzy
Join an o-fish-ial educator to learn about the different types of fish in Moreau Lake State Park! We will also learn how to cast a line and play a fun game with fake fish. Geared toward ages 6+ (siblings welcome). $1 per child (cash or check) at the office upon arrival. Please register in advance by calling 518-793-0511.
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Friend’s Kids Craft’s at the Beach
Friend’s Kids Craft’s at the Beach
The Friends of Moreau, supported by a grant from the Stewart’s Shops Holiday Match Program will be hosting the summertime Kid’s Crafts at the beach every Wednesday from 12pm to 1:00pm at the Palmertown Pavilion located by the Nature Center. The crafts will take place from July 10 to August 14. The event is free, (park entrance fees apply). Just …
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Hudson River Kayak
Hudson River Kayak
Join some educators to kayak on one of the most historic and biodiverse waterways in NY. We will meet at the Park Office and then convoy to Sherman Island boat launch. 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 …
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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 …
2 events,
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) …
2 events,
Moth Week Celebration
Moth Week Celebration
Join an educator at the nature center to observe, survey and learn about the moths of MLSP! We are celebrating National Moth Week by identifying moths, instructing you on how to make your own safe DIY moth trap, and learning about the life activities and ecology of moths. Moth surveying and ID will take place at 10am outside the nature …
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Kid’s Potter’s Point Hike
Kid’s Potter’s Point Hike
This hike will be slow and steady to let the kids explore and enjoy an off-trail hike at their own pace. We will walk roughly a mile and see the Hudson from another view point and perhaps throw some sticks in! This hike is NOT stroller friendly so if you have a younger sibling who wants to join, plan to …
Trail Work Wednesday
Trail Work Wednesday
Calling all trail steward volunteers or lovers of trails to help do some light trail work on one of our trails for a couple hours or as long as you would like. You will be led and taught skills by one of our staff where we will be using loppers, hand saws and clearing any trash we come across. Please …
Friend’s Kids Craft’s at the Beach
Friend’s Kids Craft’s at the Beach
The Friends of Moreau, supported by a grant from the Stewart’s Shops Holiday Match Program will be hosting the summertime Kid’s Crafts at the beach every Wednesday from 12pm to 1:00pm at the Palmertown Pavilion located by the Nature Center. The crafts will take place from July 10 to August 14. The event is free, (park entrance fees apply). Just …