Autumn Leaves
Have you ever wondered what makes the leaves change? Why are they all different colors? Why do some leaves hang on the whole winter long? Join a nature center educator to have these questions answered and more! Open to all ages.
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Have you ever wondered what makes the leaves change? Why are they all different colors? Why do some leaves hang on the whole winter long? Join a nature center educator to have these questions answered and more! Open to all ages.
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) …
Join an educator on a fun and mild bushwack hike. There are some deer paths and well worn walkways we can follow but we will be exploring this beautiful piece of property. This program is for people of all ages, it’s an easy-moderate hike of about 1 miles. Pay $1 per child and $5 per adult (cash or check) at …
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 …
Appreciating local birds and long-distance migration. We will discuss the importance of controlling light pollution to lesson the impact on our migratory birds. Open to all ages, reservations not required. $5 per adult, $1 per child.
Join a nature center educator for a lesson on indigenous geography- which tribes live(d) where- and the food, traditions, dress and belief systems of native tribes in our area. Open to all ages, reservations not required. $5 per adult, $1 per child.
Come to Moreau for a guided Nature Walk. As we go we’ll pay particular attention to the beauty and peace of our natural surroundings and focus on our gratitude for being here to appreciate it. This is a beginner-rated walk on the Nature Trail, suitable for those of all ages. Please register in advance by calling 518-793-0511.
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- 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 hike …
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 “Harvest” 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 …