Friends of Moreau Lake State Park, Inc.
A 100% Volunteer Supported 501(c)(3)
Join an educator for Moreau Lake State Park’s Science Series, designed for homeschool families. Students in grades 5 to 8 (typically ages 10 to 14) will explore how rivers and lakes connect in our region and trace water flow to the Hudson River Basin. This is a free program. Please register in advance by calling (518) 793-0511. Limit 25 per …
Wiggly Wanderers is a casual and fun program that is offered to walking toddlers, carriable babies and their caregivers. This is a beginner’s hike/wander series with not too much distance 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. Strollers will not …
Join an educator at the Nature Center for an engaging lecture about the sea cow! Learn fascinating facts about manatees, their habitats, behaviors, and the critical role seagrass plays in their survival. This program celebrates World Seagrass Day and highlights how we can help protect these incredible creatures and their ecosystems. This is a free program. Please register in advance …
Reduce, Reuse…Journal? Join an educator for a fun, creative workshop where you will learn how to reduce, reuse, and recycle by turning everyday scraps into a personalized junk journal! Participants will transform recycled paper, magazines, packaging, fabric, and other found materials into a unique journal. Please, bring your own “junk,” this can range from a movie stub, plane ticket, to …
Join a park educator on a convoy-style journey along the Hudson River to try to spot our local Bald Eagles. We will be getting in and out of vehicles at a few locations and, with a little luck, viewing the eagles through binoculars and a scope so make sure to bring your hat and gloves! If you have binoculars bring …
Drop in at the Nature Center to meet with an educator to learn all about the fun world of Maple syrup production. Discover how trees are tapped, sap is collected and boiled down into delicious maple syrup. This is a free outdoor program; please dress for the weather. No registration necessary. For all ages.
Join an educator on a hike to Spring Overlook. This is a moderate-hard 3.3 mile hike with elevation gain/loss of 700 feet. Please wear the appropriate attire for the weather with water-resistant hiking shoes, micro spikes, snowshoes, and trekking poles if you need them. Bring plenty of water, snacks and a lunch that we can eat at the overlook. We …
Join an educator for Moreau Lake State Park’s Science Series, designed for homeschool families. Students in grades 1 to 4 (typically ages 6 to 9) will discover how sap becomes syrup with a real tapping demonstration and tasting. This is a free program. Please register in advance by calling (518) 793-0511. Limit 25 per time slot.
Join an educator for Moreau Lake State Park’s Science Series, designed for homeschool families. Students in grades 5 to 8 (typically ages 10 to 14) will learn about the chemistry behind maple syrup and measure sap sugar content. This is a free program. Please register in advance by calling (518) 793-0511. Limit 25 per time slot.
Wiggly Wanderers is a casual and fun program that is offered to walking toddlers, carriable babies and their caregivers. This is a beginner’s hike/wander series with not too much distance 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. Strollers will not …
Come in at the Nature Center to meet with an educator to learn all about the fun world of Maple syrup production. Discover how trees are tapped, sap is collected and boiled down into delicious maple syrup. This is a free outdoor program; please dress for the weather. No registration necessary. For all ages.
Join us for a relaxed knitting and crochet gathering at the Nature Center. This group is open to all skill levels and focuses on creating a calm, welcoming space to slow down and connect through fiber arts. Participants are invited to bring their own projects or learn alongside others while enjoying gentle conversation. Supplies will not be included. This is …