• Birding at Big Bend

    Birding at Big Bend

    Bring your binoculars if you have them and we will check out what birds are around this time of year at Big Bend. This will be a short start-and-stop hike for about an hour and a half. Big Bend is a great place to bird from beginners to experts. This is free and geared toward ages 13+. We will meet …

  • Retirement Walk for Wise Wanderers

    Retirement Walk for Wise Wanderers

    Wellness Program! Maybe you just retired, or have you been for years? This hike is meant to be a nice walk with other retirees who are interested in getting out of the house and stretching their legs. This walk will be about 2 miles on uneven surfaces, snow and ice. Trekking poles and micro-spikes are suggested; we have some spikes …

  • Hiking Series: Stonewall Trail

    Wellness program! Join the monthly hiking series where we will explore the wide variety of trails at Moreau Lake State Park throughout the year! This month we are doing a moderate level hike at our Stonewall Trail. This hike is approximately 3.5 miles with an elevation gain/loss of about 430 ft. Please wear the appropriate attire for the weather with …

  • Poetry in the Park

    Poetry in the Park

    Wellness Program! We will be reading and discussing poetry inspired by observations of the natural world, written by poets of varying backgrounds. We’ll explore our own relationships with poetry and literature, and how those can be informed by and grow with connection to nature. Bring your creative spirit, because we’ll be doing some writing of our own! This is a …

  • Nature is a Rainbow Pride Walk

    Nature is a Rainbow Pride Walk

    Come join an educator this pride month for a walk to explore the beautiful colors in nature. This is a free hike that will be a short walk of about 2 miles around back pond at Moreau Lake State Park. We will meet at the park office and caravan to the trailhead. Please register in advance by calling 518-793-0511. This …

  • Birding with Pride

    Join an educator this pride month for a slow start-and-stop hike to learn about what birds are flying around Moreau Lake State Park. Beginner to expert birders are welcome. We have limited number of binoculars to borrow and have sunscreen and bug spray to share. This program is geared toward the LGBTQIA+ community (ages 18+), but all are welcome!

  • Nature is a Rainbow Pride Walk

    Nature is a Rainbow Pride Walk

    Come join an educator this pride month for a walk to explore the beautiful colors in nature. This is a free hike that will be a short walk of about 2 miles around back pond at Moreau Lake State Park. We will meet at the park office and caravan to the trailhead. Please register in advance by calling 518-793-0511. This …

  • Birding at Big Bend

    Birding at Big Bend

    Bring your binoculars if you have them and we will check out what birds are around this time of year at Big Bend. This will be a short start-and-stop hike for about an hour and a half. Big Bend is a great place to bird from beginners to experts. This is free and geared toward ages 13+. We will meet …

  • Turtles on Tour

    Turtles on Tour

    Wednesday, July 1st Turtles on Tour @ Campground Playground 9:00am-10:00am The turtles are going to set up a station at the playground in the camp loops so you can learn all about them and our nature center! This program does not require registration and all are welcome.

  • Bark Ranger

    Drop by the nature center for some tips from educators and veterinary technicians on how to bring your dog out into the woods safely and ethically. We will also educate on how to keep your dog safe in the summer heat. Well-behaved dogs on a 6-foot leash or shorter are welcome. No registration required.

  • Wiggly Wanderers

    Wiggly Wanderers

    Every Friday year round we will meet at the Nature Center. 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 …

  • Movie Night at the Beach

    Join us for the first movie night of the summer! Movie will be announced closer to the date but will be family friendly! Bring a chair, your favorite blanket, bug spray and a flashlight for afterward. Movie will begin when it gets dark enough. Our concessionaire, The Lemonade Parlor will be open until 9:30pm for dinner/snacks and we will have …