Friends of Moreau Lake State Park, Inc.
A 100% Volunteer Supported 501(c)(3)
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 …
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.
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.
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 …
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 …
Celebrate Independence Day on the water! Join an educator and fellow campers for a guided paddle around the lake! Participants may bring their own kayak, canoe, or reserve one of six available kayak rentals for the program. Along the way, we'll explore the lake's natural history, observe wildlife, and enjoy a relaxing paddle with fellow outdoor enthusiasts. Kayak rentals are …
Join an educator in the nature center to meet our resident reptiles! We at Moreau take care of seven New York native turtles and two 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 …
Join an educator on a walk at Big Bend to talk about the technique of prescribed burns, why we are doing it, and what the future will look like for Big Bend. Prescribed burns are a critical tool in wildfire risk reduction and ecological management and are also being implemented to create a habitat for blue lupine, and subsequently, Karner …
The educator will be out and about in the nature center with the Justin and Sam. We will ask the guests sit down and listen to a brief talk about the owls while looking at our beloved owl ambassadors. There will be plenty of time for questions at the end and even some opportunities to take some flash free photos. …
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 3 miles on uneven surfaces. Please watch the weather and dress appropriately and bring water. The educator leading this hike …
Drop-in with the Friends of Moreau Lake State Park at the Nature Center to make a fun craft every Wednesday from July 8th to August 12th. This program is geared toward younger children, but everyone is welcome! This program is free, and no registration is required.
Join some educators to kayak on one of the most historic and biodiverse waterways in NY, the Hudson River! We will meet at the park office and then convoy to Sherman Island boat launch. We have 4 rentals available or bring your own kayak. Limited to 10 paddlers. Please call ahead at 518-793-0511 to register.