Friends of Moreau Lake State Park, Inc.
A 100% Volunteer Supported 501(c)(3)
Did you know that large white dome on the beach is an observatory?! Come to the beach to take a view of the dark sky with our telescope, where we have our volunteer astronomer teach us about the stars! If you have a telescope at home that you need help troubleshooting, the astronomer is welcoming people to bring there’s if …
Every Monday in October you can 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 …
“Walk gently on the land” is an Indigenous phrase that is about taking care of the land as well as respecting our earth and our place on it. We will reflect on Indigenous traditions, land acknowledgments, and how we can better understand the land beneath our feet. This program is geared toward ages 13+, but all are welcome, and this …
Maybe you just retired, or have you been for years? This free 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 at Lake Bonita. Please watch the weather and dress appropriately and bring water. The …
Looking for something to do after class? Come enjoy an afternoon walk through the park and see what colors fall has brought to Moreau. We will take our time exploring the trails while looking at colorful leaves and talk about some of the changes happening in the forest this time of year. Along the way, we will find out about …
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 …
This is a new program offering for women. We will hike around Lake Bonita and take advantage of any teaching opportunities that Mother Nature provides for us. This hike will be about 3 miles on uneven surfaces. This is a free program. Please register in advance by calling (518) 793-0511.
Come to the nature center to upcycle materials into Halloween costumes! This program is for all ages and is for dropping in while supplies last.
Join an educator-led walk around at Moreau Lake with your Halloween Costume on! All are welcome to join even if you don’t have a costume, but we have a costume making drop-in program before from 1-3pm. There will be two versions of the hike that will start at the same time. One will be approximately 1 mile loop around back …
Every Monday in October you can 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 …
Join an educator at the nature center to get started on your field journaling journey. We will supply journals, or we can handmake them. We will learn about the importance of recording observations, practice our skills, and go on a short walk if we are able. This is free and geared to ages 13+. We will sit and observe on …
Join an educator on a guided kayak paddle around Moreau Lake! Participants may bring their own kayak, canoe, or reserve one of five available kayak rentals for the program. During the tour, we'll explore the lake's natural history, observe wildlife, and enjoy a relaxing morning paddle. Kayak rentals are available for participants ages 18 and older. Participants of all ages …