Moreau Lake Kayak
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 age 18 and older. The cost is $5 or $15 including kayak rental. Check in and pay (cash or check) at the office upon arrival. Registration is required at least 24 hours in advance, please …
Thanksgiving/Gratitude Walk
Sunday, October 8th 1 p.m. Thanksgiving/Gratitude Walk To honor Indigenous People’s Day, join park educators on a beginner-rated walk. As we walk, we will discuss the Indigenous culture of giving thanks and learn about how being grateful and thankful can scientifically benefit our brains and bodies. This is a free program suitable for people of all ages. Registration is required …
Moreau Lake Kayak
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 age 18 and older. The cost is $5 or $15 including kayak rental. Check in and pay (cash or check) at the office upon arrival. Registration is required at least 24 hours in advance, please …
Friends of Moreau Lake Monthly Meeting
Please join us for our monthly general membership board meeting. It is open to the public and is held the second Tuesday of every month at 7pm via ZOOM. The agenda is sent prior to the meeting to all members. If you would like to come to the meeting but are not a member, please email: comments@fomlsp.org and we will …
25th Celebration of Junior Naturalist Program/Become a Jr Naturalist
Saturday, October 14th 9am-11am 25th Celebration of Junior Naturalist Program/Become a Jr Naturalist Earn a commemorative junior naturalist badge while enjoying the nature center, our resident animals and friendly fun staff. The program and badge highlight is salamanders, red efts and newts. Come learn about the life cycle of amphibians and play games to help us learn. This is a …
Astronomy Program
The new moon brings dark skies, perfect for stargazing. Join us on the beach as we explore the heavens through our observatory, guided by Larry the Astronomer. We’ll check out constellations, planets- even neighboring galaxies! The cost is $5 for adults and $1 per child, payable by cash or check at the office upon your arrival. To reserve your spot …
Forest Bathing
Coined shinrin-yoku in Japan in the 1980’s, forest bathing is the ecotherapeutic practice of spending time immersed in nature, absorbing it with all of your senses. The physiological and psychological benefits last for days afterward with the additional benefit of a new appreciation of our precious woodland and its inhabitants. This is a beginner-rated walk along the Nature Trail with …
Turtle Talk
Join an educator in the nature center to meet our resident turtles! We at Moreau take care of six New York native turtles 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. The cost is $5 per …
Moreau Trail Steward Meeting
A meeting to introduce the trail steward program to newcomers. The duties of a trail steward include walking a particular Moreau Lake State Park trail to identify maintenance needs, cutting back branches with supplied loppers and hand saws, and hanging trail signs when necessary. This meeting will provide crucial information on what to look for on the trails and you …
Lake Bonita Hike
Join an educator on a guided hike around the lovely Lake Bonita. This is a beginner hike with a few steep hills on a 1.7 mile loop. Wear sturdy, waterproof footwear. Reservations are required at least 24 hours in advance. The cost is $5 for adults (18+) and $1 per child, payable by cash or check at the office upon …
Insect Investigation
Join an educator on a short walk around the nature center to explore the wonder and importance of our native insects. Geared toward elementary children, 6-12 years old, (homeschooler and siblings welcome). We will be collecting bugs, looking closely at them, and talking about their role in the ecosystem. It is not mandatory, but feel free to bring your own …