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Event Series Forest Bathing

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 …

Gratitude Rocks!

It can be easy to forget to count our blessings sometimes. Join us in the Nature Center where we’ll decorate small rocks to help us remember what we’re grateful for, as well as discussing how to make gratitude a habit. This program is for people of all ages and is an ideal family activity. The cost is $1 per child, …

Cottage Park Hike

Join an educator led hike on the Cottage Park trail. This is an out and back, moderate rated hike of about 2 and a half miles. The cost is $5 each (cash or check), payable at the office upon arrival. Registration is required at least 24 hours in advance, please call 518-793-0511.

Friends Monthly Board of Directors Meeting

Everyone is welcome to attend the monthly Board of DirectorsMeetings for the Friends of Moreau Lake State Park. All meetings are held by ZOOM. The agenda and ZOOM log-in information is sent ahead of time to members. If you are not a member but would like to attend, please email [email protected] and we will respond ASAP. We hope you can …

Event Series Forest Bathing

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 …

Learn to Sprout

If you’ve ever wanted to try your hand at growing your own delicious and nutritious sprouts, here’s the perfect opportunity to learn how and why you should. Bring a friend and a clean wide-mouth canning jar, the other materials will be provided. The cost is $5 each (cash or check), payable at the office upon arrival. Registration is required at …

Thanksgiving Gratitude Walk

Come to Moreau this Thanksgiving for a guided Nature Walk. As we go we’ll pay particular attention to the beauty and peace of our natural surroundings and focus on our gratitude for being here to appreciate it. This is a beginner-rated walk on the Nature Trail, suitable for those of all ages. Registration is required at least 24 hours in …

Friends Hosted Wreath Making

Friends of Moreau Lake Holiday Wreath-making event at Moreau Lake State Park on Saturday, Nov. 25. 2 Sessions available - 10:00am - Noon, and 1:00pm - 3:00pm. Strict limit of 12 people per session, First come, first served. Please note that this event is designed for adults only. $25 per person, includes decorations, ribbons, and help to make your own …

Making Cordage from Dogbane

Though we often walk right past them, we are surrounded by plants which are useful in so many ways! Hemp Dogbane is a native perennial traditionally used to make string or cordage from the fibers and in this program we will use it to make rope. Suitable for all ages. The cost is $1 per child, $5 per adult (cash …

Full Moon Hike

Come see a different side of MLSP! Join an educator on a beginner-rated, family friendly hike around the lake. Weather willing, we’ll see the full Beaver moon rise above tree tops. The cost is $1 per child, $5 per adult (cash or check), payable at the office upon arrival. Registration is required at least 24 hours in advance, please call …

Baker Trail Hike

Join an educator led hike on the Baker trail to the Moreau Overlook. This is an out and back, moderate rated hike of about 2 miles. The cost is $5 each (cash or check), payable at the office upon arrival. Registration is required at least 24 hours in advance, please call 518-793-0511.