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Baker Trail Hike

Baker trail is roughly a 2-mile hike round trip on an out and back route. The cost is $5 at the office upon arrival. We have snowshoes and crampons to borrow. Please register at least 24 hours in advance at 518-793-0511.

Event Series Eagle Watch

Eagle Watch

Join a park educator on a convoy-style journey along the Hudson River to try to spot our local Bald Eagles. We will be getting in and out of vehicles at a few locations and, with a little luck, viewing the eagles through binoculars and a scope so make sure to bring your hat and gloves! If you have binoculars bring …

Western Ridge to Lake Ann Hike

This guided, out-and-back hike of approximately 4.5 miles will begin on the Western Ridge Trail where we’ll get most of the elevation out of the way and proceed to the Lake Ann trail. Bring a lunch to enjoy at the Lake Ann lean-to. Wear warm, waterproof boots and bring microspikes- if you don’t have them, they may be borrowed at …

Winter Solstice Bonfire

Join us in celebrating the winter solstice with a nighttime bonfire. A time to appreciate what is lost to the frost and remember what is promised by spring. Bring cups, plates, and a fork because we will be making hot chocolate and tinfoil dinners over the fire. We will be talking about fire starting and fire safety. The cost is …

Natural Ornament Craft

Join an educator in the Nature Center to make lovely handmade nature ornament. Cost is $1 per child, $5 per adult. This is a drop in event and we look forward to seeing you.

Christmas Day Walk

Looking for something different to do this Christmas day? Bundle up and Join an educator on an easy-going, family friendly walk next to Moreau Lake! We may hear and see birds (maybe even an eagle!), animal tracks, shells, feathers; there’s no telling what Nature might gift us with. There is no fee for this walk. Please reserve your spot in …

Red Oak Ridge to Moreau Overlook Hike

This guided hike of about 2 miles will take us up the Red Oak Ridge to the Moreau Overlook, down to the Nature trail and back to the office. Wear warm, waterproof boots and bring microspikes- if you don’t have them, they may be borrowed at the office. Cost is $5, reserve your spot in advance by calling the office …

Kid’s Holiday School Break Crafts

The Friend's are hosting a craft program for kid's during the holiday school break. More information to follow!

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 Cold moon rise above treetops. 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 518-793-0511.

Nature Collages

Stop by the Nature Center to join us in recycling old magazines to make nature collages; a fun way to create art out of things we may throw away. An engaging activity where we can talk about all the cool creatures that may come across the pages. The cost is $5 for adults and $1 for kids (cash or check) …

Event Series First Day Hike

First Day Hike

10 am Nature Trail hike- This is a family friendly hike of about 2 miles starting at the office and winding around Moreau Lake. 1 pm Mud Pond hike- This is a family friendly hike of about 2 miles from the Nature trail around Mud Pond. Join the Friends at the Warming Hut for Hot Chocolate throughout the day. Free! …

Event Series First Day Hike

First Day Hike

10 am Nature Trail hike- This is a family friendly hike of about 2 miles starting at the office and winding around Moreau Lake. 1 pm Mud Pond hike- This is a family friendly hike of about 2 miles from the Nature trail around Mud Pond. Join the Friends at the Warming Hut for Hot Chocolate throughout the day. Free! …