Friends of Moreau Lake State Park, Inc.
A 100% Volunteer Supported 501(c)(3)
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 …
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 …
The Friend's are hosting a craft program for kid's during the holiday school break. More information to follow!
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.
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) …
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! …
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! …
Tuesday, January 2nd @ 10am Triple Trail Hike A guided hike approximately a 1.2 mile loop on Nature Trail, Red Oak Ridge and Moreau Overlook. Please dress appropriately for weather, with warm clothes and waterproof boots, bring microspikes and poles if you have them, we have snowshoes and microspikes to rent for $5. Please reserve your spot in advance by …
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 …
Calling all beginner birders. Join us on a guided hike to search for birds! Feel free to bring binoculars. The hike will be a start and stop walk for less than two miles. Class fees waved with food donations. Please reserve your spot at 518-793-0511.
Friday, January 5th @ 11 am Reptile Profile and Craft Join educators in the nature center to meet our resident reptiles! We at Moreau take care of six New York native turtles and two snakes that cannot be released into the wild and are wonderful little educators. We’ll be making “snake skin” friendssship bracelets after the education program. Class fees …
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 …