Friends of Moreau Lake State Park, Inc.
A 100% Volunteer Supported 501(c)(3)
Join an educator at the nature center to celebrate Earth Day with a “signs-of-spring” treasure hunt. This will include a walk around the nature center so bring weather appropriate clothes and shoes. We are encouraging homeschool groups to attend, but it is open to the public. Geared toward ages 6+, siblings welcome. The cost is $1 for children (cash or …
Join a ACA certified kayak instructor/educator on a peaceful afternoon paddle around Moreau Lake. We will cover some basic strokes and safety before getting out on the water which will be great for beginners as well as seasoned kayakers. Limited rentals are available or bring your own kayak. The cost is $5 or $15 including kayak rental. Check in and …
This moderate loop of around 2 miles follows Cottage Park to Western Ridge, back to Cottage Park. Check in at the office, we will convoy to the trailhead. The cost for the hike is $5 (cash or check) Please reserve your spot in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511. NYS Parks Centennial Challenge missions: Take a Hike! Find a …
Join an educator at the nature center to plan for the upcoming summer hiking season. Learn how to plan and prepare for hiking with a demonstration on what to put in your pack, first-aid basics, and leave no trace ethics. The cost is $5 per adult and $1 per child. NYS Parks Centennial Challenge missions: Leave No Trace Learn the …
Join a Park Educator on a beginner hike around Moreau Lake. If the clouds cooperate, we’ll get to enjoy the splendor of the moon rising above the mountains! This hike is family friendly and well-behaved dogs on a 6 foot or shorter leash are welcome. $1 per child, $5 per adult is payable by cash or check at the office …
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 …
The Friends have the opportunity for a preview of the new Big Bend property. Jen Selfridge, NYS Parks Capital Region Restoration Ecologist, has offered to lead us to the river on Wednesday April 24. We'll meet at the park office at 10:30 and then head to the new property by carpool if there's more of us than can fit in …
Did you know that MLSP is home to a thriving population of North America’s largest rodent? We will walk along the Wetlands Walk and Mud Pond trails where we can view our beaver’s dam and lodges while we learn all about how they live, love and learn. This program is for people of all ages, it’s an easy-moderate hike of …
Join us in planting native trees at our park to celebrate Arbor Day. Please be prepared to get dirty and wear comfortable clothes and closed toed shoes. We will be digging holes to plant our saplings. The program is free, but please reserve your spot by calling the office at 518-793-0511.
Ever wonder about the names of the trees you walk by every day? This is the best time of the year to learn how to i.d. trees because if you can identify them by their bark will know them in any season! Pay $5 per person (cash or check) at the office upon arrival. Please register in advance by calling …
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.
A meeting to introduce the trail steward program to newcomers. The duties of a trail steward include walking the trails of Moreau Lake State Park to identify and report maintenance needs, light trail maintenance including cutting back branches with supplied hand saws and loppers and hanging trail signs when necessary. This meeting will provide crucial information on what to look …