• Full Moon Hike Big Bend

    Join a park educator on a beginner hike and if the clouds cooperate, we’ll get to enjoy the splendor of the full “Worm Moon” rising above the mountains! This hike is free, is family friendly and well-behaved dogs on a 6 foot or shorter leash are welcome. This hike will not go the full 3.5 miles, we will be going …

  • Mud Pond Hike

    Join an Educator on a beginner 2.1 mile hike from Nature Trail to Mud Pond where we will see some beaver lodges, maybe some water fowl, and lots of Hemlock trees. Please wear the appropriate attire for the weather and water-resistant hiking shoes. Bring a snack and plenty of water. This is free and can be for all ages, but …

  • St. Paddy’s Day Needle Felting

    Leprechauns, fairies, and gnomes oh my! Choose your favorite folktale character and create your own St Patty's Day plush. Return next week to build them a home! Supplies will be provided. This program is free and geared toward 6+. Please reserve your spot in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.

  • Monthly Hiking Challenge

    Join the monthly hiking challenge where we will explore the wide variety of trails at Moreau Lake State Park, if you make it to all the hikes you will get a prize! Our first hike will start off with a fan favorite, Baker to Moreau Overlook. This is a moderate-hard 2.5 mile hike with a beautiful view of our lake …

  • iSpy Something Green

    Let’s go on a hunt for green, we may see some signs of spring, we may just follow the pines! This is a free hike geared toward ages 6+. Please wear the appropriate clothing for the weather and for a short hike. Please register in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.

  • Maple Tapping

    Maple Tapping

    Join an educator in the nature center for a quick history of making maple syrup, the process from beginning to end, and if you are able, come on a short walk to see what trees we are tapping! This program is free and for all ages. Please reserve your spot in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.

  • Beginner Birding

    Beginner Birding

    Calling all beginner birders! Bring your binoculars if you have them and we will check out what birds are around this time of year at Big Bend. This will be a short start-and-stop hike. We will meet at the park office and caravan to Big Bend. This is free and geared toward ages 13+. Please reserve your spot in advance …