Friends of Moreau Lake State Park, Inc.
A 100% Volunteer Supported 501(c)(3)
Join the park educator for a roughly one-hour program. During this program you will learn about the two owls we care for here at the nature center. We will talk about how they came to us, why they cannot be released, the daily care as well as some fun owl facts. The owls will be out of their enclosures during …
Join an educator at the nature center to get started on your field journaling journey. We will supply journals, or we can hand make them. We will learn about the importance of recording observations, practice our skills, and go on a short walk if we are able. This is free and geared to homeschool students 6+, but all are welcome. …
Join a park educator on a beginner hike and if the clouds cooperate, we’ll get to enjoy the splendor of the full “Beaver 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 …
Wiggly Wanderers is a casual and fun program that is offered to walking toddlers, carriable babies and their caregivers. This is a beginner’s hike/wander series with not too much distance for toddlers who are ready to move and caregivers who are willing and able to baby wear and/or carry their toddler if their legs get too tired. Strollers will not …
This hike will be an intro to forest bathing while taking a short walk on the trail at Big Bend, the walk will be about 40 minutes round trip. We will discuss the concept of forest bathing (Shinrin-yoku), which is the practice of immersing oneself in nature and mindfully connecting with it through the senses. We will ask that each …
Have you ever wondered how to tell if a science article is trustworthy? Join an educator at the Nature Center to learn how to read and understand scientific research. We will cover the basics of study design, bias, and how to interpret data. Perfect for teens and adults interested in science or environmental topics. This class is free and for …
Join an educator on a hike to our Porcupine trail via Red Oak Ridge. We will talk about the interesting lives of porcupines and may see evidence of them living in their natural dens. This is approximately a 1.8 mile hike with an elevation gain/loss of about 300 feet. This free hike is for all ages and has some stretches …
Join the monthly hiking challenge where we will explore the wide variety of trails at Moreau Lake State Park! This month we will be doing the Lake Bonita loop hike that is approximately 1.89 miles with an elevation gain/loss of around 145 feet. The trails can be muddy so please wear the appropriate attire for the weather with water-resistant hiking …
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 register in advance by calling …
Join an educator at the Nature Center to learn about how and what we feed our animal ambassadors! We have carnivores, herbivores, and omnivores! This is free and for all ages, no registration required.
Join an educator on an approximately 3 mile out and back hike from Lake Bonita to Lake Anne Lean-to. Bring a snack to take a break and eat at the lean-to! Class fees waived with food donations. Please register at least 24 hours in advance at 518-793-0511.
We are introducing sensory friendly hours to the nature center; we will have low lighting, we will be turning off the aquatic bubblers and running water features, and we will limit access of the nature center to those who would like a quiet and comforting experience to enjoy our animals and nature-themed exhibits. Free and open to all ages, no …