Friends of Moreau Lake State Park, Inc.
A 100% Volunteer Supported 501(c)(3)
Join the monthly hiking series where we will explore the wide variety of trails at Moreau Lake State Park throughout the year! This month we will be going in a loop from Lake Bonita to Waterfall Trail to Western Ridge Trail to Lake Ann Trail and back to the Lake Bonita Trailhead. This hike is a moderate-hard hike of 5 …
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.
Maybe you just retired, or have you been for years? This hike is meant to be a nice walk with other retirees who are interested in getting out of the house and stretching their legs. This walk will be about 2 miles on uneven surfaces, snow and ice. Trekking poles and micro-spikes are suggested; we have some spikes we can …
Join an educator for Moreau Lake State Park’s Science Series, designed for homeschool families. Students in grades 1 to 4 (typically ages 6 to 9) will learn about pond animals, plants, and the habitats they rely on. This is a free program. Please register in advance by calling (518) 793-0511. Limit 25 per time slot.
Join an educator for Moreau Lake State Park’s Science Series, designed for homeschool families. Students in grades 5 to 8 (typically ages 10 to 14) will collect lake samples and test for clarity, temperature, and pH using simple field equipment. This program will be outside, please dress appropriately. This is a free program. Please register in advance by calling (518) …
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 …
Join us for a brand-new extension of our beloved Wiggly Wanderers program! Designed for preschoolers, this short, play-based class introduces little learners to how animals adapt in winter. Children will explore fur, feathers, and other adaptations through simple movement games, hands-on materials, and a brief outdoor peek at the winter world around them. This class gives young explorers their first …
Join an educator at the Nature Center for an informative lecture about one of Florida’s most iconic and endangered predators, the Florida Panther! Discover their behaviors, habitats, and the ongoing conservation efforts to protect these elusive cats. This program coincides with Florida Panther Awareness Month and is perfect for anyone interested in wildlife conservation. This is a free program. Please …
Join an educator on a short walk around the Nature Trail to look for some seasonal birds! Bring your binoculars if you have them, we will have limited pairs to pass around along with a scope if you don’t have any. This will be a short start-and-stop hike for about an hour. This is free and for all ages. Please …
It is women’s history month and 2026’s theme is “Leading the Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future”. We will be learning about important female environmental scientists! This program is free and for all ages. Please register in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.
Drop in at the Nature Center to meet with an educator to learn all about the fun world of Maple syrup production. Discover how trees are tapped, sap is collected and boiled down into delicious maple syrup. This is an outdoor program; please dress for the weather. No registration necessary. For all ages.
Join an educator on a moderate-hard hike from Baker Trail to Ridge Run to Western Ridge back to Baker Trailhead. This hike is 2.4 miles elevation gain/loss 525 ft. Please wear the appropriate attire for the weather with water-resistant hiking shoes, micro spikes, snowshoes, and trekking poles if you need them. We have a limited number of micro spikes and …