Friends of Moreau Lake State Park, Inc.
A 100% Volunteer Supported 501(c)(3)
Join an educator for a hands-on look at the science behind turning wool into yarn. Students will work with raw wool as they learn how fibers are cleaned, carded, and spun using both a traditional spinning wheel and a drop spindle. Along the way, we will explore the physics behind spinning, including circular motion, centripetal force, and how speed and …
Every Friday year round we will meet at the Nature Center. 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 …
Stop by the nature center and grab a scavenger hunt that you can do at the park or at home. Fall fun for elementary school age children. No registration required.
Wellness program! 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 on the very popular Spring Overlook Trail. This is a moderate-hard 3.5 mile hike with elevation gain/loss of 700 feet. Please wear the appropriate attire for the weather with water-resistant hiking …
Did you know that large white dome on the beach is an observatory?! Come to the beach to take a view of the dark sky with our telescope, where we have our volunteer astronomer teach us about the stars! If you have a telescope at home that you need help troubleshooting, the astronomer is welcoming people to bring there’s if …
Every Monday in October you can 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 for about an hour and a half. Big Bend is a great place to bird from beginners to experts. This is free and geared …
“Walk gently on the land” is an Indigenous phrase that is about taking care of the land as well as respecting our earth and our place on it. We will reflect on Indigenous traditions, land acknowledgments, and how we can better understand the land beneath our feet. This program is geared toward ages 13+, but all are welcome, and this …
Maybe you just retired, or have you been for years? This free 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 3 miles on uneven surfaces at Lake Bonita. Please watch the weather and dress appropriately and bring water. The …
Looking for something to do after class? Come enjoy an afternoon walk through the park and see what colors fall has brought to Moreau. We will take our time exploring the trails while looking at colorful leaves and talk about some of the changes happening in the forest this time of year. Along the way, we will find out about …
Every Friday year round we will meet at the Nature Center. 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 …
This is a new program offering for women. We will hike around Lake Bonita and take advantage of any teaching opportunities that Mother Nature provides for us. This hike will be about 3 miles on uneven surfaces. This is a free program. Please register in advance by calling (518) 793-0511.
Come to the nature center to upcycle materials into Halloween costumes! This program is for all ages and is for dropping in while supplies last.