Friends of Moreau Lake State Park, Inc.

Nature Center Open Weekends
2024-12-08 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-12-07 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-12-06 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-12-01 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-11-30 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-11-29 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-11-24 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-11-23 10:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) and 5 more dates

Friends Kid's Crafts
2024-12-07 10:00 - 12:00

Campaign Sign Bird/Bat Houses
2024-12-06 12:00 - 13:00
There’s a big bump in plastic waste after the election! This post-election season bring in your signs and join a nature center employee in upcycling them to give birds and bats a home. We will provide instruction and art supplies for house customization. Open to All Ages. No Registration required for this event.

New Moon - Observatory
2024-12-04 18:00 - 20:00
Come to the beach to take a view at the dark sky with our telescope. We have a volunteer astronomer to 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 they have any questions. The program is for all ages $1/ child and $5/ adult. Please register in advance by calling 518-793-0511.

Mud Pond Hike
2024-12-02 10:00 - 12:00
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- sunscreen, bug spray and water-resistant hiking shoes. Bring a snack and plenty of water. This can be for all ages, but be aware of the distance, the up and down terrain and weather. The cost is $5 for adults and $1 for kids (cash or check). Please reserve your spot 24-hours in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.

Holiday Wreath Making
2024-11-30 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-11-30 10:00 - 12:00

The Friends Annual Wreath Making
2024-11-30 10:00 - 15:00
The annual wreath making with the Friends of Moreau Lake State Park is finally here! There are limited spots available, but two sessions so please register on the Friends website www.friendsofmoreaulake.org.
The RSVP will be open within two weeks!

DIY Holiday Decor
2024-11-29 11:30 - 15:00
Come to the Nature Center to make your own holiday décor! +. Program is $5 per adult, $1 for under 18 (cash or check). Please reserve your spot 24-hours in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.

Beaver Hike
2024-11-25 10:00 - 12:00
Join a park educator on a 2 mile walk around the back pond and mud pond to talk about our resident beavers and see their dwellings. Learn about their lifestyles and habitat. Wear appropriate clothing and hiking shoes. Appropriate for all ages. Program is $5 per adult, $1 for under 18 (cash or check). Please reserve your spot 24-hours in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.

Winter Birding
2024-11-23 10:00 - 12:00
Calling all beginner birders! Let’s get acquainted with our winter birds! Winter is the best time to start birding as there are fewer birds to learn their calls and easier to spot against the snow and bare branches. Program is for all ages. $5 per adult, $1 for under 18 (cash or check). Please reserve your spot 24-hours in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.

Mud Pond Hike
2024-11-17 11:00 - 13:00
Join an Educator on a beginner 2.1 mile hike from Nature Trail to Mud Pond. We might just see some beaver lodges. Please wear the appropriate attire for the weather- sunscreen, bug spray and water-resistant hiking shoes. Bring a snack and plenty of water. The cost is $5 for adults (cash or check). Please reserve your spot 24-hours in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.

100 Tails on the Trails
2024-11-16 08:00 - 17:00
We are encouraging people to hike our trails this Saturday to celebrate the 100 year anniversary of parks with your favorite dog, horse, cat or kid with a ponytail. This is a self-guided hike; we will not be guiding any hikes this day. Send us your pictures on Facebook @MoreauLakeStatePark and tag #100TailsOnTheTrails. For any questions call 518-793-0511

Full Moon Hike at Big Bend
2024-11-14 17:30 - 19:30
Join a park educator on a beginner hike at the new Big Bend Preserve. If the clouds cooperate, we’ll get to enjoy the splendor of the full “Beaver” moon rising! 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 upon your arrival. We will meet at the park office and caravan to the trailhead. To reserve your spot call 518-793-0511- the earlier the better as this is a popular program and it fills up quickly.

Homeschool Pop-Up: Turkeys
2024-11-14 10:00 - 11:30
Join an educator at the Nature Center to learn about the Turkeys of New York and do a fun craft for Thanksgiving. This program is geared toward homeschool students ages 6-12 years old, but all are welcome. $1 per child when you arrive (cash or check). Please register in advance by calling 518-793-0511.

Reptile Profile
2024-11-11 14:00 - 15:00
Join an educator in the nature center to meet our resident reptiles! We at Moreau take care of six New York native turtles and three snakes that cannot be released into the wild and are wonderful little educators. Learn about their exciting lives, what they like to eat, and what they use for shell-ter at the Nature Center. This program is for all ages. The cost is $5 for adults, $1 for children (cash or check) at the office upon arrival. Please reserve your spot 24 hours in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.

Family hike at Big Bend
2024-11-11 10:00 - 12:00
This is a family friendly hike in which we will attempt to do an out-and-back hike of about 2 miles at the newly opened Big Bend Preserve. This is dog friendly for leashed and well-behaved dogs as well as stroller friendly, the path is loose dirt so plan accordingly. Please dress appropriately for the weather, hiking shoes, and water. We will meet at the park office and caravan to the new trailhead. Program is $1 per child and $5 per adult (cash or check). Please reserve your spot 24-hours in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.

Baker to Moreau Overlook
2024-11-10 10:00 - 12:30
Join an educator on a moderate-hard 2.5 mile hike from Baker Trail to Moreau Overlook with a beautiful view of our lake from above. Please wear the appropriate attire for the weather with sunscreen, bug spray and water-resistant hiking shoes. Bring a snack and plenty of water. We will meet at the park office and caravan to the trailhead. This hike is for people 13+. The cost is $5 for adults (cash or check). Please register in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.
