Friends of Moreau Lake State Park, Inc.

Eagle Watch
2024-02-20 08:30 - 10:30 (America/New_York)
Join a park educator on a convoy-style journey along the Hudson River to try to spot our local Bald Eagles. We will be getting in and out of vehicles at a few locations and, with a little luck, viewing the eagles through binoculars and a scope so make sure to bring your hat and gloves! If you have binoculars bring them, we do have a couple of pair to pass around as well. Reservations are required at least 24 hours in advance. The cost is $5 per adult (18+) and $1 per child, payable by cash or check at the office upon your arrival. To reserve your spot call 518-793-0511.

Warming Hut Open
2024-02-21 08:00 - 15:00, 2024-02-22 08:00 - 15:00, 2024-02-23 08:00 - 15:00, 2024-02-24 08:00 - 15:00, 2024-02-25 08:00 - 15:00, 2024-02-26 08:00 - 15:00, 2024-02-27 08:00 - 15:00, 2024-02-28 08:00 - 15:00 and 11 more dates
Stop by the warming hut to well, warm up!! The Friends volunteer to staff it on weekends to provide hot chocolate and treats – they are also a wealth of information so stop in to say “Hi”. It closes at 3pm.

Full Moon Hike
2024-02-24 17:30 - 20:00
Join a Park Educator on a beginner hike around Moreau Lake. If the clouds cooperate we’ll get to enjoy the splendor of the moon rising above the mountains! This hike is family friendly and well-behaved dogs on a 6 foot or shorter leash are welcome. Dress for the weather and bring micro-spikes or snowshoes; there are limited numbers of micro-spikes to borrow and snowshoes to rent if weather-appropriate- let us know if you need either when you sign up. Reservations are required at least 24 hours in advance- the earlier the better as this is a popular program and it fills up quickly. To reserve your spot call 518-793-0511.
This program is part of the NYS Parks Centennial Challenge- Look to the Stars Go stargazing at your local state park or historic site
https://www.parks.ny.gov/100/challenge/

Baker Trail to Moreau OVerlook
2024-02-27 10:00 - 12:00
Join a park educator on a guided 2.4 mile out-and-back hike with around 500 ft elevation gain to get to Moreau Overlook that has excellent site seeing at the top. Please wear appropriate clothing for the weather and waterproof boots. Bring microspikes if you have them, we have snowshoes and microspikes to rent at the office if you need them. The cost is $5 per adult, payable by cash or check at the office upon your arrival. Reservations are required at least 24 hours in advance, to reserve your spot, call the office at 518-793-0511.
This program could be part of two of your NYS Parks Centennial Challenge!
Go Green: Bring your re-usable water bottle on a hike or walk at one of our state parks or historic sites.
Take a Hike! Find a hike at a state park near you.
https://www.parks.ny.gov/100/challenge/

Turtle Talk
2024-03-01 11:00 - 12:00
Join the Park Educator for a brief lesson on turtles. You can meet some of our resident turtles and learn about their lives, why they live with us, what the like to eat and who is the grumpiest of them all. This program is free and does not require sign ups.

Eagle Watch
2024-03-04 08:30 - 10:30
Join a Park Educator on a convoy-style journey along the Hudson River to try to spot our local Bald Eagles. We will be getting in and out of vehicles at a few locations and, with a little luck, viewing the eagles through binoculars and a scope so make sure to bring your hat and gloves! If you have binoculars bring them, we do have a couple of pair to pass around as well. To reserve your spot call 518-793-0511.

Leave No Trace Games
2024-03-04 13:00 - 14:00
Looking for something fun on this day off of school? Leave No Trace teaches us the 7 principles of responsible outdoor recreation. These exciting, thought-provoking activities are for kids aged 9 and older. $1 program fee payable at the office upon your arrival (cash or check). To reserve your spot call 518-793-0511.

Seed Starting and Compost Making
2024-03-05 10:00 - 11:00
Come on down to the Nature Center where we will be starting vegetable and flower seeds as well as discussing the why’s and how’s of composting. This program is for people interested in growing their knowledge, whether you’ve been gardening for years or are starting seeds for the first time. Materials provided, seed sharing welcome! $5 program fee payable at the office upon your arrival (cash or check). To reserve your spot call 518-793-0511.

Potter Point Hike
2024-03-05 13:00 - 14:30
A fun little walk along the Hudson River on a lesser-known parcel of land will surely impress anyone who enjoys a little walk off trail. The hike will have some rolling hills but there are also a few spots where we will have some tricky footing or wet sloppy walking. Pleases dress accordingly for the weather and wear appropriate hiking boots. The cost for the hike is $5 (cash or check) Please reserve your spot in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.

Cottage Park to an overlook
2024-03-06 10:00 - 12:00
A steeper more challenging hike on our beautiful Cottage Park trail to one of Western Ridge’s overlooks. This is an out-and-back hike that will be approximately 3.3 miles round-trip. Bring plenty of water, snacks, waterproof shoes, and appropriate clothing for the weather. We have snowshoes, trekking poles, and microspikes to rent at our park office. The cost for the hike is $5 (cash or check) Please reserve your spot in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.

Homeschool pop-up: Tree Tapping
2024-03-07 10:00 - 12:00
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 tap a tree! We are encouraging homeschool groups to attend, but it is open to the public. Geared toward ages 6+, siblings welcome. The cost is $5 for adults and $1 for children (cash or check) Please reserve your spot in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.

Astronomy and Dark Sky Games
2024-03-09 19:00 - 20:30
Dark Sky games are a family friendly, fun way to enjoy the beach in a whole new way! Taking advantage of the dark skies of the new moon we’ll play Bat and Moth, test our ability to see colors and more. If it’s clear, the one and only Larry the Astronomer will open up our observatory so we can marvel at the wonders of the universe through our telescope. The cost is $5/adults and $1/children (cash or check) Please reserve your spot in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.
