Friends of Moreau Lake State Park, Inc.

Family Nature Trail Hike
2024-07-04 09:30 - 11:00 (America/New_York)
Join an educator on a kid-friendly hike, well-behaved dogs are welcome on a 6 foot or shorter leash. This is an easy 2 mile loop, but not accessible for strollers. Please wear appropriate clothing for the weather, sneakers or hiking boots and bring water. The hike is $1 per child and $5 per adult (cash or check). Park tollbooth fees are waved in lieu of program fees, be sure to call 24 hours in advance to reserve your spot by calling the office at 518-793-0511.

Spring Overlook Hike
2024-07-03 09:00 - 23:30
Join an educator on a moderate to difficult hike to the spring overlook and Spier Falls Overlook. This is an approximately 4-mile loop hike. Bring appropriate clothing and hiking boots, plenty of water and snacks or a lunch if you want. The hike is $5 (cash or check). Park toll booth fees are waived in lieu of program fees, be sure to call 24 hours in advance to reserve your spot by calling the office at 518-793-0511.

Nature Center Open
2024-07-02 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-07-01 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-06-30 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-06-29 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-06-28 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-06-27 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-06-25 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-06-24 10:00 - 15:00 and 10 more dates

Homeschool Pop-Up: Food Chain
2024-06-27 10:00 - 11:30
Join an educator at the nature center for another homeschool pop-up with the topic of food chains in the wild. We will talk about how the order in which living things depend on each other to survive! This class is geared toward aged 6+ homeschool groups but is open to the public (siblings welcome). The class is $1 per child). Park tollbooth fees are waved in lieu of program fees, be sure to call 24 hours in advance to reserve your spot by calling the office at 518-793-0511.

Animal Weigh-Ins
2024-06-26 10:00 - 11:30
This program is new and will include a little meet and greet with each animal in the nature center. Afterwards we will work together to guess the weight of each animal and put them in order according of our guesses. We will use some weighted items to help us make guesses and have some fun in the process. This program is ideal for kids 7+ but siblings are welcome to join. This program requires 24 advance sign up and will cost $1 per child. Please call 518-793-0511 to reserve your spot.

Western-Eastern Ridge Hike
2024-06-25 09:00 - 13:00
Join an educator on a more difficult hike of 6 miles from Western Ridge, to Ridge Run, to Eastern Ridge with viewpoints along the Western Ridge Trail. Bring a lunch or snack, plenty of water, waterproof shoes, and appropriate clothing for the weather. The cost for the hike is $5 for adults (cash or check). Park tollbooth fees are waved in lieu of program fees, be sure to call 24 hours in advance to reserve your spot by calling the office at 518-793-0511.

Trail Steward Meeting
2024-06-23 13:00 - 14:30
A meeting to introduce the trail steward program to newcomers. The duties of a trail steward include walking the trails of Moreau Lake State Park to identify and report maintenance needs, light trail maintenance including cutting back branches with supplied hand saws and loppers and hanging trail signs when necessary. This meeting will provide crucial information on what to look for on the trails. Established trail stewards are welcome to come, but it is not mandatory. This meeting is free. ). Park tollbooth fees are waved in lieu of program fees, for questions call the office at 518-793-0511.

Reptile Profile
2024-06-23 11:00 - 12:00
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. The cost is $5 for adults, $1 for children (cash or check) at the office upon arrival. ). Park tollbooth fees are waved in lieu of program fees, be sure to call 24 hours in advance to reserve your spot by calling the office at 518-793-0511.

Moreau Lake Kayak
2024-06-22 09:00 - 11:00
Join an educator on a peaceful morning paddle around Moreau Lake. Limited rentals are available or bring your own kayak. This program is for people age 18 and older. The cost is $5 (or $15 including kayak rental). Check in and pay (cash or check) at the office upon arrival. Park tollbooth fees are waved in lieu of program fees, be sure to call in24-hours advance to reserve your spot by calling the office at 518-793-0511.

Full Moon Kayak
2024-06-20 20:00 - 21:30
Join an educator on a peaceful nighttime paddle around Moreau Lake under June’s “Strawberry Moon”! Limited rentals are available or bring your own kayak. This program is for people ages 18 and older. The cost is $5 (or $15 including kayak rental). Check in and pay (cash or check) at the office upon arrival. Registration is required. Park tollbooth fees are waved in lieu of program fees, be sure to call 24-hours in advance to reserve your spot by calling the office at 518-793-0511.

Stonewall Hike
2024-06-19 11:00 - 13:30
This is a guided hike on a lesser-known trail along the Hudson River with the added interest of logging history and old foundations. This 3.5-mile hike has some steeper parts but is not considered difficult. Meet at the office and convoy or carpool to the trailhead. The cost is $5 for adults, payable by cash or check at the office upon your arrival. Park tollbooth fees are waved in lieu of program fees, be sure to call 24-hours in advance to reserve your spot by calling the office at 518-793-0511.

Beginner Bird Watch
2024-06-16 08:30 - 10:30
Calling all beginner birders ages 14+, join us on a guided hike to search for birds! Bring binoculars if you have them. The hike will be a start and stop walk for less than two miles. Class is $5 per adult, $1 for under 18. Park tollbooth fees are waved in lieu of program fees, be sure to call 24-hours in advance to reserve your spot by calling the office at 518-793-0511.

Moreau Lake Kayak
2024-06-12 10:00 - 12:00
Join an educator on a peaceful morning paddle around Moreau Lake. Limited rentals are available, or bring your own kayak. This program is for people age 18 and older. The cost is $5 (or $15 including kayak rental). Check in and pay (cash or check) at the office upon arrival. Park tollbooth fees are waved in lieu of program fees, be sure to call 24-hours in advance to reserve your spot by calling the office at 518-793-0511.NYS Centennial Challenge Mission:
Yak About It Bring your own or rent a kayak or canoe for a water-themed adventure
