Friends of Moreau Lake State Park, Inc.

National Trails Day
2024-06-01 09:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York)
Join a Moreau Lake State Park environmental educator on an intermediate/difficult hike through Moreau’s woods-home to 6,900 acres of land and over 35 miles of trails to hike! This loop trail we will hike is approximately 6.3 miles on our Lake Bonita, Waterfall, to Lake Ann trails. Bring a lunch or snack, plenty of water, waterproof hiking shoes, and appropriate clothing for the weather. We will meet at the park office and carpool to the trailhead. Well behaved dogs are allowed on leash.
Please reserve your spot in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511 because we will have to cap the number of hikers at 20. The cost for visiting the park for the day is $8, if you do not stay after the hike, there will be no fee. When you register, we will tell the booth your name so you do not have to pay.
We can’t wait to celebrate National Trails Day and hike with you!

Nature Center Open
2024-06-01 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-06-02 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-06-03 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-06-04 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-06-06 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-06-07 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-06-08 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-06-09 10:00 - 15:00 and 9 more dates

Homeschool Pop-Up Dragonfly
2024-06-03 10:00 - 11:30
Join an educator at the nature center for another homeschool pop-up on the topic of dragonflies. They are very unique insects that are even older than dinosaurs! We will be learning about how fascinating they are and will be testing out our flying skills with some paper airplane contests. We are encouraging homeschool groups with kids aged 6+ to join us, but it is open to the public. The cost is $1 per child (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.

Cottage Park Loop Hike
2024-06-05 09:30 - 12:00
Join a park educator on a beautiful, but steeper hike from Cottage Park to Western Ridge trails in an approximately 3-mile loop hike. Please wear the appropriate attire for the weather- sunscreen, bug spray and water-resistant hiking shoes. Bring a snack and plenty of water. This hike is for people 15+. The cost 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.

Mud Pond Hike
2024-06-06 14:00 - 16:00
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). 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.

*Members ONLY* HWA survey at Big Bend
2024-06-06 16:00 - 19:00
Join Kris Williams on a hike and HWA survey at the newly acquired big bend property. This experience will not only give you a sneak peek at the parcel you will also learn how to do HWA surveys on your own and be an advocate for the hemlock trees. Kris will also be touching on other invasives and using all the awesome things you see to share with you his vast knowledge of the natural world in our own backyards. Spaces are limited so please register HERE

Snapping Turtle Shell-ebration
2024-06-08 10:00 - 11:30
What do you call a turtle who takes up photography?
A snapping turtle!
Come join an educator at the nature center for some crafts and games to honor the New York State’s official state reptile, the snapping turtle! $1 per child (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.

Underwater Discovery
2024-06-10 10:00 - 12:00
Join an educator on a short walk to the creek to look for salamanders, small fish, water insects and other underwater life through our underwater viewer! This class is for kids 5+ (siblings welcome). The cost for this 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.

Lake Bonita Hike
2024-06-11 10:00 - 12:00
Take a fun and somewhat challenging hike around Lake Bonita and enjoy the shade of a very full canopy of trees. There are some wet spots that can offer a decent water crossing challenge so some people feel best crossing these wet spots with trekking poles. Please wear supportive and waterproof foot wear. .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.

Friends of Moreau Lake Monthly Meeting
2024-06-11 19:00 - 21:00
Please join us for our monthly general membership board meeting. It is open to the public and is held the second Tuesday of every month at 7pm via ZOOM. The agenda is sent prior to the meeting to all members. If you would like to come to the meeting but are not a member, please email: comments@fomlsp.org and we will send you the information to ZOOM as well as the agenda.

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

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.

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.

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.
