• Moreau Lake Kayak

    Moreau Lake Kayak

    Join an educator on a peaceful morning paddle around Moreau Lake. You can bring your own kayak, or we have limited kayak rentals and life jackets available for free and are first come, first served. This program is for people aged 18 and older if you need to borrow a kayak or 13+ if you have your own kayak. Limited …

  • The Bees are Back

    This is an educational program focused on honeybees! We will discuss honeybee biology, hive components, pollination, seasonal care, and the basics of setting up and maintaining a small apiary. This is the beginning of a small honeybee series based on Moreau’s apiaries. No bee’s will be involved in this program and will be held indoors or at the pavilion if …

  • (Flower) Pressing Matters

    Have you ever seen a blossom so pretty you'd like to keep it forever? Us too! Join us at the nature center for guided flower pressing and some craft ideas for our flattened flowers. Open to all ages. Please reserve your spot in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.

  • Science of Rainbows

    What is a rainbow? Why do they appear? How long do they stretch? (Spoiler: they don't actually have a length) Join a nature center employee to uncover the scientific secrets of rainbows! Open to all ages. Please reserve your spot in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.

  • Moreau Lake Kayak and Birding

    Bring your binoculars and join an educator on a peaceful morning paddle around Moreau Lake and look for birds! Limited rentals are available or bring your own kayak. This program is for people aged 18 and older if you need to rent a kayak or 13+ if you have your own kayak. Please tell the toll booth operator that you …

  • Monthly Hiking Challenge

    Join the monthly hiking challenge where we will explore the wide variety of trails at Moreau Lake State Park, if you make it to all the hikes you will get a prize! This month we will be doing our new Spring Overlook Trail that is approximately 3.2 miles with an elevation gain/loss of about 690 feet. The trails will be …

  • Full Moon and Bug Hike

    Join a park educator and bug expert on a beginner hike and if the clouds cooperate, we’ll get to enjoy the splendor of the full “Strawberry Moon” rising above the mountains! This hike is free, is family friendly and well-behaved dogs on a 6 foot or shorter leash are welcome. This hike will not go the full 3.5 miles, we …

  • Birding at Big Bend

    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. We will meet at the park office and caravan to Big Bend. Big Bend is a great place to bird from beginners to experts. This is free and geared toward …

  • Reptile Profile at Crandall Public Library

    Follow Moreau Lake State Park’s turtles down the road to Crandall library for a short talk on reptiles! This is free and for all ages. Please register with Crandall Library.

  • Big Bend Walk

    Join an educator on this flat hike with great birding and wildlife viewing, and gorgeous views of mountains and the Hudson River. This walk is for all ages, so we will determine how far we will go when we get there (up to 3 miles). Please dress appropriately for the weather with hiking shoes, plenty of water and a snack. …

  • Basket Weaving

    Let's give new purpose to an invasive plant! Join our nature center employees in a tutorial on weaving your own mini baskets. Geared toward ages 10+ and limited to 15 people. When you arrive, please tell the toll booth operator that you are there for a program. Please register in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.