Friends of Moreau Lake State Park, Inc.

Sunday Scenic Paddle
2025-07-06 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-07-27 09:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York)
Ease into your Sunday with a peaceful morning kayak on Moreau Lake led by a park educator. Limited kayak rentals and life jackets are available for free and first come, first served with 6 rentals available or bring your own kayak. This program is free and for people aged 18 and older if you need to rent a kayak or 13+ if you have your own kayak. Limited to 10 participants. When you arrive, please tell the toll booth operator that you are there for a program. Registration: Required, please register in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.

Big Bend: Prescribed Burn and Invasive Walk
2025-07-07 10:00 - 12:00
Join an educator and field technician on a walk at Big Bend to talk about the technique of prescribed burns, why we are doing it, and what the future will look like for Big Bend. Prescribed burns are a critical tool in wildfire risk reduction and ecological management and are also being implemented to create a habitat for blue lupine, and subsequently, Karner blue butterflies. We will be taking a walk on the trails so please where appropriate shoes and clothing and we may take some time to pull up some invasives! This is free and for ages 13+. We will meet at the park office and caravan to Big Bend together, please tell the toll booth operator that you are there for a program. You must register by calling the office at 518-793-0511.

The Friends Kid's Craft at the Nature Center
2025-07-09 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-07-16 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-07-23 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-07-30 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-08-06 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-08-13 13:00 - 14:00
Join the Friends of Moreau Lake State Park at the Nature Center to make a fun craft every Wednesday from July 9th to August 13th. This program is geared toward younger children, but everyone is welcome! This program is free, and no registration is required. You only must pay the entry fee if you are planning on spending the day at the park.

Full Moon Kayak
2025-07-09 20:30 - 21:30
Join a park educator on a leisurely paddle around Moreau Lake. If the clouds cooperate, we’ll get to enjoy the splendor of the full “Buck” moon rising above the mountains. We have very limited rentals so if you need a kayak, so call soon. Meet at the office to check in and then head down to the beach parking lot (not the boat launch). This is a free program and for ages 13+. You must register by calling the office at 518-793-0511.

Into the Woods: Exploring Forests around the world - Drop In
2025-07-11 10:00 - 15:00
From boreal forests to kelp forests, forests are some of the most diverse and vital ecosystems on Earth. Join an educator indoors at the nature center for an engaging program that takes you on a journey through forests across the globe. Learn about forest layers, unique plant and animal adaptations, and the critical role forests play for our planet Earth. Drop in at any time between 10 AM and 3 PM at the nature center. This program is free and for all ages, children must be accompanied by an adult. When you arrive, please tell the toll booth operator that you are there for a program. Registration not required.

Monthly Hiking Challenge
2025-07-13 09:30 - 11:30
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 Lake Bonita to Lake Ann with an elevation gain/loss of about 331 feet. The trails could be muddy so please wear the appropriate attire for the weather with water-resistant hiking shoes, and trekking poles if you need them. Bring a snack and plenty of water or a lunch for the lean-to. As always, we will meet at the park office and caravan to the trailhead. This is a free hike and for ages 13+. We have a limit of 25 people, please register in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.

Reptile Profile at Crandall Library
2025-07-15 16:00 - 18:00
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. This program has limited spaces, so please register for the program or waitlist on their website: https://crandall.librarycalendar.com/event/reptile-profile-10483

World Listening Day Hike
2025-07-17 10:00 - 12:00
We are celebrating World Listening Day (one day early) in NYS Park’s year of wellness by going on a short “listening” walk. This day is “devoted to understanding the world and its natural environment, societies, and cultures through the practice of listening and field recording.” We are going to open our ears to the sounds of the lake, birds, frogs, the ground beneath our feet, each other, and so much more. We often block out a lot of sounds outside, or put our headphones in to walk, but we are going to embrace the sound to try to understand our world a little more. This program is free and for ages 13+. When you arrive, please tell the toll booth operator that you are there for a program. Registration is required, please register by calling the office at 518-793-0511.

Meet Justin the Barred Owl
2025-07-20 09:00 - 11:00
One of our favorite animal ambassadors is back at the nature center! Justin is a barred owl that was rehabbed and non-releasable. We will be showing him off and learning all about these cool raptors. This program is free and for all ages. Please register in advance by calling 518-793-0511.

Shark Splash-Shark Week Celebration
2025-07-20 10:00 - 15:00
Dive into discovery at Moreau Lake’s Shark Splash! This is an all-day program of shark-themed fun for all ages. Learn about shark species from around the world, test your knowledge in shark trivia, try shark-themed crafts and games, and explore how sharks help keep ocean ecosystems healthy. While we’re far from the sea, this program brings the excitement of Shark Week right to the lake! Drop in at any time between 10 AM and 3 PM at the nature center. No registration required. This is free and for all ages, children must be accompanied by an adult.

Baker to Moreau Overlook Hike
2025-07-22 09:30 - 12:00
Join an educator on a moderate 2.5 mile hike with an elevation gain of 521 feet on Baker Trail to Moreau Overlook with a beautiful view of our lake from above. Please wear the appropriate attire for the weather- 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 free and for people 13+. Please register in advance by calling 518-793-0511

Movie Night
2025-07-24 20:30 - 22:30
We will be hosting another movie night! Movie will be announced closer to the date, but will be family friendly! Bring a chair, your favorite blanket, and a flashlight. Movie will begin when it gets dark enough. Our concessionaire, Big Tony’s, will be open all night for dinner/snacks and we will have free popcorn (while supplies last). No park entry fee and the movie is free. Open to all ages of the public AND to our campers! The observatory will be open if the weather cooperates. Well-behaved dogs on a 6 foot or shorter leash are welcome. Registration is not required. If you have any questions, call 518-793-0511.

Moreau Lake Birding Kayak
2025-07-28 09:00 - 11:00
Bring your binoculars and join an educator on a peaceful morning paddle around Moreau Lake and also look for birds! We are limited to 5 rentals or bring your own kayak. This program is free and 13+ in order to borrow a kayak. Please tell the booth operator that you are there for our program and check in at the office. You must register by calling 518-793-0511.

Bark Ranger: Dog Hiking Safety 101 - Drop-In
2025-07-31 10:00 - 15:00
Planning to hit the trails with your pup? Join us for a fun and informative session all about safe hiking with dogs. We’ll cover trail etiquette, heat safety, paw protection, wildlife awareness, and what to pack in your dog’s trail bag. Dogs must be at least 6 months old, leashed, current on vaccines, and non-aggressive. Registration is not required.

Wiggly Wanderers
2025-08-01 09:30 - 10:30, 2025-08-08 09:30 - 10:30
Wiggly Wanderers is a casual and fun program that is offered to walking toddlers, carriable babies and their caregivers. This is a beginner’s hike/wander series with not too much distance for toddlers who are ready to move and caregivers who are willing and able to baby wear and/or carry their toddler if their legs get too tired. Strollers will not work for these programs. We meet at the nature center parking lot. This program is free and does not require registration, please tell the toll booth operator that you are there for a program.

Scenic Paddle
2025-08-03 09:00 - 11:00
Ease into your Sunday with a peaceful morning kayak on Moreau Lake led by a park educator. Limited kayak rentals and life jackets are available for free and first come, first served with 6 rentals available or bring your own kayak. This program is free and for people aged 18 and older if you need to rent a kayak or 13+ if you have your own kayak. Limited to 10 participants. When you arrive, please tell the toll booth operator that you are there for a program. Registration is required, please register in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.

Potter's Point Hike
2025-08-05 08:30 - 10:30
Join an educator on a roughly one mile hike and see the Hudson from another view point . This hike is NOT stroller friendly so if you have a younger sibling who wants to join, plan to carry them if they get tired. Bring water and snacks are more than welcome. Please register in advance by calling 518-793-0511.

Friends Crafts at the Nature Center
2025-08-06 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-08-13 13:00 - 14:00
Join the Friends of Moreau Lake State Park at the Nature Center to make a fun craft every Wednesday from July 9th to August 13th. This program is geared toward younger children, but everyone is welcome! This program is free, and no registration is required. You only have to pay the entry fee if you are planning on spending the day at the park.

Bobcat Chat
2025-08-08 11:00 - 12:00
Join an educator at the nature center to talk about New York’s native wild cat! This program is free and open to all ages. Please tell the booth operator you are there for a program. Registration is required by calling the office at 518-793-0511.

Nature Flow: Morning Stretch and Stillness
2025-08-09 09:00 - 10:30
Start your day grounded and refreshed with a gentle stretching session in the natural beauty of Moreau Lake. Join an educator for a guided experience designed to awaken your body and calm your mind through breathwork, intentional movement, and quiet reflection. This program takes place outdoors, please bring a mat or towel and dress comfortably. This program is free and for ages 6 and older. Limited to 15 participants. When you arrive, please tell the toll booth operator that you are there for a program. Registration is required, please register by calling the office at 518-793-0511.

Monthly Hiking challenge
2025-08-10 09:30 - 12:00
Join the monthly hiking challenge where we will explore the wide variety of trails at Moreau Lake State Park! This month we will be doing the Stonewall Trail which is 3.5 miles with an elevation gain loss of 420 feet. The trails can be muddy so please wear the appropriate attire for the weather with water-resistant hiking shoes, and trekking poles if you need them. Bring a snack and plenty of water or a lunch. As always, we will meet at the park office and caravan to the trail head. This is a free hike and for ages 13+. We have a limit of 25 people, please register in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.

Full Moon Kayak
2025-08-11 20:30 - 22:00
Join a park educator on a leisurely paddle around Moreau Lake. If the clouds cooperate, we’ll get to enjoy the splendor of the full “Sturgeon” moon rising above the mountains. We have very limited rentals so if you need a kayak, so call soon. Meet at the office to check in and then head down to the beach parking lot (not boat launch). This is a free program and for ages 13+. You must register by calling the office at 518-793-0511.
