Nature Center Open Weekends
2024-10-19 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-10-20 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-10-25 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-10-26 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-10-27 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-11-01 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-11-02 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-11-03 10:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) and 4 more dates

Ghastly Crafts
2024-10-20 10:00 - 12:00
Need some friendly ghosts to “haunt” your home? Join a nature center educator to make ghastly crafts such as leaf ghost window clings, egg carton ghost portraits and lollipop ghosts. Open to all ages. Please register in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511, cost is $1 per person.

Spiders
2024-10-20 13:00 - 14:30
Spiders lend a helping hand (or eight) in balancing our ecosystem! Join a nature center educator to learn about spider life cycles, native spiders and the importance of spiders in our natural communities. Open to all ages.

Big Bend Hike
2024-10-22 10:00 - 12:00
Join an educator on this flat hike of about 6 miles at our beautiful new space with great birding and wildlife viewing, and gorgeous views of mountains and the Hudson River. Better for ages 14+. Please dress appropriately for the weather with hiking shoes, plenty of water and a lunch or snack. We will meet at the park office and caravan to the new trailhead. Program is $5 per adult, $1 for under 18 (cash or check). Please register in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.

Homeschool Pop-Up Nocturnal Animals
2024-10-24 10:00 - 12:00
This program is all about our animals in the night. Learning about their behaviors and the benefits it brings to their ecosystem. This program is geared toward homeschool students ages 6-12 years old, but all are welcome. Please register in advance by calling 518-793-0511.

Bat Week Celebration
2024-10-26 10:00 - 12:00
In honor of Bat Week, we will be educating people at the nature center on the need for conservation of bats and how important they are to the health of an ecosystem, and doing a small craft. Registration is not required, drop in anytime during open Nature center hours 10-3pm

The Friends Halloween Bash
2024-10-27 15:30 - 17:30
The Friends of Moreau Lake are putting on their annual Halloween event, there will be games, nature-based education, and most importantly fun! Please register in advance for this event by calling 518-793-0511.

Halloween Bash
2024-10-27 15:30 - 17:30

Lake Bonita-Waterfall-Western Ridge-LAke Ann
2024-10-28 10:00 - 14:00
We will be hiking a more difficult loop hike that connects the Lake Bonita, Waterfall, Western Ridge, and Lake Anne Trails. The hike is approximately 6 miles. Please wear the appropriate attire for the weather- sunscreen, bug spray and water-resistant hiking shoes. Bring a snack or lunch and plenty of water. We will meet at the park office and caravan to the trailhead. This hike is for people 15+. The cost is $5 for adults (cash or check). Please register ahead by calling the office at 518-793-0511.

Moreau Lake Kayak
2024-10-29 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 aged 18 and older if you need to rent a kayak or 13+ if you have your own kayak. The cost is $5 (or $15 including kayak rental). Check in and pay (cash or check) at the office upon arrival. Please reserve your spot 24-hours in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.

Leave your Leaves
2024-11-03 10:00 - 15:00
Join an educator at the nature center to learn about the hidden beauty that lies beneath the leaves. We will talk about how leaving your fallen leaves in your yard, compost or gardens for the winter can benefit you and our ecosystem! For all ages, no sign ups required.

Homeschool Pop-Up
2024-11-07 10:00 - 12:00
Thursday November 7th Hibernation Pop-Up: Hibernation 10:00am; Where do all our mammals go in the winter?! We will be talking about hibernation, migration, brumation, and all the different ways our animals survive our winters. This program is geared toward homeschool students ages 6-12 years old, but all are welcome. $1 per child when you arrive (cash or check). Please register in advance by calling 518-793-0511.

A Toast to Compost
2024-11-08 11:30 - 12:30
Join a Nature Center educator for a lesson on the benefits of compost and how to start a low-cost compost bin at your house. Geared towards ages 10+. Program is $5 per adult, $1 for kids under 18 (cash or check). Please reserve your spot 24-hours in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.

Winterize your hiking boots
2024-11-09 10:00 - 15:00
Drop by the Nature Center to learn how to clean, condition and store your boots for winter so that they are nice and fresh to break out next season! No registration required and no fee. For questions call the office at 518-793-0511.

Baker to Moreau Overlook
2024-11-10 10:00 - 12:30
Join an educator on a moderate-hard 2.5 mile hike from Baker Trail to Moreau Overlook with a beautiful view of our lake from above. Please wear the appropriate attire for the weather with 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 for people 13+. The cost is $5 for adults (cash or check). Please register in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.

Family hike at Big Bend
2024-11-11 10:00 - 12:00
This is a family friendly hike in which we will attempt to do an out-and-back hike of about 2 miles at the newly opened Big Bend Preserve. This is dog friendly for leashed and well-behaved dogs as well as stroller friendly, the path is loose dirt so plan accordingly. Please dress appropriately for the weather, hiking shoes, and water. We will meet at the park office and caravan to the new trailhead. Program is $1 per child and $5 per adult (cash or check). Please reserve your spot 24-hours in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.

Reptile Profile
2024-11-11 14:00 - 15:00
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. This program is for all ages. The cost is $5 for adults, $1 for children (cash or check) at the office upon arrival. Please reserve your spot 24 hours in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.

Homeschool Pop-Up: Turkeys
2024-11-14 10:00 - 11:30
Join an educator at the Nature Center to learn about the Turkeys of New York and do a fun craft for Thanksgiving. This program is geared toward homeschool students ages 6-12 years old, but all are welcome. $1 per child when you arrive (cash or check). Please register in advance by calling 518-793-0511.

Full Moon Hike at Big Bend
2024-11-14 17:30 - 19:30
Join a park educator on a beginner hike at the new Big Bend Preserve. If the clouds cooperate, we’ll get to enjoy the splendor of the full “Beaver” moon rising! This hike is family friendly and well-behaved dogs on a 6 foot or shorter leash are welcome. $1 per child, $5 per adult is payable by cash or check at the office upon your arrival. We will meet at the park office and caravan to the trailhead. To reserve your spot call 518-793-0511- the earlier the better as this is a popular program and it fills up quickly.
