Camping Stories by the Fire
2024-12-22 16:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York)
Sunday, December 22nd Camping Stories by the Fire, 4:00-5:00pm: Kid’s stories, 5:00-6:00pm: 13+ Stories
Join an educator by the fire for some treats and stories! We will have some children’s books to read by the fire from 4:00-5:00pm and from 5:00-6:00pm we are encouraging people to bring their favorite camping stories to tell the group. They can be stories about camping at Moreau Lake or any New York State Park! The cost is $5/adult, $1/child payable by cash or check at the office upon your arrival. Please register in advance by calling 518-793-0511.

Christmas Day Hike ay Big Bend
2024-12-25 13:00 - 15:00
Looking for something different to do this Christmas day? Bundle up and join an educator on an easy-going, family friendly walk at Big Bend! This hike will go as long as we can depending on who shows up! At most it could be 3 miles on flat ground. We may hear and see birds (maybe even an eagle!), animal tracks, shells, feathers; there’s no telling what Nature might gift us with. There is no fee for this walk, but please reserve your spot in advance by calling 518-793-0511. We will meet at the park office and caravan to the trailhead.

Nature Center Open Weekends
2024-12-27 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-12-28 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-12-29 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-01-03 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-01-04 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-01-05 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-01-10 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-01-11 10:00 - 15:00 and 3 more dates

Friend's Kids Crafts
2024-12-27 11:00 - 12:30
Come to the nature center for some more crafting on your winter break! Fun for all ages. This program is free and registration is not required.

Eagle Watch
2024-12-30 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-01-07 09:00 - 12:00
Join a Park Educator on a convoy-style journey along the Hudson River to try to spot our local Bald Eagles. We will be getting in and out of vehicles at a few locations and, with a little luck, viewing the eagles through binoculars and a scope so make sure to bring your hat and gloves! If you have binoculars bring them, we do have a couple of pair to pass around as well. To reserve your spot call 518-793-0511.

Beaver Hike
2024-12-30 13:00 - 15:00
Did you know that MLSP is home to a thriving population of North America’s largest rodent? We will walk along the Wetlands Walk and Mud Pond trails where we can view our beaver’s dam and lodges while we learn all about how they live, love, and learn. This program is for people of all ages, it’s an easy-moderate hike of about 2.5 miles. Pay $1child and $5/adult (cash or check) at the office upon arrival. Please register in advance by calling 518-793-0511.

Reptile Profile
2024-12-31 10:00 - 11:30
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.

First Day Hike
2025-01-01 10:00 - 12:00
We will be hiking around our beautiful Moreau Lake starting the hike all together at the park office to kick off the new year! There will be a section of the hike that allows people to split off if they want to make it a shorter loop of about 2.1 miles on a flatter trail or they can continue on the longer hike of 3 miles, and both will end either at the Warming Hut or back to the Park Office. This is a free event, but pleaser register in advance.

First Day Hike
2025-01-01 10:00 - 13:00
Hikers should wear appropriate clothes for the weather, waterproof hiking shoes, and micro spikes if they have them. Bring water and a snack.
We will be hiking around the beautiful Moreau Lake starting the hike all together at the park office. There will be a section of the hike that allows people to split off if they want to make it a shorter loop of about 2.1 miles or they can continue on the longer hike of 3 miles, and both will end either at the Warming Hut or back at the Park Office. This is a free event. No Registration Required.

Winter Diorama
2025-01-03 11:00 - 12:00
Join us at the nature center to make a DIY scene out of found and recycled objects. This program is free. Please register 24-hours in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.

Attracting Birds to your Feeder
2025-01-04 10:00 - 12:00
Come to the nature center to discuss which different types of foods will bring more variety to your bird feeder throughout the seasons. This program is free. Please register for this program 24-hours in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.

eBird Tutorial
2025-01-04 11:00 - 12:00
Spread the word about your birds! Come to the nature center for a lesson in how to submit useful data to the eBird app or website. Your contribution to community science helps with bird conservation. Please register for this program 24-hours in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.

New Western Ridge Trail Hike
2025-01-06 10:00 - 12:00
Join an educator on a brand-new park trail. This trail is a moderate-hard 2.5 mile hike. Please wear 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 “Spring Overlook” trailhead. This hike is for people 13+. This program is free. Please register in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.

Homeschool Pop-Up: Winter Birds
2025-01-09 10:00 - 11:30
Join an educator at the Nature Center to learn about the birds who stick around for winter, if the weather cooperates and we are able, we will go on a short walk to look for birds and evidence of them. This program is geared toward homeschool students ages 6-12 years old, but all are welcome. This program is free. Please register in advance by calling 518-793-0511.

All About Muskrats/Felting
2025-01-11 10:00 - 12:00
Come to the nature center for a muskrat presentation to discuss their habitats, diets, and behaviors. Did you know that these great swimmers can hold their breath underwater for about 20 minutes! Once you are feeling the Muskrat love, you can make your own small needle felted muskrat to bring home. Geared toward people 10+. This is program is free. Please register 24-hours in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.

Full Moon Hike at Big Bend
2025-01-12 17:00 - 20:00
Join a park educator on a beginner hike and if the clouds cooperate, we’ll get to enjoy the splendor of the full “Wolf” moon rising above the mountains! This hike is family friendly and well-behaved dogs on a 6 foot or shorter leash are welcome. This program is free. To reserve your spot call 518-793-0511 the earlier the better as this is a popular program and it fills up quickly.

Baker to Moreau Overlook
2025-01-14 10:00 - 12:00
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+. This program is free. Please register in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.

Mindfullness Walk
2025-01-15 10:00 - 12:00
Join a park educator on a short 1.5 mile hike around the back pond to really engage our senses and further the many benefits of being outside. Please be ready with appropriate winter hiking attire: water-resistant hiking boots, warm clothes, and water. This hike is for people 13+. This program is free. Please register in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.

Forest Bathing Tutorial
2025-01-17 11:00 - 12:30
Coined shinrin-yoku in Japan in the 1980’s, forest bathing is the eco therapeutic practice of spending time immersed in nature, absorbing it with all your senses. This class is to teach you how to do this technique on your own. If the weather cooperates we will go on a short walk to apply our new skills. Please register in advance by calling 518-793-0511.
