Friends of Moreau Lake State Park, Inc.
A 100% Volunteer Supported 501(c)(3)
A meeting to introduce the trail steward program to newcomers. The duties of a trail steward include walking a particular Moreau Lake State Park trail to identify maintenance needs, cutting back branches with supplied loppers and hand saws, and hanging trail signs when necessary. This meeting will provide crucial information on what to look for on the trails and you …
Join an educator on a guided hike around the lovely Lake Bonita. This is a beginner hike with a few steep hills on a 1.7 mile loop. Wear sturdy, waterproof footwear. Reservations are required at least 24 hours in advance. The cost is $5 for adults (18+) and $1 per child, payable by cash or check at the office upon …
Join an educator on a short walk around the nature center to explore the wonder and importance of our native insects. Geared toward elementary children, 6-12 years old, (homeschooler and siblings welcome). We will be collecting bugs, looking closely at them, and talking about their role in the ecosystem. It is not mandatory, but feel free to bring your own …
Join an educator on a guided hike out to our beaver lodges along the Wetlands Walk and Mud Pond. Learn all about these fascinating rodents and how they live, love and learn. The cost is $5 for adults (18+) and $1 per child, payable by cash or check at the office upon your arrival. Registration is required at least 24 …
This is a guided, beginner hike on a lesser known trail along the Hudson River with the added interest of logging history and old foundations. Meet at the office and convoy or carpool to the trailhead. Reservations are required at least 24 hours in advance. The cost is $1 per child, payable by cash or check at the office upon …
Please join us for our monthly membership committee meeting. It is open to the public and is held the last Monday 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 membership committee meeting but are not a member, please email: [email protected] and we …
This is a very family friendly, not scary, leisurely stroll on our trails. Costumes are very welcome. This walk is not stroller navigable, so bring a carrier for the littles ones! Please go to the Friends Of Moreau Lake State Park webpage for more information.
Join a Park Educator on a beginner hike around Moreau Lake. If the clouds cooperate we’ll get to enjoy the splendor of the moon rising above the mountains! This hike is family friendly and well-behaved dogs on a 6 foot or shorter leash are welcome. Reservations are required at least 24 hours in advance- the earlier the better as this …
Join an educator on a guided hike up to the Moreau Overlook. This is a moderate hike of about 1 mile each way. From the overlook you can see for miles including Moreau Lake and the mountains of Vermont. Reservations are required at least 24 hours in advance. The cost is $5, payable by cash or check at the office …
Coined shinrin-yoku in Japan in the 1980’s, forest bathing is the ecotherapeutic practice of spending time immersed in nature, absorbing it with all of your senses. The physiological and psychological benefits last for days afterward with the additional benefit of a new appreciation of our precious woodland and its inhabitants. This is a beginner-rated walk along the Nature Trail with …
It can be easy to forget to count our blessings sometimes. Join us in the Nature Center where we’ll decorate small rocks to help us remember what we’re grateful for, as well as discussing how to make gratitude a habit. This program is for people of all ages and is an ideal family activity. The cost is $1 per child, …
Join an educator led hike on the Cottage Park trail. This is an out and back, moderate rated hike of about 2 and a half miles. The cost is $5 each (cash or check), payable at the office upon arrival. Registration is required at least 24 hours in advance, please call 518-793-0511.
