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 beautiful Mud Pond trail that is about 2.5 miles long with elevation gain/loss of about 155 feet. The trails will be …

This is a small group fly casting lesson focused on the fundamentals of fly-fishing technique. Participants will practice basic casts and line handling in an open outdoor space. Depending on conditions, we may enter the water for casting practice. Please bring waders if you have them; otherwise, dress appropriately for being on the sandy beach. Please bring your own fly …

Join us at the nature center for some post-hike painting! We will sit on the deck and paint whatever our little heart’s desire! Free and geared toward ages 0-5. Please reserve your spot in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.

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 …

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.

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.

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …