Friends of Moreau Lake State Park, Inc.
A 100% Volunteer Supported 501(c)(3)
Step into the microscopic world! Join an educator at the Nature Center to learn how to properly use a microscope, prepare slides, and identify fascinating structures up close. This hands-on program is perfect for home school students and anyone curious about the unseen world around us. This program is free and for ages 13+. Please register in advance by calling …
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 …
Join an educator at the Nature Center to learn about how and what we feed our animal ambassadors! We have carnivores, herbivores, and omnivores! This is free and for all ages, no registration required.
Discover the fascinating world of fermentation! Join us for a fun exploration of the science behind fermentation and how microbes work their magic in foods like kimchi, kombucha, and sauerkraut. This program is tentative and may be rescheduled. Free and open to all ages. Please register in advance by calling 518-793-0511.
It is tick season! Drop in to learn how to prevent ticks for you and your furry friends. Free and no registration required. Call 518-793-0511 for any questions.
Join an educator on a 1.89 mile hike with an elevation gain/loss of around 145 feet at Lake Bonita! 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. As always, we will meet at the park office …
This is a family friendly short hike (1 mile roughly) on a lesser-known piece of property at Moreau Lake State Park. We will wander through deer trails and some damp areas to get to a beautiful view of the Hudson River where we will stop for a snack and some water. This hike is not stroller friendly although fun for …
We are introducing sensory friendly hours to the nature center; we will have low lighting, we will be turning off the aquatic bubblers and running water features, and we will limit access of the nature center to those who would like a quiet and comforting experience to enjoy our animals and nature-themed exhibits. Free and open to all ages, no …
Join an educator at the Nature Center to learn all about turkeys! This program is free and geared toward homeschool students ages 6-12 years old, but all are welcome. Please register in advance by calling 518-793-0511.
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 …
Join an educator at the Nature Center to learn about how and what we feed our animal ambassadors! We have carnivores, herbivores, and omnivores! This is free and for all ages, no registration required.
A meeting to introduce the trail steward program to people interested in volunteering! The duties of a trail steward include walking the trails of Moreau Lake State Park to identify and report maintenance needs, light trail maintenance including cutting back branches with supplied hand saws and loppers and hanging trail signs when necessary. This meeting will provide crucial information on …