Friends of Moreau Lake State Park, Inc.

Nature Center Open
2024-06-25 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-06-27 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-06-28 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-06-29 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-06-30 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-07-01 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-07-02 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-07-04 10:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) and 11 more dates

Animal Weigh-Ins
2024-06-26 10:00 - 11:30
This program is new and will include a little meet and greet with each animal in the nature center. Afterwards we will work together to guess the weight of each animal and put them in order according of our guesses. We will use some weighted items to help us make guesses and have some fun in the process. This program is ideal for kids 7+ but siblings are welcome to join. This program requires 24 advance sign up and will cost $1 per child. Please call 518-793-0511 to reserve your spot.

Homeschool Pop-Up: Food Chain
2024-06-27 10:00 - 11:30
Join an educator at the nature center for another homeschool pop-up with the topic of food chains in the wild. We will talk about how the order in which living things depend on each other to survive! This class is geared toward aged 6+ homeschool groups but is open to the public (siblings welcome). The class is $1 per child). Park tollbooth fees are waved in lieu of program fees, be sure to call 24 hours in advance to reserve your spot by calling the office at 518-793-0511.

Spring Overlook Hike
2024-07-03 09:00 - 23:30
Join an educator on a moderate to difficult hike to the spring overlook and Spier Falls Overlook. This is an approximately 4-mile loop hike. Bring appropriate clothing and hiking boots, plenty of water and snacks or a lunch if you want. The hike is $5 (cash or check). Park toll booth fees are waived in lieu of program fees, be sure to call 24 hours in advance to reserve your spot by calling the office at 518-793-0511.

Family Nature Trail Hike
2024-07-04 09:30 - 11:00
Join an educator on a kid-friendly hike, well-behaved dogs are welcome on a 6 foot or shorter leash. This is an easy 2 mile loop, but not accessible for strollers. Please wear appropriate clothing for the weather, sneakers or hiking boots and bring water. The hike is $1 per child and $5 per adult (cash or check). Park tollbooth fees are waved in lieu of program fees, be sure to call 24 hours in advance to reserve your spot by calling the office at 518-793-0511.

"Hot Dogs" K-9 safety
2024-07-06 10:00 - 12:00
Drop by the nature center for some tips on how to keep your dog safe in the summer heat from an educator and vet tech.

Beginner Bird Watching
2024-07-07 08:30 - 10:00
Calling all beginner birders ages 14+, join us on a guided hike to search for birds! Bring binoculars if you have them. The hike will be a start and stop walk for less than two miles. Class is $5 per adult, $1 for under 18 (cash or check). Park tollbooth fees are waved in lieu of program fees, be sure to call 24-hours in advance to reserve your spot by calling the office at 518-793-0511.

Reptile Profile
2024-07-07 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. The cost is $5 for adults, $1 for children (cash or check) at the office upon arrival. Park tollbooth fees are waved in lieu of program fees, be sure to call 24 hours in advance to reserve your spot by calling the office at 518-793-0511.

Moreau Lake Kayak
2024-07-09 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. Park tollbooth fees are waved in lieu of program fees, be sure to call 24-hours in advance to reserve your spot by calling the office at 518-793-0511.

Friends of Moreau Lake Monthly Meeting
2024-07-09 19:00 - 21:00
Please join us for our monthly general membership board meeting. It is open to the public and is held the second Tuesday 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 meeting but are not a member, please email: comments@fomlsp.org and we will send you the information to ZOOM as well as the agenda.

Moreau Lake Birding Kayak Trip
2024-07-13 09:00 - 12:00
Bring your binoculars and join an educator on a peaceful morning paddle around Moreau Lake and also 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. The cost is $5 (or $15 including kayak rental). Check in and pay (cash or check) at the office upon arrival. Park tollbooth fees are waved in lieu of program fees, be sure to call 24-hours in advance to reserve your spot by calling the office at 518-793-0511.

iNaturalist Tutorial
2024-07-14 09:30 - 11:30
iNaturalist, do YOU naturalist? Join an educator at the nature center for a lesson on how to set up and use an iNaturalist account, followed by a brief walk to test our your skills and kick-start your new account.
iNaturalist is a community science app for those who have a love for the outdoors. Users photograph, identify, and learn about the life around them. Observations are reviewed to ensure accuracy in IDs so that they can be used in scientific research characterizing migration/seasonal patterns and ecology on a large scale. Geared for ages 14+. Class is $5 per adult, $1 for under 18 (cash or check). Park tollbooth fees are waved in lieu of program fees, be sure to call 24-hours in advance to reserve your spot by calling the office at 518-793-0511.
