Friends of Moreau Lake State Park, Inc.

Nature Center Open
2024-07-09 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-07-11 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-07-12 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-07-13 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-07-14 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-07-15 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-07-16 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-07-18 10:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) and 8 more dates

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.

Beaver Walk
2024-07-16 11:00 - 12:00
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 $1 per child and $5 per adult (cash or check) at the office upon arrival. Please register in advance by calling 518-793-0511.

The Buzz on Bees
2024-07-18 11:00 - 12:30
What is a bee’s favorite flower?
A bee-gonia!
Join an educator at the nature center to talk about how important our bees and pollinators are, talk about their habits and how sophisticated they can bee! We will then go on a short walk to look for pollinators. Geared toward ages 5+ (siblings welcome). $1 per child (cash or check) at the office upon arrival. Please register in advance by calling 518-793-0511.

Junior Ranger
2024-07-20 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-07-20 14:00 - 15:00
Join an educator and a ranger in the nature center to learn more about our park through fun activities! Geared toward kids 5+. The cost is $1 per child (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.

Full Moon Hike
2024-07-20 20:00 - 21:30
Join a park educator on a beginner hike around Moreau Lake. If the clouds cooperate, we’ll get to enjoy the splendor of the full moon rising above the mountains! This hike is family friendly and well-behaved dogs on a 6 foot or shorter leash are welcome. $1 per child, $5 per adult is payable by cash or check at the office upon your arrival. To reserve your spot call 518-793-0511- the earlier the better as this is a popular program and it fills up quickly.

Moth Week Celebration
2024-07-21 10:00 - 11:30, 2024-07-28 10:00 - 11:30
Join an educator at the nature center to observe, survey and learn about the moths of MLSP! We are celebrating National Moth Week by identifying moths, instructing you on how to make your own safe DIY moth trap, and learning about the life activities and ecology of moths. Moth surveying and ID will take place at 10am outside the nature center, but you can stop by all day to learn about moths! Open to all ages with engaging activities for all. $1 per child and $5 per adult (cash or check) at the office upon arrival. Please register in advance by calling 518-793-0511.

Lake Bonita Hike
2024-07-22 10:00 - 12:30
Take a fun and somewhat challenging hike around Lake Bonita and enjoy the shade of a very full canopy of trees. There are some challenging water crossings, so some people feel best crossing these wet spots with trekking poles. Please wear supportive and waterproof footwear. We will meet at the office and convoy or carpool to the trailhead. The cost is $5 for adults, payable by cash or check at the office upon your 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.

Fishing Frenzy
2024-07-23 11:00 - 12:30
Join an o-fish-ial educator to learn about the different types of fish in Moreau Lake State Park! We will also learn how to cast a line and play a fun game with fake fish. Geared toward ages 6+ (siblings welcome). $1 per child (cash or check) at the office upon arrival. Please register in advance by calling 518-793-0511.

Hudson River Kayak
2024-07-25 09:30 - 11:30
Join some educators to kayak on one of the most historic and biodiverse waterways in NY. We will meet at the Park Office and then convoy to Sherman Island boat launch. 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.

Moreau Lake Kayak
2024-07-27 09:00 - 11:00
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.
