Friends of Moreau Lake State Park, Inc.

Warming Hut Open
2024-02-07 08:00 - 15:00, 2024-02-06 08:00 - 15:00, 2024-02-05 08:00 - 15:00, 2024-02-04 08:00 - 15:00, 2024-02-03 08:00 - 15:00, 2024-02-02 08:00 - 15:00, 2024-02-01 08:00 - 15:00, 2024-01-31 08:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) and 14 more dates
Stop by the warming hut to well, warm up!! The Friends volunteer to staff it on weekends to provide hot chocolate and treats – they are also a wealth of information so stop in to say “Hi”. It closes at 3pm.

Baker Trail to Moreau OVerlook
2024-02-01 10:00 - 12:00
Join a park educator on a guided 2.4 mile out-and-back hike with around 500 ft elevation gain to get to Moreau Overlook that has excellent site seeing at the top. Please wear appropriate clothing for the weather and waterproof boots. Bring microspikes if you have them, we have snowshoes and microspikes to rent at the office if you need them. The cost is $5 per adult, payable by cash or check at the office upon your arrival. Reservations are required at least 24 hours in advance, to reserve your spot, call the office at 518-793-0511.
This program could be part of two of your NYS Parks Centennial Challenge!
Go Green: Bring your re-usable water bottle on a hike or walk at one of our state parks or historic sites.
Take a Hike! Find a hike at a state park near you.
https://www.parks.ny.gov/100/challenge/

Black Gold: Composting
2024-01-31 10:00 - 12:00
Wednesday, January 31st @ 10 am Black Gold: Composting 101
Composting is a wonderful way to recycle your food scraps and yard debris while producing nutrient-rich soil for your flower and vegetable gardens. In this program you’ll learn how, why, and how to get started turning waste into black gold! Program fees waived this month in lieu of a non-perishable donation for our local food drive. To reserve your spot call 518-793-0511.

Eagle Watch
2024-01-30 09:00 - 11:30
Join a park educator on a convoy-style journey along the Hudson River to try to spot our local Bald Eagles. We will be getting in and out of vehicles at a few locations and, with a little luck, viewing the eagles through binoculars and a scope so make sure to bring your hat and gloves! If you have binoculars bring them, we do have a couple of pair to pass around as well. Reservations are required at least 24 hours in advance. The cost is $5 per adult (18+) and $1 per child, payable by cash or check at the office upon your arrival. To reserve your spot call 518-793-0511.

Full Moon Hike
2024-01-25 17:00 - 19:00
Thursday, January 25th @ 5 p.m. Full Moon Hike
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. Dress for the weather and bring micro-spikes or snowshoes; there are limited numbers of micro-spikes to borrow and snowshoes to rent ($5 per pair) if weather-appropriate- let us know if you need either when you sign up. Reservations are required at least 24 hours in advance- the earlier the better as this is a popular program and it fills up quickly. Program fees waived this month in lieu of a non-perishable donation for our local food drive. To reserve your spot call 518-793-0511.

Homeschool Pop-Up Class: Native Animals
2024-01-24 10:00 - 12:00
Wednesday January 24th @ 10 am Homeschool Pop-up Class: Native Animals
It’s the International Day of Education! Come join our educators at the nature center to learn about our resident mammals and reptiles and do a craft. We are encouraging homeschool groups to join us, but it is open to the public. Class fees waived this month in lieu of a non-perishable donation for our local food drive! Please reserve your spot in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.

Western Ridge to Waterfall Trail
2024-01-23 12:00 - 14:00
Tuesday, January 23rd @ 12 pm Western Ridge to Waterfall Trail hike
Join park educators on a guided, intermediate hike of approximately 3 miles. Micro-spikes may be necessary, if you don’t own a pair we have some available to borrow. Program fees waived this month in lieu of a non-perishable donation for our local food drive. To reserve your spot call 518-793-0511.

Nature Collages
2024-01-21 11:00 - 13:00

Secret Life of Snakes
2024-01-18 10:00 - 12:00
Thursday, January 18th @10am Secret Life of Snakes
The most snake loving educator will be presenting with our two awesome resident snakes. She will share with you some of the fun facts as well as some less fun facts. You will leave loving snakes a little more than you did when you arrived. Class fees waved with food donations. Please register at least 24 hours in advance at 518-793-0511.
