Friends of Moreau Lake State Park, Inc.

Big Bend 5-mile hike
2024-08-28 09:30 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
Big Bend is an 860-acre addition to our park is now officially open to the public! The preserve features over 6 miles of hiking and equestrian trails, great birding and wildlife viewing, and gorgeous views of mountains and the Hudson River. Join an educator on this flat hike of about 5 miles at our beautiful new space. Better for ages 14+. We will meet at the park office and caravan to the new trailhead, tell the booth operator you are there for a guided hike at Big Bend. The program is $5 per adult and $1 per child (cash or check) at the park office when you arrive. PLEASE RESERVE your spot 24-hours in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.

Nature Center Open
2024-08-27 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-08-26 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-08-25 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-08-24 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-08-23 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-08-22 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-08-20 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-08-19 10:00 - 15:00 and 5 more dates

Kids Potters Point Hike
2024-08-27 10:00 - 12:00
This hike will be slow and steady to let the kids explore and enjoy an off-trail hike at their own pace. We will walk roughly a mile and see the Hudson from another view point and perhaps throw some sticks in! This hike is NOT stroller friendly so if you have a younger sibling who wants to join, plan to carry them if they get tired. Bring water and snacks are more than welcome. This hike is $1 per kids. Please register in advance by calling 518-793-0511.

Shapes and Colors Walk
2024-08-26 13:00 - 14:30
Join an educator on a fun and easy hike to look for shapes and colors in nature. We’ll talk about what we see and where we found it with the opportunity to write things down if they can. Geared toward 2-7 year olds, but everyone is welcome! The cost is $5 for adults and $1 for children (cash or check) Please reserve your spot in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.

Reptile Profile
2024-08-26 11:00 - 12:30
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. This program is for all ages. The cost is $5 for adults, $1 for children (cash or check) at the office upon arrival. Park tollbooth 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.

Trail Steward Meeting
2024-08-25 15:00 - 16:30
A meeting to introduce the trail steward program to newcomers. 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 what to look for on the trails. Established trail stewards are welcome to come, but it is not mandatory. This meeting is free. ). Park tollbooth fees are waved in lieu of program fees, for questions call the office at 518-793-0511.

Aquatic Invasives
2024-08-25 14:00 - 16:30
Have you ever wondered what is so harmful about invasive plants and animals? Here we will explore just that question. Join a nature center educator for a crash course on what “invasive” means (not all non-native life is invasive), examples of invasive and introduced species, what “invasion” means for local ecosystems, and how to recognize aquatic invasives. This program is geared towards 12+. The program is $5 per adult and $1 per child (cash or check) at the park office when you arrive. PLEASE RESERVE your spot 24-hours in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.

Duck, Duck, Goose
2024-08-24 11:00 - 12:30
Join a nature center educator to learn about all of the ducks and geese you may see out and about in New York State waterbodies. We will talk about the 10 most common waterfowl in Saratoga County and how to identify the in the wild, waterfowl diets and behavior, and tips on supporting your local waterfowl. Open to all ages. The program is $5 per adult and $1 per child (cash or check) at the park office when you arrive. PLEASE RESERVE your spot 24-hours in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.

Moreau Lake Birding Kayak Trip
2024-08-24 09:00 - 11:00
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. 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
2024-08-22 09:30 - 11:30
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.

Looking for Loons
2024-08-22 08:30 - 10:30
Join an educator on the beach to look and listen for our resident loon. The educator will share some facts but this class is meant to be peaceful and a quiet experience for those who choose to attend. Please bring binoculars and a chair or blanket to sit on. The program is $5 per adult and $1 per child (cash or check) at the park office when you arrive. PLEASE RESERVE your spot 24-hours in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.

Big Bend Plant ID Walk
2024-08-21 10:00 - 12:00
Join an educator on our new trails to seek out the variety of plants we have on our trails. We will also have a conversation and tutorial on how to use iNaturalist and other plant identifying apps. This will be a start and stop short walk. Geared toward ages 15+ but all are welcome.
We will meet at the park office and caravan to the new trailhead, tell the booth operator you are there for a guided hike at Big Bend. The program is $5 per adult and $1 per child (cash or check) at the park office when you arrive. PLEASE RESERVE your spot 24-hours in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.

Baker to Moreau Overlook
2024-08-19 09:30 - 11:30
Join an educator on a moderate 2.5 mile hike from Baker Trail to Moreau Overlook with a beautiful view of our lake from above. Please wear the appropriate attire for the weather- sunscreen, bug spray and water-resistant hiking shoes. Bring a snack and plenty of water. We will meet at the park office and caravan to the trailhead. This hike is for people 15+. The cost is $5 for adults (cash or check). Park tollbooth 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.

Full Moon Kayak
2024-08-18 19:30 - 21:00
Join a park educator on a leisurely paddle around Moreau Lake. If the clouds cooperate, we’ll get to enjoy the splendor of the full “Sturgeon” 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.

Sandcastle Saturday
2024-08-17 11:00 - 13:00
Drop into the nature center to follow our educator to a nice sandy area to have a peaceful Saturday making sandcastles. You do not need to register for this, drop in any time, park fees apply ($8). For any questions call 518-793-0511.

Underwater Discovery
2024-08-15 10:00 - 12:00
Join an educator to learn about the fish in Moreau Lake and then come on a short walk to the creek to look for salamanders, small fish, water insects and other underwater life through our underwater viewer! This class is for kids 5+ (siblings welcome). The cost for this class is $1 per child. Park tollbooth 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.

Friends of Moreau Lake Monthly Meeting
2024-08-13 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.

Let's Go Left
2024-08-13 10:30 - 12:00
In celebration of Left-handed day we will be doing a hike and only turning LEFT. We will start on Nature Trail and follow Mud Pond Trail, Western Ridge, Red Oak Ridge and down the Overlook Trail. This will make a lovely circle of left turns.
The cost is $5 for adults (cash or check). Park tollbooth 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.
