Friends of Moreau Lake State Park, Inc.
A 100% Volunteer Supported 501(c)(3)
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 …
Join an educator to take a tour of our nature center and get to know our animal ambassadors! We will discuss each animal and the story of how they came to us, why we have them, their current needs, and talk about their very specific personalities and behaviors. We have turtles, snakes, and owls, oh my! Please come on time …
We are excited to host Bo and her bestie Alexis from Wild For Life Inc. Rescue and Rehabilitation. Bo will be showing off her incredible beaver-ness while Alexis shares Bo’s rescue story, her daily care, and why beavers are true environmental superheroes - creating wetlands, supporting biodiversity, and helping countless other species thrive. This program is about an hour long …
We are excited to host Bo and her bestie Alexis from Wild For Life Inc. Rescue and Rehabilitation. Bo will be showing off her incredible beaver-ness while Alexis shares Bo’s rescue story, her daily care, and why beavers are true environmental superheroes - creating wetlands, supporting biodiversity, and helping countless other species thrive. This program is about an hour long …
Join an educator for a calm indoor activity collaging in your own simple field journal, then use it to observe the birds visiting our feeders outside the Nature Center. After recording our sightings, we will take a short nature walk to compare what we find along the trail. This relaxing program is beginner friendly and a peaceful way to connect …
This program will begin immediately following Wiggly Wanderers and is also open to the public! Sam, the Saw-Whet owl and his friend Rebecca will be reading “The Christmas Owl” a New York Times bestseller! Experience the beautiful story that captivated the country about a little owl, just like Sam, found in the famous Rockefeller Christmas tree. This book was written …
Join an educator on a flat 3.5 mile hike at Big Bend. Please be prepared for the weather with warm clothing, waterproof footwear, water, and a snack. We have limited snowshoes and micro spikes to borrow. We will meet at the park office and caravan over to the Big Bend trailhead. This program is free and for all ages, but …
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 …
Ever wonder how animals survive freezing temperatures? Join us indoors at the Nature Center to explore the science of insulation and blubber! Participants will make “blubber gloves” and test how this natural adaptation keeps animals warm in icy water. This program is free and for ages 6+. Please register in advance by calling (518) 793-0511.
Join an educator at the Nature Center to learn about the birds that stick around our region in the winter. There will be information on how to keep your bird feeders clean to prevent the spread of viruses. Please register in advance by calling 518-793-0511.
Join an educator at the Nature Center to learn about the native animals of New York. There will be pelts you can pet and taxidermy animals to look at, then you will become nature center detectives to find each animal based on our clues and knowledge you learned! If the weather is good, we will be going on a walk …
Step into the past as we explore how fossils form and what they can teach us about ancient life. Learn the basics of fossilization before creating your own take-home “fossil” using simple, hands-on natural materials. This program is free and great for all ages. Please register in advance by calling (518) 793-0511.