Ever wonder about the names of the trees you walk by every day? This is the best time of the year to learn how to i.d. trees because if you can identify them by their bark will know them in any season! Pay $5 per person (cash or check) at the office upon arrival. Please register in advance by calling …

At just over 2 miles this is a moderate hike to the Moreau Overlook and back. Witness the change in flora is we increase in elevation. Check in at the office, we will convoy to the trailhead. The cost for the hike is $5 (cash or check) Please reserve your spot in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511. NYS …

Join an educator this National Exercise Day on a hike.  A more difficult hike of 6 miles from Western Ridge, to Ridge Run, to Eastern Ridge with viewpoints along the Western Ridge Trail. Bring a lunch or snack, plenty of water, waterproof shoes, and appropriate clothing for the weather. The cost for the hike is $5 (cash or check) Please …

A fun and creative way to celebrate earth day is to reduce, reuse and recycle.  Please come to the nature center to work on a craft reusing commonly recycled items.  This craft will be led by your imagination and artistic vision. We will provide the materials.  If you have a vision but need something from your own recycling bin, please …

For Earth Day this year, consider helping the planet by joining the Friends of MLSP for a roadside trash clean up. Meet at the office at 1 p.m. NYS Parks Centennial Challenge missions: Takin’ Out the Trash Pick up any litter at a state park for 30 minutes! https://parks.ny.gov/100/challenge/

Join an educator at the nature center to celebrate Earth Day with a “signs-of-spring” treasure hunt. This will include a walk around the nature center so bring weather appropriate clothes and shoes. We are encouraging homeschool groups to attend, but it is open to the public. Geared toward ages 6+, siblings welcome. The cost is $1 for children (cash or …

Join a ACA certified kayak instructor/educator on a peaceful afternoon paddle around Moreau Lake. We will cover some basic strokes and safety before getting out on the water which will be great for beginners as well as seasoned kayakers.  Limited rentals are available or bring your own kayak. The cost is $5 or $15 including kayak rental. Check in and …

This moderate loop of around 2 miles follows Cottage Park to Western Ridge, back to Cottage Park. Check in at the office, we will convoy to the trailhead. The cost for the hike is $5 (cash or check) Please reserve your spot in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511. NYS Parks Centennial Challenge missions: Take a Hike! Find a …

Join an educator at the nature center to plan for the upcoming summer hiking season. Learn how to plan and prepare for hiking with a demonstration on what to put in your pack, first-aid basics, and leave no trace ethics. The cost is $5 per adult and $1 per child. NYS Parks Centennial Challenge missions: Leave No Trace Learn the …

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. $1 per child, $5 per adult is payable by cash or check at the office …

The Friends have the opportunity for a preview of the new Big Bend property. Jen Selfridge, NYS Parks Capital Region Restoration Ecologist, has offered to lead us to the river on Wednesday April 24. We'll meet at the park office at 10:30 and then head to the new property by carpool if there's more of us than can fit in …