Friends of Moreau Lake State Park, Inc.
A 100% Volunteer Supported 501(c)(3)
Spread the word about your birds! Come to the nature center for a lesson in how to submit useful data to the eBird app or website. Your contribution to community science helps with bird conservation. Please register for this program 24-hours in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.
Join an educator on a brand-new park trail. This trail is a moderate-hard 2.5 mile hike. Please wear appropriate attire for the weather with 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 “Spring Overlook” trailhead. This hike is for people 13+. This program …
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 at the Nature Center to learn about the birds who stick around for winter, if the weather cooperates and we are able, we will go on a short walk to look for birds and evidence of them. This program is geared toward homeschool students ages 6-12 years old, but all are welcome. This program is free. Please …
Come to the nature center for a muskrat presentation to discuss their habitats, diets, and behaviors. Did you know that these great swimmers can hold their breath underwater for about 20 minutes! Once you are feeling the Muskrat love, you can make your own small needle felted muskrat to bring home. Geared toward people 10+. This is program is free. …
Join a park educator on a beginner hike and if the clouds cooperate, we’ll get to enjoy the splendor of the full “Wolf” moon rising above the mountains! This hike is family friendly and well-behaved dogs on a 6 foot or shorter leash are welcome. This program is free. To reserve your spot call 518-793-0511 the earlier the better as …
Join an educator on a moderate-hard 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 with 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 …
Join a park educator on a short 1.5 mile hike around the back pond to really engage our senses and further the many benefits of being outside. Please be ready with appropriate winter hiking attire: water-resistant hiking boots, warm clothes, and water. This hike is for people 13+. This program is free. Please register in advance by calling the office …