Friends of Moreau Lake State Park, Inc.

Arbor Day Tree I.D. Walk
2024-04-26 13:30 - 15:30 (America/New_York)
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 518-793-0511.
NYS Parks Centennial Challenge missions:
New York Native Identify a plant native to New York at a state park or historic site.
Tree I.D. Take a walk at a state park or historic sites and identify a tree native to New York State!
https://parks.ny.gov/100/challenge/

Arbor Day Tree Planting
2024-04-25 13:00 - 15:00
Join us in planting native trees at our park to celebrate Arbor Day. Please be prepared to get dirty and wear comfortable clothes and closed toed shoes. We will be digging holes to plant our saplings. The program is free, but please reserve your spot by calling the office at 518-793-0511.

Beaver Walk
2024-04-25 10:00 - 12:00
Did you know that MLSP is home to a thriving population of North America’s largest rodent? We will walk along the Wetlands Walk and Mud Pond trails where we can view our beaver’s dam and lodges while we learn all about how they live, love and learn. This program is for people of all ages, it’s an easy-moderate hike of about 2.5 miles. Pay $1 per child and $5 per adult (cash or check) at the office upon arrival. Please register in advance by calling 518-793-0511.
NYS Parks Centennial Challenge missions:
Take a Hike! Find a hike at a state park near you.
Go Green: Bring your re-usable water bottle on a hike or walk at one of our state parks or historic sites.
https://parks.ny.gov/100/challenge/

Friends Members Only Big Bend Hike
2024-04-24 10:30 - 12:30
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 the parking area. The trail is 1.7 mi one way. Jen will be happy to tell us a thing or two about Big Bend while we walk 1.7 mi (one way). Bring snacks or lunch to enjoy down by the riverside.

Forest Bathing
2024-04-24 09:00 - 11:00, 2024-04-15 09:00 - 11:00, 2024-04-11 09:00 - 11:00
Coined shinrin-yoku in Japan in the 1980’s, forest bathing is the ecotherapeutic practice of spending time immersed in nature, absorbing it with all of your senses. The physiological and psychological benefits last for days afterward with the additional benefit of a new appreciation of our precious woodland and its inhabitants. This is a beginner-rated walk along the Nature Trail with long pauses to sit and enhance our awareness of our surroundings, it is an approximately 2-hour program. A small mat is beneficial to ensure a dry seat. This program is limited to those age 14 and up. Pay $5 per person (cash or check) at the office upon arrival. Register in advance by calling 518-793-0511.
NYS Parks Centennial Challenge mission:
Fabulous Forests Try Forest bathing to decompress at one of our state parks or historic sites.
https://parks.ny.gov/100/challenge/

Full Moon Hike
2024-04-23 19:00 - 20:30
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 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.
This program is part of NYS Parks Centennial Challenge:
Look to the Stars Go stargazing at your local state park or historic site.
Dog Days Enjoy a walk with your leashed dog at a state park (where allowed).
https://www.parks.ny.gov/100/challenge/

Hiking Preparedness
2024-04-23 17:30 - 18:30
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 seven Leave No Trace principles and apply them on your next visit to a state park or historic site.
https://parks.ny.gov/100/challenge/

Cottage Park Hike
2024-04-23 13:30 - 15:30
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 hike at a state park near you.
Go Green Bring your re-usable water bottle on a hike or walk at one of our state parks or historic sites.
https://parks.ny.gov/100/challenge/

Moreau Lake Kayak Trip
2024-04-22 13:00 - 15:00
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 pay (cash or check) at the office upon arrival. Registration is required at least 24 hours in advance, call 518-793-0511.

NYS Parks Centennial Challenge missions:
Seasonal Beauty Visit the same place in a state park or historic for all four seasons of the year.
Go Green: Bring your re-usable water bottle on a hike or walk at one of our state parks or historic sites.
Nature Center Knowledge Attend a nature center program.
Engage in Education Attend an environmental education program at a state park.
https://parks.ny.gov/100/challenge/

Homeschool Pop-Up Earth Day
2024-04-22 10:00 - 12:00
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 check) Please reserve your spot in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.
NYS Parks Centennial Challenge missions:
Seasonal Beauty Visit the same place in a state park or historic for all four seasons of the year.
Go Green: Bring your re-usable water bottle on a hike or walk at one of our state parks or historic sites.
Nature Center Knowledge Attend a nature center program.
Engage in Education Attend an environmental education program at a state park.
https://parks.ny.gov/100/challenge/

The Friend's Earth Day Road Clean-Up
2024-04-21 13:00 - 15:00
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/

Earth Day Recycle Craft
2024-04-20 11:00 - 13:00
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 feel to bring it along. This program is free and does not require sign ups.
NYS Parks Centennial Challenge missions:
Nature Center Knowledge Attend a nature center program.
Engage in Education Attend an environmental education program at a state park.
https://parks.ny.gov/100/challenge/

Western Ridge to Eastern Ridge Loop Hike
2024-04-18 09:00 - 12:00
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 reserve your spot in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.
NYS Parks Centennial Challenge missions:
Take a Hike! Find a hike at a state park near you.
Go Green Bring your re-usable water bottle on a hike or walk at one of our state parks or historic sites.
https://parks.ny.gov/100/challenge/

Baker Trail to Overlook Hike
2024-04-17 09:00 - 12:00
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 Parks Centennial Challenge missions:
Take a Hike! Find a hike at a state park near you.
Go Green Bring your re-usable water bottle on a hike or walk at one of our state parks or historic sites.
https://parks.ny.gov/100/challenge/

Tree I.D. Walk
2024-04-16 11:30 - 13:00

Planting for Pollinators
2024-04-16 10:00 - 12:00
Become a Guerilla Gardener! Learn what to plant (and what not to) to improve declining pollinator populations. Make seed bombs to increase habitat and food sources for our insect allies. Pay $1 per child and $5 per adult (cash or check) at the office upon arrival. Please register in advance by calling 518-793-0511.
NYS Parks Centennial Challenge missions:
Nature Center Knowledge Attend a nature center program.
https://parks.ny.gov/100/challenge/

Nature Journals
2024-04-15 11:00 - 12:30, 2024-04-15 08:00 - 17:00
Join an educator for World Art Day in making your own nature journal. Nature journals are a great way to write down your discoveries and engage in the world around you. If you are able, we will go on a short walk to get a start on those journals. Pay $1 per child and $5 per adult (cash or check) at the office upon arrival. Please register in advance by calling 518-793-0511.
NYS Parks Centennial Challenge missions:
Art in the Park Sketch a wildflower or wildlife you see at a state park or historic site.
https://parks.ny.gov/100/challenge/

Homeschool Pop-Up Frogs
2024-04-10 10:00 - 11:30
Join an educator in the nature center to learn about frogs and do a related activity. We are encouraging homeschool groups to attend, but it is open to the public. Geared toward ages 6+, siblings 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.
NYS Parks Centennial Challenge missions:
Nature Center Knowledge Attend a nature center program.
https://parks.ny.gov/100/challenge/

Lake Bonita to Lake Ann
2024-04-10 09:00 - 12:00
At around 3.5 miles this beautiful hike is rated as moderate. Check in at the office upon arrival, 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 hike at a state park near you.
Go Green Bring your re-usable water bottle on a hike or walk at one of our state parks or historic sites.
https://parks.ny.gov/100/challenge/

Friends of Moreau Lake Monthly Meeting
2024-04-09 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.

Mandala and Zen Tangle Nature Inspired Pattern Crafts
2024-04-06 11:00 - 13:00
Join an educator at the nature center where we will be creating nature-inspired symmetrical mandalas and asymmetrical Zen tangles out of paper. This is fun for all ages and is a drop-in activity, so no registration required.
NYS Parks Centennial Challenge missions:
Nature Center Knowledge Attend a nature center program.
Engage in Education Attend an environmental education program at a state park.
https://parks.ny.gov/100/challenge/

Earth Day Experiments
2024-04-04 13:00 - 14:30
April is Earth Month, celebrate with us at MLSP! We’ll have 3 experiments- Storm Runoff, Oil Spill Clean-up, and Slime Making. Dress for mess! The cost is $1 per child, payable by cash or check at the office upon your arrival. Reserve your spot in advance by calling 518-793-0511.
NYS Parks Centennial Challenge missions:
Nature Center Knowledge Attend a nature center program.
https://parks.ny.gov/100/challenge/

Birds of Play
2024-04-04 10:00 - 11:00
This program is geared toward younger children to learn the basics of size, color, behavior and vocalization of common birds. The program fee is $1 (cash or check). Please reserve your spot in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.

Friends Hosted Treasure Hunt
2024-04-03 13:00 - 16:00
The Treasure Hunt is a Friend’s hosted self guided activity. The goal is for participants to focus on the natural world around them. The players receive a list of things to look for as they walk along. They don’t need to bring anything back , just check things off. They may note where they saw something and/ or some information about what they saw. When they return and show what they have, they will receive congratulations and a small recognition.
This is a free event, you do not need to register, meet at the Nature Center

Stonewall Hike
2024-04-03 09:00 - 11:30
This less-traveled trail is a little over 3 miles and rated as easy. Situated across the river from us, with historical interest including an old foundation, this trail is a must-do. 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 hike at a state park near you.
Go Green Bring your re-usable water bottle on a hike or walk at one of our state parks or historic sites.
https://parks.ny.gov/100/challenge/

Reptile Profile
2024-04-02 14:30 - 15:30
Join an educator in the nature center to meet our resident reptiles! We at Moreau take care of six New York native turtles and two 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. The cost is $5 for adults, $1 for children (cash or check) at the office upon arrival. Please register at least 24 hours in advance at 518-793-0511.

Eclipse Viewers and Craft
2024-04-02 12:00 - 14:00
We will spend the day in the nature center talking about the eclipse and making viewing “cameras” out of cereal boxes as well as making a simple craft to help understand what is happening during the eclipse on April 7th. Anyone who wants to join is welcome, please bring a cereal or cracker shaped box to make into your own viewer to take home, all other supplies will be on hand. This is a drop-in program so come whenever you like during the 10am-2pm hours. However we do ask you call to register so that we have enough supplies! Please register at least 24 hours in advance at 518-793-0511.

NYS Parks Centennial Challenge missions:
Nature Center Knowledge Attend a nature center program.
Engage in Education Attend an environmental education program at a state park.
https://parks.ny.gov/100/challenge/
