Moreau Lake Kayak
2024-10-09 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-10-29 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
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. Please reserve your spot 24-hours in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.

Potters Point Hike
2024-10-10 10:00 - 12:00
Join an educator on a fun and mild bushwack hike. There are some deer paths and well worn walkways we can follow but we will be exploring this beautiful piece of property. This program is for people of all ages, it’s an easy-moderate hike of about 1 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.

Nature Center Open Weekends
2024-10-11 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-10-12 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-10-13 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-10-18 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-10-19 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-10-20 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-10-25 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-10-26 10:00 - 15:00 and 4 more dates

Appreciate Local Birds
2024-10-12 09:00 - 11:00
Appreciating local birds and long-distance migration. We will discuss the importance of controlling light pollution to lesson the impact on our migratory birds. Open to all ages, reservations not required. $5 per adult, $1 per child.

Celebration of Indigenous Peoples
2024-10-13 13:00 - 15:00
Join a nature center educator for a lesson on indigenous geography- which tribes live(d) where- and the food, traditions, dress and belief systems of native tribes in our area. Open to all ages, reservations not required. $5 per adult, $1 per child.

Gratitude Walk
2024-10-14 10:00 - 12:00
Come to Moreau for a guided Nature Walk. As we go we’ll pay particular attention to the beauty and peace of our natural surroundings and focus on our gratitude for being here to appreciate it. This is a beginner-rated walk on the Nature Trail, suitable for those of all ages. Please register in advance by calling 518-793-0511.

Baker to Moreau Overlook
2024-10-14 13:00 - 15:30
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- 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). Please register in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.

Big Bend Full Moon Hike
2024-10-16 18:30 - 20:30
Join a park educator on a beginner hike at the new Big Bend Preserve. If the clouds cooperate, we’ll get to enjoy the splendor of the full “Harvest” moon rising! 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. We will meet at the park office and caravan to the trailhead. To reserve your spot call 518-793-0511- the earlier the better as this is a popular program and it fills up quickly.

Halloween Needle Felted Creatures
2024-10-19 10:00 - 14:00
Join a talented needle felter and try out this fun craft that should result in a very cute or creepy take home. Please register in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511. $5 for adults and $1 for children.

Ghastly Crafts
2024-10-20 10:00 - 12:00
Need some friendly ghosts to “haunt” your home? Join a nature center educator to make ghastly crafts such as leaf ghost window clings, egg carton ghost portraits and lollipop ghosts. Open to all ages. Please register in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511, cost is $1 per person.

Spiders
2024-10-20 13:00 - 14:30
Spiders lend a helping hand (or eight) in balancing our ecosystem! Join a nature center educator to learn about spider life cycles, native spiders and the importance of spiders in our natural communities. Open to all ages.

Big Bend Hike
2024-10-22 10:00 - 12:00
Join an educator on this flat hike of about 6 miles at our beautiful new space with great birding and wildlife viewing, and gorgeous views of mountains and the Hudson River. Better for ages 14+. Please dress appropriately for the weather with hiking shoes, plenty of water and a lunch or snack. We will meet at the park office and caravan to the new trailhead. Program is $5 per adult, $1 for under 18 (cash or check). Please register in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.

Homeschool Pop-Up Nocturnal Animals
2024-10-24 10:00 - 12:00
This program is all about our animals in the night. Learning about their behaviors and the benefits it brings to their ecosystem. This program is geared toward homeschool students ages 6-12 years old, but all are welcome. Please register in advance by calling 518-793-0511.

Bat Week Celebration
2024-10-26 10:00 - 12:00
In honor of Bat Week, we will be educating people at the nature center on the need for conservation of bats and how important they are to the health of an ecosystem, and doing a small craft. Registration is not required, drop in anytime during open Nature center hours 10-3pm

The Friends Halloween Bash
2024-10-27 15:30 - 17:30
The Friends of Moreau Lake are putting on their annual Halloween event, there will be games, nature-based education, and most importantly fun! Please register in advance for this event by calling 518-793-0511.

Halloween Bash
2024-10-27 15:30 - 17:30

Lake Bonita-Waterfall-Western Ridge-LAke Ann
2024-10-28 10:00 - 14:00
We will be hiking a more difficult loop hike that connects the Lake Bonita, Waterfall, Western Ridge, and Lake Anne Trails. The hike is approximately 6 miles. Please wear the appropriate attire for the weather- sunscreen, bug spray and water-resistant hiking shoes. Bring a snack or lunch 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). Please register ahead by calling the office at 518-793-0511.

Leave your Leaves
2024-11-03 10:00 - 15:00
Join an educator at the nature center to learn about the hidden beauty that lies beneath the leaves. We will talk about how leaving your fallen leaves in your yard, compost or gardens for the winter can benefit you and our ecosystem! For all ages, no sign ups required.
