Friends of Moreau Lake State Park, Inc.
A 100% Volunteer Supported 501(c)(3)
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 …
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 …
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 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) …
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 …
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) …
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 …
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/