Friends of Moreau Lake State Park, Inc.
A 100% Volunteer Supported 501(c)(3)
Coined shinrin-yoku in Japan in the 1980’s, forest bathing is the eco therapeutic practice of spending time immersed in nature, absorbing it with all 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 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 …
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) …
Join an educator at the nature center to learn how to enjoy the outdoors while respecting each other and wildlife. We will learn how humans impact the outdoors and play some fun games to put it into perspective. This class is geared toward aged 6+ homeschool groups, but is open to the public (siblings welcome). The class is $1 per …
This is a guided hike on a lesser-known trail along the Hudson River with the added interest of logging history and old foundations. This 3.5-mile hike has some steeper parts. Meet at the office and convoy or carpool to the trailhead. Please wear the appropriate attire for the weather- sunscreen, bug spray and water-resistant hiking shoes. The cost is $5 …
Wiggly Wanderers is a casual and fun program that is offered to walking toddlers, carriable babies and their caregivers. This will be a beginner’s hike/wander series for toddlers who are ready to move and caregivers who are willing and able to baby wear and/or carry their toddler if their legs get too tired. We will not plan too much distance …
Join a Nature Center educator for a walk around the lake where we will locate and identify mushrooms along the trail. Geared towards ages 14+. Program is $5 per adult, $1 for kids under 18 (cash or check). Please reserve your spot 24-hours in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.
We’ll be celebrating the Autumn Equinox by the fire with s’mores and some local storytellers who will have family friendly stories for the evening. This is for all ages. $1 per child and $5 per adult (cash or check) at the office upon arrival. Please reserve your spot 24-hours in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.
Geared toward children aged 2-5, (siblings welcome) Knee-high Naturalist is a fun introduction to nature. We meet in the Nature Center where we begin by reading a book or two and then take a short walk together outdoors, keeping our eyes open for animal tracks, shells, feathers, and other signs of the natural world around us. Dress for the weather. …