Friends of Moreau Lake State Park, Inc.
A 100% Volunteer Supported 501(c)(3)
Join an educator and field technician on a walk at Big Bend to talk about the technique of prescribed burns, why we are doing it, and what the future will look like for Big Bend. Prescribed burns are a critical tool in wildfire risk reduction and ecological management and are also being implemented to create a habitat for blue lupine, …
Join the Friends of Moreau Lake State Park at the Nature Center to make a fun craft every Wednesday from July 9th to August 13th. This program is geared toward younger children, but everyone is welcome! This program is free, and no registration is required. You only must pay the entry fee if you are planning on spending the day …
Join a park educator on a leisurely paddle around Moreau Lake. If the clouds cooperate, we’ll get to enjoy the splendor of the full “Buck” moon rising above the mountains. We have very limited rentals so if you need a kayak, so call soon. Meet at the office to check in and then head down to the beach parking lot …
From boreal forests to kelp forests, forests are some of the most diverse and vital ecosystems on Earth. Join an educator indoors at the nature center for an engaging program that takes you on a journey through forests across the globe. Learn about forest layers, unique plant and animal adaptations, and the critical role forests play for our planet Earth. …
Join the monthly hiking challenge where we will explore the wide variety of trails at Moreau Lake State Park, if you make it to all the hikes you will get a prize! This month we will be doing Lake Bonita to Lake Ann with an elevation gain/loss of about 331 feet. The trails could be muddy so please wear the …
Follow Moreau Lake State Park’s turtles down the road to Crandall library for a short talk on reptiles! This is free and for all ages. This program has limited spaces, so please register for the program or waitlist on their website: https://crandall.librarycalendar.com/event/reptile-profile-10483
Join the Friends of Moreau Lake State Park at the Nature Center to make a fun craft every Wednesday from July 9th to August 13th. This program is geared toward younger children, but everyone is welcome! This program is free, and no registration is required. You only must pay the entry fee if you are planning on spending the day …
We are celebrating World Listening Day (one day early) in NYS Park’s year of wellness by going on a short “listening” walk. This day is “devoted to understanding the world and its natural environment, societies, and cultures through the practice of listening and field recording.” We are going to open our ears to the sounds of the lake, birds, frogs, …
One of our favorite animal ambassadors is back at the nature center! Justin is a barred owl that was rehabbed and non-releasable. We will be showing him off and learning all about these cool raptors. This program is free and for all ages. Please register in advance by calling 518-793-0511.
Dive into discovery at Moreau Lake’s Shark Splash! This is an all-day program of shark-themed fun for all ages. Learn about shark species from around the world, test your knowledge in shark trivia, try shark-themed crafts and games, and explore how sharks help keep ocean ecosystems healthy. While we’re far from the sea, this program brings the excitement of Shark …
Join an educator on a moderate 2.5 mile hike with an elevation gain of 521 feet on 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 …
Join the Friends of Moreau Lake State Park at the Nature Center to make a fun craft every Wednesday from July 9th to August 13th. This program is geared toward younger children, but everyone is welcome! This program is free, and no registration is required. You only must pay the entry fee if you are planning on spending the day …