Friends of Moreau Lake State Park, Inc.

Warming Hut Open
2024-01-18 08:00 - 15:00, 2024-01-17 08:00 - 15:00, 2024-01-16 08:00 - 15:00, 2024-01-15 08:00 - 15:00, 2024-01-14 08:00 - 15:00, 2024-01-13 08:00 - 15:00, 2024-01-12 08:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
Stop by the warming hut to well, warm up!! The Friends volunteer to staff it on weekends to provide hot chocolate and treats – they are also a wealth of information so stop in to say “Hi”. It closes at 3pm.

Mud Pond Hike
2024-01-16 10:00 - 12:00
Tuesday, January 16th @ 10am Mud Pond Hike
The Park Educator will lead this 2.25 mile hike around Mud Pond, which should be frozen and we might see some sign of active beavers. Did you know they don’t hibernate? Class fees waved with food donations. Please register at least 24 hours in advance at 518-793-0511.

MLK Nature Walk
2024-01-15 13:00 - 15:00
Monday, January 15th @ 1pm MLK Nature Walk
Join us for a Nature Walk in honor of the life of Rev. Dr. MLK Jr. This will be a beginner level hike of about 2 miles, along the way we will discuss the life accomplishments of this pillar of social justice. Micro-spikes may be necessary, if you don’t own a pair we have some available to borrow. Program fees waived this month in lieu of a non-perishable donation for our local food drive. To reserve your spot call 518-793-0511.

MLK Little Learners
2024-01-15 10:00 - 12:00
Monday, January 15th @ 10am MLK Little Learners
This program is for children under 10. We will have a fun lesson on equality in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. and then go for a short Nature Walk. Dress for the weather! Please reserve your spot in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511. Program fees waved with non-perishable food donations.

Reptile Profile and Craft
2024-01-14 11:00 - 12:30, 2024-01-05 11:00 - 12:00
Friday, January 5th @ 11 am Reptile Profile and Craft
Join educators 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. We’ll be making “snake skin” friendssship bracelets after the education program. Class fees waved with food donations. To reserve your spot call 518-793-0511.

Wool Woodland Creatures
2024-01-13 11:00 - 15:00
Saturday, January 13th @ 11-3pm Wool Woodland Creatures
Come to the nature center and craft some woodland creatures out of wool. Guided needle felting for ages 8+, siblings welcome. Class fees waved with food donations. For any questions call 518-793-0511.

Friends of Moreau Lake Monthly Meeting
2024-01-09 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.

Lake Bonita Waterfall Trail Hike
2024-01-09 10:00 - 12:00
Tuesday, January 9th @ 10am Lake Bonita to Waterfall Trail Hike
A guided hike approximately 3.6 miles total with an out and back trail from Lake Bonita to our Waterfall trail. Please dress appropriately for weather, with warm clothes and waterproof boots, bring microspikes and poles if you have them. We have snowshoes and microspikes to rent for $5. Please reserve your spot in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511. Program fees waved with non-perishable food donations.

Eagle Watch
2024-01-08 09:00 - 11:00, 2024-01-03 09:00 - 11:30, 2023-12-20 11:00 - 13:00
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 them, we do have a couple of pair to pass around as well. Reservations are required at least 24 hours in advance. The cost is $5 per adult (18+) and $1 per child, payable by cash or check at the office upon your arrival. To reserve your spot call 518-793-0511.

Beginner Bird Walk
2024-01-04 09:00 - 10:30
Calling all beginner birders. Join us on a guided hike to search for birds! Feel free to bring binoculars. The hike will be a start and stop walk for less than two miles. Class fees waved with food donations. Please reserve your spot at 518-793-0511.

Triple Trail Hike
2024-01-02 10:00 - 12:00
Tuesday, January 2nd @ 10am Triple Trail Hike
A guided hike approximately a 1.2 mile loop on Nature Trail, Red Oak Ridge and Moreau Overlook. Please dress appropriately for weather, with warm clothes and waterproof boots, bring microspikes and poles if you have them, we have snowshoes and microspikes to rent for $5. Please reserve your spot in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511. Program fees waived this month in lieu of a non-perishable donation for our local food drive.

First Day Hike
2024-01-01 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-01-01 10:00 - 12:00
10 am Nature Trail hike- This is a family friendly hike of about 2 miles starting at the office and winding around Moreau Lake.
1 pm Mud Pond hike- This is a family friendly hike of about 2 miles from the Nature trail around Mud Pond. Join the Friends at the Warming Hut for Hot Chocolate throughout the day.
Free! No sign-ups necessary! Non-perishable donations for our local food pantry encouraged!

Nature Collages
2023-12-29 11:00 - 15:00
Stop by the Nature Center to join us in recycling old magazines to make nature collages; a fun way to create art out of things we may throw away. An engaging activity where we can talk about all the cool creatures that may come across the pages. The cost is $5 for adults and $1 for kids (cash or check) at the office upon arrival. You can register in advance at 518-793-0511.

Full Moon Hike
2023-12-27 17:00 - 19:00
Come see a different side of MLSP! Join an educator on a beginner-rated, family friendly hike around the lake. Weather willing, we’ll see the full Cold moon rise above treetops. The cost is $1 per child, $5 per adult (cash or check), payable at the office upon arrival. Registration is required at least 24 hours in advance, please call 518-793-0511.

Kid's Holiday School Break Crafts
2023-12-27 10:00 - 12:00
The Friend’s are hosting a craft program for kid’s during the holiday school break. More information to follow!

Red Oak Ridge to Moreau Overlook Hike
2023-12-26 11:00 - 13:00
This guided hike of about 2 miles will take us up the Red Oak Ridge to the Moreau Overlook, down to the Nature trail and back to the office. Wear warm, waterproof boots and bring microspikes- if you don’t have them, they may be borrowed at the office. Cost is $5, reserve your spot in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.

Christmas Day Walk
2023-12-25 11:00 - 12:30
Looking for something different to do this Christmas day? Bundle up and Join an educator on an easy-going, family friendly walk next to Moreau Lake! We may hear and see birds (maybe even an eagle!), animal tracks, shells, feathers; there’s no telling what Nature might gift us with. There is no fee for this walk. Please reserve your spot in advance by calling 518-793-0511.

Natural Ornament Craft
2023-12-23 10:00 - 14:00
Join an educator in the Nature Center to make lovely handmade nature ornament. Cost is $1 per child, $5 per adult. This is a drop in event and we look forward to seeing you.

Winter Solstice Bonfire
2023-12-21 18:00 - 20:00
Join us in celebrating the winter solstice with a nighttime bonfire. A time to appreciate what is lost to the frost and remember what is promised by spring. Bring cups, plates, and a fork because we will be making hot chocolate and tinfoil dinners over the fire. We will be talking about fire starting and fire safety. The cost is $5 for adults and $1 for kids (cash or check) at the office upon arrival. Please register 24 hours in advance at 518-793-0511.

Western Ridge to Lake Ann Hike
2023-12-20 11:00 - 13:30
This guided, out-and-back hike of approximately 4.5 miles will begin on the Western Ridge Trail where we’ll get most of the elevation out of the way and proceed to the Lake Ann trail. Bring a lunch to enjoy at the Lake Ann lean-to. Wear warm, waterproof boots and bring microspikes- if you don’t have them, they may be borrowed at the office. Cost is $5, reserve your spot in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.
