Wiggly Wanderers
2026-08-21 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-08-28 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-09-04 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-09-11 09:30 - 10:30 (America/New_York)
Every Friday year round we will meet at the Nature Center. Wiggly Wanderers is a casual and fun program that is offered to walking toddlers, carriable babies and their caregivers. This is a beginner’s hike/wander series with not too much distance 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. Strollers will not work for these programs. We meet at the nature center parking lot. This program is free and does not require registration, please tell the toll booth operator that you are there for a program.

Birding for All
2026-08-22 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-09-05 09:00 - 11:00, 2026-09-12 09:00 - 11:00
Join an educator for a welcoming and accessible birding program at Moreau Lake State Park. This program is open to all ages and abilities, with a focus on creating an inclusive outdoor experience for individuals living with chronic and invisible illnesses.
This program will take place along the beach area near the Nature Center, with a paved path leading to park benches for bird observation, as well as access to a pavilion if we choose to move locations. Designed to be relaxed and flexible, this experience encourages participants to enjoy the outdoors in a way that feels comfortable for them. This is a free program. Please register in advance by calling (518) 793-0511. Limit 25 participants.

Sandcastle Sunday
2026-08-23 09:00 - 11:00
Wellness program for all ages. Join us on the beach for some good old fashioned sandcastle building. We have some supplies, but we suggest you bring some of your own sand goodies to help you and your family build. This is a free drop in event. No skills required.

Birding at Big Bend
2026-08-24 08:15 - 10:00, 2026-08-31 08:15 - 10:00, 2026-09-07 08:15 - 10:00
Bring your binoculars if you have them and we will check out what birds are around this time of year at Big Bend. This will be a short start-and-stop hike for about an hour and a half. Big Bend is a great place to bird from beginners to experts. This is free and geared toward ages 13+. We will meet at the park office and caravan to Big Bend. If Big Bend is closed for prescribed burning, we will still have the walk at the lake. Please register in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.

Adult Nature Journaling
2026-08-25 09:00 - 10:00
Join an educator at the nature center to get started on your field journaling journey. We will supply journals, or we can handmake them. We will learn about the importance of recording observations, practice our skills, and go on a short walk if we are able. This is free and geared to ages 13+. We will sit and observe on the beach after our talk so please wear the appropriate clothing. For beginners to experts! Please reserve your spot in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.

Drop in Animal Feeding
2026-08-26 09:00 - 10:30
Join an educator at the Nature Center to learn about how and what we feed our animal ambassadors! We have carnivores, herbivores, and omnivores! This is free and for all ages, no registration is required.

Retirement Walk
2026-08-26 09:30 - 11:30
Maybe you just retired, or have you been for years? This hike is meant to be a nice walk with other retirees who are interested in getting out of the house and stretching their legs. This walk will be about 3 miles on uneven surfaces. Please watch the weather and dress appropriately and bring water. The educator leading this hike is not retired, however she looks forward to it someday! Please register in advance by calling 518-793-0511.

How to be screen free!
2026-08-28 12:00 - 13:00
Wellness program. Summer is in full swing and this is the best time to get outside and detach from the screens that are in every corner of our lives. Join us at the Nature Center for some crafts and idea sharing to get us all heading in a more screen free direction! This program is for all ages but we will be talking mostly about keeping toddlers out from in front of screens! Please register in advance by calling 518-793-0511.

Camper Paddle Meet Up
2026-08-29 09:00 - 10:00
Join an educator on a guided kayak paddle around Moreau lake! Participants may bring their own kayak, canoe, or reserve one of five available kayak rentals for the program. During the tour, we’ll explore the lake’s natural history, observe wildlife, and enjoy a relaxing morning paddle. Kayak rentals are available for participants ages 18 and older. Participants of all ages are welcome when using their own watercraft and following New York State boating safety regulations. Please register by calling the front office at (518) 793-0511. Limit 15 participants.

Poetry in the Park
2026-09-01 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-09-15 10:00 - 11:00
We will be reading and discussing poetry inspired by observations of the natural world, written by poets of varying backgrounds. We’ll explore our own relationships with poetry and literature, and how those can be informed by and grow with connection to nature. Bring your creative spirit, because we’ll be doing some writing of our own! This is a free program. Please register in advance by calling (518) 793-0511.

Back Pond Hike
2026-09-02 09:00 - 10:30
It’s the last week of summer break… Join an educator on a family friendly hike around the back pond! This is a short hike of about 1.5 miles. We will be starting the hike down at the beach. This hike is not stroller friendly, but well-behaved dogs on a 6ft or shorter leash are welcome. Free and open to all ages. Please register in advance by calling 518-793-0511.

Nature Journaling: Leaf Print
2026-09-03 10:00 - 11:00
Join an educator at the nature center to get started on your field journaling journey. We will supply journals, or we can handmake them. We will learn about the importance of recording observations, practice our skills, and go on a short walk if we are able. We will sit and observe on the beach after our talk so please wear the appropriate clothing. For beginners to experts! Please reserve your spot in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.

Movie Night
2026-09-04 19:30 - 21:30
Join us for movie night on the beach! Movie will be announced closer to the date but will be family friendly! Bring a chair, your favorite blanket, bug spray and a flashlight for afterward. Movie will begin when it gets dark enough. Our concessionaire, The Lemonade Parlor, will be open until 9:30pm for dinner/snacks and we will have free popcorn (while supplies last). No park entry fee and the movie is free. Open to all ages of the public AND to our campers! The observatory will be open if the weather cooperates. Well-behaved dogs on a 6 foot or shorter leash are welcome. Registration is not required

Hiking Series: High Rock Loop
2026-09-06 09:30 - 12:00
Wellness program! Join the monthly hiking series where we will explore the wide variety of trails at Moreau Lake State Park throughout the year! This month we will be on a less travelled trail on the beautiful High Rock trail! This is a moderate to difficult hike of approximately 5.6 miles with an elevation gain/loss of about 900 feet. Please wear the appropriate attire for the weather with water-resistant hiking shoes and trekking poles if you need them. Bring snacks and plenty of water, we have trekking poles, bug spray and sunscreen to share. This is a free hike and for ages 13+. Please register in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.

Reptile Profile
2026-09-07 13:00 - 14:00
Join an educator in the nature center to meet our resident reptiles! We at Moreau take care of seven New York native turtles and two snakes that cannot be released into the wild and are wonderful little educators. Learn about their exciting lives, what they like to eat, and what they use for shell-ter at the Nature Center. This program is for all ages. Please register in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511

Reptile Profile at Crandall Library
2026-09-08 16:00 - 17:00
Follow Moreau Lake State Park’s turtles down the road to Crandall Public Library in Glens Falls for a short talk on reptiles! This is free and for all ages. Registration is not required!

Retirement Hike
2026-09-09 09:30 - 11:00

Shadow an Animal Caretaker
2026-09-09 10:00 - 11:00
Ever wonder what it takes to care for an animal ambassador? Join a Nature Center caretaker for a behind-the-scenes look at the daily care of our resident turtles, snakes, and owls. Participants will observe feeding, habitat maintenance, enrichment activities, and learn about the medical considerations involved in caring for wildlife ambassadors.
This hands-on educational experience is perfect for teens interested in veterinary medicine, wildlife rehabilitation, animal care, or other healthcare careers.
*Participation may qualify for shadowing hours depending on individual school or program requirements.* Recommended for ages 13+. Please register by calling (518) 793-0511.

Homeschool: Bees
2026-09-10 11:00 - 12:00
Join an educator to explore the important world of bees and other pollinators. Learn about the honey bee colonies that call Moreau Lake State Park home while discovering how flowers and pollinators work together. Students will investigate bee biology, colony life, and flower anatomy. There will be a fun hands-on activity to explore the life cycle of a pollinator. This program is great for ages 6+. This is a free program. Please register in advance by calling (518) 793-0511. Limit 25 participants

New Moon in the Observatory
2026-09-10 20:00 - 21:00
Come to the beach to take a view of the dark sky with our telescope, where we have our volunteer astronomer teach us about the stars! If you have a telescope at home that you need help troubleshooting, the astronomer is welcoming people to bring there’s if they have any questions. Dress for the weather! This program is free and for all ages. Please register in advance by calling 518-793-0511.

Trail Steward Meeting
2026-09-13 11:00 - 12:30
A meeting to introduce the trail steward program to people interested in volunteering! The duties of a trail steward include walking the trails of Moreau Lake State Park to identify and report maintenance needs, light trail maintenance including cutting back branches with supplied hand saws and loppers and hanging trail signs when necessary. This meeting will provide crucial information on what to look for on the trails. Established trail stewards are welcome to come. For questions call the office at 518-793-0511.

Animal Feeding Time
2026-09-15 13:00 - 14:00
