Forest Bathing Tutorial
2025-01-17 11:00 - 12:30 (America/New_York)
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. This class is to teach you how to do this technique on your own. If the weather cooperates we will go on a short walk to apply our new skills. Please register in advance by calling 518-793-0511.

Nature Center Open Weekends
2025-01-18 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-01-19 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-01-24 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-01-25 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-01-26 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-01-31 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-02-01 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-02-02 10:00 - 15:00 and 4 more dates

Animal Tracking Tek
2025-01-18 12:00 - 14:00
Many of the park resident animals are active at night or when we are not around; in winter, we get to see who is wandering around by identifying their tracks. Join an educator on an educational walk to identify the tracks of the critters of the park. Please register in advance by calling 518-793-0511.

Reptile Profile
2025-01-19 11:00 - 13:00
Join an educator in the nature center to meet our resident reptiles! We at Moreau take care of six New York native turtles and three 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. The cost is $5 for adults, $1 for children (cash or check) at the office upon arrival. Please reserve your spot 24 hours in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.

Family hike at Big Bend
2025-01-20 10:00 - 12:00
This is a family friendly hike in which we will attempt to do an out-and-back hike of about 2 miles at the newly opened Big Bend Preserve. This is dog friendly for leashed and well-behaved dogs as well as stroller friendly, the path is loose dirt so plan accordingly. Please dress appropriately for the weather, hiking shoes, and water. We will meet at the park office and caravan to the new trailhead. Program is $1 per child and $5 per adult (cash or check). Please reserve your spot 24-hours in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.

Beaver Hike
2025-01-20 13:00 - 15:00
Did you know that MLSP is home to a thriving population of North America’s largest rodent? We will walk along the Wetlands Walk and Mud Pond trails where we can view our beaver’s dam and lodges while we learn all about how they live, love, and learn. This program is for people of all ages, it’s an easy-moderate hike of about 2.5 miles. This program is free. Please register in advance by calling 518-793-0511.

Eagle Watch
2025-01-22 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-02-12 09:00 - 12:00
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. To reserve your spot call 518-793-0511.

Homeschool Pop-Up: Animal Tracks
2025-01-23 10:00 - 12:00
Join an educator at the Nature Center to play an animal matching game, then we can go on a short walk to look for evidence of animals. This program is geared toward homeschool students ages 6-12 years old, but all are welcome. This program is free. Please register 24-hours in advance by calling 518-793-0511.

Winter Scene Needle Felting
2025-01-25 10:00 - 12:00
Join us at the nature center to create a beautiful winter scene of wool. Please register 24-hours in advance by calling 518-793-0511.

New Moon at the Observatory
2025-01-27 17:30 - 19:00
Come to the beach to take a view at the dark sky with our telescope. We have a volunteer astronomer to 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. This program is free. Please register in advance by calling 518-793-0511.

Therapy Dog at the Warming Hut
2025-02-01 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-02-08 10:00 - 12:00
Stop by the warming hut to meet a volunteer therapy dog! Bryn is a 19-month-old dog who has been training to be a therapy dog since she was 4 months old. She has been helping people feel welcome all over Saratoga and Washington county and would love to see you too!

Groundhog Day Celebration
2025-02-02 11:00 - 12:00
Come to the Nature Center to learn fun facts about nature’s “meteorologists” the groundhog! We will watch a video, read a picture book, and make our own groundhog masks. This program is geared toward ages 6-12, but all are welcome to stop by any time and learn about groundhogs and make a mask! Please reserve your spot in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.

Making a heart lantern
2025-02-08 10:00 - 14:00
Stop by the Nature Center any time to join an educator in using harvested invasive plants to create a small heart shaped lantern to carry on our Valentine’s Day luminary walk! This is a free program for all ages and all supplies provided. Please reserve your spot in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.

All About Muskrats
2025-02-09 11:00 - 12:30
Come to the Nature Center for a muskrat presentation to discuss their habitats, diets, and behaviors. Did you know that these great swimmers can hold their breath underwater for about 20 minutes?! Geared toward ages 6+. Please reserve your spot in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.

Baker to Moreau Overlook Hike
2025-02-11 10:00 - 13:00
Join an educator on a moderate-hard 2.5 mile hike from Baker Trail to Moreau Overlook with a beautiful view of our lake from above. Please wear the appropriate attire for the weather with sunscreen, and water-resistant hiking shoes. We have micro spikes and snowshoes to borrow. Bring a snack and plenty of water. We will meet at the park office and caravan to the trailhead. This hike is free and for people 13+. Please register in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.

Full Moon Hike at Big Bend
2025-02-12 17:30 - 20:00
Join a park educator on a beginner hike and if the clouds cooperate, we’ll get to enjoy the splendor of the full “Snow Moon” rising above the mountains! This hike is free and is family friendly and well-behaved dogs on a 6 foot or shorter leash are welcome. To reserve your spot call 518-793-0511 the earlier the better as this is a popular program and it fills up quickly.

Homeschool: Animal Adaptations
2025-02-13 10:00 - 12:00
Join an educator at the Nature Center to about all the interesting ways animals have adapted physically or behaviorally to survive in their environment. This program is geared toward homeschool students ages 6-12 years old, but all are welcome. Please register in advance by calling 518-793-0511.
