Friends of Moreau Lake State Park, Inc.

Nature Center Open Weekends
2024-10-18 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-10-13 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-10-12 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-10-11 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-10-06 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-10-05 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-10-04 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-09-29 10:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) and 3 more dates

Big Bend Full Moon Hike
2024-10-16 18:30 - 20:30
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 the office upon your arrival. We will meet at the park office and caravan to the trailhead. To reserve your spot call 518-793-0511- the earlier the better as this is a popular program and it fills up quickly.

Baker to Moreau Overlook
2024-10-14 13:00 - 15:30
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- sunscreen, bug spray and water-resistant hiking shoes. Bring a snack and plenty of water. We will meet at the park office and caravan to the trailhead. This hike is for people 15+. The cost is $5 for adults (cash or check). Please register in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.

Gratitude Walk
2024-10-14 10:00 - 12:00
Come to Moreau for a guided Nature Walk. As we go we’ll pay particular attention to the beauty and peace of our natural surroundings and focus on our gratitude for being here to appreciate it. This is a beginner-rated walk on the Nature Trail, suitable for those of all ages. Please register in advance by calling 518-793-0511.

Celebration of Indigenous Peoples
2024-10-13 13:00 - 15:00
Join a nature center educator for a lesson on indigenous geography- which tribes live(d) where- and the food, traditions, dress and belief systems of native tribes in our area. Open to all ages, reservations not required. $5 per adult, $1 per child.

Appreciate Local Birds
2024-10-12 09:00 - 11:00
Appreciating local birds and long-distance migration. We will discuss the importance of controlling light pollution to lesson the impact on our migratory birds. Open to all ages, reservations not required. $5 per adult, $1 per child.

Potters Point Hike
2024-10-10 10:00 - 12:00
Join an educator on a fun and mild bushwack hike. There are some deer paths and well worn walkways we can follow but we will be exploring this beautiful piece of property. This program is for people of all ages, it’s an easy-moderate hike of about 1 miles. Pay $1 per child and $5 per adult (cash or check) at the office upon arrival. Please register in advance by calling 518-793-0511.

Moreau Lake Kayak
2024-10-09 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-09-30 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-09-28 08:00 - 17:00
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) at the office upon arrival. Please reserve your spot 24-hours in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.

Autumn Leaves
2024-10-06 13:00 - 14:30
Have you ever wondered what makes the leaves change? Why are they all different colors? Why do some leaves hang on the whole winter long? Join a nature center educator to have these questions answered and more! Open to all ages.

Big Bend Hike
2024-10-06 10:00 - 12:00
Join an educator on this flat hike of about 6 miles at our beautiful new space with great birding and wildlife viewing, and gorgeous views of mountains and the Hudson River. Better for ages 14+. Please dress appropriately for the weather with hiking shoes, plenty of water and a lunch or snack. We will meet at the park office and caravan to the new trailhead. Program is $5 per adult, $1 for under 18 (cash or check). Please register in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.

K9 Tick Awareness and Disease Prevention
2024-10-05 10:00 - 12:00
Meet with a seasoned and retired vet tech turned Park Educator to talk about tick awareness and disease prevention including but not limited to lyme, ehrlichia and anaplasmosis information. This is a drop in event at the nature center. Friendly and well-behaved dogs are welcome, please keep everyone leashed.

Homeschool Pop-Up: Autumn
2024-10-03 10:00 - 11:30
This program is all about fall! We will be covering topics of animal behavior, leaves changing and weather changes. 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.

New Moon at the Observatory
2024-10-02 18:30 - 20:00
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! Please register in advance by calling 518-793-0511.

Raise a Toast to Compost
2024-09-28 13:00 - 14:00
Join a Nature Center educator for a lesson on the benefits of compost and how to start a low-cost compost bin at your house. Geared towards ages 10+ 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.

Fresh Brewed Tea in your own backyard
2024-09-27 12:00 - 13:30
Join a Nature Center educator for a lesson on which native and common garden plants can be used to brew homemade teas! Geared towards ages 12+. 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.

Homeschool Pop-Up: Food Chain
2024-09-25 10:00 - 12:00
Join an educator at the nature center for another homeschool pop-up with the topic of food chains in the wild. We will talk about how the order in which living things depend on each other to survive! This class is geared toward aged 6+ homeschool groups but is open to the public (siblings welcome). The class is $1 per child. Please reserve your spot 24-hours in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.

Mud Pond Hike
2024-09-24 09:00 - 11:00
This hike is about 2.5 miles of mostly flat terrain. We will start on the nature trail and continue onto the mud pond trail which will take us on a nice hike around the pond with a water view most of the way. We will see what mother nature has to offer and stop along the way for water and teachable moments.

Autumn Equinox S'more and Stories
2024-09-22 18:30 - 19:30
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.
