Friends of Moreau Lake State Park, Inc.
A 100% Volunteer Supported 501(c)(3)
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 …
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.
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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.
Wiggly Wanderers is a casual and fun program that is offered to walking toddlers, carriable babies and their caregivers. This will be a beginner’s hike/wander series 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. We will not plan too much distance …
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.