Friends of Moreau Lake State Park, Inc.

Starting Seeds and Setting Intentions
2024-03-19 14:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York)
Of many traditional ways to acknowledge the spring equinox some of my favorites include celebrating the re-awakening of the earth with new growth, and stating my intentions for the new season. This program combines both- we will write our intentions on paper and plant them in the soil we place our seeds in. All supplies are provided- you are welcome to bring seeds to share! The program fee is $5 (cash or check). Please reserve your spot in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.

Spring Equinox Forest Bathing
2024-03-19 10:00 - 11:30
The spring equinox will kick off our weekly forest bathing once again! Coined shinrin-yoku in Japan in the 1980’s, forest bathing is the ecotherapeutic practice of spending time immersed in nature, absorbing it with all of your senses. The physiological and psychological benefits last for days afterward with the additional benefit of a new appreciation of our precious woodland and its inhabitants. This is a beginner-rated walk along the Nature Trail with long pauses to sit and enhance our awareness of our surroundings and it is approximately a 2-hour program. A small mat is beneficial to ensure a dry seat. This program is limited to those age 14 and up. Pay $5 per person (cash or check) at the office upon arrival. Registration in advance by calling 518-793-0511.

Warming Hut Open
2024-03-19 08:00 - 15:00, 2024-03-18 08:00 - 15:00, 2024-03-17 08:00 - 15:00, 2024-03-16 08:00 - 15:00, 2024-03-15 08:00 - 15:00, 2024-03-14 08:00 - 15:00, 2024-03-13 08:00 - 15:00, 2024-03-12 08:00 - 15:00 and 6 more dates
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.

Western Ridge Loop Hike
2024-03-18 10:00 - 12:00
A 4.2 mile more challenging hike that will take us on a variety of great trails from Western Ridge, Eastern Ridge, Lake Ann, to High Rock. Bring a lunch, plenty of water, snacks, waterproof shoes, and appropriate clothing for the weather. We have snowshoes, trekking poles, and microspikes to rent at our park office. The cost for the hike is $5 (cash or check). Please reserve your spot in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.

Reptile Profile
2024-03-17 10:00 - 11:00
Join an educator in the nature center to meet our resident reptiles! We at Moreau take care of six New York native turtles and 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. The cost is $5 for adults, $1 for children (cash or check) at the office upon arrival. Please register at least 24 hours in advance at 518-793-0511.

Pysanky-Ukrainian Easter Eggs
2024-03-16 11:00 - 14:00
We will create a woolen version of traditional Ukrainian Easter eggs. Decorate with elaborate geometric shapes, animals, flowers- or wherever your imagination takes you! The cost is $5 for adults and $1 for children (cash or check) Please reserve your spot in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.

Marvelous Maple Syrup
2024-03-14 13:00 - 14:00
Join an educator in the nature center for a quick history of making maple syrup, the process from beginning to end, and if you are able, come on a short walk to see what trees we are tapping! Geared toward ages 6+, siblings welcome. The cost is $5 for adults and $1 for children (cash or check) Please reserve your spot in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.

Lake Bonita Hike
2024-03-13 10:00 - 12:00
Join an educator on a meandering trail around Lake Bonita. This hike is an approximately 1.7 miles loop and considered an intermediate hike. Bring plenty of water, snacks, waterproof shoes, and appropriate clothing for the weather. We have snowshoes, trekking poles, and microspikes to rent at our park office. The cost for the hike is $5 (cash or check) Please reserve your spot in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.

Friends of Moreau Lake Monthly Meeting
2024-03-12 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.

Planting for Monarchs
2024-03-12 10:00 - 11:00
Maybe you’ve heard that monarch numbers have declined. Did you know there’s something you can do to help them rebound? Learn what you can plant to support the life cycle and feeding of these beautiful butterflies and take seeds home to start your own pollinator garden. $5 program fee payable at the office upon your arrival (cash or check). To reserve your spot call 518-793-0511.

Johnny Appleseed Tree ID Walk
2024-03-11 13:00 - 14:00
This Johnny Appleseed Day join us for a beginner-level tree ID walk along our Nature Trail. We’ll also plant apple seeds that you can take home to grow your very own apple tree! This program is family friendly and good for all ages. The cost is $5/adults and $1/children (cash or check) Please reserve your spot in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.

Trail Steward Meeting
2024-03-10 10:00 - 11:00
A meeting to introduce the trail steward program to newcomers. 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, but it is not mandatory. This meeting is free. For any questions call 518-793-0511.

Astronomy and Dark Sky Games
2024-03-09 19:00 - 20:30
Dark Sky games are a family friendly, fun way to enjoy the beach in a whole new way! Taking advantage of the dark skies of the new moon we’ll play Bat and Moth, test our ability to see colors and more. If it’s clear, the one and only Larry the Astronomer will open up our observatory so we can marvel at the wonders of the universe through our telescope. The cost is $5/adults and $1/children (cash or check) Please reserve your spot in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.

Homeschool pop-up: Tree Tapping
2024-03-07 10:00 - 12:00
Join an educator in the nature center for a quick history of making maple syrup, the process from beginning to end, and if you are able, come on a short walk to tap a tree! We are encouraging homeschool groups to attend, but it is open to the public. Geared toward ages 6+, siblings welcome. The cost is $5 for adults and $1 for children (cash or check) Please reserve your spot in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.

Cottage Park to an overlook
2024-03-06 10:00 - 12:00
A steeper more challenging hike on our beautiful Cottage Park trail to one of Western Ridge’s overlooks. This is an out-and-back hike that will be approximately 3.3 miles round-trip. Bring plenty of water, snacks, waterproof shoes, and appropriate clothing for the weather. We have snowshoes, trekking poles, and microspikes to rent at our park office. The cost for the hike is $5 (cash or check) Please reserve your spot in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.

Potter Point Hike
2024-03-05 13:00 - 14:30
A fun little walk along the Hudson River on a lesser-known parcel of land will surely impress anyone who enjoys a little walk off trail. The hike will have some rolling hills but there are also a few spots where we will have some tricky footing or wet sloppy walking. Pleases dress accordingly for the weather and wear appropriate hiking boots. The cost for the hike is $5 (cash or check) Please reserve your spot in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.

Seed Starting and Compost Making
2024-03-05 10:00 - 11:00
Come on down to the Nature Center where we will be starting vegetable and flower seeds as well as discussing the why’s and how’s of composting. This program is for people interested in growing their knowledge, whether you’ve been gardening for years or are starting seeds for the first time. Materials provided, seed sharing welcome! $5 program fee payable at the office upon your arrival (cash or check). To reserve your spot call 518-793-0511.
