Friends of Moreau Lake State Park, Inc.

Homeschool Pop-Up Frogs
2024-04-10 10:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York)
Join an educator in the nature center to learn about frogs and do a related activity. 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.
NYS Parks Centennial Challenge missions:
Nature Center Knowledge Attend a nature center program.
https://parks.ny.gov/100/challenge/

Lake Bonita to Lake Ann
2024-04-10 09:00 - 12:00
At around 3.5 miles this beautiful hike is rated as moderate. Check in at the office upon arrival, we will convoy to the trailhead.
The cost for the hike is $5 (cash or check) Please reserve your spot in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.
NYS Parks Centennial Challenge missions:
Take a Hike! Find a hike at a state park near you.
Go Green Bring your re-usable water bottle on a hike or walk at one of our state parks or historic sites.
https://parks.ny.gov/100/challenge/

Friends of Moreau Lake Monthly Meeting
2024-04-09 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.

Mandala and Zen Tangle Nature Inspired Pattern Crafts
2024-04-06 11:00 - 13:00
Join an educator at the nature center where we will be creating nature-inspired symmetrical mandalas and asymmetrical Zen tangles out of paper. This is fun for all ages and is a drop-in activity, so no registration required.
NYS Parks Centennial Challenge missions:
Nature Center Knowledge Attend a nature center program.
Engage in Education Attend an environmental education program at a state park.
https://parks.ny.gov/100/challenge/

Earth Day Experiments
2024-04-04 13:00 - 14:30
April is Earth Month, celebrate with us at MLSP! We’ll have 3 experiments- Storm Runoff, Oil Spill Clean-up, and Slime Making. Dress for mess! The cost is $1 per child, payable by cash or check at the office upon your arrival. Reserve your spot in advance by calling 518-793-0511.
NYS Parks Centennial Challenge missions:
Nature Center Knowledge Attend a nature center program.
https://parks.ny.gov/100/challenge/

Birds of Play
2024-04-04 10:00 - 11:00
This program is geared toward younger children to learn the basics of size, color, behavior and vocalization of common birds. The program fee is $1 (cash or check). Please reserve your spot in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.

Friends Hosted Treasure Hunt
2024-04-03 13:00 - 16:00
The Treasure Hunt is a Friend’s hosted self guided activity. The goal is for participants to focus on the natural world around them. The players receive a list of things to look for as they walk along. They don’t need to bring anything back , just check things off. They may note where they saw something and/ or some information about what they saw. When they return and show what they have, they will receive congratulations and a small recognition.
This is a free event, you do not need to register, meet at the Nature Center

Stonewall Hike
2024-04-03 09:00 - 11:30
This less-traveled trail is a little over 3 miles and rated as easy. Situated across the river from us, with historical interest including an old foundation, this trail is a must-do. Check in at the office, we will convoy to the trailhead. The cost for the hike is $5 (cash or check) Please reserve your spot in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.
NYS Parks Centennial Challenge missions:
Take a Hike! Find a hike at a state park near you.
Go Green Bring your re-usable water bottle on a hike or walk at one of our state parks or historic sites.
https://parks.ny.gov/100/challenge/

Reptile Profile
2024-04-02 14:30 - 15:30, 2024-03-31 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.

Eclipse Viewers and Craft
2024-04-02 12:00 - 14:00
We will spend the day in the nature center talking about the eclipse and making viewing “cameras” out of cereal boxes as well as making a simple craft to help understand what is happening during the eclipse on April 7th. Anyone who wants to join is welcome, please bring a cereal or cracker shaped box to make into your own viewer to take home, all other supplies will be on hand. This is a drop-in program so come whenever you like during the 10am-2pm hours. However we do ask you call to register so that we have enough supplies! Please register at least 24 hours in advance at 518-793-0511.

NYS Parks Centennial Challenge missions:
Nature Center Knowledge Attend a nature center program.
Engage in Education Attend an environmental education program at a state park.
https://parks.ny.gov/100/challenge/

Beaver Walk
2024-04-01 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. 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.
NYS Parks Centennial Challenge missions:
Take a Hike! Find a hike at a state park near you.
Go Green: Bring your re-usable water bottle on a hike or walk at one of our state parks or historic sites.
https://parks.ny.gov/100/challenge/

Kid Friendly Potters Point Hike
2024-04-01 10:00 - 12:00
A park educator will lead you and your family on a roughly 1 mile hike, that is off trail in a lesser known part of the park. This is not stroller friendly and there will be some muddy areas and terrain that will take some thought from those with little legs. We will take our time and enjoy however much our group is up for and we can make this hike shorter if needed. Please dress yourself and children appropriately with clothes that can get wet and dirty and shoes to keep their feet dry. This program will be $1 per child. Please call to reserve your spot 518-793-0511.
NYS Parks Centennial Challenge missions:
Take a Hike! Find a hike at a state park near you.
Go Green: Bring your re-usable water bottle on a hike or walk at one of our state parks or historic sites.

Engage in Education Attend an environmental education program at a state park.
https://parks.ny.gov/100/challenge/

Forest Bathing
2024-04-01 09:00 - 11:00
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, it is an approximately 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. Register in advance by calling 518-793-0511.
NYS Parks Centennial Challenge mission:
Fabulous Forests Try Forest bathing to decompress at one of our state parks or historic sites.
https://parks.ny.gov/100/challenge/

Warming Hut Open
2024-04-01 08:00 - 15:00, 2024-03-31 08:00 - 15:00, 2024-03-30 08:00 - 15:00, 2024-03-29 08:00 - 15:00, 2024-03-28 08:00 - 15:00, 2024-03-27 08:00 - 15:00, 2024-03-26 08:00 - 15:00, 2024-03-25 08:00 - 15:00 and 3 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.

Baker Trail to Moreau Overlook Hike
2024-03-28 10:00 - 12:00
Join a park educator on a guided 2.4 mile out-and-back hike with around 500 ft elevation gain to get to Moreau Overlook that has excellent site seeing at the top. Please wear appropriate clothing for the weather and waterproof boots. Bring microspikes if you have them, we have snowshoes and microspikes to rent at the office if you need them. The cost is $5 per adult, payable by cash or check at the office upon your arrival. Reservations are required at least 24 hours in advance, to reserve your spot, call the office at 518-793-0511.

Forest Bathing
2024-03-26 10:00 - 12:00
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.

Full Moon Hike
2024-03-25 19:00 - 20:30
Join a Park Educator on a beginner hike around Moreau Lake. If the clouds cooperate, we’ll get to enjoy the splendor of the moon rising above the mountains! This hike is family friendly and well-behaved dogs on a 6 foot or shorter leash are welcome. Dress for the weather and bring micro-spikes or snowshoes; there are limited numbers of micro-spikes to borrow and snowshoes to rent if weather-appropriate- let us know if you need either when you sign up. Reservations are required at least 24 hours in advance- the earlier the better as this is a popular program and it fills up quickly. To reserve your spot call 518-793-0511.

Mud Pond Hike
2024-03-25 14:00 - 15:30
Join an Educator on an easier 2.1-mile hike from Nature Trail to Mud Pond. We might just see some beaver lodges. 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.

Trail Marker Craft
2024-03-23 11:00 - 12:30
We will create lovely works of art by upcycling otherwise unusable trail markers. This program is suited for anyone who enjoys our trails in particular, our park in general or simply likes to make unique art. 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.
