Friends of Moreau Lake State Park, Inc.

Nature Center Open Weekends
2024-12-29 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-12-28 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-12-27 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-12-22 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-12-21 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-12-20 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-12-15 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-12-14 10:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) and 5 more dates

Friend's Kids Crafts
2024-12-27 11:00 - 12:30
Come to the nature center for some more crafting on your winter break! Fun for all ages. This program is free and registration is not required.

Christmas Day Hike ay Big Bend
2024-12-25 13:00 - 15:00
Looking for something different to do this Christmas day? Bundle up and join an educator on an easy-going, family friendly walk at Big Bend! This hike will go as long as we can depending on who shows up! At most it could be 3 miles on flat ground. We may hear and see birds (maybe even an eagle!), animal tracks, shells, feathers; there’s no telling what Nature might gift us with. There is no fee for this walk, but please reserve your spot in advance by calling 518-793-0511. We will meet at the park office and caravan to the trailhead.

Camping Stories by the Fire
2024-12-22 16:00 - 18:00
Sunday, December 22nd Camping Stories by the Fire, 4:00-5:00pm: Kid’s stories, 5:00-6:00pm: 13+ Stories
Join an educator by the fire for some treats and stories! We will have some children’s books to read by the fire from 4:00-5:00pm and from 5:00-6:00pm we are encouraging people to bring their favorite camping stories to tell the group. They can be stories about camping at Moreau Lake or any New York State Park! The cost is $5/adult, $1/child payable by cash or check at the office upon your arrival. Please register in advance by calling 518-793-0511.

Walking in a Winter Wonderland
2024-12-22 12:00 - 14:30
Join a Nature Center employee for a 3 mile peaceful walk around the lake. We will ID any plants and animals we see along the path and learn about the winter activities of Moreau’s regular animal inhabitants. Open to all Ages, just keep distance in mind. The cost is $5/adult, $1/child payable by cash or check at the office upon your arrival. Please register in advance by calling 518-793-0511.

Making a Lantern for Winter Solstice
2024-12-21 11:00 - 14:00
Drop by the nature center to learn about the Winter Solstice, why we have it, and how to make the most out of the shortest day of the year! Pop in anytime from 11-2 to learn and make a paper lantern, no registration required. If you have any questions call the office at 518-793-0511

Snowflake Making
2024-12-20 11:00 - 12:30
Looking for a fun winter activity? Join Nature Center Educators in cutting and folding beautiful snowflakes. They make perfect window decorations and place settings. Open to all Ages and free. Registration is not required for this event.

Full Moon Hike
2024-12-15 17:00 - 19:00
Join a park educator on a beginner hike around Moreau Lake. If the clouds cooperate, we’ll get to enjoy the splendor of the full moon rising above the mountains! 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. To reserve your spot call 518-793-0511- the earlier the better as this is a popular program and it fills up quickly.

Ugly Sweater DIY
2024-12-15 11:00 - 12:00
Bring in an old sweater/sweatshirt OR a recently purchased one (check out local thrift shops) and join a nature center educator in making some festive clothing. Holiday adornments such as bells, felt snow and gingerbread people, and pompoms will be provided at the Nature Center. Open to All Ages. This program is $1 per child, $5 for 18+. Please reserve your spot in advance by calling 518-793-0511.

Visible Mending
2024-12-14 11:00 - 12:00
Have some holey clothes that weren’t intended to be that way? Join a Nature Center employee for a lesson on “sashiko” the Japanese stitching style of making visible mends to your clothes. This program is for ages 13+. Program is $5 per adult, $1 for under 18 (cash or check). Please reserve your spot 24-hours in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.

Sustainable Fashion
2024-12-14 10:00 - 12:00
Want to make your clothing consumption more eco-friendly but don’t know where to start? Join a Nature Center educator for a lesson on the history and cost of fast fashion, and what you can do to slow it down. This program is for ages 13+. Program is $5 per adult, $1 for under 18 (cash or check). Please reserve your spot 24-hours in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.

Homeschool Pop-Up: Evergreens
2024-12-12 10:00 - 11:00
Join an educator at the Nature Center to learn about the wonderful world of our Evergreen Trees in New York State. This program is geared toward homeschool students ages 6-12 years old, but all are welcome. $1 per child when you arrive (cash or check). Please register in advance by calling 518-793-0511.

Baker to Moreau Overlook
2024-12-09 10:00 - 12:00
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, 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 13+. The cost is $5 for 18+ (cash or check). Please register in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.

Friends Kid's Crafts
2024-12-07 10:00 - 12:00

Campaign Sign Bird/Bat Houses
2024-12-06 12:00 - 13:00
There’s a big bump in plastic waste after the election! This post-election season bring in your signs and join a nature center employee in upcycling them to give birds and bats a home. We will provide instruction and art supplies for house customization. Open to All Ages. No Registration required for this event.

New Moon - Observatory
2024-12-04 18:00 - 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! 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. The program is for all ages $1/ child and $5/ adult. Please register in advance by calling 518-793-0511.

Mud Pond Hike
2024-12-02 10:00 - 12:00
Join an Educator on a beginner 2.1 mile hike from Nature Trail to Mud Pond where we will see some beaver lodges, maybe some water fowl, and lots of Hemlock trees. Please wear the appropriate attire for the weather- sunscreen, bug spray and water-resistant hiking shoes. Bring a snack and plenty of water. This can be for all ages, but be aware of the distance, the up and down terrain and weather. The cost is $5 for adults and $1 for kids (cash or check). Please reserve your spot 24-hours in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.

Holiday Wreath Making
2024-11-30 13:00 - 15:00
