Friends of Moreau Lake State Park, Inc.

Nature Center Open
2024-07-21 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-07-20 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-07-19 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-07-18 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-07-16 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-07-15 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-07-14 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-07-13 10:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) and 8 more dates

Moth Week Celebration
2024-07-21 10:00 - 11:30
Join an educator at the nature center to observe, survey and learn about the moths of MLSP! We are celebrating National Moth Week by identifying moths, instructing you on how to make your own safe DIY moth trap, and learning about the life activities and ecology of moths. Moth surveying and ID will take place at 10am outside the nature center, but you can stop by all day to learn about moths! Open to all ages with engaging activities for all. $1 per child and $5 per adult (cash or check) at the office upon arrival. Please register in advance by calling 518-793-0511.

Full Moon Hike
2024-07-20 20:00 - 21:30
Join a park educator on a beginner hike around Moreau Lake. If the clouds cooperate, we’ll get to enjoy the splendor of the 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.

Junior Ranger
2024-07-20 14:00 - 15:00, 2024-07-20 11:00 - 12:00
Join an educator and a ranger in the nature center to learn more about our park through fun activities! Geared toward kids 5+. The cost is $1 per child (cash or check) at the office upon arrival. Park tollbooth fees are waved in lieu of program fees, be sure to call 24 hours in advance to reserve your spot by calling the office at 518-793-0511.

The Buzz on Bees
2024-07-18 11:00 - 12:30
What is a bee’s favorite flower?
A bee-gonia!
Join an educator at the nature center to talk about how important our bees and pollinators are, talk about their habits and how sophisticated they can bee! We will then go on a short walk to look for pollinators. Geared toward ages 5+ (siblings welcome). $1 per child (cash or check) at the office upon arrival. Please register in advance by calling 518-793-0511.

Beaver Walk
2024-07-16 11:00 - 12:00
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.

iNaturalist Tutorial
2024-07-14 09:30 - 11:30
iNaturalist, do YOU naturalist? Join an educator at the nature center for a lesson on how to set up and use an iNaturalist account, followed by a brief walk to test our your skills and kick-start your new account.
iNaturalist is a community science app for those who have a love for the outdoors. Users photograph, identify, and learn about the life around them. Observations are reviewed to ensure accuracy in IDs so that they can be used in scientific research characterizing migration/seasonal patterns and ecology on a large scale. Geared for ages 14+. Class is $5 per adult, $1 for under 18 (cash or check). Park tollbooth fees are waved in lieu of program fees, be sure to call 24-hours in advance to reserve your spot by calling the office at 518-793-0511.

Moreau Lake Birding Kayak Trip
2024-07-13 09:00 - 12:00
Bring your binoculars and join an educator on a peaceful morning paddle around Moreau Lake and also look for birds! 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. Park tollbooth fees are waved in lieu of program fees, be sure to call 24-hours in advance to reserve your spot by calling the office at 518-793-0511.

Friends of Moreau Lake Monthly Meeting
2024-07-09 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.

Moreau Lake Kayak
2024-07-09 10:00 - 12:00
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. Park tollbooth fees are waved in lieu of program fees, be sure to call 24-hours in advance to reserve your spot by calling the office at 518-793-0511.

Reptile Profile
2024-07-07 10:00 - 11:30
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. The cost is $5 for adults, $1 for children (cash or check) at the office upon arrival. Park tollbooth fees are waved in lieu of program fees, be sure to call 24 hours in advance to reserve your spot by calling the office at 518-793-0511.

Beginner Bird Watching
2024-07-07 08:30 - 10:00
Calling all beginner birders ages 14+, join us on a guided hike to search for birds! Bring binoculars if you have them. The hike will be a start and stop walk for less than two miles. Class is $5 per adult, $1 for under 18 (cash or check). Park tollbooth fees are waved in lieu of program fees, be sure to call 24-hours in advance to reserve your spot by calling the office at 518-793-0511.

"Hot Dogs" K-9 safety
2024-07-06 10:00 - 12:00
Drop by the nature center for some tips on how to keep your dog safe in the summer heat from an educator and vet tech.

Family Nature Trail Hike
2024-07-04 09:30 - 11:00
Join an educator on a kid-friendly hike, well-behaved dogs are welcome on a 6 foot or shorter leash. This is an easy 2 mile loop, but not accessible for strollers. Please wear appropriate clothing for the weather, sneakers or hiking boots and bring water. The hike is $1 per child and $5 per adult (cash or check). Park tollbooth fees are waved in lieu of program fees, be sure to call 24 hours in advance to reserve your spot by calling the office at 518-793-0511.
