Friends of Moreau Lake State Park, Inc.
A 100% Volunteer Supported 501(c)(3)
Every Friday year round we will meet at the Nature Center. Wiggly Wanderers is a casual and fun program that is offered to walking toddlers, carriable babies and their caregivers. This is a beginner’s hike/wander series with not too much distance for toddlers who are ready to move and caregivers who are willing and able to baby wear and/or carry …
Stop by the warming hut to meet a volunteer therapy dog! Bryn is a 19-month-old dog who has been training to be a therapy dog since she was 4 months old. She has been helping people feel welcome all over Saratoga and Washington county and would love to see you too!
Join an educator to celebrate Darwin Day with a discussion on Charles Darwin, evolution, and the science of natural selection. This talk will explore how Darwin’s ideas changed our understanding of the natural world and why evolutionary science remains important today. Participants will also look at real-world examples of evolution in action and how these concepts help us better understand …
Join an educator to learn about the different skulls and pelts we have at our nature center. You can tell certain characteristics of the animal just by the different bones! This program is free and geared toward ages 6+, but all are welcome. Please register in advance by calling 518-793-0511.
Create/write an uplifting message that we will deliver to a local assisted living facility to brighten someone’s day. All supplies provided, registration is not required, just stop by the Nature Center to spread some kindness!
This is a fun way to start school break week! Join us on the ice for an intro to ice fishing clinic. We will teach how to set up tip ups, how to use a jigging rod, what bait we use and some info on the fish we catch. All supplies will be provided but all participants are also expected …
This is a fun way to start school break week! Join us on the ice for an intro to ice fishing clinic. We will teach how to set up tip ups, how to use a jigging rod, what bait we use and some info on the fish we catch. All supplies will be provided but all participants are also expected …
Join an educator on a hike to Spring Overlook. This is a moderate-hard 3.3 mile hike with elevation gain/loss of 700 feet. Please wear the appropriate attire for the weather with water-resistant hiking shoes, micro spikes, snowshoes, and trekking poles if you need them. Bring plenty of water, snacks and a lunch that we can eat at the overlook. We …
Look for early signs that spring is on its way. At 11:00am, students in grades 1 to 4 (typically ages 6 to 9) will head outdoors to observe changes in plants and animals and keep a simple phenology journal. At 2:00pm, students in grades 5 to 8 (typically ages 10 to 14) will record environmental changes and learn how scientists …
Look for early signs that spring is on its way. At 11:00am, students in grades 1 to 4 (typically ages 6 to 9) will head outdoors to observe changes in plants and animals and keep a simple phenology journal. At 2:00pm, students in grades 5 to 8 (typically ages 10 to 14) will record environmental changes and learn how scientists …
Every Friday year round we will meet at the Nature Center. Wiggly Wanderers is a casual and fun program that is offered to walking toddlers, carriable babies and their caregivers. This is a beginner’s hike/wander series with not too much distance for toddlers who are ready to move and caregivers who are willing and able to baby wear and/or carry …