Friends of Moreau Lake State Park, Inc.

Card Making
2023-12-09 11:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
Join an educator in the Nature Center to make lovely handmade holiday cards. Cost is $1 per child, $5 per adult. Register in advance by calling 518-793-0511.

Courteous Critters
2023-12-06 13:00 - 14:00
Humans are not the only animals to give gifts. Come learn about some of our native animals as well as animals around the world who give great gifts to secure a mate or a bond. This is a nice reminder to humans of the true purpose of gift-giving, to strengthen our social relationships with the ones we love. Come to the nature center to learn from an educator about some of these courteous critters. The cost is $5 for adults and $1 for kids (cash or check) at the office upon arrival. You can register in advance at 518-793-0511.

Lake Bonita to Lake Ann Lean-To
2023-12-05 10:00 - 12:00
Join an educator on an approximately 3 mile out and back hike from Lake Bonita to Lake Anne Lean-to. Bring a snack to take a break and eat at the lean-to! The cost is $5 at the office upon arrival. We have snowshoes and crampons to borrow. Please register at least 24 hours in advance at 518-793-0511.

Kid's Crafts hosted by Friends of Moreau *FREE EVENT*
2023-12-02 10:00 - 12:00

Friend's Kids Craft *FREE EVENT*
2023-12-02 10:00 - 12:00
Join the Friends of Moreau for this free event for the kids.

Tai Chi and Chai Tea
2023-12-01 11:00 - 12:30
Join us for a morning flow with a Tai Chi and Qi Gong instructor and enjoy chai tea at noon. This new event will set you up for a day of lowered stress and a teach you a new skill. Please register at least 24 hours in advance at 518-793-0511.

Forest Bathing
2023-11-28 12:00 - 14:00, 2023-11-21 12:00 - 14:00, 2023-11-07 12:00 - 14:00
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 is required at least 24 hours in advance, call 518-793-0511.

Friends of Moreau Lake Monthly Membership Committee Meeting
2023-11-27 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-10-23 19:00 - 21:00
Please join us for our monthly membership committee meeting. It is open to the public and is held the last Monday 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 membership committee 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.

Baker Trail Hike
2023-11-27 13:00 - 15:00
Join an educator led hike on the Baker trail to the Moreau Overlook. This is an out and back, moderate rated hike of about 2 miles. The cost is $5 each (cash or check), payable at the office upon arrival. Registration is required at least 24 hours in advance, please call 518-793-0511.

Full Moon Hike
2023-11-26 16:00 - 18:00
Come see a different side of MLSP! Join an educator on a beginner-rated, family friendly hike around the lake. Weather willing, we’ll see the full Beaver moon rise above tree tops. The cost is $1 per child, $5 per adult (cash or check), payable at the office upon arrival. Registration is required at least 24 hours in advance, please call 518-793-0511.

Making Cordage from Dogbane
2023-11-26 13:00 - 14:00
Though we often walk right past them, we are surrounded by plants which are useful in so many ways! Hemp Dogbane is a native perennial traditionally used to make string or cordage from the fibers and in this program we will use it to make rope. Suitable for all ages. The cost is $1 per child, $5 per adult (cash or check), payable at the office upon arrival. Registration is required at least 24 hours in advance, please call 518-793-0511.

Friends Hosted Wreath Making
2023-11-25 10:00 - 15:00
Friends of Moreau Lake Holiday Wreath-making event at Moreau Lake State Park on Saturday, Nov. 25. 2 Sessions available – 10:00am – Noon, and 1:00pm – 3:00pm. Strict limit of 12 people per session, First come, first served. Please note that this event is designed for adults only.
$25 per person, includes decorations, ribbons, and help to make your own wreath.
Please RSVP via this form by Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023.

Thanksgiving Gratitude Walk
2023-11-23 12:00 - 14:00
Come to Moreau this Thanksgiving for a guided Nature Walk. As we go we’ll pay particular attention to the beauty and peace of our natural surroundings and focus on our gratitude for being here to appreciate it. This is a beginner-rated walk on the Nature Trail, suitable for those of all ages. Registration is required at least 24 hours in advance, call 518-793-0511.

Learn to Sprout
2023-11-22 10:00 - 11:00
If you’ve ever wanted to try your hand at growing your own delicious and nutritious sprouts, here’s the perfect opportunity to learn how and why you should. Bring a friend and a clean wide-mouth canning jar, the other materials will be provided. The cost is $5 each (cash or check), payable at the office upon arrival. Registration is required at least 24 hours in advance, please call 518-793-0511.

Friends Monthly Board of Directors Meeting
2023-11-14 19:00 - 21:00
Everyone is welcome to attend the monthly Board of DirectorsMeetings for the Friends of Moreau Lake State Park. All meetings are held by ZOOM. The agenda and ZOOM log-in information is sent ahead of time to members. If you are not a member but would like to attend, please email comments@fomlsp.org and we will respond ASAP. We hope you can join us!!

Friends of Moreau Lake Monthly Meeting
2023-11-14 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.

Cottage Park Hike
2023-11-13 13:00 - 15:00
Join an educator led hike on the Cottage Park trail. This is an out and back, moderate rated hike of about 2 and a half miles. The cost is $5 each (cash or check), payable at the office upon arrival. Registration is required at least 24 hours in advance, please call 518-793-0511.

Gratitude Rocks!
2023-11-12 13:00 - 14:30
It can be easy to forget to count our blessings sometimes. Join us in the Nature Center where we’ll decorate small rocks to help us remember what we’re grateful for, as well as discussing how to make gratitude a habit. This program is for people of all ages and is an ideal family activity. The cost is $1 per child, $5 per adult (cash or check), payable at the office upon arrival. Registration is required at least 24 hours in advance, please call 518-793-0511.

Moreau Overlook Hike *Time Change to 12pm Start*
2023-10-31 12:00 - 14:00
Join an educator on a guided hike up to the Moreau Overlook. This is a moderate hike of about 1 mile each way. From the overlook you can see for miles including Moreau Lake and the mountains of Vermont. Reservations are required at least 24 hours in advance. The cost is $5, payable by cash or check at the office upon your arrival. To reserve your spot call 518-793-0511.

Full Moon Hike
2023-10-29 18:00 - 20:00
Join a Park Educator on a beginner hike around Moreau Lake. If the clouds cooperate we’ll get to enjoy the splendor of the moon rising above the mountains! This hike is family friendly and well-behaved dogs on a 6 foot or shorter leash are welcome. Reservations are required at least 24 hours in advance- the earlier the better as this is a popular program and it fills up quickly. The cost is $5 for adults and $1 per child, payable by cash or check at the office upon your arrival. To reserve your spot call 518-793-0511.

Friends of Moreau Halloween Walk
2023-10-29 15:00 - 18:00
This is a very family friendly, not scary, leisurely stroll on our trails. Costumes are very welcome. This walk is not stroller navigable, so bring a carrier for the littles ones! Please go to the Friends Of Moreau Lake State Park webpage for more information.

Hawk Road/Stonewall Trail
2023-10-23 10:00 - 12:00
This is a guided, beginner hike on a lesser known trail along the Hudson River with the added interest of logging history and old foundations. Meet at the office and convoy or carpool to the trailhead. Reservations are required at least 24 hours in advance. The cost is $1 per child, payable by cash or check at the office upon your arrival. To reserve your spot call 518-793-0511.

Beaver Hike
2023-10-22 13:00 - 14:30
Join an educator on a guided hike out to our beaver lodges along the Wetlands Walk and Mud Pond. Learn all about these fascinating rodents and how they live, love and learn. The cost is $5 for adults (18+) and $1 per child, payable by cash or check at the office upon your arrival. Registration is required at least 24 hours in advance, please call the park office at 518-793-0511.

Insect Investigation
2023-10-17 13:00 - 14:30
Join an educator on a short walk around the nature center to explore the wonder and importance of our native insects. Geared toward elementary children, 6-12 years old, (homeschooler and siblings welcome). We will be collecting bugs, looking closely at them, and talking about their role in the ecosystem. It is not mandatory, but feel free to bring your own jars, we will have a couple to share. The cost is $1 per adult (18+) and $5 per child (cash or check) at the office upon arrival. Please register at least 24 hours in advance at 518-793-0511.

Lake Bonita Hike
2023-10-16 10:00 - 12:30
Join an educator on a guided hike around the lovely Lake Bonita. This is a beginner hike with a few steep hills on a 1.7 mile loop. Wear sturdy, waterproof footwear. Reservations are required at least 24 hours in advance. The cost is $5 for adults (18+) and $1 per child, payable by cash or check at the office upon your arrival. To reserve your spot call 51-793-0511.

Moreau Trail Steward Meeting
2023-10-15 14:00 - 15:00
A meeting to introduce the trail steward program to newcomers. The duties of a trail steward include walking a particular Moreau Lake State Park trail to identify maintenance needs, cutting back branches with supplied loppers and hand saws, and hanging trail signs when necessary. This meeting will provide crucial information on what to look for on the trails and you will be selecting your specific trail for the year. This meeting will be free, but please register at least 24 hours in advance at 518-793-0511.

Turtle Talk
2023-10-15 11:00 - 12:00
Join an educator in the nature center to meet our resident turtles! We at Moreau take care of six New York native turtles 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 per person (cash or check) at the office upon arrival. Please register at least 24 hours in advance at 518-793-0511.
