Wiggly Wanderers
Wiggly Wanderers is a casual and fun program that is offered to walking toddlers, carriable babies and their caregivers. This will be a beginner’s hike/wander series for toddlers who are ready to move and caregivers who are willing and able to baby wear and/or carry their toddler if their legs get too tired. We will not plan too much distance …
Moreau Lake Birding Kayak Trip
Bring your binoculars and join an educator on a peaceful morning paddle around Moreau Lake and 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 …
Duck, Duck, Goose
Join a nature center educator to learn about all of the ducks and geese you may see out and about in New York State waterbodies. We will talk about the 10 most common waterfowl in Saratoga County and how to identify the in the wild, waterfowl diets and behavior, and tips on supporting your local waterfowl. Open to all ages. …
Aquatic Invasives
Have you ever wondered what is so harmful about invasive plants and animals? Here we will explore just that question. Join a nature center educator for a crash course on what “invasive” means (not all non-native life is invasive), examples of invasive and introduced species, what “invasion” means for local ecosystems, and how to recognize aquatic invasives. This program is …
Trail Steward Meeting
A meeting to introduce the trail steward program to newcomers. The duties of a trail steward include walking the trails of Moreau Lake State Park to identify and report maintenance needs, light trail maintenance including cutting back branches with supplied hand saws and loppers and hanging trail signs when necessary. This meeting will provide crucial information on what to look …
Reptile Profile
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. This program …
Shapes and Colors Walk
Join an educator on a fun and easy hike to look for shapes and colors in nature. We’ll talk about what we see and where we found it with the opportunity to write things down if they can. Geared toward 2-7 year olds, but everyone is welcome! The cost is $5 for adults and $1 for children (cash or check) …