Friends of Moreau Lake State Park, Inc.

Nature Collages
2023-12-29 11:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
Stop by the Nature Center to join us in recycling old magazines to make nature collages; a fun way to create art out of things we may throw away. An engaging activity where we can talk about all the cool creatures that may come across the pages. 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.

Full Moon Hike
2023-12-27 17:00 - 19:00
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 Cold moon rise above treetops. 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.

Kid's Holiday School Break Crafts
2023-12-27 10:00 - 12:00
The Friend’s are hosting a craft program for kid’s during the holiday school break. More information to follow!

Red Oak Ridge to Moreau Overlook Hike
2023-12-26 11:00 - 13:00
This guided hike of about 2 miles will take us up the Red Oak Ridge to the Moreau Overlook, down to the Nature trail and back to the office. Wear warm, waterproof boots and bring microspikes- if you don’t have them, they may be borrowed at the office. Cost is $5, reserve your spot in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.

Christmas Day Walk
2023-12-25 11:00 - 12:30
Looking for something different to do this Christmas day? Bundle up and Join an educator on an easy-going, family friendly walk next to Moreau Lake! 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. Please reserve your spot in advance by calling 518-793-0511.

Natural Ornament Craft
2023-12-23 10:00 - 14:00
Join an educator in the Nature Center to make lovely handmade nature ornament. Cost is $1 per child, $5 per adult. This is a drop in event and we look forward to seeing you.

Winter Solstice Bonfire
2023-12-21 18:00 - 20:00
Join us in celebrating the winter solstice with a nighttime bonfire. A time to appreciate what is lost to the frost and remember what is promised by spring. Bring cups, plates, and a fork because we will be making hot chocolate and tinfoil dinners over the fire. We will be talking about fire starting and fire safety. The cost is $5 for adults and $1 for kids (cash or check) at the office upon arrival. Please register 24 hours in advance at 518-793-0511.

Western Ridge to Lake Ann Hike
2023-12-20 11:00 - 13:30
This guided, out-and-back hike of approximately 4.5 miles will begin on the Western Ridge Trail where we’ll get most of the elevation out of the way and proceed to the Lake Ann trail. Bring a lunch to enjoy at the Lake Ann lean-to. Wear warm, waterproof boots and bring microspikes- if you don’t have them, they may be borrowed at the office. Cost is $5, reserve your spot in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.

Eagle Watch
2023-12-20 11:00 - 13:00
Join a park educator on a convoy-style journey along the Hudson River to try to spot our local Bald Eagles. We will be getting in and out of vehicles at a few locations and, with a little luck, viewing the eagles through binoculars and a scope so make sure to bring your hat and gloves! If you have binoculars bring them, we do have a couple of pair to pass around as well. Reservations are required at least 24 hours in advance. The cost is $5 per adult (18+) and $1 per child, payable by cash or check at the office upon your arrival. To reserve your spot call 518-793-0511.

Baker Trail Hike
2023-12-19 10:00 - 12:00
Baker trail is roughly a 2-mile hike round trip on an out and back route. 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.

Friends of Moreau Lake Monthly Meeting
2023-12-12 19:00 - 21:00, 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.

Stonewall Trail Hike
2023-12-12 11:00 - 13:00
This beginner level guided hike of just over 3 miles is on park property the other side of the Hudson. Access is closed once it snows so Lake Bonita will be the alternate hike should there be snow accumulation. Wear warm, waterproof boots and bring microspikes- if you don’t have them, they may be borrowed at the office. Cost is $5, reserve your spot in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.

Card Making
2023-12-09 11:00 - 13:00
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
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
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!!

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.
