Friends of Moreau Lake State Park, Inc.
A 100% Volunteer Supported 501(c)(3)
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 …
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 …
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.
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: [email protected] and we …
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 …
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.
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.
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 …
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.
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 …
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: [email protected] and we will …
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.
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 …
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 …
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 …
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.
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 …
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 …
The Friend's are hosting a craft program for kid's during the holiday school break. More information to follow!
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.
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) …
10 am Nature Trail hike- This is a family friendly hike of about 2 miles starting at the office and winding around Moreau Lake. 1 pm Mud Pond hike- This is a family friendly hike of about 2 miles from the Nature trail around Mud Pond. Join the Friends at the Warming Hut for Hot Chocolate throughout the day. Free! …
10 am Nature Trail hike- This is a family friendly hike of about 2 miles starting at the office and winding around Moreau Lake. 1 pm Mud Pond hike- This is a family friendly hike of about 2 miles from the Nature trail around Mud Pond. Join the Friends at the Warming Hut for Hot Chocolate throughout the day. Free! …
Tuesday, January 2nd @ 10am Triple Trail Hike A guided hike approximately a 1.2 mile loop on Nature Trail, Red Oak Ridge and Moreau Overlook. Please dress appropriately for weather, with warm clothes and waterproof boots, bring microspikes and poles if you have them, we have snowshoes and microspikes to rent for $5. Please reserve your spot in advance by …
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 …
Calling all beginner birders. Join us on a guided hike to search for birds! Feel free to bring binoculars. The hike will be a start and stop walk for less than two miles. Class fees waved with food donations. Please reserve your spot at 518-793-0511.
Friday, January 5th @ 11 am Reptile Profile and Craft Join educators in the nature center to meet our resident reptiles! We at Moreau take care of six New York native turtles and two snakes that cannot be released into the wild and are wonderful little educators. We’ll be making “snake skin” friendssship bracelets after the education program. Class fees …