Warming Hut Open
Warming Hut Open
Stop by the warming hut to well, warm up!! The Friends volunteer to staff it on weekends to provide hot chocolate and treats - they are also a wealth of information so stop in to say "Hi". It closes at 3pm.
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Reptile Profile
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 two 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. The cost …
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Warming Hut Open
Warming Hut Open
Stop by the warming hut to well, warm up!! The Friends volunteer to staff it on weekends to provide hot chocolate and treats - they are also a wealth of information so stop in to say "Hi". It closes at 3pm.
Forest Bathing
Forest Bathing
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 …
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Kid Friendly Potters Point Hike
Kid Friendly Potters Point Hike
A park educator will lead you and your family on a roughly 1 mile hike, that is off trail in a lesser known part of the park. This is not stroller friendly and there will be some muddy areas and terrain that will take some thought from those with little legs. We will take our time and enjoy however much …
Beaver Walk
Beaver Walk
Did you know that MLSP is home to a thriving population of North America’s largest rodent? We will walk along the Wetlands Walk and Mud Pond trails where we can view our beaver’s dam and lodges while we learn all about how they live, love and learn. This program is for people of all ages, it’s an easy-moderate hike of …
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Eclipse Viewers and Craft
Eclipse Viewers and Craft
We will spend the day in the nature center talking about the eclipse and making viewing “cameras” out of cereal boxes as well as making a simple craft to help understand what is happening during the eclipse on April 7th. Anyone who wants to join is welcome, please bring a cereal or cracker shaped box to make into your own …
Reptile Profile
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 two 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. The cost …
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Stonewall Hike
Stonewall Hike
This less-traveled trail is a little over 3 miles and rated as easy. Situated across the river from us, with historical interest including an old foundation, this trail is a must-do. Check in at the office, we will convoy to the trailhead. The cost for the hike is $5 (cash or check) Please reserve your spot in advance by calling …
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Friends Hosted Treasure Hunt
Friends Hosted Treasure Hunt
The Treasure Hunt is a Friend's hosted self guided activity. The goal is for participants to focus on the natural world around them. The players receive a list of things to look for as they walk along. They don’t need to bring anything back , just check things off. They may note where they saw something and/ or some information …
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Birds of Play
Birds of Play
This program is geared toward younger children to learn the basics of size, color, behavior and vocalization of common birds. The program fee is $1 (cash or check). Please reserve your spot in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.
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Earth Day Experiments
Earth Day Experiments
April is Earth Month, celebrate with us at MLSP! We’ll have 3 experiments- Storm Runoff, Oil Spill Clean-up, and Slime Making. Dress for mess! The cost is $1 per child, payable by cash or check at the office upon your arrival. Reserve your spot in advance by calling 518-793-0511. NYS Parks Centennial Challenge missions: Nature Center Knowledge Attend a nature …
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Eagle Watch
Eagle Watch
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 …
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Mandala and Zen Tangle Nature Inspired Pattern Crafts
Mandala and Zen Tangle Nature Inspired Pattern Crafts
Join an educator at the nature center where we will be creating nature-inspired symmetrical mandalas and asymmetrical Zen tangles out of paper. This is fun for all ages and is a drop-in activity, so no registration required. NYS Parks Centennial Challenge missions: Nature Center Knowledge Attend a nature center program. Engage in Education Attend an environmental education program at a …
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Friends of Moreau Lake Monthly Meeting
Friends of Moreau Lake Monthly Meeting
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 …
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Lake Bonita to Lake Ann
Lake Bonita to Lake Ann
At around 3.5 miles this beautiful hike is rated as moderate. Check in at the office upon arrival, we will convoy to the trailhead. The cost for the hike is $5 (cash or check) Please reserve your spot in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511. NYS Parks Centennial Challenge missions: Take a Hike! Find a hike at a state …
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Homeschool Pop-Up Frogs
Homeschool Pop-Up Frogs
Join an educator in the nature center to learn about frogs and do a related activity. We are encouraging homeschool groups to attend, but it is open to the public. Geared toward ages 6+, siblings welcome. The cost is $5 for adults and $1 for children (cash or check) Please reserve your spot in advance by calling the office at …
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Forest Bathing
Forest Bathing
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 …
1 event,
Eagle Watch
Eagle Watch
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 …
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Nature Journals
Nature Journals
Join an educator for World Art Day in making your own nature journal. Nature journals are a great way to write down your discoveries and engage in the world around you. If you are able, we will go on a short walk to get a start on those journals. Pay $1 per child and $5 per adult (cash or check) …
Forest Bathing
Forest Bathing
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 …
Nature Journals
Nature Journals
Join an educator for World Art Day in making your own nature journal. Nature journals are a great way to write down your discoveries and engage in the world around you. If you are able, we will go on a short walk to get a start on those journals. Pay $1 per child and $5 per adult (cash or check) …
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Planting for Pollinators
Planting for Pollinators
Become a Guerilla Gardener! Learn what to plant (and what not to) to improve declining pollinator populations. Make seed bombs to increase habitat and food sources for our insect allies. Pay $1 per child and $5 per adult (cash or check) at the office upon arrival. Please register in advance by calling 518-793-0511. NYS Parks Centennial Challenge missions: Nature Center …
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Tree I.D. Walk
Tree I.D. Walk
Ever wonder about the names of the trees you walk by every day? This is the best time of the year to learn how to i.d. trees because if you can identify them by their bark will know them in any season! Pay $5 per person (cash or check) at the office upon arrival. Please register in advance by calling …
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Baker Trail to Overlook Hike
Baker Trail to Overlook Hike
At just over 2 miles this is a moderate hike to the Moreau Overlook and back. Witness the change in flora is we increase in elevation. Check in at the office, we will convoy to the trailhead. The cost for the hike is $5 (cash or check) Please reserve your spot in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511. NYS …
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Western Ridge to Eastern Ridge Loop Hike
Western Ridge to Eastern Ridge Loop Hike
Join an educator this National Exercise Day on a hike. A more difficult hike of 6 miles from Western Ridge, to Ridge Run, to Eastern Ridge with viewpoints along the Western Ridge Trail. Bring a lunch or snack, plenty of water, waterproof shoes, and appropriate clothing for the weather. The cost for the hike is $5 (cash or check) Please …
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Earth Day Recycle Craft
Earth Day Recycle Craft
A fun and creative way to celebrate earth day is to reduce, reuse and recycle. Please come to the nature center to work on a craft reusing commonly recycled items. This craft will be led by your imagination and artistic vision. We will provide the materials. If you have a vision but need something from your own recycling bin, please …
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The Friend’s Earth Day Road Clean-Up
The Friend’s Earth Day Road Clean-Up
For Earth Day this year, consider helping the planet by joining the Friends of MLSP for a roadside trash clean up. Meet at the office at 1 p.m. NYS Parks Centennial Challenge missions: Takin’ Out the Trash Pick up any litter at a state park for 30 minutes! https://parks.ny.gov/100/challenge/
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Homeschool Pop-Up Earth Day
Homeschool Pop-Up Earth Day
Join an educator at the nature center to celebrate Earth Day with a “signs-of-spring” treasure hunt. This will include a walk around the nature center so bring weather appropriate clothes and shoes. We are encouraging homeschool groups to attend, but it is open to the public. Geared toward ages 6+, siblings welcome. The cost is $1 for children (cash or …
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Moreau Lake Kayak Trip
Moreau Lake Kayak Trip
Join a ACA certified kayak instructor/educator on a peaceful afternoon paddle around Moreau Lake. We will cover some basic strokes and safety before getting out on the water which will be great for beginners as well as seasoned kayakers. Limited rentals are available or bring your own kayak. The cost is $5 or $15 including kayak rental. Check in and …
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Cottage Park Hike
Cottage Park Hike
This moderate loop of around 2 miles follows Cottage Park to Western Ridge, back to Cottage Park. Check in at the office, we will convoy to the trailhead. The cost for the hike is $5 (cash or check) Please reserve your spot in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511. NYS Parks Centennial Challenge missions: Take a Hike! Find a …
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Hiking Preparedness
Hiking Preparedness
Join an educator at the nature center to plan for the upcoming summer hiking season. Learn how to plan and prepare for hiking with a demonstration on what to put in your pack, first-aid basics, and leave no trace ethics. The cost is $5 per adult and $1 per child. NYS Parks Centennial Challenge missions: Leave No Trace Learn the …
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Full Moon Hike
Full Moon Hike
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. $1 per child, $5 per adult is payable by cash or check at the office …
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Forest Bathing
Forest Bathing
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 …
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Friends Members Only Big Bend Hike
Friends Members Only Big Bend Hike
The Friends have the opportunity for a preview of the new Big Bend property. Jen Selfridge, NYS Parks Capital Region Restoration Ecologist, has offered to lead us to the river on Wednesday April 24. We'll meet at the park office at 10:30 and then head to the new property by carpool if there's more of us than can fit in …
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Beaver Walk
Beaver Walk
Did you know that MLSP is home to a thriving population of North America’s largest rodent? We will walk along the Wetlands Walk and Mud Pond trails where we can view our beaver’s dam and lodges while we learn all about how they live, love and learn. This program is for people of all ages, it’s an easy-moderate hike of …
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Arbor Day Tree Planting
Arbor Day Tree Planting
Join us in planting native trees at our park to celebrate Arbor Day. Please be prepared to get dirty and wear comfortable clothes and closed toed shoes. We will be digging holes to plant our saplings. The program is free, but please reserve your spot by calling the office at 518-793-0511.
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Arbor Day Tree I.D. Walk
Arbor Day Tree I.D. Walk
Ever wonder about the names of the trees you walk by every day? This is the best time of the year to learn how to i.d. trees because if you can identify them by their bark will know them in any season! Pay $5 per person (cash or check) at the office upon arrival. Please register in advance by calling …
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Beginner Bird Walk
Beginner Bird Walk
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.
Trail Steward Meeting
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 …
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Hiking Preparedness and Hike
Hiking Preparedness and Hike
Join an educator at the nature center to plan for the upcoming summer hiking season. Learn how to plan and prepare for hiking with a demonstration on what to put in your pack, first-aid basics, and leave no trace ethics. If you are able, we will then go on a hike around Mud Pond, this is an easier hike around …
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Homeschool Pop-Up
Homeschool Pop-Up
Join an educator at the nature center to play a matching game of whose nest belongs to who. From birds, to mice, to squirrels and even fish, all sorts of animals make nests, and we will try it out too! We are encouraging homeschool groups to attend, but it is open to the public. Geared toward ages 6+, siblings welcome. …
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MLSP Kayak Program
MLSP Kayak Program
Join an ACA certified instructor on a very lovely and learner friendly paddle around Moreau Lake. This Kayak trip will not only allow for some beginner paddling with some tips and tricks you will also be on the water with one of the parks environmental educators. The educator will be sure to use all the teachable moments that mother nature …
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I Love My Park Day
I Love My Park Day
Join Parks & Trails New York – and thousands of volunteers across the state – on Saturday, May 4 in celebrating and enhancing New York’s parks, historic sites, greenway trails and other public lands. I Love My Park Day--the largest single-day volunteer event in NYS--presents a perfect opportunity to clean up our favorite parks and shorelines, plant trees and gardens, …