Friends of Moreau Lake State Park, Inc.
A 100% Volunteer Supported 501(c)(3)
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.
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. This program …
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.
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 …
The park educator will be leading this moderate hike up to a lesser known trail in the park and showing you some areas that the porcupines like to hang out. Porcupines are cool creatures who love to take naps and we will be searching high and low to spot a porkie having a sunny naps. This program is $5 for …
Join a Moreau Lake State Park environmental educator on an intermediate/difficult hike through Moreau's woods-home to 6,900 acres of land and over 35 miles of trails to hike! This loop trail we will hike is approximately 6.3 miles on our Lake Bonita, Waterfall, to Lake Ann trails. Bring a lunch or snack, plenty of water, waterproof hiking shoes, and appropriate …
Join an educator at the nature center for another homeschool pop-up on the topic of dragonflies. They are very unique insects that are even older than dinosaurs! We will be learning about how fascinating they are and will be testing out our flying skills with some paper airplane contests. We are encouraging homeschool groups with kids aged 6+ to join …
Join a park educator on a beautiful, but steeper hike from Cottage Park to Western Ridge trails in an approximately 3-mile loop hike. Please wear the appropriate attire for the weather- sunscreen, bug spray and water-resistant hiking shoes. Bring a snack and plenty of water. This hike is for people 15+. The cost is $5 for adults (cash or check). …
Join an Educator on a beginner 2.1 mile hike from Nature Trail to Mud Pond. We might just see some beaver lodges. Please wear the appropriate attire for the weather- sunscreen, bug spray and water-resistant hiking shoes. Bring a snack and plenty of water. The cost is $5 for adults (cash or check). Park tollbooth fees are waved in lieu …
Join Kris Williams on a hike and HWA survey at the newly acquired big bend property. This experience will not only give you a sneak peek at the parcel you will also learn how to do HWA surveys on your own and be an advocate for the hemlock trees. Kris will also be touching on other invasives and using all …
What do you call a turtle who takes up photography? A snapping turtle! Come join an educator at the nature center for some crafts and games to honor the New York State’s official state reptile, the snapping turtle! $1 per child (cash or check) at the office upon arrival. Park tollbooth fees are waved in lieu of program fees, be …
Join an educator on a short walk to the creek to look for salamanders, small fish, water insects and other underwater life through our underwater viewer! This class is for kids 5+ (siblings welcome). The cost for this class is $1 per child. Park tollbooth fees are waved in lieu of program fees, be sure to call 24-hours in advance …
Take a fun and somewhat challenging hike around Lake Bonita and enjoy the shade of a very full canopy of trees. There are some wet spots that can offer a decent water crossing challenge so some people feel best crossing these wet spots with trekking poles. Please wear supportive and waterproof foot wear. .Meet at the office and convoy or …
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 …
Join an educator on a peaceful morning paddle around Moreau Lake. Limited rentals are available, or bring your own kayak. This program is for people age 18 and older. The cost is $5 (or $15 including kayak rental). Check in and pay (cash or check) at the office upon arrival. Park tollbooth fees are waved in lieu of program fees, …
Calling all beginner birders ages 14+, join us on a guided hike to search for birds! Bring binoculars if you have them. The hike will be a start and stop walk for less than two miles. Class is $5 per adult, $1 for under 18. Park tollbooth fees are waved in lieu of program fees, be sure to call 24-hours …
This is a guided hike on a lesser-known trail along the Hudson River with the added interest of logging history and old foundations. This 3.5-mile hike has some steeper parts but is not considered difficult. Meet at the office and convoy or carpool to the trailhead. The cost is $5 for adults, payable by cash or check at the office …
Join an educator on a peaceful nighttime paddle around Moreau Lake under June’s “Strawberry Moon”! Limited rentals are available or bring your own kayak. This program is for people ages 18 and older. The cost is $5 (or $15 including kayak rental). Check in and pay (cash or check) at the office upon arrival. Registration is required. Park tollbooth fees …
Join an educator on a peaceful morning paddle around Moreau Lake. Limited rentals are available or bring your own kayak. This program is for people age 18 and older. The cost is $5 (or $15 including kayak rental). Check in and pay (cash or check) at the office upon arrival. Park tollbooth fees are waved in lieu of program fees, …
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. The cost …
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 …
Join an educator on 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 for adults (cash or check). Park tollbooth fees are waved …
This program is new and will include a little meet and greet with each animal in the nature center. Afterwards we will work together to guess the weight of each animal and put them in order according of our guesses. We will use some weighted items to help us make guesses and have some fun in the process. This program …
Join an educator at the nature center for another homeschool pop-up with the topic of food chains in the wild. We will talk about how the order in which living things depend on each other to survive! This class is geared toward aged 6+ homeschool groups but is open to the public (siblings welcome). The class is $1 per child). …
Join an educator on a moderate to difficult hike to the spring overlook and Spier Falls Overlook. This is an approximately 4-mile loop hike. Bring appropriate clothing and hiking boots, plenty of water and snacks or a lunch if you want. The hike is $5 (cash or check). Park toll booth fees are waived in lieu of program fees, be …
Join an educator on a kid-friendly hike, well-behaved dogs are welcome on a 6 foot or shorter leash. This is an easy 2 mile loop, but not accessible for strollers. Please wear appropriate clothing for the weather, sneakers or hiking boots and bring water. The hike is $1 per child and $5 per adult (cash or check). Park tollbooth fees …
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 …
Drop by the nature center for some tips on how to keep your dog safe in the summer heat from an educator and vet tech.