This hike will be slow and steady to let the kids explore and enjoy an off-trail hike at their own pace. We will walk roughly a mile and see the Hudson from another view point and perhaps throw some sticks in! This hike is NOT stroller friendly so if you have a younger sibling who wants to join, plan to …

Calling all trail steward volunteers or lovers of trails to help do some light trail work on one of our trails for a couple hours or as long as you would like. You will be led and taught skills by one of our staff where we will be using loppers, hand saws and clearing any trash we come across. Please …

Join us for our centennial boat float! *We are trying to get 100 boats on the lake by 10:00am for an airial photo to celebrate 100 years of parks. * Bring your own kayak, canoe, or paddleboard to Moreau Lake Sunday August 4th at 9:00am to start launching **No Motor Boats Allowed**. Please register on the Friends of Moreau Lake …

Big Bend is an 860-acre addition to our park is now officially open to the public! The preserve features over 6 miles of hiking and equestrian trails, great birding and wildlife viewing, and gorgeous views of mountains and the Hudson River. Bring your binoculars if you have them and we will go out to check out the wide variety of …

Big Bend is an 860-acre addition to our park is now officially open to the public! The preserve features over 6 miles of hiking and equestrian trails, great birding and wildlife viewing, and gorgeous views of mountains and the Hudson River. Although beavers are a nocturnal animal, there is plenty evidence of beaver activity at our new land, come on …

Join a Nature Center Educator to learn about the Monarch Butterfly, a vulnerable New York Species. We will have activities surrounding the life cycle of a butterfly, learn which plans Monarch butterflies love, and where butterflies go when it gets cold. Geared towards ages 10 and up. The program is $5 per adult and $1 per child (cash or check) …

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We will be hiking a more difficult loop hike that connects the Lake Bonita, Waterfall, Western Ridge, and Lake Anne Trails. The hike is approximately 6 miles. Please wear the appropriate attire for the weather- sunscreen, bug spray and water-resistant hiking shoes. Bring a snack or lunch and plenty of water. We will meet at the park office and caravan …

In celebration of Left-handed day we will be doing a hike and only turning LEFT. We will start on Nature Trail and follow Mud Pond Trail, Western Ridge, Red Oak Ridge and down the Overlook Trail. This will make a lovely circle of left turns. The cost is $5 for adults (cash or check). Park tollbooth fees are waived in …

Join an educator to learn about the fish in Moreau Lake and then come 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 waived in …

Drop into the nature center to follow our educator to a nice sandy area to have a peaceful Saturday making sandcastles. You do not need to register for this, drop in any time, park fees apply ($8). For any questions call 518-793-0511.

Join a park educator on a leisurely paddle around Moreau Lake. If the clouds cooperate, we’ll get to enjoy the splendor of the full “Sturgeon” 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 …

Join an educator on a moderate 2.5 mile hike from Baker Trail to Moreau Overlook with a beautiful view of our lake from above. Please wear the appropriate attire for the weather- sunscreen, bug spray and water-resistant hiking shoes. Bring a snack and plenty of water. We will meet at the park office and caravan to the trailhead. This hike …

Join an educator on our new trails to seek out the variety of plants we have on our trails. We will also have a conversation and tutorial on how to use iNaturalist and other plant identifying apps. This will be a start and stop short walk. Geared toward ages 15+ but all are welcome. We will meet at the park …

Join an educator on the beach to look and listen for our resident loon. The educator will share some facts but this class is meant to be peaceful and a quiet experience for those who choose to attend. Please bring binoculars and a chair or blanket to sit on. The program is $5 per adult and $1 per child (cash …

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 …

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. …

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 …

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 …

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) …

This hike will be slow and steady to let the kids explore and enjoy an off-trail hike at their own pace. We will walk roughly a mile and see the Hudson from another view point and perhaps throw some sticks in! This hike is NOT stroller friendly so if you have a younger sibling who wants to join, plan to …

Big Bend is an 860-acre addition to our park is now officially open to the public! The preserve features over 6 miles of hiking and equestrian trails, great birding and wildlife viewing, and gorgeous views of mountains and the Hudson River. Join an educator on this flat hike of about 5 miles at our beautiful new space. Better for ages …

This program will consist of a short hike and color i-spy game. Children will be given some colors to look for in nature and we will share our findings with the group. This program is geared towards children who know their colors or are working hard to learn them. Siblings are welcome. This hike is $1 per kids. Please register …

Join a nature center educator to learn all about your local frogs and toads. We will talk about frog and toad diets, what different frogs do to adapt with changing seasons, the most common frogs and toads in our area (and how to ID them), and how you can help support your local little hoppers! Open to all ages. The …

Drop into the nature center to make friendship bracelets on this nice long weekend, we have plenty of floss in all different colors. You do not need to register for this, drop in any time, park fees apply ($8). For any questions call 518-793-0511.