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Moth Week Celebration
Moth Week Celebration
Join an educator at the nature center to observe, survey and learn about the moths of MLSP! We are celebrating National Moth Week by identifying moths, instructing you on how to make your own safe DIY moth trap, and learning about the life activities and ecology of moths. Moth surveying and ID will take place at 10am outside the nature …
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Kid’s Potter’s Point Hike
Kid’s Potter’s Point Hike
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 …
Trail Work Wednesday
Trail Work Wednesday
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 …
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Wiggly Wanderers
Wiggly Wanderers
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 …
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100 Boat Float
100 Boat Float
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 …
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iNaturalist Tutorial
iNaturalist Tutorial
iNaturalist, do YOU naturalist? Join an educator at the nature center for a lesson on how to set up and use an iNaturalist account, followed by a brief walk to test our your skills and kick-start your new account. iNaturalist is a community science app for those who have a love for the outdoors. Users photograph, identify, and learn about …
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Moreau Lake Kayak
Moreau Lake Kayak
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 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 rental). Check in and pay (cash or check) …
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Big Bend Birding, 8:30am and 10:15am
Big Bend Birding, 8:30am and 10:15am
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 …
Perseid Meteor Shower Hour
Perseid Meteor Shower Hour
The Perseid (Per-see-id) meteor shower is going to be a very cool thing to see in the night sky between July and August because it will be very bright and visible to us on Earth. In 2024 the Perseid meteor shower is active between July 17th and August 24th. The shower will peak August 11th-13th. We are bringing in our …
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Knee High Naturalist
Knee High Naturalist
Geared toward children aged 2-5, (siblings welcome) Knee-high Naturalist is a fun introduction to nature. We meet in the Nature Center where we begin by reading a book or two and then take a short walk together outdoors, keeping our eyes open for animal tracks, shells, feathers, and other signs of the natural world around us. Dress for the weather. …
Perseid Meteor Shower Hour
Perseid Meteor Shower Hour
The Perseid (Per-see-id) meteor shower is going to be a very cool thing to see in the night sky between July and August because it will be very bright and visible to us on Earth. In 2024 the Perseid meteor shower is active between July 17th and August 24th. The shower will peak August 11th-13th. We are bringing in our …
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Wiggly Wanderers
Wiggly Wanderers
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 …
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Big Bend Beavers
Big Bend Beavers
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 …
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Butterflies Flutter By
Butterflies Flutter By
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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Adventure Loop Hike: 6 miles
Adventure Loop Hike: 6 miles
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 …
Let’s Go Left
Let’s Go Left
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 …
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: comments@fomlsp.org and we will …
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Underwater Discovery
Underwater Discovery
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 …
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Wiggly Wanderers
Wiggly Wanderers
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 …
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Sandcastle Saturday
Sandcastle Saturday
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.
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Full Moon Kayak
Full Moon Kayak
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 …
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Baker to Moreau Overlook
Baker to Moreau Overlook
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 …
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Knee High Naturalist
Knee High Naturalist
Geared toward children aged 2-5, (siblings welcome) Knee-high Naturalist is a fun introduction to nature. We meet in the Nature Center where we begin by reading a book or two and then take a short walk together outdoors, keeping our eyes open for animal tracks, shells, feathers, and other signs of the natural world around us. Dress for the weather. …
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Big Bend Plant ID Walk
Big Bend Plant ID Walk
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 …
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Looking for Loons
Looking for Loons
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 …
Moreau Lake Kayak
Moreau Lake Kayak
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 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 rental). Check in and pay (cash or check) …
2 events,
Wiggly Wanderers
Wiggly Wanderers
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 …
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Moreau Lake Birding Kayak Trip
Moreau Lake Birding Kayak Trip
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 …
Duck, Duck, Goose
Duck, Duck, Goose
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. …
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Aquatic Invasives
Aquatic Invasives
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 …
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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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 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 …
Shapes and Colors Walk
Shapes and Colors Walk
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) …
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Kids Potters Point Hike
Kids Potters Point Hike
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 …
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Big Bend 5-mile hike
Big Bend 5-mile hike
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 …
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Colors of Summer I-Spy Walk
Colors of Summer I-Spy Walk
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 …
3 events,
Wiggly Wanderers
Wiggly Wanderers
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 …
Frogs and Toads of NYS
Frogs and Toads of NYS
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 …
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Friendship Bracelets
Friendship Bracelets
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.