Friends of Moreau Lake State Park, Inc.
A 100% Volunteer Supported 501(c)(3)
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Join an educator on a flat 3.5 mile hike at Big Bend! Please be prepared for the weather with warm clothing, waterproof footwear, water, and a snack. We have limited snowshoes and micro spikes to borrow (no cost). We will meet at the park office and caravan over to the Big Bend trailhead. This program is free and for ages … |
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Maybe you just retired, or have you been for years? This hike is meant to be a nice walk with other retirees who are interested in getting out of the house and stretching their legs. This walk will be about 2 miles on uneven surfaces, snow and ice. Trekking poles and micro-spikes are suggested; we have some spikes we can … |
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Learn how trees can be identified even without their leaves. At 11:00am, students in grades 1 to 4 (typically ages 6 to 9) will explore tree bark and buds, fun activity planned after lecture. At 2:00pm, students in grades 5 to 8 (typically ages 10 to 14) will learn to identify local tree species and discuss forest health, including how … Learn how trees can be identified even without their leaves. At 11:00am, students in grades 1 to 4 (typically ages 6 to 9) will explore tree bark and buds, fun activity planned after lecture. At 2:00pm, students in grades 5 to 8 (typically ages 10 to 14) will learn to identify local tree species and discuss forest health, including how … |
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Wiggly Wanderers is a casual and fun program that is offered to walking toddlers, carriable babies and their caregivers. This is a beginner’s hike/wander series with not too much distance 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. Strollers will not … Join us for a brand-new extension of our beloved Wiggly Wanderers program! Designed for preschoolers, this short, play-based class introduces little learners to how animals adapt in winter. Children will explore fur, feathers, and other adaptations through simple movement games, hands-on materials, and a brief outdoor peek at the winter world around them. This class gives young explorers their first … |
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Join us for a relaxed knitting and crochet gathering at the Nature Center. This group is open to all skill levels and focuses on creating a calm, welcoming space to slow down and connect through fiber arts. Participants are invited to bring their own projects or learn alongside others while enjoying gentle conversation. Supplies will not be included. This is … |
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Join the monthly hiking series where we will explore the wide variety of trails at Moreau Lake State Park throughout the year! This month we will be going to Big Bend Preserve, on the Whispering Pines trail. The trail is 4.2 miles with an elevation gain/loss of 53 feet. Please wear the appropriate attire for the weather with water-resistant hiking … |
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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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Join an educator on a 2.5 mile hike around Red Oak Ridge and surrounding trails with an estimated elevation gain/loss of 430 feet. Please wear the appropriate attire for the weather with water-resistant hiking shoes, micro spikes, snowshoes, and trekking poles if you need them. We have a limited number of micro spikes, snowshoes, and trekking poles to borrow. Bring … |
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Join an educator at the Nature Center for a tour of the turtles we love and care for. Each turtle has a story of how it came to live here at the park. Each turtle has a special personality and likes and dislikes. The educator will share some of the silly behind the scenes info on the animals as well… … |
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Explore how animals live in and shape forest habitats. At 11:00am, students in grades 1 to 4 (typically ages 6 to 9) will learn about forest animal homes, fun activity planned after lecture. At 2:00pm, students in grades 5 to 8 (typically ages 10 to 14) will study ecosystem engineers such as beavers, birds, and ants and learn how animals … |
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Wiggly Wanderers is a casual and fun program that is offered to walking toddlers, carriable babies and their caregivers. This is a beginner’s hike/wander series with not too much distance 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. Strollers will not … |
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Stop by the warming hut to meet a volunteer therapy dog! Bryn is a 19-month-old dog who has been training to be a therapy dog since she was 4 months old. She has been helping people feel welcome all over Saratoga and Washington county and would love to see you too!
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Join an educator to celebrate Darwin Day with a discussion on Charles Darwin, evolution, and the science of natural selection. This talk will explore how Darwin’s ideas changed our understanding of the natural world and why evolutionary science remains important today. Participants will also look at real-world examples of evolution in action and how these concepts help us better understand … |
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Join an educator to learn about the different skulls and pelts we have at our nature center. You can tell certain characteristics of the animal just by the different bones! This program is free and geared toward ages 6+, but all are welcome. Please register in advance by calling 518-793-0511.
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Create/write an uplifting message that we will deliver to a local assisted living facility to brighten someone’s day. All supplies provided, registration is not required, just stop by the Nature Center to spread some kindness! |
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This is a fun way to start school break week! Join us on the ice for an intro to ice fishing clinic. We will teach how to set up tip ups, how to use a jigging rod, what bait we use and some info on the fish we catch. All supplies will be provided but all participants are also expected … This is a fun way to start school break week! Join us on the ice for an intro to ice fishing clinic. We will teach how to set up tip ups, how to use a jigging rod, what bait we use and some info on the fish we catch. All supplies will be provided but all participants are also expected … |
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Join an educator on a hike to Spring Overlook. This is a moderate-hard 3.3 mile hike with elevation gain/loss of 700 feet. Please wear the appropriate attire for the weather with water-resistant hiking shoes, micro spikes, snowshoes, and trekking poles if you need them. Bring plenty of water, snacks and a lunch that we can eat at the overlook. We … |
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Look for early signs that spring is on its way. At 11:00am, students in grades 1 to 4 (typically ages 6 to 9) will head outdoors to observe changes in plants and animals and keep a simple phenology journal. At 2:00pm, students in grades 5 to 8 (typically ages 10 to 14) will record environmental changes and learn how scientists … Look for early signs that spring is on its way. At 11:00am, students in grades 1 to 4 (typically ages 6 to 9) will head outdoors to observe changes in plants and animals and keep a simple phenology journal. At 2:00pm, students in grades 5 to 8 (typically ages 10 to 14) will record environmental changes and learn how scientists … |
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Wiggly Wanderers is a casual and fun program that is offered to walking toddlers, carriable babies and their caregivers. This is a beginner’s hike/wander series with not too much distance 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. Strollers will not … Join us for a brand-new extension of our beloved Wiggly Wanderers program! Designed for preschoolers, this short, play-based class introduces little learners to how animals adapt in winter. Children will explore fur, feathers, and other adaptations through simple movement games, hands-on materials, and a brief outdoor peek at the winter world around them. This class gives young explorers their first … |
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Join us for a relaxed knitting and crochet gathering at the Nature Center. This group is open to all skill levels and focuses on creating a calm, welcoming space to slow down and connect through fiber arts. Participants are invited to bring their own projects or learn alongside others while enjoying gentle conversation. Supplies will not be included. This is … Join us for a relaxed knitting and crochet gathering at the Nature Center. This group is open to all skill levels and focuses on creating a calm, welcoming space to slow down and connect through fiber arts. Participants are invited to bring their own projects or learn alongside others while enjoying gentle conversation. Supplies will not be included. This is … |
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February 22nd is National Walk Your Dog Day! Drop by the nature center to learn about techniques to keep your dog safe in winter conditions. This is not a hiking program; registration is not required. |
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Did you know that MLSP is home to a thriving population of North America’s largest rodent? We will walk along the Wetland Walk and Mud Pond trails where we can view the beavers' dam and lodges while we learn all about how they live, love, and learn. This program is free and for people of all ages, but please be … |
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Join an educator on a 1.9 mile hike around Lake Bonita, it’s as beautiful as it implies! Please wear the appropriate attire for the weather with water-resistant hiking shoes, micro spikes, snowshoes, and trekking poles if you need them. We have a limited number of micro spikes, snowshoes, and trekking poles to borrow. Bring a snack and plenty of water. … |
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Join us at the Nature Center for a meet and greet with our beloved ambassadors Justin and Sam. Each owl is non-flighted and non-releasable. Learn what that means and much more. This program will be about 30 minutes with time for questions after. You will not be allowed to touch the owls, and we ask that you keep your voice … |
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Discover the organisms that help recycle nutrients in the forest. At 11:00am, students in grades 1 to 4 (typically ages 6 to 9) will explore decomposers such as worms, beetles, and fungi and learn how they help turn waste into soil. At 2:00pm, students in grades 5 to 8 (typically ages 10 to 14) will investigate decomposers under microscopes and … Discover the organisms that help recycle nutrients in the forest. At 11:00am, students in grades 1 to 4 (typically ages 6 to 9) will explore decomposers such as worms, beetles, and fungi and learn how they help turn waste into soil. At 2:00pm, students in grades 5 to 8 (typically ages 10 to 14) will investigate decomposers under microscopes and … |
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Wiggly Wanderers is a casual and fun program that is offered to walking toddlers, carriable babies and their caregivers. This is a beginner’s hike/wander series with not too much distance 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. Strollers will not … |
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Join and educator for an engaging talk exploring the similarities and differences between anhinga’s and cormorants. Participants will learn how to identify each species, understand their unique adaptations for fishing and diving, and discover the important roles these birds play in aquatic ecosystems. This program is perfect for anyone curious about bird behavior, identification, and wildlife found near lakes, rivers, … |