The Nature Center at Moreau Lake features numerous wildlife mounts, pelts, skulls and other ephemora. Park staff lead numerous nature-based recreation programs for children and adults year-round, including hiking, biking, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing on over 20 miles of trails.Education programs crafted especially for schools and clubs are also offered. Topics include winter survival, predator/prey relationships, beaver ecology, amphibians and much more.
Nature center staff are also available to bring programs to classrooms and other settings.The facility itself features an outside deck, universally accessible entrance and trail with interpretive signs. The conference room in the facility offers a projection screen, tv with video capability, and the capacity to accomodate larger groups.
Not permitted in building
Hours of Operation
- Memorial Day-Labor Day, seven days a week, 10am-4:00pm
The nature center is also open on request and as staffing allows throughout the year. -
Wiggly Wanderers
Friday, November 22, 2024 09:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Moreau Lake State Park Nature Center
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 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 work for these programs. We meet
at the nature center parking lot. $1 per child. Registration is not required
for this program.
Winter Birding
Saturday, November 23, 2024 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Moreau Lake State Park Nature Center
(518) 793-0511
Calling all beginner birders! Let's get acquainted with our
winter birds! Winter is the best time to start birding as there are fewer birds
to learn their calls and easier to spot against the snow and bare branches. Program is for all ages. $5 per
adult, $1 for under 18 (cash or check).
Please reserve your spot 24-hours in advance by calling the office at
518-793-0511.
Registration: Required
Beginner Birding at Big Bend
Sunday, November 24, 2024 08:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Moreau Lake State Park Nature Center
(518) 793-0511
Calling all beginner birders! Bring your binoculars if you
have them and we will check out what birds are still hanging around this time
of year at our new preserve. This will be a short start-and-stop hike. We will
meet at the park office and caravan to Big Bend. Geared toward ages 13+. Program is $5 per adult, $1 for under
18 (cash or check). Please reserve
your spot 24-hours in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.
Registration: Required
Beaver Hike
Monday, November 25, 2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Moreau Lake State Park Nature Center
(518) 793-0511
Join a park educator on a 2 mile walk around the back pond
and mud pond to talk about our resident beavers and see their dwellings. Learn about their lifestyles and
habitat. Wear appropriate clothing and
hiking shoes. Appropriate for all ages. Program is $5 per adult, $1 for under 18 (cash or check). Please reserve your spot 24-hours in
advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.
Registration: Required
Wiggly Wanderers
Friday, November 29, 2024 09:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Moreau Lake State Park Nature Center
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 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 work for these programs. We meet
at the nature center parking lot. $1 per child. Registration is not required
for this program.
