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Moreau Lake State Park Nature Center

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Address
605 Old Saratoga Road
Gansevoort, NY 12831
Latitude 43.226803
Longitude -73.708542

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.
Fri 04 Oct
Wiggly Wanderers
Friday, October 4, 2024 until Friday, October 25, 2024 09:30 AM - 11:00 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.
Sat 12 Oct
Appreciate Local Birds
Saturday, October 12, 2024 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Moreau Lake State Park Nature Center
Appreciating local birds and long-distance migration. We will discuss the importance of controlling light pollution to lesson the impact on our migratory birds. Open to all ages, reservations not required. $5 per adult, $1 per child.
Sun 13 Oct
Celebration of Indigenous Peoples
Sunday, October 13, 2024 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Moreau Lake State Park Nature Center
Join a nature center educator for a lesson on indigenous geography- which tribes live(d) where- and the food, traditions, dress and belief systems of native tribes in our area. Open to all ages, reservations not required. $5 per adult, $1 per child.
Mon 14 Oct
Gratitude Walk
Monday, October 14, 2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Moreau Lake State Park Nature Center
(518) 793-0511

Come to Moreau for a guided Nature Walk. As we go we'll pay particular attention to the beauty and peace of our natural surroundings and focus on our gratitude for being here to appreciate it. This is a beginner-rated walk on the Nature Trail, suitable for those of all ages. Please register in advance by calling 518-793-0511.
Registration: Required
Mon 14 Oct
Baker to Moreau Overlook
Monday, October 14, 2024 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Moreau Lake State Park Nature Center
(518) 793-0511

Join an educator on a moderate-hard 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 is for people 15+. The cost is $5 for adults (cash or check). Please register in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.
Registration: Required