Moreau Lake State Park Nature Center
Address
605 Old Saratoga Road
Gansevoort, NY 12831
605 Old Saratoga Road
Gansevoort, NY 12831
Latitude 43.226803
Longitude -73.708542
- General Information: (518) 793-0511
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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.
Sun
30
Jun
Sunday, June 30, 2024 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Moreau Lake State Park Nature Center
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 for on the trails. Established
trail stewards are welcome to come, but it is not mandatory. This meeting is
free. Park tollbooth fees are
waved in lieu of program fees, for questions call the office at
518-793-0511.
https://parks.ny.gov/100/challenge/.
Wed
03
Jul
Wednesday, July 3, 2024 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Moreau Lake State Park Nature Center
Join an educator on a
moderate to difficult hike to the spring overlook and Spier Falls Overlook.
This is an approximately 4-mile loop hike. Bring appropriate clothing and
hiking boots, plenty of water and snacks or a lunch if you want. The hike is $5
(cash or check). Park tollbooth fees
are waved in lieu of program fees, be sure to call 24 hours in advance to
reserve your spot by calling the office at 518-793-0511.
https://parks.ny.gov/100/challenge/.
Thu
04
Jul
Thursday, July 4, 2024 09:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Moreau Lake State Park Nature Center
Join
an educator on a kid-friendly hike, well-behaved dogs are welcome on a 6 foot
or shorter leash. This is an easy 2 mile loop, but not accessible for
strollers. Please wear appropriate clothing for the weather, sneakers or hiking
boots and bring water. The hike is $1 per
child and $5 per adult (cash or check). Park tollbooth fees are waved in lieu of program fees, be sure to call
24 hours in advance to reserve your spot by calling the office at
518-793-0511.
https://parks.ny.gov/100/challenge/.
Fri
05
Jul
Friday, July 5, 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 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 walking and we
will rely on teachable moments to carry us through these experiences. Strollers
will not work for these programs. While you do not need to attend each week, we
will continue to build our toddlers hiking skills as well as their caregivers'
confidence taking the children into the woods to explore. This event does not
have sign ups, please come if you can. We meet at the nature center parking lot. $1 per child. For any
questions call 518-793-0511.
https://parks.ny.gov/100/challenge/.
Sat
06
Jul
Saturday, July 6, 2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Moreau Lake State Park Nature Center
Drop
by the nature center for some tips on how to keep your dog safe in the summer
heat from an educator and vet tech.
https://parks.ny.gov/100/challenge/.