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.
Thu
18
Sep
Thursday, September 18, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Moreau Lake State Park Nature Center
(518) 793-0511
Join an educator at the nature center to learn how to needle felt a monarch butterfly! Monarchs are incredible insects that help pollinate our beautiful wildflowers. This is a free beginner program that is for ages 13+. We are limited to 10 people so reserve your spot in advance by calling 518-793-0511.
Registration: Required
Fri
19
Sep
Friday, September 19, 2025 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 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 work for these programs. We meet at the nature center parking lot. This program is free and does not require registration, please tell the toll booth operator that you are there for a program.
Fri
19
Sep
Friday, September 19, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Moreau Lake State Park Nature Center
(518) 793-0511
This program is geared toward younger children to learn the basics of size, color, behavior and vocalization of common birds. The program is free. Please reserve your spot in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.
Registration: Required
Fri
19
Sep
Friday, September 19, 2025 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Moreau Lake State Park Nature Center
We will be hosting another movie night! Movie will be announced closer to the date but will be family friendly! Bring a chair, your favorite blanket, and a flashlight. Movie will begin when it gets dark enough. Our concessionaire, Big Tony's, will be open until 9:30pm for dinner/snacks and we will have free popcorn (while supplies last). No park entry fee and the movie is free. Open to all ages of the public AND to our campers! The observatory will be open if the weather cooperates. Well-behaved dogs on a 6 foot or shorter leash are welcome. Registration is not required
Sun
21
Sep
Sunday, September 21, 2025 09:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Moreau Lake State Park Nature Center
(518) 793-0511
Join the monthly hiking challenge where we will explore the wide variety of trails at Moreau Lake State Park! This month we will be doing a loop hike that is approximately 5.5 miles with an elevation gain/loss of around 880 feet. This hike will take us on parts of our new Western Ridge trail, Eastern Ridge, High Rock, and Lake Ann trails, so much variety! The trails can be muddy so please wear the appropriate attire for the weather with water-resistant hiking shoes, and trekking poles if you need them. Bring a snack and lunch and plenty of water. As always, we will meet at the park office and caravan to the trailhead. This is a free hike and for ages 13+. We have a limit of 25 people, please register in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.
Registration: Required