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. -
Moreau Lake Kayak
Saturday, July 27, 2024 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Moreau Lake State Park Nature Center
Bring your binoculars and
join an educator on a peaceful morning paddle around Moreau Lake and look for
birds! Limited rentals are available or bring your own kayak. This program is
for people aged 18 and older if you need to rent a kayak or 13+ if you have
your own kayak. The cost is $5 (or $15 including kayak rental). Check in and
pay (cash or check) at the office upon arrival. 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/.
Moth Week Celebration
Sunday, July 28, 2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Moreau Lake State Park Nature Center
Join an educator at the
nature center to observe, survey and learn about the moths of MLSP! We are
celebrating National Moth Week by identifying moths, instructing you on how to
make your own safe DIY moth trap, and learning about the life activities and
ecology of moths. Moth surveying and ID will take place at 10am outside the
nature center, but you can stop by all day to learn about moths! Open to all
ages with engaging activities for all. Pay $1 per child and $5 per adult (cash
or check) at the office upon arrival. Please register in advance by calling
518-793-0511.
https://parks.ny.gov/100/challenge/.
Kids Potters Point Hike
Wednesday, July 31, 2024 09:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Moreau Lake State Park Nature Center
This hike will be slow and
steady to let the kids explore and enjoy an off-trail hike at their own
pace. We will walk roughly a mile and
see the Hudson from another view point and perhaps throw some sticks in! This hike is NOT stroller friendly so if you
have a younger sibling who wants to join, plan to carry them if they get
tired. Bring water and snacks are more
than welcome. This hike is $1 per
kids. Please register in advance by
calling 518-793-0511.
https://parks.ny.gov/100/challenge/.
Trail Work Wednesday
Wednesday, July 31, 2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Moreau Lake State Park Nature Center
Calling
all trail steward volunteers or lovers of trails to help do some light trail
work on one of our trails for a couple hours or as long as you would like. You
will be led and taught skills by one of our staff where we will be using
loppers, hand saws and clearing any trash we come across. Please bring water,
wear comfortable clothing that you don't mind getting dirty, closed toed
shoes/hiking shoes, eye protection, and work gloves if you have them. We will
supply tools and garbage bags. Please call to register in advance by calling
518-793-0511.
https://parks.ny.gov/100/challenge/.
Centennial Boat Float at Moreau Lake State Park
Sunday, August 4, 2024 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Moreau Lake State Park Nature Center
Join Moreau Lake State Park on
Sunday, August 4 at 9:00am as they celebrate 100 years of the New York State
Park System with a Centennial Boat Float. Moreau Lake State Park is looking to
gather 100 kayaks, canoes, or paddleboards in the lake for a community boat
float followed by a drone photo of the gathering. Kayaks are available for rent
on a first come, first served basis through the Park and the park
concessionaire Big Tony's. Attendees will receive a limited addition
commemorative sticker.
Big Tony's, the parks onsite
restaurant will be cooking up food including smash burgers, chicken sandwiches
and serving Italian ices by the beach. To register for this event and
for more information please visit the Friends of Moreau Lake State Park's event
page:
here.
Registration: Required