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, May 2, 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.
Meditation in Motion: Labyrinth
Friday, May 2, 2025 12:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Moreau Lake State Park Nature Center
(518) 793-0511
World
Labyrinth Day is May 3rd! As a part of NYS Parks' Wellness focus this year and May
being mental health awareness month, join a nature center educator to learn
about meditation in motion and create a simple labyrinth on the beach. Geared
toward ages 13+. Please reserve your spot in advance by calling the office at
518-793-0511.
Registration: Required
I Love My Park Day
Saturday, May 3, 2025 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Moreau Lake State Park Nature Center
Join
us on May 3 to clean and beautify parks and public lands all across the
state–from Montauk to Massena. Volunteering helps preserve the environment,
foster community pride, and support the long-term sustainability of New York's
green spaces. Check-in is at 9:30 am, the event starts at 10 and lunch begins
around 12:30. Registration is required on the events page:
https://reg.resport.io/s/step1.jsp?r=6350488557584384.
Registration: Required
Waterfowl Talk
Sunday, May 4, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Moreau Lake State Park Nature Center
(518) 793-0511
Join a nature center educator to learn about ducks and
geese you may see in New York State. We will discuss the 10 most common
waterfowl in Saratoga County, general diets and behavior, identification tips,
and how to support your local waterfowl. Open to all ages. Please reserve your
spot in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.
Registration: Required
Trail Steward Meeting
Sunday, May 4, 2025 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Moreau Lake State Park Nature Center
(518) 793-0511
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. For questions call the office at 518-793-0511.
Registration: Required
