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
- Fall and Winter 2025 Hours: Thursday-Sunday,
10am-3pm.The nature center is also open for school vacations and at patron requests.
Fri
03
Oct
Friday, October 3, 2025 until Friday, October 31, 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. On October 31st we are welcoming everyone who
celebrates Halloween to wear their costumes!
Sat
11
Oct
Saturday, October 11, 2025 08:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Moreau Lake State Park Nature Center
(518) 793-0511
We are
introducing sensory friendly hours to the nature center; we will have low
lighting, we will be turning off the aquatic bubblers and running water
features, and we will limit access of the nature center to those who would like
a quiet and comforting experience to enjoy our animals and nature-themed
exhibits. Free and open to all ages, no registration required, just drop-in!
Call 518-793-0511 with any questions or preferred accommodations.
Registration: Required
Sun
12
Oct
Sunday, October 12, 2025 09:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Moreau Lake State Park Nature Center
(518) 793-0511
Start your
day grounded and refreshed with a gentle stretching session in the natural
beauty of Moreau Lake. Join an educator for a guided experience designed to
awaken your body and calm your mind through breathwork, intentional movement,
and quiet reflection. This program takes place outdoors, please bring a mat or
towel and dress comfortably. This program is free and for ages 6 and older.
Limited to 15 participants. When you arrive, please tell the toll booth
operator that you are there for a program. Registration is required, please
register by calling the office at 518-793-0511.
Registration: Required
Tue
14
Oct
Tuesday, October 14, 2025 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Moreau Lake State Park Nature Center
(518) 793-0511
Join us at the nature center to explore the art of beading
with an uncommon natural material, porcupine quills! Participants will learn
how to safely prepare and use quills to create either a bracelet or necklace.
This beginner-friendly class highlights resourcefulness and finding beauty in
materials that might otherwise be overlooked. Ages 13+. Space is limited to 8
registrants, so please sign up as soon as possible by calling the office at
518-793-0511.
Note: Quillwork has deep roots in Indigenous cultures across
North America. This program is an introduction to basic beading techniques and
is not a traditional cultural workshop.
Registration: Required
Thu
16
Oct
Thursday, October 16, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Moreau Lake State Park Nature Center
(518) 793-0511
Join an
educator at the nature center to talk about how important our bees and pollinators
are, learn about their habits, and how sophisticated they can bee! This is free
and geared toward homeschoolers 6+, but all are welcome. Please register in
advance by calling 518-793-0511.
Registration: Required