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.
Sat
21
Dec
Saturday, December 21, 2024 11:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Moreau Lake State Park Nature Center
(518) 793-0511
Drop by the
nature center to learn about the Winter Solstice, why we have it, and how to
make the most out of the shortest day of the year! Pop in anytime from 11-2 to
learn and make a paper lantern, no registration required. If you have any
questions call the office at 518-793-0511.
Registration: Required
Sun
22
Dec
Sunday, December 22, 2024 12:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Moreau Lake State Park Nature Center
(518) 793-0511
Join a
Nature Center employee for a 3 mile peaceful walk around the lake. We will ID
any plants and animals we see along the path and learn about the winter
activities of Moreau's regular animal inhabitants. Open to all Ages, just keep
distance in mind. The cost is
$5/adult, $1/child payable by cash or check at the office upon your arrival.
Please register in advance by calling 518-793-0511.
Registration: Required
Sun
22
Dec
Sunday, December 22, 2024 05:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Moreau Lake State Park Nature Center
(518) 793-0511
Join an educator by the fire for some
treats and stories! We will have some children's books to read by the fire from
4:00-5:00pm and from 5:00-6:00pm we are encouraging people to bring their
favorite camping stories to tell the group. They can be stories about camping
at Moreau Lake or any New York State Park! The cost is $5/adult, $1/child
payable by cash or check at the office upon your arrival. Please register in
advance by calling 518-793-0511.
Registration: Required
Sun
22
Dec
Sunday, December 22, 2024 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Moreau Lake State Park Nature Center
(518) 793-0511
Join an educator by the fire for some treats and stories! We will have some children's books to read by the fire from 4:00-5:00pm and from 5:00-6:00pm we are encouraging people to bring their favorite camping stories to tell the group. They can be stories about camping at Moreau Lake or any New York State Park! The cost is $5/adult, $1/child payable by cash or check at the office upon your arrival. Please register in advance by calling 518-793-0511.
Registration: Required
Mon
23
Dec
Monday, December 23, 2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Moreau Lake State Park Nature Center
(518) 793-0511
Geared
toward children aged 3-10, (siblings welcome) Kneehigh Naturalist is a fun
introduction to nature. We meet in the Nature Center where we begin by reading
a book or two and then take a short walk together outdoors, keeping our eyes
open for animal tracks, rocks, feathers, and other signs of the natural world
around us. Dress for the weather. The cost is $1 per child (cash or check) at
the office upon arrival. Please
reserve your spot in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.
Registration: Required