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, October 4, 2024 until Friday, October 25, 2024 09:30 AM - 11:00 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 will be 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. $1 per child. Registration is not required for this program.
Appreciate Local Birds
Saturday, October 12, 2024 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Moreau Lake State Park Nature Center
Appreciating local birds and long-distance
migration. We will discuss the
importance of controlling light pollution to lesson the impact on our migratory
birds. Open
to all ages, reservations not required. $5 per adult, $1 per child.
Celebration of Indigenous Peoples
Sunday, October 13, 2024 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Moreau Lake State Park Nature Center
Join
a nature center educator for a lesson on indigenous geography- which tribes
live(d) where- and the food, traditions, dress and belief systems of native
tribes in our area. Open to all ages, reservations not required. $5 per adult,
$1 per child.
Gratitude Walk
Monday, October 14, 2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Moreau Lake State Park Nature Center
(518) 793-0511
Come
to Moreau for a guided Nature Walk. As we go we'll pay particular attention to
the beauty and peace of our natural surroundings and focus on our gratitude for
being here to appreciate it. This is a beginner-rated walk on the Nature Trail,
suitable for those of all ages. Please register in advance by calling
518-793-0511.
Registration: Required
Baker to Moreau Overlook
Monday, October 14, 2024 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Moreau Lake State Park Nature Center
(518) 793-0511
Join
an educator on a moderate-hard 2.5 mile hike from Baker Trail to Moreau
Overlook with a beautiful view of our lake from above. Please wear the
appropriate attire for the weather- sunscreen, bug spray and water-resistant
hiking shoes. Bring a snack and plenty of water. We will meet at the park
office and caravan to the trailhead. This hike is for people 15+. The cost is
$5 for adults (cash or check). Please
register in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.
Registration: Required
