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.
Fri
31
Mar
Friday, March 31, 2023 09:30 AM
Moreau Lake State Park Nature Center
Wiggly wanderers is a new program that is offered to walking toddlers, carriable babies and their caregivers. This will be a beginner's hike/wander series 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. We will not plan too much distance walking and we will rely on teachable moments to carry us through these experiences. Strollers will not work for these programs. While you do not need to attend each week, we will continue to build our toddlers hiking skills as well as their caregivers' confidence taking the children into the woods to explore. This program is a drop in program, please be on time as we will be starting our hike at 9:35am.
Sat
01
Apr
Saturday, April 1, 2023 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Moreau Lake State Park Nature Center
Join the Friends of Moreau Lake State
Park for a cute and fun Easter-themed craft. We'll be joined by none other than
the Easter Bunny! Reservations are limited- look for the Easter Craft
announcement at fomlsp.org to sign up online.
Sun
02
Apr
Sunday, April 2, 2023 01:00 PM
Moreau Lake State Park Nature Center
This family-friendly program is for all ages. We will make
earth-friendly seed bombs to grow native milkweed, the necessary food for
monarch butterfly caterpillars. Monarchs are now on the IUCN Red List of Endangered species and they need
our help to make a comeback. We will have fun while we learn about and work
together to help a beloved butterfly. Reservations are required at least
24 hours in advance. The cost is $5 per adult (18+) and $1 per child, payable
by cash or check at the office upon your arrival. To reserve your spot call or
text 518-917-2174.
Wed
05
Apr
Wednesday, April 5, 2023 07:00 PM
Moreau Lake State Park Nature Center
Join a Park Educator on a beginner hike around Moreau Lake. If the
clouds cooperate we'll get to enjoy the splendor of the moon rising above the
mountains! This hike is family friendly and well-behaved dogs on a 6 foot or
shorter leash are welcome. Reservations are required at least 24 hours in
advance- the earlier the better as this is a popular program and it fills up
quickly. The cost is $5 for adults (18+) and $1 per child, payable by cash or
check at the office upon your arrival. To reserve your spot call or text
518-917-2174.
Fri
07
Apr
Friday, April 7, 2023 09:30 AM
Moreau Lake State Park Nature Center
Wiggly
wanderers is a new program that is offered to walking toddlers, carriable
babies and their caregivers. This will be a beginner's hike/wander series 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. We will not plan
too much distance walking and we will rely on teachable moments to carry us
through these experiences. Strollers will not work for these programs. While
you do not need to attend each week, we will continue to build our toddlers
hiking skills as well as their caregivers' confidence taking the children into
the woods to explore. This program is a drop in program, please be on time as we will be
starting our hike at 9:35am.