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Wed
01
Jan
Wednesday, January 1, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Moreau Lake State Park
Hikers should wear appropriate clothes for the weather, waterproof hiking shoes, and micro spikes if they have them. Bring water and a snack. We will be hiking around our beautiful Moreau Lake starting the hike all together at the park office. There will be a section of the hike that allows people to split off if they want to make it a shorter loop of about 2.1 miles or they can continue on the longer hike of 3 miles, and both will end either at the Warming Hut or back at the park office. The "shorter" loop is 2.1 miles and will consist of paved road, elevation gain/loss of only about 100 feet, the pavement eventually brings us into the woods with some roots, but a clear hard path, and about halfway there is a bridge with some benches. The hikers have the option to stop at the warming hut for hot chocolate and treats on the way back, or they can go straight back to the office. The "longer" loop is 3 miles and will start on the same path as the shorter loop, but will split off near the bridge and continue deeper into the woods where there will be more roots and a meandering trail on hard packed terrain. The longer loop does not have any benches and has an elevation gain/loss of only 200 feet. This hike will also have the option to stop at the warming hut on the way back or they can go back to the park office. Meet-up Location: Park Office, Approximate distance of hike: 2.1-3 miles, Leashed pets welcome.
Registration: Not required
Tue
31
Dec
Tuesday, December 31, 2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Moreau Lake State Park
(518) 793-0511
Join
an educator in the nature center to meet our resident reptiles! We at Moreau
take care of six New York native turtles and three snakes that cannot be
released into the wild and are wonderful little educators. Learn about their
exciting lives, what they like to eat, and what they use for shell-ter at the
Nature Center. This program is for all ages. The cost is $5 for adults, $1 for
children (cash or check) at the office upon arrival. Please reserve your spot 24 hours in advance by calling the
office at 518-793-0511.
Registration: Required
Mon
30
Dec
Monday, December 30, 2024 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Moreau Lake State Park
(518) 793-0511
Did
you know that MLSP is home to a thriving population of North America's largest
rodent? We will walk along the Wetlands Walk and Mud Pond trails where we can
view our beaver's dam and lodges while we learn all about how they live, love,
and learn. This program is for people of all ages, it's an easy-moderate hike
of about 2.5 miles. Pay $1child and $5/adult (cash or check) at the office upon arrival.
Please register in advance by calling 518-793-0511.
Registration: Required
Mon
30
Dec
Monday, December 30, 2024 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Moreau Lake State Park
(518) 793-0511
Join a park educator on a convoy-style
journey along the Hudson River to try to spot our local Bald Eagles. We will be
getting in and out of vehicles at a few locations and, with a little luck,
viewing the eagles through binoculars and a scope so make sure to bring your
hat and gloves! If you have binoculars bring them, we do have a couple of pair
to pass around as well. The cost is $5 per adult payable by cash or check at
the office upon your arrival. Please register in advance by calling
518-793-0511.
Registration: Required
Fri
27
Dec
Friday, December 27, 2024 11:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Moreau Lake State Park
Come
to the nature center for some more crafting on your winter break! Fun for all
ages. This program is free and registration is not required.
Registration: Not required
Fri
27
Dec
Friday, December 27, 2024 09:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Moreau Lake State Park
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.
Registration: Not required
Wed
25
Dec
Wednesday, December 25, 2024 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Moreau Lake State Park
(518) 793-0511
Looking
for something different to do this Christmas day? Bundle up and join an
educator on an easy-going, family friendly walk at Big Bend! This hike will go
as long as we can depending on who shows up! At most it could be 3 miles on
flat ground. We may hear and see birds (maybe even an eagle!), animal tracks, shells,
feathers; there's no telling what Nature might gift us with. There is no fee
for this walk, but please reserve your spot in advance by calling 518-793-0511.
We will meet at the park office and caravan to the trailhead.
Registration: Required
Mon
23
Dec
Monday, December 23, 2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Moreau Lake State Park
(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
Sun
22
Dec
Sunday, December 22, 2024 05:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Moreau Lake State Park
(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
(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 12:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Moreau Lake State Park
(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
Sat
21
Dec
Saturday, December 21, 2024 11:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Moreau Lake State Park
(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
Fri
20
Dec
Friday, December 20, 2024 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Moreau Lake State Park
Looking for
a fun winter activity? Join Nature Center Educators in cutting and folding
beautiful snowflakes. They make perfect window decorations and place settings.
Open to all Ages and free. Registration is not required for this event.
Registration: Not required
Fri
20
Dec
Friday, December 20, 2024 09:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Moreau Lake State Park
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.
Registration: Not required
Tue
17
Dec
Tuesday, December 17, 2024 09:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Moreau Lake State Park
(518) 793-0511
Join a park educator on a convoy-style
journey along the Hudson River to try to spot our local Bald Eagles. We will be
getting in and out of vehicles at a few locations and, with a little luck,
viewing the eagles through binoculars and a scope so make sure to bring your
hat and gloves! If you have binoculars bring them, we do have a couple of pair
to pass around as well. The cost is $5 per adult payable by cash or check at
the office upon your arrival. Please register in advance by calling
518-793-0511.
Registration: Required
Sun
15
Dec
Sunday, December 15, 2024 05:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Moreau Lake State Park
(518) 793-0511
Join a park
educator on a beginner hike and if the clouds cooperate, we'll get to enjoy the
splendor of the full "Cold" moon rising above the mountains! This hike is
family friendly and well-behaved dogs on a 6 foot or shorter leash are welcome.
$1 per child, $5 per adult is payable by cash or check at the office upon your
arrival. To reserve your spot call 518-793-0511- the earlier the better as this
is a popular program and it fills up quickly.
Registration: Required
Sun
15
Dec
Sunday, December 15, 2024 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Moreau Lake State Park
(518) 793-0511
Bring in an
old sweater/sweatshirt OR a recently purchased one (check out local thrift
shops) and join a nature center educator in making some festive clothing.
Holiday adornments such as bells, felt snow and gingerbread people, and pompoms
will be provided at the Nature Center. Open to All Ages. This program is $1 per
child, $5 for 18+. Please reserve your spot in advance by calling 518-793-0511.
Registration: Required
Sat
14
Dec
Saturday, December 14, 2024 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Moreau Lake State Park
(518) 793-0511
Have some
holey clothes that weren't intended to be that way? Join a Nature Center
employee for a lesson on "sashiko" the Japanese stitching style of
making visible mends to your clothes. This program is for ages 13+. Program is $5 per adult, $1 for under 18 (cash
or check). Please reserve your spot
24-hours in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.
Registration: Required
Sat
14
Dec
Saturday, December 14, 2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Moreau Lake State Park
(518) 793-0511
Want to make
your clothing consumption more eco-friendly but don't know where to start? Join
a Nature Center educator for a lesson on the history and cost of fast fashion,
and what you can do to slow it down. This program is for ages 13+. Program is $5 per adult, $1 for under 18 (cash
or check). Please reserve your spot
24-hours in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.
Registration: Required
Fri
13
Dec
Friday, December 13, 2024 09:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Moreau Lake State Park
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.
Registration: Not required
Thu
12
Dec
Thursday, December 12, 2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Moreau Lake State Park
(518) 793-0511
Join an
educator at the Nature Center to learn about the wonderful world of our
Evergreen Trees in New York State. This program is geared toward homeschool
students ages 6-12 years old, but all are welcome. $1 per child when you arrive (cash or check).
Please register in advance by calling 518-793-0511.
Registration: Required
Wed
11
Dec
Wednesday, December 11, 2024 08:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Moreau Lake State Park
(518) 793-0511
Calling
all beginner birders! Bring your binoculars if you have them and we will check
out what birds are still hanging around this time of year at our new preserve.
This will be a short start-and-stop hike. We will meet at the park office and
caravan to Big Bend. Geared toward ages 13+. Program
is $5 per adult, $1 for under 18 (cash or check). Please reserve your spot 24-hours in advance by
calling the office at 518-793-0511.
Registration: Required