Moreau Lake State Park

09/06/2026

Two programs tomorrow on Labor Day! Please read descriptions below:

Monday, September 7th Birding at Big Bend 8:15am
Bring your binoculars if you have them and we will check out what birds are around this time of year at Big Bend. This will be a short start-and-stop hike for about an hour and a half. Big Bend is a great place to bird from beginners to experts. This is free and geared toward ages 13+. We will meet at the park office and caravan to Big Bend. If Big Bend is closed for prescribed burning, we will still have the walk at the lake. Please register in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.

Monday, September 7th Reptile Profile 1:00pm
Join an educator in the nature center to meet our resident reptiles! We at Moreau take care of seven New York native turtles and two 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. Registration not required.

09/04/2026

Don’t forget to sign up for our programs this weekend! (Except for movie night)
We hope to see you at the park ⭐️

Below are the descriptions for our Labor Day weekend programs! Hope to see you there!

🐛Every Friday Wiggly Wanderers 9:30am

Every Friday, year-round we will meet at the Nature Center for Wiggly Wanderers. 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. This program is free and does not require registration.

🍿Friday, September 4th Movie Night 7:30pm

Join us for movie night on the beach! Movie will be announced closer to the date but will be family friendly! Bring a chair, your favorite blanket, bug spray and a flashlight for afterward. Movie will begin when it gets dark enough. No park entry fee and the movie is free. Open to all ages of the public AND to our campers! The observatory will be open if the weather cooperates. Registration is not required


🕊️Saturday, September 5th Birding for All 9:00am

This program is open to all ages and abilities, with a focus on creating an inclusive outdoor experience for individuals living with chronic and invisible illnesses.
This program will take place along the beach area near the Nature Center, with a paved path leading to park benches for bird observation, as well as access to a pavilion if we choose to move locations. This is a free program. Please register in advance by calling (518) 793-0511. Limit 25 participants.

🥾Sunday, September 6th Hiking Series: High Rock Loop 9:30am

This month we will be on a less travelled trail on the beautiful High Rock trail! This is a moderate to difficult hike of approximately 5.6 miles with an elevation gain/loss of about 900 feet. This is a free hike and for ages 13+. Please register in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.

🦅Monday, September 7th Birding at Big Bend 8:15am
Bring your binoculars if you have them and we will check out what birds are around this time of year at Big Bend. This is free and geared toward ages 13+. We will meet at the park office and caravan to Big Bend. If Big Bend is closed for prescribed burning, we will still have the walk at the lake. Please register in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.

Monday, September 7th Reptile Profile 1:00pm
Join an educator in the nature center to meet our resident reptiles! Our nature center has 9 educational ambassadors. This program is for all ages. Please register in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511

09/03/2026

Sign up here or call the office at 518-793-0511 to register for this Sunday's hike!

Join this monthly hiking series where we'll explore the wide variety of trails at Moreau Lake State Park throughout the year! 5.6 Mile hike.

09/03/2026

This Friday!

Friday, September 4th Movie Night 7:30pm

Join us for movie night on the beach! Movie will be announced closer to the date but will be family friendly! Bring a chair, your favorite blanket, bug spray and a flashlight for afterward. Movie will begin when it gets dark enough. Our concessionaire, The Lemonade Parlor, will be open until 8:30pm for dinner/snacks and we will have free popcorn (while supplies last). No park entry fee and the movie is free. Open to all ages of the public AND to our campers! The observatory will be open if the weather cooperates. Well-behaved dogs on a 6 foot or shorter leash are welcome. Registration is not required.

Movie description:
A raccoon looking for food steals from another forest animal. He then tricks other animals into helping him restock by stealing from humans! 🦝🐻🐢🐿️

09/02/2026

Thursday, September 3rd Nature Journaling: Leaf Print 10:00am

Join an educator at the nature center to get started on your field journaling journey. We will supply journals, or we can handmake them. We will learn about the importance of recording observations, practice our skills, and go on a short walk if we are able. We will sit and observe on the beach after our talk so please wear the appropriate clothing. For beginners to experts! Please reserve your spot in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.

09/01/2026

Below are the descriptions for our Labor Day weekend programs! Hope to see you there!

🐛Every Friday Wiggly Wanderers 9:30am

Every Friday, year-round we will meet at the Nature Center for Wiggly Wanderers. 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. This program is free and does not require registration.

🍿Friday, September 4th Movie Night 7:30pm

Join us for movie night on the beach! Movie will be announced closer to the date but will be family friendly! Bring a chair, your favorite blanket, bug spray and a flashlight for afterward. Movie will begin when it gets dark enough. No park entry fee and the movie is free. Open to all ages of the public AND to our campers! The observatory will be open if the weather cooperates. Registration is not required


🕊️Saturday, September 5th Birding for All 9:00am

This program is open to all ages and abilities, with a focus on creating an inclusive outdoor experience for individuals living with chronic and invisible illnesses.
This program will take place along the beach area near the Nature Center, with a paved path leading to park benches for bird observation, as well as access to a pavilion if we choose to move locations. This is a free program. Please register in advance by calling (518) 793-0511. Limit 25 participants.

🥾Sunday, September 6th Hiking Series: High Rock Loop 9:30am

This month we will be on a less travelled trail on the beautiful High Rock trail! This is a moderate to difficult hike of approximately 5.6 miles with an elevation gain/loss of about 900 feet. This is a free hike and for ages 13+. Please register in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.

🦅Monday, September 7th Birding at Big Bend 8:15am
Bring your binoculars if you have them and we will check out what birds are around this time of year at Big Bend. This is free and geared toward ages 13+. We will meet at the park office and caravan to Big Bend. If Big Bend is closed for prescribed burning, we will still have the walk at the lake. Please register in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.

Monday, September 7th Reptile Profile 1:00pm
Join an educator in the nature center to meet our resident reptiles! Our nature center has 9 educational ambassadors. This program is for all ages. Please register in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511

09/01/2026

It’s never too early to think about Halloween plans 👀🎃

It's September 1st or as we like to say around here, spooky eve 👻🍂

Save the date for our haunted hike on Saturday, October 24th! 🎃

Put your guesses in the comments for what you think this year's theme is ⬇️ 🍄🧪😉

09/01/2026

A reminder for this rainy Tuesday that the Nature Center is open 10-3pm with reptiles, books to read, and coloring!

08/31/2026

Wednesday September 2nd Back Pond Hike 9:00am

Join an educator on a family friendly hike around the back pond! This is a short hike of about 1.5 miles. We will be starting the hike down at the beach. This hike is not stroller friendly, but well-behaved dogs on a 6ft or shorter leash are welcome. Free and open to all ages. Please register in advance by calling 518-793-0511.

08/31/2026

Tuesday, September 1st Poetry in the Park 10:00am
We will be reading and discussing poetry inspired by observations of the natural world, written by poets of varying backgrounds. We’ll explore our own relationships with poetry and literature, and how those can be informed by and grow with connection to nature. Bring your creative spirit, because we’ll be doing some writing of our own! This is a free program. Please register in advance by calling (518) 793-0511.