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
16
May
Friday, May 16, 2025 09:30 AM - 10:30 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 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. We meet at the
nature center parking lot. This program is free and does not require
registration.
Fri
16
May
Friday, May 16, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Moreau Lake State Park Nature Center
(518) 793-0511
Did
you know Virginia Opossums are the only native marsupial in North America? Join
a nature center educator to learn the ins and outs of these crazy critters.
Free and open to all ages. Please reserve your spot in advance by calling the
office at 518-793-0511.
Registration: Required
Sat
17
May
Saturday, May 17, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Moreau Lake State Park Nature Center
(518) 793-0511
The
capital region environmental educators are hosting a variety of wildflower
hikes at their parks for the month of May! Join an educator on a free hike to
see our spring wildflowers blooming. This is free and for all ages. Meet at the
park office and we will caravan together to Big Bend. Please reserve your spot
in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.
Registration: Required
Sun
18
May
Sunday, May 18, 2025 09:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Moreau Lake State Park Nature Center
(518) 793-0511
Join
the monthly hiking challenge where we will explore the wide variety of trails
at Moreau Lake State Park, if you make it to all the hikes you will get a
prize! This month we will be doing our beautiful Mud Pond trail that is about
2.5 miles long with elevation gain/loss of about 155 feet. The trails will be
muddy so please wear the appropriate attire for the weather with
water-resistant hiking shoes, and trekking poles if you need them. Bring a
snack and plenty of water. As always, we will meet at the park office and
caravan to the trailhead. This is a free hike and for ages 13+. We have a limit
of 25 people, please register in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.
Registration: Required
Sun
18
May
Sunday, May 18, 2025 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Moreau Lake State Park Nature Center
(518) 793-0511
This
is a small group fly casting lesson focused on the fundamentals of fly-fishing
technique. Participants will practice basic casts and line handling in an open
outdoor space. Depending on conditions, we may enter the water for casting
practice. Please bring waders if you have them; otherwise, dress appropriately
for being on the sandy beach. Please bring your own fly rod, as practice rods
are limited. Free and geared toward ages 6+, limited to 5
participants. Please register in advance by calling 518-793-0511.
Registration: Required