Events at Moreau Lake State Park March 16-30 

GANSEVOORT — The following events will take place at Moreau Lake State Park. 

Sunday, March 16 – Monthly Hiking Challenge 10 am. Join the monthly hiking challenge where we will explore the wide variety of trails at Moreau Lake State Park. This is a moderate-hard 2.5 mile hike with a beautiful view of the lake from above. Please wear the appropriate attire for the weather with water-resistant hiking shoes, trekking poles, if you need them, microspikes and snowshoes if you have them. Limited micro spikes and snowshoes to borrow. Bring a snack and plenty of water. We will meet at the park office and caravan to the trailhead. This is a free hike and for people 13+. Please register in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.

Monday, March 17 – iSpy Something Green Hike 10 am. This is a free hike geared toward ages 6+. Please wear the appropriate clothing for the weather and for a short hike. Please register in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.

Monday, March 17 – Maple Tapping 2 pm. Join an educator in the nature center for a quick history of making maple syrup, the process from beginning to end, and if you are able, come on a short walk to see what trees we are tapping. This program is free and for all ages. Please reserve your spot in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.

Tuesday, March 18 -Beginner Birding 9 am. Calling all beginner birders. 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. We will meet at the park office and caravan to Big Bend. This is free and geared toward ages 13+. Please reserve your spot in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.

Thursday, March 20 – Starting a Field Journal 10 am. Join an educator at the nature center to get started on your field journaling journey. We will supply journals, or we can hand-make them. This is free and geared to ages 13+. Please reserve your spot in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.

Friday, March 21 – Fairy Houses 11 am. Come to the Nature Center and build a fairy house with materials that the forest provides (twigs, moss, flowers, leaves, acorns etc). Open to all ages. Please reserve your spot in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.

Saturday, March 22 – First Signs of Spring Walk at noon. Celebrate the changing seasons and look out for signs of spring. Join a Nature Center employee for a guided hike- identifying the common plants and animals that signal the beginning of springtime. Open to all ages, please reserve your spot in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.

More: Sunday, March 23 – Fly Tying 101, at 11 am Tuesday, March 25 – Spring Overlook Hike at 10 am Wednesday, March 26 – Eagle Watch at 9 a.m. Sunday, March 30 – Maple Tapping at 10 am. 

Moreau Lake State Park is located at 605 Old Saratoga Road, Gansevoort. For more information, call 518-793-0511, or visit: parks.ny.gov.