March Events at Moreau Lake State Park

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

Fridays: March 7, 14, 21, and 28 – Wiggly Wanderers 9:30 am. 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. 

Saturday, March 8- Learning About Old Growth Forests 11 am. Join a Nature Center educator for a lesson on the benefits of supporting old growth forests- forests with trees 150+ years old. Free and geared toward 13+. Please reserve your spot in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.

Wednesday, March 12 – Full Moon Hike at Big Bend 7pm. Join a park educator on a beginner hike and if the clouds cooperate, enjoy the splendor of the full “Worm Moon” rising above the mountains. This hike is free, is family friendly and well-behaved dogs on a 6 foot or shorter leash are welcome. This hike will not go the full 3.5 miles, we will be going closer to 2.5 miles on flat terrain. Snowshoes to rent $5 per person if needed. To reserve your spot call 518-793-0511.

Thursday, March 13 – Mud Pond Hike 1 pm. Join an Educator on a beginner 2.1-mile hike from Nature Trail to Mud Pond where we will see some beaver lodges, maybe some water fowl, and lots of Hemlock trees. Please wear the appropriate attire for the weather and water-resistant hiking shoes. Bring a snack and plenty of water.  This is free and can be for all ages, but be aware of the distance, the up and down terrain and weather. Please reserve your spot 24 hours in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.

Saturday, March 15 – St. Patty’s Day Needle Felting 11 am – 1 pm. Leprechauns, fairies, and gnomes oh my! Choose your favorite folktale character and create your own St. Patty’s Day plush. Return next week to build them a home. Supplies will be provided. This program is free and geared toward 6+. Please reserve your spot in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.

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