Park sets events for May
MOREAU, N.Y. » The following events are scheduled at Moreau Lake State Park in May.
May 7 -- Meandering Mondays (10 a.m.) This is the first of a series to get out and go hiking. This hike is along the Mud Pond Trail, an easy, flat and short route. Adults 62 and under are $2. Children and seniors are $1. Meet at the office. Rating: Beginner.
May 8 -- Slithering Snakes (4-5 p.m.) Learn about the different kinds of snakes in the park and the Nature Center, including habitat, predators, prey and snake habits.
May 11 -- Wetland Trail Hike (1-3 p.m.) A park naturalist will lead this short easy hike around the back pond into the wetland area to see birds, ducks and turtles. Rating: Beginner.
May 12 -- Moreau Kayak Trip (1-3 p.m.) Park Naturalist will lead this beginner’s paddle around the lake pointing out signs of spring.
May 14 -- Meandering Mondays (10 a.m.) This is the second of a series to get out and go hiking, this time along the Turkey Path Tail which has some ups and downs. Adults 62 and under are $2. Children and seniors are $1. Meet at the office. Rating: Moderate.
May 14 -- Friend’s Meeting (6 p.m.) The Friends of Moreau Lake State Park is a non-profit organization dedicated to the support and promotion of environmental education programs and other activities at Moreau Lake State Park. New members are always welcome.
May 15 -- Kid’s Birding (9 a.m.) Walk to a songbird viewing blind with some binoculars and bird field guides and try to scope out the birds. Fee is $1 per child.
May 18 -- Slithering Snakes (4-5 p.m.) Learn about the different kinds of snakes in the park and the Nature Center, including habitat, predators, prey and snake habits.
May 21 -- Meandering Mondays (10 a.m.) This is the third of a series to get out and hike, this time along the Baker Trail which has a little bit of an incline up to the Moreau Overlook. Adults 62 and under are $2. Children and seniors are $1. Meet at the office. Rating: Moderate.
May 22 -- Mud Pond Hike (10 a.m.-noon) A pretty flat hike, starting off on the nature trail and heading out to Mud Pond, about 2.5 miles round trip. Fees apply. Rating: Beginner. May 22 --Turtle Talk (3-4 p.m.) Learn about turtle habits, habitat and diet followed by walk on the beach with the Nature Center’s resident turtles. Fee is $1 for children and seniors, $2 for others. Visitors are asked to pay at the park office.
May 23 -- Composting Basics (7-8 p.m.) A beginner course to learn how to compost from master gardener. Fee is $1 children and seniors, $2 for adults.
May 26 -- Hudson River Kayak (1-4 p.m.) Park Naturalist will lead this paddle along the river pointing out signs of wildlife while teaching strokes and kayaking safety.
May 28 -- Meandering Mondays (10 a.m.) This is the fourth hike of a series, this time to White Birch Trail which starts with a steep incline then has some ups and downs along the way. Adults 62 and under are $2. Children and seniors are $1. Meet at the of-
fice. Rating: Advanced.
May 29 -- Full Moon Hike (7:30-9:30 p.m.) Park Naturalist will point out flora and fauna as the sun is setting Program fees apply. Rating: Beginner.
May 31 -- Moreau Kayak Trip (2-4 p.m.) Park Naturalist will lead this beginner’s paddle around the lake pointing out signs of spring.
Reservations in advance are required for most activities.
Programs are held weather permitting and are subject to change. Call the park office to confirm event date, time and location. Participants should be prepared to spend time outside and are encouraged to wear appropriate clothing and footwear. There are program fees with all classes and some other activities.
If there are no participants signed up, classes can be cancelled at the discretion of the park.
Moreau Lake State Park is located off Northway Exit 17S. For additional information or to register for programs call (518) 7930511.