Jam with the Junkman
Here’s a chance to add some unique and fun-tastic spice to your holiday activities. The Junkman will offer two interactive workshops in which music and music-making simultaneously integrate with messages about environmental stewardship.
Volunteer Open House
Come visit us on Wednesday, November 2nd from 7-8 pm at the Discovery Center to learn about the many ways you can become involved.
September 29, 2022
View the routes of migrating birds.
Our research with the New York State Museum reveals that blackpoll warblers, like this adult male captured earlier in the week, are traveling to the Pine Bush from Alaska and the NW Territories.
September 01, 2022
Teamwork
Most scientific discoveries take teamwork and that’s certainly true for what we have learned about this now 9+ year old male prairie warbler, recently photographed by Volunteer Naturalist Allen Landes.
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Nature Night Out 2022
The Albany Pine Bush Preserve presents "Nature Night Out", a series of three summer evening events that invite everyone to drop everything and get into nature.
May 28, 2022
Free Saturday Nature Bus Service Returns to the Capital Region
Service to Run Every Saturday, May 28 through September 24
Lupine Fest 2022
Witness the magic of spring at the Albany Pine Bush Preserve's annual Lupine Fest on May 21, 2022.
Discover the Night 2022
The public is invited to a free hybrid online and in-person event being held by the Albany Pine Bush Preserve. Discover the Night is an opportunity to experience nighttime in the globally-rare Albany Pine Bush.
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2021 Pine Bush Perspectives Exhibit
There are several different ways you can enjoy the exhibit this year.
Endangered Karner Blue Butterfly Release
Butterfly chrysalises will be held at the Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center, through July 16 and perhaps longer depending on the rate at which the adult butterflies emerge.
Lupine Fest 2021
Witness the magic of spring with Lupine Fest!
January 2021 Pine Bush Post Newsletter
Breaking news and upcoming events
December 29, 2020
Karner Kids Film Festival
We're excited to unveil the 2020 Karner Kids Virtual Film Festival!
2020 Pine Bush Perspectives Exhibit
See it along the trail at the Albany Pine Bush Preserve through March 1, 2021!
November 24, 2020
Discover the Night
The public is invited to a free online event being held by the Albany Pine Bush Preserve now through January 15, 2021.
Accepting Submissions for the Karner Kids Film Festival
Calling all junior producers and directors!
Virtual Lupine Fest 2020
This year we're unable to hold our 16th Annual Lupine Fest in person, so we've decided to get creative and are inviting you to share your creativity, as well.
April 13, 2020
BirdWatching Magazine Highlights the Pine Bush
Read about how our preserve saves a butterfly — and lots of birds, too.
Our Resources Are Here For You
We put together some information about Pine Bush resources that people can utilize during this time of social distancing and remote learning.
Night at the Discovery Center
On November 26th meet Pine Bush characters from the past and present and enjoy interactive exhibits, games and more! Highlights include live local wildlife programs, a visit from the Lupine Lady and re-enactors that bring historic exhibits alive!
Smokey Bear Day 2019
Celebrate Smokey's 75th birthday at the Pine Bush on October 14th!
April 18, 2019
Get outside!
Bethlehem Children's School (BCS), in partnership with The Nature Conservancy, Albany Pine Bush Preserve Commission, and Mohawk Hudson Land Conservancy, today announced the launch of its #exploremore Family Scavenger Hunt.
August 08, 2018
Smokey Bear Day
The Albany Pine Bush Preserve will host its annual Smokey Bear Day on Monday October 8, 2018, 10am - 2pm at the Discovery Center.
June 18, 2018
The Pine Bush Perspectives Traveling Show
Each visitor views the preserve from a unique vantage point worthy of celebrating and sharing.
2018 Pine Bush Perspectives
Did you capture a great shot of a butterfly, frame a gorgeous sunset or zoom into the gills of a mushroom?
