September 06, 2023
September 2023 Volunteer of the Month
The September 2023 Volunteer of the Month at the Albany Pine Bush Preserve is Mary Comley.
August 29, 2023
August 2023 Volunteer of the Month
The August 2023 Volunteer of the Month is Allen Landes.
Barrens Birding Blitz 2023
The 2023 Barrens Birding Blitz is a new special event at the Albany Pine Bush Preserve.
July 02, 2023
July 2023 Volunteer of the Month
The July 2023 Volunteer of the Month is Michael Heneka.
June 01, 2023
June 2023 Volunteer of the Month
April 30, 2023
May 2023 Volunteer of the month
April 12, 2023
Mohawk Hudson Land Conservancy adds more land to the APB
More land is protected in the Albany Pine Bush Preserve in alliance with local municipal and non-profit partners.
April 05, 2023
April 2023 Volunteer of the month
The April 2023 Volunteer of the Month is Kathie Paul.
March 01, 2023
March 2023 Volunteer of the month
The March 2023 Volunteer of the Month is Alison VanKeuren.
Discover the Night 2023
The public is invited to a variety of special events, programs and experiences being held by the Albany Pine Bush Preserve during the February 18-26, 2023 winter school break.
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.
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.
March 17, 2022
Sign up for prescribed fire alerts
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.
2021 Pine Bush Perspectives Exhibit
There are several different ways you can enjoy the exhibit this year.
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.
Smokey Bear Day 2019
Celebrate Smokey's 75th birthday at the Pine Bush on October 14th!
Meet Up with Friends
Meetup is for folks interested in outdoor recreation, nature conservation, and environmental education.
Citizen Science
Citizen Science programs aspire to instill in our community members knowledge and appreciation of the Pine Bush while also providing us with scientific information that informs our restoration and management efforts.
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?