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.

September 05, 2023

My Summer at the Albany Pine Bush Preserve

By student Evan Lawrence.

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.

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.

July 26, 2022

We're hiring!

Join our team!

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.

2021 Pine Bush Perspectives Exhibit

There are several different ways you can enjoy the exhibit this year.

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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!

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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.

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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?