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Albany Pine Bush Preserve
Upcoming Programs and Events
Upcoming programs and events in the Albany Pine Bush Preserve.
Make reservations online or you can call 518.456.0655. If you don't have an account, you will need to create one during the reservation process.
Reservations required. Visit AlbanyPineBush.org/events or call 518-456-0655.
All programs and events are free unless otherwise noted.
Drop-In Bird Banding Observation
Tuesday, September 23, 2025 | 7:00 am
See our scientists in action at our bird banding station along the Discovery Loop at the Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center.
Fungi in the Barrens: A Mushroom Walk with the NYS Museum in the Albany Pine Bush
Sunday, September 28, 2025 | 11:00 am
Explore the wild and wonderful world of fungi with the New York State Museum in the Albany Pine Bush Preserve. Join Dr. Patricia Ononiwu Kaishian, Curator of Mycology at the NYS Museum for a beginner-friendly mushroom walk through the Hunger Kill Barrens.
Monday, September 29, 2025 | 11:00 am
Join us for a short hike over rolling sand dunes to discover the amazing world of buckmoths. This program is suitable for ages 6+.
Morning Meander: Blueberry Hill West
Friday, October 3, 2025 | 10:00 am
Start your day outdoors and join us for a hike in the Blueberry Hill West region of the Albany Pine Bush Preserve. Suitable for all ages.
Saturday, October 4, 2025 | 10:00 am
Drop in and meet Smokey Bear and friends at the Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center!
Drop-In Bird Banding Observation
Saturday, October 11, 2025 | 7:00 am
See our scientists in action at our bird banding station along the Discovery Loop at the Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center.
Brilliant and Bristly Buckmoth Walk
Saturday, October 18, 2025 | 11:00 am
Join us for a 0.9-mile hike over rolling sand dunes to discover the amazing world of buckmoths. This program is suitable for all ages.
Drop-In Bird Banding Observation
Tuesday, October 21, 2025 | 7:00 am
See our scientists in action at our bird banding station along the Discovery Loop at the Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center.
Discover the Pine Bush at Karner Barrens
Saturday, October 25, 2025 | 11:00 am
Our experts will guide you along this 1-mile hike over rolling sand dunes where you will discover Pine Bush natural history and seasonal surprises and transformations. Suitable for all ages.
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