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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.
Friday, December 26, 2025 | 11:00 am
Looking for a chance to get outdoors for some exercise and enjoy the Albany Pine Bush? Join us for a 2.6 mile hike through the Karner Barrens region of the preserve. Suitable for all ages.
Sunday, December 28, 2025 | 11:00 am
Interested in learning more about white-tailed deer in the Albany Pine Bush? Join us for an indoor-outdoor program and discover something new about one of the largest mammals in the Pine Bush! This program is suitable for ages 6+
Monday, December 29, 2025 | 11:00 am
Stop by the Discovery Center to learn about owls and dissect an owl pellet! Suitable for ages 6+
Monday, December 29, 2025 | 1:00 pm
Stop by the Discovery Center to learn about owls and dissect an owl pellet! Suitable for ages 6+
CSI Pine Bush: Critter Scene Investigation
Tuesday, December 30, 2025 | 11:00 am
How are your detective skills? Join us for a "Critter Scene Investigation" in the Pine Bush and solve natural mysteries using the clues animals leave behind. This program is suitable for ages 6+
Friday, January 2, 2026 | 10:00 am
Start your day and new year outdoors and join us for a hike along the Karner Barrens blue trail. This will be a 1.0 mile hike over rolling and possibly snow-covered sand dunes. We will meet inside the Discovery Center. Suitable for families.
Friday, January 2, 2026 | 6:00 pm
Enjoy the Pine Bush Preserve at night with a hike to watch the almost full moon rise. This program is suitable for families.
Squirrel Appreciation Day Movie and Hike
Wednesday, January 21, 2026 | 1:00 pm
Did you know that January 21st is National Squirrel Appreciation Day? Come join us to view a 53-minute film about the squirrel family and discover the secrets to their success. After the film we will go on a short hike to explore squirrel habitat and investigate the signs they leave behind. This program is suitable for all ages.
Discover the Pine Bush at Karner Barrens
Saturday, January 24, 2026 | 11:00 am
Join us on a journey to the Pine Bush to explore what makes this ecosystem so unique. Suitable for all ages.
Monday, February 2, 2026 | 11:00 am
Whether you call them groundhogs or woodchucks join us for a short talk and walk to learn more about these common mammals. This program is suitable for all ages.
Friday, February 13, 2026 | 4:00 pm
You're invited to Night at the Discovery Center to see the exhibits come to life! Suitable for all ages.
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