Walking with Wildlife
Tuesday, May 20, 2025 | 5:30 pm
5:30 pm
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Suitable for all ages
Wildlife populations can tell us much about ecosystem health. On this hike science staff from the Albany Pine Bush Preserve Commission and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation will discuss how listening to the wildlife has improved efforts to conserve pine barrens ecosystems and the many rare animals they support. The unfolding stories of birds, bees and butterflies can be both beautiful and incredibly informative – all we need to do is listen. All ages are welcome on this short (0.6 mi) walk through the flat sandy trails in the Madison Avenue Pinelands. We will meet at the Madison Avenue Pinelands trailhead (#7).
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SUGGESTED DONATION: $5
This is a BONUS program worth 500 points. It is part of our 2025 Lupine Fest passport program, where you can earn prizes by participating in events all month long! To get your passport visit www.AlbanyLupineFest.org or download the Goosechase app and search for “Albany Lupine Fest”.
Trailhead #7 Madison Avenue Pinelands
Directions from Discovery Center to Madison Ave. Ext. (Trailhead 7). At traffic light in front of Discovery Center building, turn left onto Route 155. Proceed to .5 miles to next traffic light. Turn right at traffic light onto Madison Ave. Ext. Proceed .2 miles to stop sign. Proceed straight for another .25 miles until the road dead ends at trailhead.
