Moth Mania!
Monday, August 18, 2025 | 8:30 pm
8:30 pm - 10:00 PM
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Suitable for tweens, teens and adults
The Albany Pine Bush Preserve has one of the most diverse and fascinating communities of moths anywhere in the Northeast, including many species that have adapted specifically to live in pine barrens. Join Albany Pine Bush Preserve staff and Dr. Timothy McCabe, NYS Entomologist to spend an evening attracting, observing, and identifying moths in the preserve. Participants should plan to do some light hiking.
This program will meet under the white canopy behind the Discovery Center.
Click here to review our public program guidelines.
SUGGESTED DONATION $5
Trailhead #1 Karner Barrens
From NYS I-90: Take I-90 (East or West) to I-87 (Northway) North.
From I-87: Take exit 2W (Rt 5 West, Central Ave). Follow Rt 5 for 2 miles then turn left onto Rt 155 (New Karner Rd). Continue on Rt 155 for about 1.2 miles. The Discovery Center is located on the left at 195 New Karner Road. The trailhead is at the rear of the building.
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