Albany Pine Bush Preserve
Upcoming Programs and Events
Reservations required. Visit AlbanyPineBush.org/events or call 518-456-0655.
All programs and events are free unless otherwise noted.
Community Science: FrogWatch Volunteer Training
Wednesday, March 11, 2026 | 6:30 pm
The evening will provide an introduction to FrogWatch, a community science program of the Akron Zoo.
Sunday, March 15, 2026 | 2:00 pm
Have you ever heard a coyote howl? Or wondered what they might be doing? Come find answers to these questions and more! We will start indoors with a short talk then head out on the trails for an approximately 1 mile walk. This program is suitable for ages 6+.
Albany Pine Bush Preserve Commission board meeting
Thursday, March 19, 2026 | 9:30 am
Quarterly meeting of the Albany Pine Bush Preserve Commission Board. Open to the public.
Science Lecture: From Soil to Seedling - How Fire Favors Pitch Pine
Thursday, March 19, 2026 | 7:00 pm
Fire has sustained fire-adapted forests for millennia - the very same tree communities predicted to remain most resilient to future climates. Suitable for tweens, teens and adults.
Friday, March 20, 2026 | 6:30 pm
Join us for a 1-mile hike to celebrate the Spring Equinox! This program is suitable for ages 10+.
Monday, March 23, 2026 | 11:00 am
It might still feel cold outside, but it is time to bid farewell to winter! Join us for a 1.7 mile hike while we observe the seasonal changes and start looking ahead to warmer days. Suitable for adults.
Community Science: iMap Invasives Volunteer Training
Wednesday, March 25, 2026 | 7:00 pm
Volunteer community scientists can make valuable contributions that help conservation professionals manage invasive species.
Wednesday, April 1, 2026 | 7:00 pm
Enjoy the Pine Bush at night with a hike under the full moon. This program is suitable for families.
Monday, April 6, 2026 | 11:00 am
Come learn about turtles and their Pine Bush habitat in this indoor/outdoor program. Suitable for ages under 12 with an adult.
Tuesday, April 7, 2026 | 11:00 am
Come experience the change of seasons, sharpen your observation skills, and get to know some of the flora and fauna of the Albany Pine Bush during this 0.9-mile guided hike. Suitable for ages 6+.
Wednesday, April 8, 2026 | 11:00 am
Join us for a one-mile mindfulness walk over rolling sand dunes in the Albany Pine Bush. Suitable for ages 10+.
Thursday, April 9, 2026 | 11:00 am
Come learn about what makes skunk cabbage unique and the important role it plays in the ecosystem. We'll walk, chat, and explore the pine barrens vernal pond community where they are found within the preserve. Suitable for tweens, teens and adults.
Friday, April 10, 2026 | 7:00 pm
Join Albany Pine Bush Preserve Commission staff for a walk through the Pine Bush to watch the elaborate flight displays of the American Woodcock. We will start inside with a presentation and then continue outside for a 0.9 mile-hike. Suitable for families with children ages 6+.
Sunday, April 12, 2026 | 10:00 am
Join us for a morning walk to learn how to use binoculars and identify birds by sight and sound. This program is suitable for ages 10+. Participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Lunchtime Hike: Signs of Spring
Monday, April 13, 2026 | 12:00 pm
Take a break from your day to join us for a short 0.6 mile hike through the rolling sand dunes of the Albany Pine Bush. This program is suitable for adults.
Community Science: American Woodcock Survey Volunteer Training
Thursday, April 16, 2026 | 7:00 pm
We will learn about the American woodcock, an enigmatic woodland "shorebird" that has been declining in number since the 1960s, and how you can help us monitor them in the preserve.
Monday, April 20, 2026 | 7:00 pm
Join Albany Pine Bush Preserve Commission staff for a walk through the Pine Bush to watch the elaborate flight displays of the American Woodcock. We will start inside with a presentation and then continue outside for a 0.9 mile-hike. Suitable for adults.
Earth Day Litter Clean-Up for Teens
Wednesday, April 22, 2026 | 4:00 pm
Volunteer on a cleanup project in the Albany Pine Bush! An adult will need to accompany any participant under 18 years old. This program is suitable for teens with an adult.
Discover the Pine Bush at Karner Barrens
Saturday, April 25, 2026 | 11:00 am
Join us on a journey through the Pine Bush to explore what makes this ecosystem so unique. Suitable for all ages.
Nature Journaling - Let's Draw Pitch Pines!
Sunday, April 26, 2026 | 11:00 am
Come spend time appreciating the Pine Bush Preserve while we exercise our creativity through nature journaling. We'll start indoors then continue outside for a 0.9 mile hike to practice journaling with a special focus on pitch pine. This program is suitable for adults.
