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.
Saturday, February 7, 2026 | 11:00 am
Learn the basics of snowshoeing while exploring the frozen landscape of the Albany Pine Bush Preserve. Suitable for all ages.
Sunday, February 8, 2026 | 11:00 am
Join us to learn about hawks and owls and why the Albany Pine Bush Preserve is an important habitat for raptors. This program is suitable for tweens, teens and adults.
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.
Monday, February 16, 2026 | 11:00 am
Join us for a hike through the Pine Bush to explore what birds are active here in the winter! Suitable for teens and adults.
Tuesday, February 17, 2026 | 10:00 am
Join us for a morning showing of the 1996 movie Microcosmos - an up close view into the amazing world of insects! Suitable for ages 6+
Tuesday, February 17, 2026 | 2:00 pm
Join us for an afternoon showing of the 1996 movie Microcosmos - an up close view into the amazing world of insects! Suitable for ages 6+
Wednesday, February 18, 2026 | 10:00 am
Join us for a short presentation about the fascinating features of spiders and make your own "Spider Rescue Kit." Suitable for ages under 10 with a caregiver.
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.
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.
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.
Community Science: Eastern Whip-poor-will Survey Volunteer Training
Thursday, May 7, 2026 | 7:00 pm
We will learn about the Eastern whip-poor-will and how you can help us monitor them in the preserve.
Community Science: FrogWatch Volunteer Training
Wednesday, June 3, 2026 | 6:30 pm
The evening will provide an introduction to FrogWatch, a community science program of the Akron Zoo.
Community Science: National Butterfly Count Volunteer Training
Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 7:00 pm
Join us to learn what butterflies can be found in the Albany Pine Bush Preserve and how you can participate in the 2026 National Butterfly Count.
Community Science: Karner Blue Butterfly Survey Volunteer Training
Thursday, June 25, 2026 | 7:00 pm
Join us to learn about the endangered Karner blue butterfly to help us survey for them in restored areas of the preserve.
Community Science: Buckmoth Survey Volunteer Training
Tuesday, September 15, 2026 | 7:00 pm
Join us to learn about the Barrens Buckmoth, a giant silk moth that feeds exclusively on scrub oaks as a caterpillar, and how you can help survey them.
Community Science: Snowpack Monitoring Volunteer Training
Thursday, October 8, 2026 | 7:00 pm
Volunteers who live within a half mile of the preserve are invited to learn how your efforts monitoring snowpack around the preserve can help us understand wildlife population dynamics.
