What is the Albany Pine Bush?
A unique ecosystem
Welcome to the Albany Pine Bush!
The Albany Pine Bush Preserve is a local nature preserve in the Capital District of New York State and home of the annual Lupine Fest! If you have a chance to visit the Pine Bush, you'll notice right away that this place is unique. Rolling sand dunes and distinctive pitch pine trees are visual cues you've entered a new landscape. Smells of pine and charred earth after a prescribed fire are charactersitic of this landscape on a Pine Bush summer's day. And in the spring, the wild blue lupine is in full bloom!
Visit the Albany Pine Bush
The Albany Pine Bush Preserve and Discovery Center are open daily. To plan your trip, click here.
The Discovery Center, 195 New Karner Road, Albany, NY
Start your adventure at the gateway to the Albany Pine Bush.
Growing the Preserve
Did you know the Albany Pine Bush Preserve is not complete? Learn how we add to the preserve.
Learn More
To learn more about the ecology and history of the Albany Pine Bush, click here.
The Albany Pine Bush is
Globally Rare
Nationally Significant
Locally Distinct