Public Programs

Public programs at the Albany Pine Bush Preserve are programs for members of the public designed to inform and engage participants in a safe and fun environment. We offer a variety of different types of programs including lectures, hikes, virtual programs and more. As is the nature with public programs, our leaders will sometimes have to adapt the program due to weather, ability of attendees or other unforeseen circumstances. If you have specific questions about public programs or are wondering if a program is right for you please contact us at (518) 456-0655.

Please read the information below.

• Reservations required – Reservations are required for all public programs. Please call us at (518) 456-0655, stop in to the Discovery Center or visit www.AlbanyPineBush.org/events to make a reservation.
• No waitlist - In the event that a program is full, spaces will not open up unless someone cancels their reservation.
• Reserve a spot for everyone – Reservations are required for all attendees (regardless of age).
• Accompany minors - Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
• Appropriate clothing and footwear required – Program participants must wear clothing and footwear appropriate for the weather and the program they are attending. If you have questions about how to be prepared or what the trail conditions are please contact us.
• No pets - Pets are not permitted in programs.
• Fees - Public programs are free unless otherwise stated. Some programs may have a materials or special program fee.
• Age guidelines - Age guidelines are listed for each public program. We encourage you to pick programs appropriate for the ages of the members of your group.
• Programs begin promptly - Plan to arrive a few minutes before the start of the program to check in. If you are late you may not be able to join the program. Please notify us if you need to cancel your reservation.
• Give others the chance to participate - If you make a reservation for a program and then decide you will not be able to attend please call us or cancel your reservation online to open up those spaces to others.
• Not suitable for groups - Public programs are not intended for groups of 8 or more. Groups with 8 or more people, please call us for special accommodations.
• No smoking or vaping – Smoking, vaping or use of tobacco products are not permitted in programs.

• We ask that our guests refrain from wearing perfume, cologne, or other strong scents due to allergies with our staff and other participants.

• All guests are welcome and encouraged to actively participate in our in-person and virtual programs through interactive questions and conversation.  The Albany Pine Bush Preserve Commission requests that such interactions be respectful and that the content of such interactions will be pertinent to our in-person and virtual programs.