Saturday, June 4, 2022 | 11:00 am
Come learn about the natural history of the Karner blue and our efforts to rescue this species from the brink of extinction.
Antlions: Ferocious Creatures in the Sand
Sunday, June 5, 2022 | 1:00 pm
Discover the amazing world of antlions, a secretive insect in the Pine Bush.
Vines Among the Pines: An Introduction to Invasive Species in the Pine Bush
Monday, June 6, 2022 | 11:00 am
For this year's New York State Invasive Species Awareness Week, join us for a 2.6-mile hike to become familiar with the most common invasive species within the preserve and learn about our techniques for managing their spread.
Community Science: FrogWatch Volunteer Training
Wednesday, June 8, 2022 | 6:30 pm
The evening will provide an introduction to FrogWatch, a community science program of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.
Saturday, June 11, 2022 | 11:00 am
Our experts will guide you along this 0.9-mile hike over rolling sand dunes where you will discover Pine Bush natural history and seasonal surprises and transformations.
Tuesday, June 14, 2022 | 7:30 pm
Enjoy the Pine Bush Preserve at twilight with a hike in honor of the "Strawberry Full Moon" the Algonquin peoples' name for the full moon at this time of year.
Saturday, June 18, 2022 | 11:00 am
Come aboard and join Albany Pine Bush staff and local historians for a 2-hour ride through the Albany Pine Bush Preserve.
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Monday, June 20, 2022 | 11:00 am
Celebrate National Pollinator Week on this approximately one and a half mile walk as we search for newly emerged moth and butterfly larvae (A.K.A. caterpillars) and the signs they leave behind.
Tuesday, June 21, 2022 | 7:30 pm
Celebrate the longest day of the year by taking a stroll among the pitch pine scrub-oak barrens of the Pine Bush.
Friday, June 24, 2022 | 11:00 am
Join us for a 0.9 mile walk and talk about this common and harmless insect here in the Albany Pine Bush Preserve and throughout the United States.
Saturday, June 25, 2022 | 1:00 pm
Did you know that the Albany Pine Bush Preserve is home to over 180 species of native bees?! Join us on this hike for an introduction to these native beauties as we examine them on the trail.
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Butterflies of the Albany Pine Bush
Sunday, June 26, 2022 | 1:00 pm
Come join us for a celebration of National Pollinator Week with a 0.9-mile guided hike over rolling dune topography, during which we'll practice our butterfly observation and identification skills and learn about the important role these insects play in this rare ecosystem.
Tuesday, June 28, 2022 | 11:00 am
The school year is over and what better way to celebrate the start of summer vacation than by getting outdoors for a hike. Kids, bring an adult for a 2.6-mile hike over rolling sand dunes.
Community Science: National Butterfly Count Volunteer Training
Wednesday, June 29, 2022 | 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 National Butterfly Count on Saturday July 2, 2022.
Wednesday, July 20, 2022 | 7:00 pm
The next Friends of the Pine Bush Community Book Club will take place on Wednesday, July 20th from 7:00-8:15pm online. The book is Finding the Mother Tree: Discovering the wisdom of the Forest by Suzanne Simard.
