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.
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.
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"Birds and Bites" Drop-In Bird Banding Observation
Friday, May 1, 2026 | 6:00 am
Come see wild birds up close as scientists from the Albany Pine Bush Preserve Commission and NYS Department of Environmental Conservation carefully fit them with uniquely coded leg-bands, before releasing them back to the wild. Snacks and drinks from the Mighty Sweet Baking Company will be available for purchase. Suitable for all ages.
Saturday, May 2, 2026 | 9:00 am
Volunteer on a litter clean-up project in the Albany Pine Bush Preserve!
Drop-in Nature Journal Demonstration
Sunday, May 3, 2026 | 2:00 pm
Drop-in to the Discovery Center to learn how to keep a nature journal from Preserve Naturalist and Educator Pamela Price and try your hand at sketching an owl. Suitable for ages 10+.
Monday, May 4, 2026 | 12:00 pm
Join us on a 0.9 mile hike to look for wild blue lupine and learn more about the important role this wildflower plays in our inland pine barrens ecosystem! Suitable for ages 6+
Tuesday, May 5, 2026 | 12:00 pm
Join us on a 0.9 mile hike to look for wild blue lupine and learn more about the important role this wildflower plays in our inland pine barrens ecosystem! Suitable for ages 6+
Wednesday, May 6, 2026 | 5:00 pm
Join us on a 0.9 mile hike to look for wild blue lupine and learn more about the important role this wildflower plays in our inland pine barrens ecosystem! Suitable for ages 6+
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.
Live Local Wildlife: Wildlife Tales!
Saturday, May 9, 2026 | 11:00 am
Take a literary journey around the world as the Storytelling Naturalist from the Vermont Museum of Natural History shares tales of animals and magic from around the world. With each story, a live animal will visit to bring a natural history piece to the myth and legends! This program is suitable for all ages.
Live Local Wildlife: Wildlife Tales!
Saturday, May 9, 2026 | 1:00 pm
Take a literary journey around the world as the Storytelling Naturalist from the Vermont Museum of Natural History shares tales of animals and magic from around the world. With each story, a live animal will visit to bring a natural history piece to the myth and legends! This program is suitable for all ages.
Accessible Walk and Roll Through the Albany Pine Bush
Sunday, May 10, 2026 | 10:00 am
Join us on this inclusive adventure to look for wild blue lupine flowers and talk about the Karner blue butterfly. Suitable for all ages.
Monday, May 11, 2026 | 12:00 pm
Join us on a 0.9 mile hike to look for wild blue lupine and learn more about the important role this wildflower plays in our inland pine barrens ecosystem! Suitable for ages 6+
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"Birds and Bites" Drop-In Bird Banding Observation
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 | 6:00 am
Come see wild birds up close as scientists from the Albany Pine Bush Preserve Commission and NYS Department of Environmental Conservation carefully fit them with uniquely coded leg-bands, before releasing them back to the wild. Snacks and drinks from the Mighty Sweet Baking Company will be available for purchase. Suitable for all ages.
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 | 12:00 pm
Join us on a 0.9 mile hike to look for wild blue lupine and learn more about the important role this wildflower plays in our inland pine barrens ecosystem! Suitable for ages 6+
Thursday, May 14, 2026 | 6:00 pm
Join us for a 1.2 mile hike among the highest dunes in the Albany Pine Bush Preserve and learn about our habitat restoration efforts. This program is suitable for ages 8+
Saturday, May 16, 2026 | 1:00 pm
Join us on a 0.9 mile hike to look for wild blue lupine and learn more about the important role this wildflower plays in our inland pine barrens ecosystem! Suitable for ages 6+
Book Reading: A Sky That Sings
Sunday, May 17, 2026 | 11:00 am
Join author Anita Sanchez for a book reading of her and co-author George Steele's new book A Sky That Sings and stay for a book signing after! Suitable for all ages.
