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Albany Pine Bush Preserve
Upcoming Programs and Events
Upcoming programs and events in the Albany Pine Bush Preserve.
Make reservations online or you can call 518.456.0655. If you don't have an account, you will need to create one during the reservation process.
Reservations required. Visit AlbanyPineBush.org/events or call 518-456-0655.
All programs and events are free unless otherwise noted.
Saturday, July 27, 2024 | 11:00 am
Sign up to meet with us and learn more about becoming a Volunteer Docent at the Discovery Center.
Saturday, July 27, 2024 | 11:00 am
New to the Pine Bush and want a guide? Join us for a brief hike and discussion on what makes the Albany Pine Bush unique! Suitable for all ages.
Saturday, July 27, 2024 | 3:00 pm
Sign up to meet with us and learn more about becoming a Volunteer Docent at the Discovery Center.
Pine Bush Pups: Pond Exploration
Tuesday, July 30, 2024 | 10:00 am
Ever wonder what lives in a pond? Come and explore this amazing world! Suitable for ages under 6 with caregivers.
Pine Bush Pups: Pond Exploration
Wednesday, July 31, 2024 | 10:00 am
Ever wonder what lives in a pond? Come and explore this amazing world! Suitable for ages under 6 with caregivers.
Wednesday, July 31, 2024 | 2:00 pm
It's Turtle Time! Join us for a brief introduction to one of our Discovery Center turtle ambassadors on select Wednesdays and Fridays this summer from 2:00-2:15pm. A maximum of 30 individuals will be allowed in the classroom for each program. Participants will be allowed in on a first come, first served basis. Suitable for all ages.
Thursday, August 1, 2024 | 10:00 am
Join us for a summer morning of looking, listening, writing, and drawing, with the magnificent Pine Bush as our subject. This program is suitable for teens and adults.
Friday, August 2, 2024 | 10:00 am
Start your day outdoors and join us for a hike along the trails of the Great Dune trailhead #8. Suitable for all ages.
Friday, August 2, 2024 | 2:00 pm
It's Turtle Time! Join us for a brief introduction to one of our Discovery Center turtle ambassadors on select Wednesdays and Fridays this summer from 2:00-2:15pm. A maximum of 30 individuals will be allowed in the classroom for each program. Participants will be allowed in on a first come, first served basis. Suitable for all ages.
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Introduction to Identifying Dragonflies and Damselflies
Saturday, August 3, 2024 | 10:00 am
Join Erin White, Zoologist with the New York Natural Heritage Program for an introduction to identifying dragonflies and damselflies in the Albany Pine Bush Preserve. This program is suitable for adults.
Monday, August 5, 2024 | 11:00 am
The Albany Pine Bush Preserve is home to an amazing diversity of pollinators. Join us for a talk and walk and learn about some of the most prolific and important pollinators of the pine barrens...bees! This program is suitable for ages 8+
Wednesday, August 7, 2024 | 2:00 pm
It's Turtle Time! Join us for a brief introduction to one of our Discovery Center turtle ambassadors on select Wednesdays and Fridays this summer from 2:00-2:15pm. A maximum of 30 individuals will be allowed in the classroom for each program. Participants will be allowed in on a first come, first served basis. Suitable for all ages.
Friday, August 9, 2024 | 2:00 pm
It's Turtle Time! Join us for a brief introduction to one of our Discovery Center turtle ambassadors on select Wednesdays and Fridays this summer from 2:00-2:15pm. A maximum of 30 individuals will be allowed in the classroom for each program. Participants will be allowed in on a first come, first served basis. Suitable for all ages.
Friday, August 9, 2024 | 7:30 pm
Bats are an important part of the Albany Pine Bush! Join us for an indoor presentation and hike along the trails to learn about bats. Suitable for ages 6 and older.
Pitch Pine - the Pine Bush's Spectacular Tree!
Monday, August 12, 2024 | 10:00 am
On this walk we'll explore what makes pitch pines different, special, and important to the Albany Pine Bush Preserve. This program is suitable for tweens, teens and adults.
Learn 10...Grasses in the Albany Pine Bush
Wednesday, August 14, 2024 | 9:00 am
Join Botanists Steve Young and Laura Lehtonen at the Albany Pine Bush Preserve for a NY Flora Association Learn 10... program on grasses! We will spend time both inside the classroom and outdoors along the trail to learn the tricks of the trade when it comes to correctly identifying grasses. This program is suitable for adults.
Wednesday, August 14, 2024 | 2:00 pm
It's Turtle Time! Join us for a brief introduction to one of our Discovery Center turtle ambassadors on select Wednesdays and Fridays this summer from 2:00-2:15pm. A maximum of 30 individuals will be allowed in the classroom for each program. Participants will be allowed in on a first come, first served basis. Suitable for all ages.
Thursday, August 15, 2024 | 10:00 am
Join us for a short presentation to learn about flowers with tips on how to photograph them followed by a short 0.9 mile hike where we put our skills to use finding and photographing flowers. Suitable for teens and adults.
Discover the Pine Bush at Karner Barrens
Friday, August 16, 2024 | 10:00 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. Suitable for ages 6+.
Friday, August 16, 2024 | 2:00 pm
It's Turtle Time! Join us for a brief introduction to one of our Discovery Center turtle ambassadors on select Wednesdays and Fridays this summer from 2:00-2:15pm. A maximum of 30 individuals will be allowed in the classroom for each program. Participants will be allowed in on a first come, first served basis. Suitable for all ages.
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