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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.
Volunteer Gardening at the Discovery Center
Thursday, July 30, 2026 | 7:30 am
Volunteer to help up us maintain the Discovery Center grounds! This opportunity is suitable for ages 12+. Participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Thursday, July 30, 2026 | 7:00 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.
Friday, July 31, 2026 | 12:00 pm
Summer is in full swing! Take a break from your day to join us for a short 0.6 mile hike through the Madison Avenue Pinelands. We will talk about the Albany Pine Bush and what makes this habitat unique. This program is suitable for ages 6+.
Friday, July 31, 2026 | 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 2:00-2:30pm. 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.
Saturday, August 1, 2026 | 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. Suitable for ages 6+
Monday, August 3, 2026 | 11:00 am
Join us to learn about flowers with tips on how to photograph them along a short 0.6 mile hike, where we put our skills to use finding and photographing flowers.
Wednesday, August 5, 2026 | 2:00 pm
Wednesdays and Fridays August 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28, 2026 at 2:00pm Join us for a brief introduction to one of our Discovery Center turtle ambassadors on select Wednesdays and Fridays this summer from 2:00-2:30pm. Participants will be allowed in on a first come, first served basis. Suitable for all ages.
Volunteer Gardening at the Discovery Center
Thursday, August 6, 2026 | 7:30 am
Volunteer to help up us maintain the Discovery Center grounds! This opportunity is suitable for ages 12+. Participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Thursday, August 6, 2026 | 4:00 pm
The Albany Pine Bush Preserve presents "Nature Night Out", a series of evening events that invite everyone to drop everything and get into nature. The Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center will extend operations until 7pm on each of these days, capitalizing on those longer sunlit hours.
Friday, August 7, 2026 | 2:00 pm
Wednesdays and Fridays August 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28, 2026 at 2:00pm Join us for a brief introduction to one of our Discovery Center turtle ambassadors on select Wednesdays and Fridays this summer from 2:00-2:30pm. Participants will be allowed in on a first come, first served basis. Suitable for all ages.
Sunday, August 9, 2026 | 11:00 am
Join us for a one-mile mindfulness walk over rolling sand dunes in the Albany Pine Bush. Suitable for adults.
Pine Bush Pups: Slither Like a Snake
Tuesday, August 11, 2026 | 10:00 am
Come learn what kinds of snakes live in the Albany Pine Bush, what they eat and how they survive in this environment. Then enjoy a short walk to observe snake habitat and construct a coiled snake. Suitable for ages under 6 with caregivers.
Fungi in the Barrens: A Mushroom Walk with the NYS Museum
Tuesday, August 11, 2026 | 1:00 pm
Explore the wild and wonderful world of fungi on this beginner-friendly exploration of mushrooms in the Pine Bush with Dr. Patricia Ononiwu Kaishian, Curator of Mycology with the NYS Museum. Suitable for ages 8+
Wednesday, August 12, 2026 | 2:00 pm
Wednesdays and Fridays August 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28, 2026 at 2:00pm Join us for a brief introduction to one of our Discovery Center turtle ambassadors on select Wednesdays and Fridays this summer from 2:00-2:30pm. Participants will be allowed in on a first come, first served basis. Suitable for all ages.
Volunteer Gardening at the Discovery Center
Thursday, August 13, 2026 | 7:30 am
Volunteer to help up us maintain the Discovery Center grounds! This opportunity is suitable for ages 12+. Participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Friday, August 14, 2026 | 12:00 pm
Summer is in full swing! Take a break from your day to join us for a 0.9 mile hike through rolling sand dunes. We will talk about the Albany Pine Bush and what makes this habitat unique. This program is suitable for tweens, teens, and adults.
Friday, August 14, 2026 | 2:00 pm
Wednesdays and Fridays August 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28, 2026 at 2:00pm Join us for a brief introduction to one of our Discovery Center turtle ambassadors on select Wednesdays and Fridays this summer from 2:00-2:30pm. Participants will be allowed in on a first come, first served basis. Suitable for all ages.
Discover the Pine Bush at Karner Barrens
Saturday, August 15, 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.
Tuesday, August 18, 2026 | 11:00 am
Come join Albany Pine Bush Preserve staff to explore the summer wildflowers of the Albany Pine Bush. Suitable for ages 8+
Wednesday, August 19, 2026 | 2:00 pm
Wednesdays and Fridays August 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28, 2026 at 2:00pm Join us for a brief introduction to one of our Discovery Center turtle ambassadors on select Wednesdays and Fridays this summer from 2:00-2:30pm. Participants will be allowed in on a first come, first served basis. Suitable for all ages.
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