2020 Photo Exhibit

October 10, 2020

Discovery Center reopens for limited hours

We’d like to welcome visitors back to the Discovery Center. Things will look a little different. We have modified our exhibits to make them hands-free and to comply with NYS guidelines. Visitation is limited. Please be prepared to wait to enter if we are at capacity. Masks are required for everyone over age 2.
Visit www.AlbanyPineBush.org/visit-us for details.   

RESOURCES:

CDC: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Situation Summary
National Library of Medicine: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
NYS Health Department: Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)

New York State Novel Coronavirus Hotline: (888) 364-3065
 

Our trail system remains open. Click here for more information.

If you have an emergency, dial 911. If you have general questions or an urgent matter please call (518) 456-0655 ext. 1250 or send an email to info@AlbanyPineBush.org both of which are monitored regularly. 
 

NOTE: If you do plan on visiting, it should be for a solitary nature break. Please limit outdoor recreational activities to non-contact, and avoid activities where you may come in close contact with other people. If you arrive at the preserve and crowds are forming, choose a different trailhead or return another time/day to visit.

November 16, 2020

Surface of Discovery Loop trail temporarily uneven

The Discovery Loop Trail is temporarily only universally accessible from the service road to the council ring. A section of the trail surface was recently damaged and another section currently has a loose gravel surface. We apologize for this temporary disruption and are working to fix these problems.

November 13, 2020

Invasive Tree Removal 2020: Preserve Area Closure

Starting on Wednesday, November 11, several areas of the preserve will be closed to all preserve visitors while invasive trees are being removed.  This project requires logging equipment and is part of the Commission’s efforts to restore these areas back to pine barrens.  Please do not enter these areas while this work is taking place. There are no official trails in these areas near Route 155 and across from the Discovery Center. Please view the interactive trail map to see the tree removal locations.  Work will continue in these areas for several weeks in November and December 2020.

October 26, 2020

Mowing Treatments 2020: Temporary Trail Closures

Karner Barrens will be temporarily CLOSED beginning at 8 AM on Wednesday, November 11 while mowing is taking place on 48 acres.  Both the blue and yellow trails, as well as this entire area, will be closed for several days while this wildlife habitat restoration work is taking place.

September 21, 2020

Invasive Plant Treatments 2020

Starting on Sept 23 & continuing through mid-Dec 2020 contractors will be treating invasive plants in various parts of the preserve. Visitors may encounter this work near some of the preserve trails although trails will not be closed while these treatments are taking place.  Invasive plants threaten the long term viability of the pine barrens and must regularly be eliminated. 

April 03, 2019

Tick Awareness

Please be aware that ticks, including deer ticks (also known as black-legged ticks), are present in the Albany Pine Bush Preserve as well as other natural areas in our region.