Albany Pine Bush Preserve

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Museum Store Sunday 2024

Sunday, December 1, 2024  |  10:00 am

The Discovery Center Gift Shop is celebrating Museum Store Sunday 2024 as the kickoff to our holiday season.

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Morning Meander: Madison Avenue Pinelands

Friday, December 6, 2024  |  10:00 am

Start your day outdoors and join us for a hike at Madison Avenue Pinelands trailhead (#7). We plan to hike 2.0 miles (1.0 mile out and back) over sandy hills. This program will meet at the Madison Avenue Pinelands trailhead (#7). Suitable for adults.

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2024 Pine Bush Perspectives Photo Exhibit Opening Reception

Friday, December 6, 2024  |  6:00 pm

Join us for the unveiling of this year's juried photo exhibit, celebrating the uniqueness and diversity of the Albany Pine Bush Preserve.

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Invertebrates in Winter

Saturday, December 7, 2024  |  11:00 am

Many Pine Bush invertebrates bravely face our cold northeastern winters and survive to buzz, crawl, and slither come spring. How do they do it? Learn about some of the many strategies our small Pine Bush residents use to get through the coldest season along this 0.9 mile hike. This program is suitable for ages 6+.

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Pine Bush Pups: Winter Birds

Tuesday, December 10, 2024  |  10:00 am

Fluff up your feathers and come explore birds in winter! This program is suitable for ages under 6 with caregiver.

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Pine Bush Pups: Winter Birds

Wednesday, December 11, 2024  |  10:00 am

Fluff up your feathers and come explore birds in winter! This program is suitable for ages under 6 with caregiver.

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Oh Deer!

Thursday, December 12, 2024  |  2:00 pm

Join us for a program on one of the largest mammals in the Pine Bush. We will talk about white-tailed deer biology and behavior as we hike 0.9 miles looking for signs of deer in their habitat. This program is suitable for ages 6+

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Lunchtime Hike

Friday, December 13, 2024  |  12:00 pm

Take a break from your day and join us to enjoy the winter scenery and fresh air as we walk a 0.9 mile loop over sand dunes through a rare ecosystem. If there is snow, we will provide snowshoes. This program is suitable for all ages.

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Full Moon Hike at Karner Barrens

Sunday, December 15, 2024  |  4:30 pm

Enjoy the Pine Bush at night under a full moon. We will meet at the Discovery Center and then hike 0.9 mile over rolling sand dunes at the Karner Barrens Trailhead. This program is suitable for adults.

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Albany Pine Bush Preserve Commission board meeting

Thursday, December 19, 2024  |  9:30 am

Quarterly meeting of the Albany Pine Bush Preserve Commission Board. Open to the public.

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The (Almost) Winter Solstice Night Hike

Friday, December 20, 2024  |  6:00 pm

Celebrate the upcoming winter solstice by taking a hike at the Albany Pine Bush Preserve. Suitable for ages 6+.

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Photos and Frost

Monday, December 23, 2024  |  10:00 am

Join us on a 0.9 mile hike for fresh air in a rare ecosystem. We’ll be discussing the difference between frost and snow and learn tips and tricks on how to photograph ice crystals, snow, and things covered in frost. This program is suitable for tweens, teens, and adults.

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Annual Cookie Burner Hike

Thursday, December 26, 2024  |  11:00 am

Looking for a way to work off those cookies and other holiday treats? Join us for a 2.6 mile hike through the Karner Barrens region of the preserve. Suitable for Ages 8+

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Owl Investigation

Friday, December 27, 2024  |  11:00 am

Join us to learn about the owls that live in the Pine Bush Preserve and the signs they leave behind. Suitable for ages 8+

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Discover the Pine Bush at Karner Barrens

Saturday, December 28, 2024  |  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. Suitable for all ages.

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Owl Investigation

Monday, December 30, 2024  |  10:00 am

Join us to learn about the owls that live in the Pine Bush Preserve and the signs they leave behind. Suitable for ages 8+

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Volunteer Docent Interview

Monday, January 6, 2025  |  10:00 am

Sign up to meet with us and learn more about becoming a Volunteer Docent at the Discovery Center.

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Volunteer Docent Interview

Monday, January 6, 2025  |  2:00 pm

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Volunteer Docent Interview

Tuesday, January 7, 2025  |  2:00 pm

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Volunteer Docent Interview

Sunday, January 12, 2025  |  10:30 am

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