Albany Pine Bush Preserve
Upcoming Programs and Events
Check back often! We will be adding more events soon.
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.
Friday, November 14, 2025 | 12:00 pm
Fall is in full swing! Take a break from your day to join us for a 0.9 mile hike through rolling terrain while we take in the beautiful scenery of the Albany Pine Bush and talk about this unique habitat. This program is suitable for adults.
Sunday, November 16, 2025 | 1:00 pm
Join us for this 1.7-mile walk in the Pine Bush. We will use our senses to explore the big and the small, the living and non-living, and the seasonal surprises around us. This program is suitable for tweens, teens and adults.
Science Lecture: Why did they do that? Restoring Health to our Globally Rare Inland Pine Barrens
Thursday, November 20, 2025 | 7:00 pm
Applying a dual front approach to management while simultaneously tracking rare wildlife populations has helped us define and monitor ecosystem health. Suitable for tweens, teens and adults.
Saturday, November 22, 2025 | 11:00 am
It's that time of year when our thoughts turn to turkeys! Come discover the life of wild turkeys in the Pine Bush. This program is suitable for all ages.
Friday, November 28, 2025 | 11:00 am
Join us to get outside for some fresh air and exercise while being reflective on what we are thankful for. This program is suitable for all ages.
Thursday, December 4, 2025 | 6:00 pm
Enjoy the Pine Bush Preserve at night with a hike to watch the moonrise. This program is suitable for adults.
Morning Meander: Karner Barrens
Friday, December 5, 2025 | 10:00 am
Start your day outdoors and join us for a hike in the Karner Barrens region of the Albany Pine Bush Preserve. Suitable for adults.
2025 Pine Bush Perspectives Photo Exhibit Opening Reception
Friday, December 5, 2025 | 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.
Monday, December 8, 2025 | 11:00 am
Our experts will guide you along this 1-mile hike over rolling sand dunes where you will discover Pine Bush natural history and seasonal surprises and transformations. Suitable for ages 6+.
Sunday, December 14, 2025 | 10:00 am
Want to get into birding, but don't know where to start? Come explore the Karner Barrens region of the preserve with us and look for winter birds! We will learn how to use binoculars and identify birds by sight and sound. This program is suitable for ages 10+.
Saturday, December 20, 2025 | 11:00 am
Have you ever heard a coyote howl? Or wondered what they might be doing? Come find answers to these questions and more! We will start indoors with a short talk then head out on the trails for an approximately 1 mile walk. This program is suitable for ages 6+.
Friday, December 26, 2025 | 11:00 am
Looking for a chance to get outdoors for some exercise and enjoy the Albany Pine Bush? Join us for a 2.6 mile hike through the Karner Barrens region of the preserve. Suitable for all ages.
Sunday, December 28, 2025 | 11:00 am
Interested in learning more about white-tailed deer in the Albany Pine Bush? Join us for an indoor-outdoor program and discover something new about one of the largest mammals in the Pine Bush! This program is suitable for ages 6+
Monday, December 29, 2025 | 11:00 am
Stop by the Discovery Center to learn about owls and dissect an owl pellet! Suitable for ages 6+
CSI Pine Bush: Critter Scene Investigation
Tuesday, December 30, 2025 | 11:00 am
How are your detective skills? Join us for a "Critter Scene Investigation" in the Pine Bush and solve natural mysteries using the clues animals leave behind. This program is suitable for ages 6+
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