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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.
Monday, May 11, 2026 | 12:00 pm
Join us on a 0.9 mile hike to look for wild blue lupine and learn more about the important role this wildflower plays in our inland pine barrens ecosystem! Suitable for ages 6+
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"Birds and Bites" Drop-In Bird Banding Observation
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 | 6:00 am
Come see wild birds up close as scientists from the Albany Pine Bush Preserve Commission and NYS Department of Environmental Conservation carefully fit them with uniquely coded leg-bands, before releasing them back to the wild. Snacks and drinks from the Mighty Sweet Baking Company will be available for purchase. Suitable for all ages.
Wednesday, May 20, 2026 | 7:00 pm
Join the Friends of the Pine Bush Community for an online discussion on "The Soul of an Octopus: A Surprising Exploration into the Wonder of Consciousness" by Sy Montgomery.
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Thursday, May 21, 2026 | 7:00 pm
Curious about the science shaping the future of our region? Join us at the Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center for a special evening that brings research to life. Suitable for tweens, teens and adults.
Certified Seed Collector Volunteer Training
Saturday, May 23, 2026 | 9:00 am
The APB Certified Seed Collector is an important and greatly appreciated volunteer position, essential to maintaining the integrity of the Albany Pine Bush Preserve as a globally rare ecosystem.
Friday, May 29, 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.
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"Birds and Bites" Drop-In Bird Banding Observation
Sunday, May 31, 2026 | 6:00 am
Come see wild birds up close as scientists from the Albany Pine Bush Preserve Commission and NYS Department of Environmental Conservation carefully fit them with uniquely coded leg-bands, before releasing them back to the wild. Snacks and drinks from the Mighty Sweet Baking Company will be available for purchase. Suitable for all ages.
Community Science: FrogWatch Volunteer Training
Wednesday, June 3, 2026 | 6:30 pm
The evening will provide an introduction to FrogWatch, a community science program of the Akron Zoo.
Community Science: National Butterfly Count Volunteer Training
Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 7:00 pm
Join us to learn what butterflies can be found in the Albany Pine Bush Preserve and how you can participate in the 2026 National Butterfly Count.
Community Science: Karner Blue Butterfly Survey Volunteer Training
Thursday, June 25, 2026 | 7:00 pm
Join us to learn about the endangered Karner blue butterfly to help us survey for them in restored areas of the preserve.
Community Science: Buckmoth Survey Volunteer Training
Tuesday, September 15, 2026 | 7:00 pm
Join us to learn about the Barrens Buckmoth, a giant silk moth that feeds exclusively on scrub oaks as a caterpillar, and how you can help survey them.
Science Lecture: A Prescription for the Land...and People?
Thursday, September 17, 2026 | 7:00 pm
Unpacking how Prescribed Fire Affects Ticks in the Albany Pine Bush. Suitable for tweens, teens and adults.
Community Science: Snowpack Monitoring Volunteer Training
Thursday, October 8, 2026 | 7:00 pm
Volunteers who live within a half mile of the preserve are invited to learn how your efforts monitoring snowpack around the preserve can help us understand wildlife population dynamics.
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