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.
Monday, September 14, 2026 | 12:00 pm
Summer is starting to wind down. Take a break from your day to join us for a short 0.6 mile hike through rolling terrain of the Madison Avenue Pinelands while we take in the beautiful scenery of the Albany Pine Bush and talk about this unique habitat. This program is suitable for ages 10+.
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.
Albany Pine Bush Preserve Commission board meeting
Thursday, September 17, 2026 | 9:30 am
Quarterly meeting of the Albany Pine Bush Preserve Commission Board. Open to the public.
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.
Friday, September 18, 2026 | 11:00 am
The Albany Pine Bush is home to eight species of oak which all serve as a source of food and cover for animals in the Albany Pine Bush. Join us for a 1.7 mile hike over sandy rolling terrain where we discuss how to identify oaks and talk about their special role in this rare-ecosystem. This program is suitable for adults.
Saturday, September 19, 2026 | 6:00 am
Birdwatchers of all skill levels are invited to participate in a team birding competition in the Albany Pine Bush Preserve!
Discover the Pine Bush at Karner Barrens
Saturday, September 19, 2026 | 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.
Drop-In Bird Banding Observation
Tuesday, September 22, 2026 | 6:30 am
See our scientists in action at our bird banding station along the Discovery Loop at the Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center.
Friday, September 25, 2026 | 6:00 pm
Enjoy the Pine Bush Preserve at night with a hike to watch the almost full moon rise. This program is suitable for all ages.
Saturday, September 26, 2026 | 11:00 am
Wildlife scat, also known as poop, tells us a great deal about an animal, including what kind of animal left the scat and what that animal ate. In this program we will start indoors with a short presentation and then go outside for a 0.9 mile hike in search of scat. This program is suitable for ages 6+
Monday, September 28, 2026 | 11:00 am
Join us for a short hike over rolling sand dunes to discover the amazing world of buckmoths. This program is suitable for ages 6+.
Morning Meander: Kings Highway Barrens
Friday, October 2, 2026 | 10:00 am
Start your day outdoors and join us for a hike at Kings Highway Barrens Trailhead. We plan to hike approximately 1.3 miles over sandy hills. This program is suitable for adults.
Saturday, October 3, 2026 | 10:00 am
Drop in and meet Smokey Bear and friends at the Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center!
Monday, October 5, 2026 | 12:00 pm
Join us for a short hike over rolling sand dunes to discover the amazing world of barrens buckmoths. This program is suitable for 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.
Friday, October 9, 2026 | 10:00 am
Come explore fall in the Pine Bush in all its colorful glory! We will start inside by reading an autumnal tale. Then we will go for a short wander on the Discovery Loop, trying to find and match as many colors as we can! For ages under 6 with caregiver.
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