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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.
Friday, October 18, 2024 | 12:00 pm
Changing foliage is all around. Take a break from your day to join us for a 1.4 mile hike through rolling terrain while we take in the beautiful scenery of this rare ecosystem. This program is suitable for adults.
Saturday, October 19, 2024 | 11:00 am
Want to get into birding, but don’t know where to start? Come explore the Yellow Trail at Karner Barrens as we walk through the preserve and look for birds! Suitable for ages 11-17 with an adult.
Sunday, October 20, 2024 | 10:00 am
Fall is a great time for enjoying nature! During this program we will spend time appreciating the Pine Bush while we exercise our creativity through nature journaling. Come prepared for a 0.9 mile hike over sandy rolling terrain as well as time indoors. This program is suitable for tweens, teens and adults.
Howl and Prowl: Halloween in the Pine Bush
Friday, October 25, 2024 | 4:00 pm
Join us for some Halloween-themed fun! Drop by the Discovery Center on Friday 4pm - 7pm or Saturday 10am - 3pm and learn more about spooky Pine Bush creatures through hands-on activities and crafts. Friday night’s festivities will include night hikes throughout the evening. Costumes are welcome!
Howl and Prowl: Halloween in the Pine Bush
Saturday, October 26, 2024 | 10:00 am
Join us for some Halloween-themed fun! Drop by the Discovery Center on Friday 4pm - 7pm or Saturday 10am - 3pm and learn more about spooky Pine Bush creatures through hands-on activities and crafts. Friday night’s festivities will include night hikes throughout the evening. Costumes are welcome!
Wednesday, October 30, 2024 | 4:00 pm
Are fishers cats? Do they really eat fish? Come find answers to these questions and more at the Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center and along the trails of the preserve. This program is suitable for tweens, teens and adults.
Morning Meander: Blueberry Hill West
Friday, November 1, 2024 | 10:00 am
Start your day outdoors and join us for a hike at Blueberry Hill West (Trailhead #5). Suitable for adults.
Monday, November 4, 2024 | 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 0.9 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.
Wednesday, November 6, 2024 | 6:00 pm
Join us inside the Discovery Center for light refreshments and information on owls followed by a hike to listen for the calls of owls in the Pine Bush. This program is suitable for adults.
Friday, November 8, 2024 | 6:00 pm
Ever wonder how some animals thrive at night? Join us to learn more about nocturnal animals in the Pine Bush and their adaptations. This program is suitable for ages 6+.
Pine Bush Wonder and Wish Walk
Monday, November 11, 2024 | 10:00 am
Join us for a 0.9 mile walk in the Pine Bush to explore the big and the small, the living and non-living and the seasonal surprises around us using Rachel Carson's writing as inspiration. This program is suitable for tweens, teens and adults.
Thursday, November 14, 2024 | 11:00 am
Join us for an informational talk about owls in the Albany Pine Bush and a brief hike to look for evidence of owls. Suitable for ages 6+
Full Moon Hike at Blueberry Hill West
Friday, November 15, 2024 | 6:00 pm
Enjoy the Pine Bush at night under a full moon. We will meet at the Blueberry Hill West trailhead (#5). This program is suitable for families.
Discover the Pine Bush at Karner Barrens
Saturday, November 16, 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 ages 6+.
Wednesday, November 20, 2024 | 2:00 pm
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 0.9 mile walk. This program is suitable for ages 6+.
Sunday, November 24, 2024 | 2:00 pm
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 ages 6+.
Inhabitants: Indigenous Perspectives on Restoring Our World
Tuesday, November 26, 2024 | 6:30 pm
Join us for an evening film screening of Inhabitants: Indigenous Perspectives on Restoring Our World. This film is not rated.
Community Science: FrogWatch Volunteer Training
Wednesday, March 12, 2025 | 6:30 pm
The evening will provide an introduction to FrogWatch, a community science program of the Akron Zoo.
Community Science: iMap Invasives Volunteer Training
Wednesday, March 26, 2025 | 7:00 pm
Volunteer community scientists can make valuable contributions that help conservation professionals manage invasive species.
Community Science: American Woodcock Survey Volunteer Training
Thursday, April 17, 2025 | 7:00 pm
We will learn about the American woodcock, an enigmatic woodland "shorebird" that has been declining in number since the 1960s, and how you can help us monitor them in the preserve.
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