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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.
Community Science: Snowpack Monitoring Volunteer Training
Thursday, October 9, 2025 | 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.
Drop-In Bird Banding Observation
Saturday, October 11, 2025 | 7:00 am
See our scientists in action at our bird banding station along the Discovery Loop at the Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center.
Sunday, October 12, 2025 | 11:00 am
Join us for a short, inside presentation on the two species of fox that live in the Pine Bush. We will then continue outside for a 0.9 mile hike over rolling sand dunes to look for signs that foxes are here. This program is suitable for tweens, teens and adults.
Monday, October 13, 2025 | 11:00 am
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 ages 10+
Brilliant and Bristly Buckmoth Walk
Saturday, October 18, 2025 | 11:00 am
Join us for a 0.9-mile hike over rolling sand dunes to discover the amazing world of buckmoths. This program is suitable for all ages.
Drop-In Bird Banding Observation
Tuesday, October 21, 2025 | 7:00 am
See our scientists in action at our bird banding station along the Discovery Loop at the Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center.
Discover the Pine Bush at Karner Barrens
Saturday, October 25, 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 all ages.
Sunday, October 26, 2025 | 10:00 am
Want to get into birding, but don't know where to start? Join us on an approximately 0.4-mile adventure through the preserve to look for birds! We will be taking the accessible Discovery Loop to search for birds of all shapes and sizes. This program is suitable for ages 10+
Monday, October 27, 2025 | 10:00 am
Join us for a short presentation about the fascinating features of spiders and make your own "Spider Rescue Kit." Suitable for ages under 6 with a caregiver.
Saturday, November 8, 2025 | 10:00 am
Volunteer on a conservation project in the Albany Pine Bush Preserve!
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.
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