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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.
Nature Journaling in the Pine Bush: Character of a Tree
Sunday, March 30, 2025 | 2:00 pm
Join us to spend some time appreciating the Pine Bush Preserve while we exercise our creativity through nature journaling. This program is suitable for adults.
Friday, April 4, 2025 | 7:00 pm
Join Albany Pine Bush Preserve Commission staff for a walk through the Pine Bush to watch the elaborate flight displays of the American Woodcock. We will start inside with a presentation and then continue outside for a 0.9 mile-hike. Suitable for ages 8+.
Saturday, April 5, 2025 | 10:00 am
Our experts will guide you along a 1.8-mile hike over rolling sand dunes where we will explore a globally rare, nationally significant and locally distinct ecosystem. Suitable for ages 8+.
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Sunday, April 6, 2025 | 9:00 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.
Friday, April 11, 2025 | 10:00 am
Come learn about what makes skunk cabbage unique and the important role it plays in the ecosystem. We'll walk, chat, and explore the pine barrens vernal pond community where they are found within the preserve. Suitable for ages 8+.
Monday, April 14, 2025 | 7:00 pm
Join Albany Pine Bush Preserve Commission staff for a walk through the Pine Bush to watch the elaborate flight displays of the American Woodcock. We will start inside with a presentation and then continue outside for a 0.9 mile-hike. Suitable for ages 8+.
Signs of Spring at Truax Barrens
Tuesday, April 15, 2025 | 11:00 am
Come experience the change of seasons, sharpen your observation skills, and get to know some of the flora and fauna of the Albany Pine Bush during this 1.5 mile guided hike. Suitable for all ages.
Signs of Spring at Blueberry Hill West
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 | 11:00 am
Come experience the change of seasons, sharpen your observation skills, and get to know some of the flora and fauna of the Albany Pine Bush during this 1.4 mile guided hike. Suitable for all ages.
Signs of Spring at Rapp Barrens
Thursday, April 17, 2025 | 11:00 am
Come and discover signs of spring along the trails of the Pine Bush Preserve as we walk 1.7 miles. Suitable for ages 8+.
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.
Saturday, April 19, 2025 | 10:30 am
Do you know what a salamander is? Come explore with us and learn all about these slimy animals! Suitable for ages 6+.
How to Compost at Home or in Your Local Community
Wednesday, April 23, 2025 | 6:30 pm
Join the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation to learn more about how you can manage your food waste at home. Suitable for ages 8+. Presented in-person and online.
Discover the Pine Bush at Kings Highway Barrens
Saturday, April 26, 2025 | 10:30 am
Our experts will guide you along a 1.2 mile hike over rolling sand dunes where you will discover Pine Bush natural history and seasonal surprises and transformations. Suitable for all ages.
Community Science: Eastern Whip-poor-will Survey Volunteer Training
Thursday, May 8, 2025 | 7:00 pm
We will learn about the Eastern whip-poor-will and how you can help us monitor them in the preserve.
Saturday, May 10, 2025 | 10:00 am
Volunteer on a conservation project in the Albany Pine Bush Preserve!
Science Lecture: Butterfly and moth diversity in the Albany Pine Bush Preserve
Thursday, May 15, 2025 | 7:00 pm
This lecture will explore the reasons behind the high diversity of Lepidoptera in barrens habitats, highlight the species found in the preserve, and explain how these species are managed and monitored to both protect them and to learn how management decisions are affecting the preserve overall. Suitable for tweens, teens and adults.
Certified Seed Collector Volunteer Training
Tuesday, May 27, 2025 | 6:30 pm
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.
Community Science: FrogWatch Volunteer Training
Wednesday, June 4, 2025 | 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 25, 2025 | 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 2025 National Butterfly Count.
Saturday, July 12, 2025 | 10:00 am
Volunteer on a conservation project in the Albany Pine Bush Preserve!
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