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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.
The Helme Site: New Archaeological Research in the Albany Pine Bush
Thursday, January 16, 2025 | 7:00 pm
IN-PERSON SOLD OUT. TICKETS TO WATCH ONLINE ARE STILL AVAILABLE. This first talk of our 2025 Science Lecture Series will focus on recent research conducted by the University at Albany's archaeological field school in the summer of 2024. Suitable for tweens, teens and adults.
Friday, January 17, 2025 | 11:00 am
Fluff up your feathers and come explore birds in winter! This program is suitable for tweens, teens and adults.
Discover the Pine Bush at Karner Barrens
Saturday, January 18, 2025 | 1:00 pm
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.
Sunday, January 19, 2025 | 10:30 am
Sign up to meet with us and learn more about becoming a Volunteer Docent at the Discovery Center.
Sunday, January 19, 2025 | 2:00 pm
Sign up to meet with us and learn more about becoming a Volunteer Docent at the Discovery Center.
Monday, January 20, 2025 | 10:00 am
Sign up to meet with us and learn more about becoming a Volunteer Docent at the Discovery Center.
Squirrel Appreciation Movie and Hike
Monday, January 20, 2025 | 10:00 am
Did you know that January 21st is National Squirrel Appreciation Day? Come join us to view a 53-minute film about the squirrel family and discover the secrets to their success. After the film we will go on a short hike to explore squirrel habitat and investigate the signs they leave behind. This program is suitable for all ages.
Monday, January 20, 2025 | 2:00 pm
Sign up to meet with us and learn more about becoming a Volunteer Docent at the Discovery Center.
Pine Bush Pups: Sleeping, Sleeping All Winter Long
Tuesday, January 21, 2025 | 10:00 am
Come explore hibernation through story, song and play and learn about the animals of the Pine Bush that sleep all winter long. This program is suitable for ages under 6 with caregivers.
Tuesday, January 21, 2025 | 10:30 am
Sign up to meet with us and learn more about becoming a Volunteer Docent at the Discovery Center.
Tuesday, January 21, 2025 | 2:00 pm
Sign up to meet with us and learn more about becoming a Volunteer Docent at the Discovery Center.
Pine Bush Pups: Sleeping, Sleeping All Winter Long
Wednesday, January 22, 2025 | 10:00 am
Come explore hibernation through story, song and play and learn about the animals of the Pine Bush that sleep all winter long. This program is suitable for ages under 6 with caregivers.
Thursday, January 23, 2025 | 6:30 pm
During this indoor, evening program we will focus on improving our drawing skills while we spend time appreciating living and once-living objects and photographs of the Pine Bush Preserve. This program is suitable for tweens, teens, and adults.
Friday, January 24, 2025 | 11:00 am
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 adults.
Pine Bush Pups: Groggy Groundhogs
Tuesday, January 28, 2025 | 10:00 am
Groundhog Day is approaching! Will Punxsutawney Phil see his shadow when he wakes up on February 2nd? Whether you call them groundhogs or woodchucks join us for a short talk, craft, and walk to learn more about these common mammals. Suitable for ages under 6 with caregivers.
Pine Bush Pups: Groggy Groundhogs
Wednesday, January 29, 2025 | 10:00 am
Groundhog Day is approaching! Will Punxsutawney Phil see his shadow when he wakes up on February 2nd? Whether you call them groundhogs or woodchucks join us for a short talk, craft, and walk to learn more about these common mammals. Suitable for ages under 6 with caregivers.
Saturday, February 1, 2025 | 10:00 am
Amphibians and reptiles have unique ways to survive through the winter weather. Join us for this program and learn why we call it deep freeze. This program is suitable for ages 8+.
Sunday, February 2, 2025 | 2:00 pm
Whether you call them groundhogs or woodchucks join us for a short talk and walk to learn more about these common mammals. This program is suitable for all ages.
Friday, February 7, 2025 | 11:00 am
Gain a whole new perspective on the coldest season of the year by observing signs of animal activity, identifying plants after they have lost their leaves, and much more on this 0.9-mile hike over rolling sand dune topography. Suitable for tweens, teens and adults.
Get Ready for the Backyard Bird Count! Winter Birds ID and Walk
Sunday, February 9, 2025 | 8:00 am
Grab your friends and family and join us to learn about watching birds in your own backyard or local park and how to participate in community science projects like the Great Backyard Bird Count. Suitable for teens and adults.
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