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.
Pine Bush Pups: Wings of a Dragonfly
Tuesday, July 14, 2026 | 10:00 am
Explore the lives of dragonflies and what their life is like in the Pine Bush. Enjoy a walk to look for dragonflies and then construct your very own dragonfly. Suitable for ages under 6 with a caregiver.
Pine Bush Pups: Wings of a Dragonfly
Wednesday, July 15, 2026 | 10:00 am
Explore the lives of dragonflies and what their life is like in the Pine Bush. Enjoy a walk to look for dragonflies and then construct your very own dragonfly. Suitable for ages under 6 with a caregiver.
Wednesday, July 15, 2026 | 2:00 pm
It's Turtle Time! Join us for a brief introduction to one of our Discovery Center turtle ambassadors on select Wednesdays and Fridays this summer from 2:00-2:30pm. A maximum of 30 individuals will be allowed in the classroom for each program. Participants will be allowed in on a first come, first served basis. Suitable for all ages.
Thursday, July 16, 2026 | 11:00 am
Join us on this hike to look for the Karner blue butterfly.
Thursday, July 16, 2026 | 7:00 pm
Researchers are studying how prescribed fire affects the landscape. By measuring fire severity across burn areas, this research helps improve habitat management and supports the long-term health of the rare pitch pine-scrub oak barrens ecosystem. Suitable for tweens, teens and adults.
Antlions: Ferocious Creatures in the Sand
Friday, July 17, 2026 | 12:00 pm
Discover the amazing world of antlions, a secretive insect in the Pine Bush. This program is suitable for all ages.
Friday, July 17, 2026 | 2:00 pm
It's Turtle Time! Join us for a brief introduction to one of our Discovery Center turtle ambassadors on select Wednesdays and Fridays this summer from 2:00-2:30pm. A maximum of 30 individuals will be allowed in the classroom for each program. Participants will be allowed in on a first come, first served basis. Suitable for all ages.
Discover the Pine Bush at Karner Barrens
Saturday, July 18, 2026 | 11:00 am
Join us on a journey through the Pine Bush to explore what makes this ecosystem so unique. Suitable for all ages.
Tuesday, July 21, 2026 | 2:00 pm
Butterflies are not only beautiful, but they are also great indicators of ecosystem health. Join us for a short, 0.9 mile, lunchtime hike to learn about butterflies and what makes the Albany Pine Bush a unique habitat. This program is suitable for ages 10+
Wednesday, July 22, 2026 | 10:00 am
Do you like watching ants? Do you know how to find their homes? Come learn about these creatures, make an ant craft, and take a short walk where we will look for ants and their homes. Suitable for ages under 6 with caregivers.
Wednesday, July 22, 2026 | 2:00 pm
It's Turtle Time! Join us for a brief introduction to one of our Discovery Center turtle ambassadors on select Wednesdays and Fridays this summer from 2:00-2:30pm. A maximum of 30 individuals will be allowed in the classroom for each program. Participants will be allowed in on a first come, first served basis. Suitable for all ages.
Volunteer Gardening at the Discovery Center
Thursday, July 23, 2026 | 7:30 am
Volunteer to help up us maintain the Discovery Center grounds! This opportunity is suitable for ages 12+. Participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Thursday, July 23, 2026 | 10:00 am
Do you like watching ants? Do you know how to find their homes? Come learn about these creatures, make an ant craft, and take a short walk where we will look for ants and their homes. Suitable for ages under 6 with caregivers.
Friday, July 24, 2026 | 2:00 pm
It's Turtle Time! Join us for a brief introduction to one of our Discovery Center turtle ambassadors on select Wednesdays and Fridays this summer from 2:00-2:30pm. A maximum of 30 individuals will be allowed in the classroom for each program. Participants will be allowed in on a first come, first served basis. Suitable for all ages.
Sunday, July 26, 2026 | 10:00 am
Come join Albany Pine Bush Preserve staff to explore the summer wildflowers of the Albany Pine Bush. Suitable for ages 6+
Monday, July 27, 2026 | 10:00 am
Join us to learn how to use binoculars and identify birds by sight and sound.
Pine Bush Pups: Incredible Insects
Tuesday, July 28, 2026 | 10:00 am
Creepy, crawly. squishy, smally. Insects abound in the preserve! Joins us to learn more about them. Suitable for ages under 6 with caregivers.
Pine Bush Pups: Incredible Insects
Wednesday, July 29, 2026 | 10:00 am
Creepy, crawly. squishy, smally. Insects abound in the preserve! Joins us to learn more about them. Suitable for ages under 6 with caregivers.
Wednesday, July 29, 2026 | 2:00 pm
It's Turtle Time! Join us for a brief introduction to one of our Discovery Center turtle ambassadors on select Wednesdays and Fridays this summer from 2:00-2:30pm. A maximum of 30 individuals will be allowed in the classroom for each program. Participants will be allowed in on a first come, first served basis. Suitable for all ages.
M.A.P.S. Bird Banding Demo with Dr. Jeremy Kirchman from the NYS Museum
Thursday, July 30, 2026 | 5:00 am
Stop by the MAPS banding station in the Truax Trail Barrens region of the preserve and learn from Dr. Jeremy Kirchman of the NYS Museum and Neil Gifford of the Albany Pine Bush Preserve Commission about our local birds and long-term bird population research taking place in the Albany Pine Bush Preserve. This program is suitable for all ages.
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