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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.
Wednesday, July 23, 2025 | 4:00 pm
The Albany Pine Bush Preserve presents "Nature Night Out", a series of evening events that invite everyone to drop everything and get into nature. The Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center will extend operations until 7:00pm on each of these days, capitalizing on those longer sunlit hours.
Friday, July 25, 2025 | 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.
Fire Ecology and Ethnobotany of the Albany Pine Bush
Saturday, July 26, 2025 | 9:00 am
Don't miss this extraordinary journey into the Albany Pine Bush where we will explore the fire ecology and ethnobotany of this rare inland pine barrens along a 2.6 mile hike. This program is suitable for teens and adults.
Pine Bush Pups: Batty for Bats
Monday, July 28, 2025 | 10:00 am
Come join us and discover the world of bats! Suitable for ages under 6 with caregivers.
Discovery Center Volunteer Gardening Opportunity
Tuesday, July 29, 2025 | 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.
Friday, August 1, 2025 | 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.
Wednesday, August 6, 2025 | 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.
Friday, August 8, 2025 | 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.
Wednesday, August 13, 2025 | 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.
Friday, August 15, 2025 | 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.
Wednesday, August 20, 2025 | 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, August 21, 2025 | 4:00 pm
The Albany Pine Bush Preserve presents "Nature Night Out", a series of evening events that invite everyone to drop everything and get into nature. The Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center will extend operations until 7:00pm on each of these days, capitalizing on those longer sunlit hours.
Friday, August 22, 2025 | 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.
Friday, August 29, 2025 | 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.
Saturday, September 13, 2025 | 10:00 am
Volunteer on a conservation project in the Albany Pine Bush Preserve!
Community Science: Buckmoth Survey Volunteer Training
Wednesday, September 17, 2025 | 7:00 pm
Join us to learn about the Inland barrens buckmoth, a giant silk moth that feeds exclusively on scrub oaks as a caterpillar, and how you can help survey them.
Science Lecture: Avian response to the restoration and management of the Albany Pine Bush Preserve
Thursday, September 18, 2025 | 7:00 pm
To understand the effects of our habitat management on birds, we have been monitoring bird response to our work at both the community and species level. Suitable for tweens, teens and adults.
Saturday, September 20, 2025 | 6:00 am
SAVE THE DATE Birdwatchers of all skill levels are invited to participate in a team birding competition in the Albany Pine Bush Preserve!
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.
Saturday, November 8, 2025 | 10:00 am
Volunteer on a conservation project in the Albany Pine Bush Preserve!
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