Discover the Pine Bush at Karner Barrens
Saturday, July 8, 2023 | 9:30 am
9:30 am
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Suitable for ages 6-10, tweens, teens and adults
An extraordinary journey into the Albany Pine Bush – a globally rare, nationally significant, and locally distinct inland pine barrens. 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. We will meet at the wooden and metal kiosk at the Karner Barrens trailhead (trailhead #1).
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SUGGESTED DONATION $5
Trailhead #1 Karner Barrens
From NYS I-90: Take I-90 (East or West) to I-87 (Northway) North.
From I-87: Take exit 2W (Rt 5 West, Central Ave). Follow Rt 5 for 2 miles then turn left onto Rt 155 (New Karner Rd). Continue on Rt 155 for about 1.2 miles. The Discovery Center is located on the left at 195 New Karner Road. The trailhead is at the rear of the building.
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