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A Northern Mockingbird, captured during bird banding research, is held in a person's hand with a crowd of people watching.
A Northern Mocking bird held in a scientist's hand awaits release after being banded.
Person giving a slide show presentation.
Stop by our Lupine Fest Science Symposium and learn about research taking place in the Albany Pine Bush Preserve.
Whip-poor-will bird held in scientist's hands at night.
A scientist studies an Eastern Whip-poor-will, a species of bird that has returned to the Pine Bush Preserve after a long absence.
Woodchuck on a tree limb with green leaves in the background. Photo taken by Silas Wareham.
Is that a woodchuck in a tree? Photographer Silas Wareham captured this curious scene in the Pine Bush!.
Fishing poles stored in a rack along the shores of Rensselaer Lake.
Fishing poles await visitors at the annual Free Fishing Clinic with the NYSDEC at Six Mile Waterworks.

Be Curious

Dive deeper!

Let your curiousity lead you to the Albany Pine Bush Preserve this May! Lupine Fest offers a variety of opportunities to learn about the science and research taking place in the Albany Pine Bush Preserve and the chance to try your hand at a new skill. Meet researchers, observe bird banding, try fishing, explore community science, and take part in hands-on learning experiences that reveal the fascinating stories of this rare ecosystem.

Learn how to fish!

On Sat, May 30, 10am-3pm participants can learn about fish identification, equipment and techniques, management, ethics, aquatic ecology, and more! All equipment provided for free. No experience or license needed! Location: Six Mile Waterworks, Fuller Rd, Albany

Share your curiosity with us! Explore with iNaturalist.

One of the world’s most popular nature apps, iNaturalist helps you identify the plants and animals around you. Get connected with a community of over a million scientists and naturalists who can help you learn more about nature! What’s more, by recording and sharing your observations, you’ll create research quality data for scientists working to better understand and protect nature. iNaturalist is a joint initiative by the California Academy of Sciences and the National Geographic Society.


 

Are you curious about science?

Live Bird Banding Observation
May 1st, 12th & 31st
6:00am-11:00am
Come see wild birds up close as scientists carefully fit them with uniquely coded leg-bands, before releasing them back to the wild. Snacks and drinks from the Mighty Sweet Baking Company will be available for purchase. On the green trail behind the Discovery Center.

Community Science
May 7
7pm, ZOOM
Learn how to help us monitor a bird that moved back into the Pine Bush after decades of absence and whose incessant song used to keep people awake at night. Reservation required.

Science Symposium
May 21st
7pm, at the DC
Local and regional scientists studying everything from birds to archeology will share their discoveries. Meet the scientists while enjoying light appetizers and drinks from Date and Olive.

 

Science Lecture Series

Visit our YouTube channel to explore our Science Lecture Series topics.

Sign up to help us!

You can become a community scientist. No previous experience needed. All training and tools are provided.
Click here to explore opportunities.