Educational Program

The breeding season has come to a close, and migratory birds are beginning to depart for warmer climates. Come join us for a morning bird walk to see who’s passing through the Pine Bush on their way south, as well as who is sticking around for the winter. Pre-registration is required for all events. Fee: $2.00/person, $5.00/family, Children under 5 free

Join one of our Discovery Center Volunteer Docents for a 30 minute guided hike along the trails of the Pine Bush Preserve and experience first hand the unique beauty of this inland pine barrens landscape.

All ages are welcome. FREE program. No registration required.

An extraordinary journey into the Albany Pine Bush, the best remaining example in the world of an inland pine barrens.  Pre-registration is required for all events. Fee: $2.00/person, $5.00/family, Children under 5 free

Fraught with tales of burglary, ghosts, fire, and more the human history of the Pine Bush weaves between fact and fiction, imagination and reality. Join us for an outdoor afternoon program on legends and tales from the old dusty paths of the Pine Bush. Pre-registration is required for all events. Fee: $2.00/person, $5.00/family, Children under 5 free

Hey kids! Want to get some exercise and have fun outdoors? Well bring an adult and join us for our bi-monthly after school hiking adventure club. We will meet on the first and third Thursday of each month from September 16 through November 18 to explore the many different trails and habitats. You can come once or every time. Please remember to wear sturdy walking shoes, long pants and bring drinking water. For students grade 1-5. Pre-registration is required for all events. Fee: $2.00/person, $5.00/family, Children under 5 free

Join one of our Discovery Center Volunteer Docents for a 30 minute guided hike along the trails of the Pine Bush Preserve and experience first hand the unique beauty of this inland pine barrens landscape.

All ages are welcome. FREE program. No registration required.

Come and explore the wonderful world of water (vernal pools) at the Albany Pine Bush. We will observe different habitats, participate in pond sampling, identify various organisms, and discover the intricate balance of this amazing ecosystem. Dress in footwear and clothing you don’t mind getting wet and dirty. Pre-registration is required for all events. Fee: $2.00/person, $5.00/family, Children under 5 free

Join us for a 1.0 mile walk to discover the amazing world of buckmoths. The buckmoth is a large beautiful moth with bold black and white wings that flies for only a brief window of time in the early fall. A species of special concern in New York State, the buckmoth is uniquely dependent on the scrub oak that thrives in this sandy fire-dependent ecosystem. Please remember to bring your binoculars! Pre-registration is required for all events. Fee: $2.00/person, $5.00/family, Children under 5 free

An extraordinary journey into the Albany Pine Bush, the best remaining example in the world of an inland pine barrens.  Pre-registration is required for all events. Fee: $2.00/person, $5.00/family, Children under 5 free