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This is a resource for anyone seeking current information about our work to protect the globally rare, nationally significant and locally distinct Albany Pine Bush. For press inquiries and requests please contact us at info@albanypinebush.org. For all other questions, please call 518.456.0655.
Lupine Fest 2024
Now a month-long celebration in May
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March 10, 2024
March 2024 Volunteer of the month
Please meet the March 2024 Albany Pine Bush Preserve Volunteer of the Month, Liz Ricci, an individual whose dedication and passion have become woven into the fabric of our community.
February 02, 2024
February 2024 Volunteer of the Month
MaryAnn Kosek is our Volunteer of the Month for February 2024.
February 01, 2024
2024 Discover the Night
The public is invited to a variety of special guided programs and experiences being held by the Albany Pine Bush Preserve during the month of February.
January 08, 2024
January 2024 Volunteer of the Month
Meet our esteemed first 2024 Volunteer of the Month, Don Allard, a dedicated and passionate individual whose commitment to the Pine Bush community has left an indelible mark.
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2023 Pine Bush Perspectives Photo Exhibit
View the show both inside & outside at the Albany Pine Bush Preserve.
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December 29, 2023
December 2023 Volunteer of the Month
In the heart of Pine Bush, hiking the trails and greeting visitors there's a dedicated volunteer whose passion for nature has made a lasting impact.
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November 27, 2023
November 2023 Volunteer of the month
The Volunteer of the Month for November 2023 is Bill Collins, a crucial member of the burn crew since 2019.
Pine Bush Perspectives Photo Exhibit Opening
Browse this years’ show and see some amazing photos all taken in the Albany Pine Bush.
Museum Store Sunday 2023
Come join us on the Sunday after Thanksgiving, November 26th, 10am to 4pm to shop, save and win!
October 08, 2023
October 2023 Volunteer of the Month
The October 2023 Volunteer of the Month for the Albany Pine Bush Preserve is Patricia Jordan.
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Smokey Bear Day
Saturday October 14, 2023, 10am – 2pm at the Discovery Center
Snowpack Monitoring
Albany Pine Bush Preserve Seeks Help from Neighbors
September 06, 2023
September 2023 Volunteer of the Month
The September 2023 Volunteer of the Month at the Albany Pine Bush Preserve is Mary Comley.
August 29, 2023
August 2023 Volunteer of the Month
The August 2023 Volunteer of the Month is Allen Landes.
Barrens Birding Blitz 2023
The 2023 Barrens Birding Blitz is a new special event at the Albany Pine Bush Preserve.
July 02, 2023
July 2023 Volunteer of the Month
The July 2023 Volunteer of the Month is Michael Heneka.
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June 01, 2023
June 2023 Volunteer of the Month
April 30, 2023
May 2023 Volunteer of the month
April 12, 2023
Mohawk Hudson Land Conservancy adds more land to the APB
More land is protected in the Albany Pine Bush Preserve in alliance with local municipal and non-profit partners.
April 05, 2023
April 2023 Volunteer of the month
The April 2023 Volunteer of the Month is Kathie Paul.
March 01, 2023
March 2023 Volunteer of the month
The March 2023 Volunteer of the Month is Alison VanKeuren.
Discover the Night 2023
The public is invited to a variety of special events, programs and experiences being held by the Albany Pine Bush Preserve during the February 18-26, 2023 winter school break.
January 06, 2023
The APBP adds 15 more acres
The Albany Pine Bush Preserve Commission recently acquired a 15.1 acre parcel of land to add to the 3,400 acre preserve.
Jam with the Junkman
Here’s a chance to add some unique and fun-tastic spice to your holiday activities. The Junkman will offer two interactive workshops in which music and music-making simultaneously integrate with messages about environmental stewardship.
Volunteer Open House
Come visit us on Wednesday, November 2nd from 7-8 pm at the Discovery Center to learn about the many ways you can become involved.
September 29, 2022
View the routes of migrating birds.
Our research with the New York State Museum reveals that blackpoll warblers, like this adult male captured earlier in the week, are traveling to the Pine Bush from Alaska and the NW Territories.
September 01, 2022
Teamwork
Most scientific discoveries take teamwork and that’s certainly true for what we have learned about this now 9+ year old male prairie warbler, recently photographed by Volunteer Naturalist Allen Landes.
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Nature Night Out 2022
The Albany Pine Bush Preserve presents "Nature Night Out", a series of three summer evening events that invite everyone to drop everything and get into nature.
May 28, 2022
Free Saturday Nature Bus Service Returns to the Capital Region
Service to Run Every Saturday, May 28 through September 24
Lupine Fest 2022
Witness the magic of spring at the Albany Pine Bush Preserve's annual Lupine Fest on May 21, 2022.
March 17, 2022
Sign up for prescribed fire alerts
Discover the Night 2022
The public is invited to a free hybrid online and in-person event being held by the Albany Pine Bush Preserve. Discover the Night is an opportunity to experience nighttime in the globally-rare Albany Pine Bush.
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2021 Pine Bush Perspectives Exhibit
There are several different ways you can enjoy the exhibit this year.
Endangered Karner Blue Butterfly Release
Butterfly chrysalises will be held at the Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center, through July 16 and perhaps longer depending on the rate at which the adult butterflies emerge.
June 22, 2021
Endangered plant re-discovered after 100 year hiatus
The Albany Pine Bush Preserve Commission announces the discovery of a rare plant that hasn’t been seen in this area since the roaring 20s.
Lupine Fest 2021
Witness the magic of spring with Lupine Fest!
February 01, 2021
National Wildlife Magazine
The Albany Pine Bush Preserve is featured in the Feb/Mar 2021 issue of National Wildlife Magazine in an article about snow ecology.
January 2021 Pine Bush Post Newsletter
Breaking news and upcoming events
December 29, 2020
Karner Kids Film Festival
We're excited to unveil the 2020 Karner Kids Virtual Film Festival!
2020 Pine Bush Perspectives Exhibit
See it along the trail at the Albany Pine Bush Preserve through March 1, 2021!
November 24, 2020
Discover the Night
The public is invited to a free online event being held by the Albany Pine Bush Preserve now through January 15, 2021.
Accepting Submissions for the Karner Kids Film Festival
Calling all junior producers and directors!
July 14, 2020
Endangered Karner Blue Butterfly Population Boom
Big news about a little insect! The Karner blues at the Albany Pine Bush are experiencing something of a population explosion.
Virtual Lupine Fest 2020
This year we're unable to hold our 16th Annual Lupine Fest in person, so we've decided to get creative and are inviting you to share your creativity, as well.
April 13, 2020
BirdWatching Magazine Highlights the Pine Bush
Read about how our preserve saves a butterfly — and lots of birds, too.
Our Resources Are Here For You
We put together some information about Pine Bush resources that people can utilize during this time of social distancing and remote learning.
February 04, 2020
The Karner blue
The US Fish & Wildlife Service recently released the new Karner blue butterfly 5-Year Status Review!
Night at the Discovery Center
On November 26th meet Pine Bush characters from the past and present and enjoy interactive exhibits, games and more! Highlights include live local wildlife programs, a visit from the Lupine Lady and re-enactors that bring historic exhibits alive!
October 29, 2019
Pine Bush adds properties and builds momentum towards 5,380 acre goal
with help from Mohawk Hudson Land Conservancy and Friends of the Pine Bush Community
Smokey Bear Day 2019
Celebrate Smokey's 75th birthday at the Pine Bush on October 14th!
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August 13, 2019
Rhapsody in (Karner) Blue
Local writer Danielle Sanzone describes the history and life cycle of the Karner blue butterfly, including the challenges it faces.
Banding Birds at the Pine Bush
WAMC's Lucas Willard joined our Conservation Director, Neil Gifford for a morning of bird banding.
April 18, 2019
Get outside!
Bethlehem Children's School (BCS), in partnership with The Nature Conservancy, Albany Pine Bush Preserve Commission, and Mohawk Hudson Land Conservancy, today announced the launch of its #exploremore Family Scavenger Hunt.
January 01, 2019
New Pine Bush legislation
A new tool for protecting Pine Bush land has just been added!
August 16, 2018
Plants of Summer
As the hot days of summer continue into August, the native wildflowers and warm season grasses planted into restoration sites this past spring have pushed their roots deep into the sandy soils.
August 09, 2018
Notes from the field
July 24, 2018 Just this morning our science staff had a record setting day.
August 08, 2018
Smokey Bear Day
The Albany Pine Bush Preserve will host its annual Smokey Bear Day on Monday October 8, 2018, 10am - 2pm at the Discovery Center.
Meet Up with Friends
Meetup is for folks interested in outdoor recreation, nature conservation, and environmental education.
June 18, 2018
The Pine Bush Perspectives Traveling Show
Each visitor views the preserve from a unique vantage point worthy of celebrating and sharing.
June 15, 2018
Captured!
The first prairie warbler that our science staff caught this season was one of the geolocator equipt birds from 2 years ago. They were unable to catch it last year.
June 04, 2018
Karner blue butterflies headed to New Hampshire
After sampling birds this morning Steve Campbell and Neil Gifford helped collect 14 endangered Karner blue butterflies to augment the gentics in the Concord, NH population.
Karner blues and fire
No life stage of the endangered Karner blue butterfly can survive fire, yet it only lives in habitats that burn frequently.
Citizen Science
Citizen Science programs aspire to instill in our community members knowledge and appreciation of the Pine Bush while also providing us with scientific information that informs our restoration and management efforts.
2018 Pine Bush Perspectives
Did you capture a great shot of a butterfly, frame a gorgeous sunset or zoom into the gills of a mushroom?
900 pitch pine tree seedlings planted in the preserve.
In late May 2018, 900 pitch pine tree seedlings were planted in the preserve by staff and volunteers.
