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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.
Tuesday, July 21, 2026 | 2:00 pm
Butterflies are not only beautiful, but they are also great indicators of ecosystem health. Join us for a short, 0.9 mile, lunchtime hike to learn about butterflies and what makes the Albany Pine Bush a unique habitat. This program is suitable for ages 10+
Wednesday, July 22, 2026 | 10:00 am
Do you like watching ants? Do you know how to find their homes? Come learn about these creatures, make an ant craft, and take a short walk where we will look for ants and their homes. Suitable for ages under 6 with caregivers.
Wednesday, July 22, 2026 | 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.
Volunteer Gardening at the Discovery Center
Thursday, July 23, 2026 | 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.
Thursday, July 23, 2026 | 10:00 am
Do you like watching ants? Do you know how to find their homes? Come learn about these creatures, make an ant craft, and take a short walk where we will look for ants and their homes. Suitable for ages under 6 with caregivers.
Friday, July 24, 2026 | 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.
Sunday, July 26, 2026 | 10:00 am
Come join Albany Pine Bush Preserve staff to explore the summer wildflowers of the Albany Pine Bush. Suitable for ages 6+
Monday, July 27, 2026 | 10:00 am
Join us to learn how to use binoculars and identify birds by sight and sound.
Pine Bush Pups: Incredible Insects
Tuesday, July 28, 2026 | 10:00 am
Creepy, crawly. squishy, smally. Insects abound in the preserve! Joins us to learn more about them. Suitable for ages under 6 with caregivers.
Pine Bush Pups: Incredible Insects
Wednesday, July 29, 2026 | 10:00 am
Creepy, crawly. squishy, smally. Insects abound in the preserve! Joins us to learn more about them. Suitable for ages under 6 with caregivers.
Wednesday, July 29, 2026 | 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.
M.A.P.S. Bird Banding Demo with Dr. Jeremy Kirchman from the NYS Museum
Thursday, July 30, 2026 | 5:00 am
Stop by the MAPS banding station in the Truax Trail Barrens region of the preserve and learn from Dr. Jeremy Kirchman of the NYS Museum and Neil Gifford of the Albany Pine Bush Preserve Commission about our local birds and long-term bird population research taking place in the Albany Pine Bush Preserve. This program is suitable for all ages.
Volunteer Gardening at the Discovery Center
Thursday, July 30, 2026 | 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.
Thursday, July 30, 2026 | 7:00 pm
Bats are an important part of the Albany Pine Bush! Join us for an indoor presentation and hike along the trails to learn about bats. Suitable for ages 6 and older.
Friday, July 31, 2026 | 12:00 pm
Summer is in full swing! Take a break from your day to join us for a short 0.6 mile hike through the Madison Avenue Pinelands. We will talk about the Albany Pine Bush and what makes this habitat unique. This program is suitable for ages 6+.
Friday, July 31, 2026 | 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, August 1, 2026 | 11:00 am
Come learn about the natural history of the Karner blue and our efforts to rescue this species from the brink of extinction. Suitable for ages 6+
Monday, August 3, 2026 | 11:00 am
Join us to learn about flowers with tips on how to photograph them along a short 0.6 mile hike, where we put our skills to use finding and photographing flowers.
Wednesday, August 5, 2026 | 2:00 pm
Wednesdays and Fridays August 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28, 2026 at 2:00pm 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. Participants will be allowed in on a first come, first served basis. Suitable for all ages.
Volunteer Gardening at the Discovery Center
Thursday, August 6, 2026 | 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.
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