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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.
Community Science: Snowpack Monitoring Volunteer Training
Thursday, October 8, 2026 | 7:00 pm
Volunteers who live within a half mile of the preserve are invited to learn how your efforts monitoring snowpack around the preserve can help us understand wildlife population dynamics.
Friday, October 9, 2026 | 10:00 am
Come explore fall in the Pine Bush in all its colorful glory! We will start inside by reading an autumnal tale. Then we will go for a short wander on the Discovery Loop, trying to find and match as many colors as we can! For ages under 6 with caregiver.
Monday, October 12, 2026 | 1:00 pm
Come join us and discover the world of bats! Bats are an important part of our environment and are very helpful to have around. In this program we will learn about the four species of bats that live in the preserve as well as their unique characteristics and how you can help protect bats.
Friday, October 16, 2026 | 11:00 am
Come learn about why leaves change color in the fall and tips for photographing them along a 1.4 mile hike. This program is suitable for tweens, teens and adults.
Discover the Pine Bush at Karner Barrens
Saturday, October 17, 2026 | 11:00 am
Join us on a journey to the Pine Bush to explore what makes this ecosystem so unique. Suitable for all ages.
Friday, October 23, 2026 | 6:30 pm
Join us for an informational talk about owls in the Albany Pine Bush and a brief hike to look for evidence of owls. Suitable for ages 6+
Sunday, October 25, 2026 | 7:30 am
Join us for a bird outing that aims to be accessible and inclusive. Start your day observing birds at a stationary location in the Albany Pine Bush. We’ll experience the wonder of birds from learning to use binoculars to identifying birds by sight and sound!
Full Moon Hike at the Kings Highway Barrens
Monday, October 26, 2026 | 6:30 pm
Enjoy the Pine Bush under a full moon. We will meet at the Kings Highway Barrens trailhead (#9). Suitable for adults.
Friday, October 30, 2026 | 10:00 am
Join us for a short presentation about the fascinating features of spiders and make your own "Spider Rescue Kit." Suitable for ages under 10 with a caregiver.
From Cobwebs to Coyotes: Halloween in the Pine Bush
Saturday, October 31, 2026 | 11:00 am
Drop by the Discovery Center between 11am and 3pm to explore our Pine Bush Halloween exhibits.
Sunday, November 1, 2026 | 2:00 pm
Interested in learning more about white-tailed deer in the Albany Pine Bush? Join us for an indoor-outdoor program and discover something new about one of the largest mammals in the Pine Bush! This program is suitable for ages 6+
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Picturing the Pine Bush: Creating Memorable Photos of this Special Place
Saturday, November 7, 2026 | 2:00 pm
Suitable for all levels of adult photographers with a variety of equipment, this program covers basic elements including light, composition, and focus, and how they apply to capturing the landscapes, wildlife, and late autumn foliage of the Albany Pine Bush.
Monday, November 9, 2026 | 12:00 pm
Fall is in full swing! Take a break from your day to join us for a 0.6 mile hike through rolling terrain while we take in the beautiful scenery of the Albany Pine Bush and talk about this unique habitat. This program is suitable for adults.
Wednesday, November 11, 2026 | 11:00 am
Have you ever heard a coyote howl? Or wondered what they might be doing? Come find answers to these questions and more! We will start indoors with a short talk then head out on the trails for an approximately 1 mile walk. This program is suitable for ages 6+.
Morning Meander: Blueberry Hill West
Friday, November 13, 2026 | 10:00 am
Start your day outdoors and join us for a hike in the Blueberry Hill West region of the Albany Pine Bush Preserve. Suitable for all ages.
Pine Bush Pups: Wild and Wiley Turkeys
Tuesday, November 17, 2026 | 10:00 am
Discover the life of Wild Turkeys in the Pine Bush! Join us as we learn about turkeys through sounds, sight and exploration. In this program we will start indoors with a discussion, story, and craft and then go outdoors for a short hike to look for turkey signs.
Pine Bush Pups: Wild and Wiley Turkeys
Wednesday, November 18, 2026 | 10:00 am
Discover the life of Wild Turkeys in the Pine Bush! Join us as we learn about turkeys through sounds, sight and exploration. In this program we will start indoors with a discussion, story, and craft and then go outdoors for a short hike to look for turkey signs.
Saturday, November 21, 2026 | 11:00 am
Our experts will guide you along this 1-mile hike over rolling sand dunes where you will discover Pine Bush natural history and seasonal surprises and transformations. Suitable for all ages.
Sunday, November 22, 2026 | 11:00 am
Join us for a one-mile mindfulness walk over rolling sand dunes in the Albany Pine Bush. Suitable for teens and adults.
Tuesday, November 24, 2026 | 6:00 pm
Enjoy the Pine Bush Preserve at night with a hike to watch the moonrise. This program is suitable for adults.
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