What we’re about
Come join the Friends of the Pine Bush Community as we explore a globally rare ecosystem right here in the Capital District! This group is for anyone interested in local environmental conservation, outdoor recreation, and learning new things. Our gatherings range from volunteering in the preserve to hikes, bike rides, and more! Meet-up with us to enjoy socializing with others who enjoy the Albany Pine Bush Preserve.
If you’re interested in learning more about the Albany Pine Bush Preserve, visit www.PineBushFriends.org or call 518-690-2764.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Volunteer Roadside Cleanup at the Pine BushYonder Farms, Albany, NY
Join the Friends of the Pine Bush Community for a roadside cleanup. We’ll continue the great work we did a few weeks ago for Earth Day.
We’ll meet at Yonder Farms, 4301 Albany Street. We’ll gather in the parking lot, where gloves, safety vests and garbage bags will be distributed.
All participants need to exercise extreme care, as this road can get busy. For that reason, this event is an adults only MeetUp. Please wear long sleeve shirts, long pants and boots. Bring your own insect repellant, a snack and water.
Event Guidelines and Rules:
- COVID protocols have changed and masks are not required.
- No pets are allowed.
- Please be aware of ticks. For more information please visit https://tinyurl.com/7uh5zd8c
If you’re unable to attend this event, please update your RSVP to “No” to make room for someone else who may be on the waitlist.
This event is hosted by the Friends of the Pine Bush Community. For questions, please contact info@PineBushFriends.org.
- Start the Pine Bush 20 Mile Challenge!195 New Karner Rd, Albany, NE
Have you heard of the Adirondack 46 Challenge? Did you know that a local preserve has our own exciting hiking challenge?
Join the Friends of the Pine Bush Community for an afternoon hike in the preserve, and get started on the 20 Mile Challenge! Upon completion you’ll earn a nifty patch and bragging rights!
We’ll meet at Trailhead #1 and hike the yellow trail, about 2.5 miles.
This event is part of the month-long Lupine Fest celebration of spring! Check out this page for updates.
To learn more about the Friends and the 20 Mile Challenge, please visit https://albanypinebush.org/friends-landing, or ask the hike leader.
Hike Guidelines and Rules:
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No pets are allowed.
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Hikers may be split up into two groups, depending upon the number of participants, to abide by Preserve Regulations on group size.
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Please be aware of ticks. For more information please visit https://tinyurl.com/7uh5zd8c
If you’re unable to attend this event, please update your RSVP to “No” to make room for someone else who may be on the waitlist.
This event is hosted by the Friends of the Pine Bush Community. For questions, please contact info@PineBushFriends.org.
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- Book Club - An Immense World: How Animal Senses Reveal the Hidden Realms AroundLink visible for attendees
Join us for an online discussion on “An Immense World: How Animal Senses Reveal the Hidden Realms Around Us” by Ed Yong.
Synopsis: The Earth teems with sights and textures, sounds and vibrations, smells and tastes, electric and magnetic fields. But every animal is enclosed within its own unique sensory bubble, perceiving but a tiny sliver of an immense world. This book welcomes us into a previously unfathomable dimension--the world as it is truly perceived by other animals.
The Zoom link is available to you when you RSVP.
This event is part of the month-long Lupine Fest celebration of spring! Check out this page for updates.
This event is hosted by the Friends of the Pine Bush Community. For questions, please contact info@PineBushFriends.org.
- Volunteer trail clean up with the Friends of the Pine Bush CommunityKings Highway Barrens, Schenectady, NY
The purpose of this trail cleanup is to remove some of the broken glass, making the trail safer for hikers and their dogs.
Bring your own sturdy gloves if you prefer, but gloves will also be available and containers for the pieces.
This event is part of the month-long Lupine Fest celebration of spring! Check out this page for updates.
If you’re unable to attend this event, please update your RSVP to “No” to make room for someone else who may be on the waitlist.
This event is hosted by the Friends of the Pine Bush Community. For questions, please contact info@PineBushFriends.org or call 518-690-2764.
