Winter’s Eve Nature Journaling: Focus on Poetry. In this program, we will focus on practicing nature poetry. Reservations required; 518-456-0655 or visit www.AlbanyPineBush.org/events. From 6 to 8 p.m. at Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center, 195 New Karner Road, Albany, NY

New York State's Great Places and Spaces. New York State Museum 's annual educational program. From 12 to 4 p.m. at 222 Madison Ave, Albany, 12230

The Sweetheart Deal Exhibition Reception. North Country ARTS is excited to announce their newest exhibition - The Sweetheart Deal - featuring pieces from renowned local artists for $99 or less, from Jan 11 to Feb 28. Reception is from 5 to 7 p.m. at the main gallery inside The Shirt Factory building in Glens Falls, NY (71 Lawrence Street, suite #114).

Discover the Pine Bush. An extraordinary journey into the Albany Pine Bush—a globally rare, nationally significant and locally distinct inland pine barrens. Reservations required; 518-456-0655. 1 to 2:30 at Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center, 195 New Karner Road, Albany.

Pine Bush Pups: A Closer Look at Pitch Pine. Reservations 518-456-0655. January 14 and 15 from 10 to 11 a.m. at Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center, 195 New Karner Road, Albany.

English Country Dance. Called and taught by Dorothy Cummings. Live Music by Early Music Ensemble. Admission: $12, $10 members. Introductory workshop starts at 1:30 p.m. at Channing Hall at the First Unitarian Universalist Church, 405 Washington Avenue, Albany, 12206

Annual LaBefana Visit. Children learn about the LaBefana tradition and participate in crafts and a treasure hunt.  LaBefana will make a small gift to each child. Help us keep this beautiful tradition alive.  Children must be accompanied by an adult. A social follows. Reservations by 1/2 please. Starts at 3 p.m. at American Italian Heritage Association and Museum, 1227 Central Avenue, Albany, 12205

Practice Your Italian. Use it or lose it!  Free and open to the public. Starts at 1 p.m. on Jan 7 and Jan 21 at  American Italian Heritage Association and Museum, 1227 Central Avenue, Albany, 12205

Pine Bush Pups: Neat Feet.  We will practice identifying animals by their tracks, read a book, play a game, create our own tracks and go on a short walk! Reservations required; 518-456-0655 or visit www.AlbanyPineBush.org/events. Jan 7 and 8 , 10-11 a.m. at Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center, 195 New Karner Road, Albany, NY

Winter’s Eve Nature Journaling. This program will spend time appreciating living and once-living objects and photographs of the Pine Bush Preserve while we exercise our creativity through nature journaling. Reservations required; 518-456-0655 or visit www.AlbanyPineBush.org/events. From 6 to 8 p.m. at Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center, 195 New Karner Road, Albany, NY