Karner Blue Butterfly Walk. Join us on this hike to look for the Karner blue butterfly. Reservations required by calling 518-456-0655 or visitwww.AlbanyPineBush.org/events. 11:00 a.m. at Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center, 195 New Karner Road, Albany, NY

Onesquethaw Fish & Game Club's 2nd 3D Archery Shoot with some "New Targets".  Cost $10.00 for adults and $5.00 for 12 years to 17 years old, under FREE! From 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at 2032 Tarrytown Road, Feura Bush, NY

Schoharie Promotional Association's Third Annual Lily Festival. Admission and parking is free. From 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Schoharie Lily Park, 119-133 Fort Rd, Schoharie, NY

Art Adventures. This July, the Creation Station is open every Saturday where children and their families can make art together. From 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at The Children's Museum at Saratoga, 69 Caroline Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

Science Lecture Series: Mapping and reporting invasive species in New York. Jennifer Dean, Invasive Species Biologist with the NY Natural Heritage Program, will lead the lecture about some invasive species in our area to watch for, and how you can help. Reservations required by calling 518-456-0655 or visitwww.AlbanyPineBush.org/events. Starts at 6:30 p.m. at Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center, 195 New Karner Road, Albany, NY

“Spotlight on the Spotted Lanternfly” to be hosted by Thacher Nature Center. Learn about the Spotted Lanternfly, how this invasive insect affects agriculture and our forests, and what we can do to fight it. Starts at 5:30 p.m. at Science Pub at Indian Ladder Farms Cidery and Brewery, 342 Altamont Rd, Altamont, NY

Science Explorers. Discover the many ways science is all around us in this program that best suited for children ages 3 and up. 10:30 a.m. every Thursday of July at The Children's Museum at Saratoga, 69 Caroline Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

CanalFest at Mabee Farm. Join us for a  day of free fun, and family activities as we celebrate the Erie Canalway with free ice cream! From 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 1100 Main Street Rotterdam Junction, NY.

Introduction to Western Herbalism. Join Huyck Preserve staff member, Leah Waldron, for a beginner’s introduction, North American herbs. Registration:

Invasive Species Workshop at Switzkill Farm. The Albany County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) will be hosting a free training workshop.  Register by July 8 at the Albany County SWCD office 518-765-7923, or via email