Invasive Species Series: Forest Invaders. Join Lindsay Charlop, Seasonal Invasive Species Steward, in a morning focused on controlling aggressive invasive plants in the forest. From 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. to meet at Eldridge Research Center, 284 Pond Hill Road, Rensselaerville.

Secret Stockade Saturdays. A tour from the museum, through the Stockade, and inside two Stockade homes, each with their own legends and lore. Cost is $20, 10:00 a.m. at Schenectady County Historical Society, 32 Washington Ave Schenectady, NY.

Turtle Time. Don’t miss this chance to observe a live turtle and discover something new about these ancient reptiles! Reservations required by calling 518-456-0655 or visit www.AlbanyPineBush.org/events. Every Friday and Wednesday for the month of August, from 2:00 to 2:30 p.m. at Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center, 195 New Karner Road, Albany, NY

Family Morning Meander. Start your day outdoors and join us for a hike along the trails of the Blueberry Hill area of the preserve. Reservations required by calling 518-456-0655 or visitwww.AlbanyPineBush.org/events. Starts at 10:00 a.m. at Blueberry Hill West Trailhead (#5), Albany NY, 12205

An evening of classical music featuring Lyric Soprano and BKW alumna Amanda (Hellwig) Vallejos Dessert Bar to follow. Free will donations to support the Helderberg Family and Community Organization’s offerings of exciting opportunities for area kids and families.  (518) 618-5376. Event starts at 7:00 p.m. at the Octagon Barn, 588 Middle Road in Knox. Use Delanson 12053 for GPS.

Thursday Night Lecture Series: Does Natural Disturbance Promote or Inhibit an Invasive Species? with George Robinson, Ph.D., SUNY Albany and Huyck Preserve Scientific Advisory Committee. Event starts at 6:00 p.m. at Eldridge Research Station, 284 Pond Hill Road, Rensselaerville, NY

GPAC to Host “Guilderland Town Band”, This performance will include guest conductor Anthony Maiello, artistic director of the American Festival Pops Orchestra. Event starts at 7:30 p.m. at Tawasentha Park, 188 NY-146, Altamont, NY

Brooks Chicken and Rib BBQ. Take Out ONLY! Chicken Dinner: $12, Rib Dinner: $14. From 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. (or until sold out) at Hamilton Union Presbyterian Church, 2291 Western Avenue  Guilderland, NY.

Live at Five: Marco Benevento with CRTL Control. From 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Jennings Landing, 1 Quay Street Albany, NY 12207

The Apprentice. In this program, kids will learn colonial trades. Ideal for kids aged 8 to 14. Registration fee is $15.  Please register in advance at www.schenectadyhistorical.org/programs. Starts at 10:00 a.m. at SCHS Mabee Farm, 1100 Main Street Rotterdam Junction, NY 12150