Autumn Equinox Hike on Saturday, Sept. 22, at 1:00 pm. Suitable for all ages. Equinox comes from the Latin words for “equal night.” As autumn begins, the temperatures drop and daylight wanes further. Join us for a 0.9-mile hike to learn about the effects of this yearly change on the unique ecology of the Albany Pine Bush Preserve. This is a Hudson River Valley Ramble event. Location: Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center, 195 New Karner Road, Albany, NY . Fee: Free!

St. Matthew's Church in Voorheesville, is conducting a bus trip to NYC to see Disney's Broadway Production of "Frozen", Saturday, Sept 22. Show Ticket & Bus = $195.  Deadline July 9th. Contact: Peggy McQuade at 518-765-2805 Ext: 14  or

The Helderberg Hilltowns Association is sponsoring this year’s “Discover the Hilltowns” self-guided driving tour on Saturday, Sept. 15 and Sunday, Sept. 16 from 10 am to 4 pm. Paper maps will be available at local libraries and other public places, and a printable electronic version will be available at www.Hilltowns.org.

Family Farm Day (Rain or shine)! Tommell Cattle Company will be opening its doors to the public from 11:00 am - 3:00 pm at 142 Rock Road, Berne NY 12023.

“Reach for the Sky Fall Aviation Program for Kids" - Classes: September 8, 15, 22 for Ages 8-12 years old, and October 13, 20, 27 for Ages 13 - 16 years old. All classes are from 12:30 to 3:30 pm at the Empire State Aerosciences Museum, 250 Rudy Chase Drive in Glenville, NY. Call (518) 377-2191 ext. 10 to register.

Bethlehem Grange Garage Sale, which will be held on two consecutive weekends — Sept. 7 and 8 and Sept. 14 and 15. All proceeds go toward the maintenance of our historic building and our community service projects.  You can also win 150 gallons of Home Heating Oil, donated by George W. Frueh Sons. Each ticket is $10, or you may buy three for $25. The recipient of the oil will be announced at our turkey dinner on Saturday, Nov. 3, at the Bethlehem Grange at 24 Bridge Street. Times TBD. Call Carol Carpenter at 518-421-1384 or 518-438-8862 for times.

Morning Meander at 10:00 am.  Start your day outdoors, and join us for a hike along the trails of the Woodlawn Preserve. We will meet at the Woodlawn Preserve trailhead on Gifford Road in Schenectady and walk approximately one and one-half miles. Location: Woodlawn Preserve trailhead on Gifford Road in Schenectady. Fee: Free! Reservations required for all attendees (regardless of age). Make reservations by calling 518-456-0655 or visit www.AlbanyPineBush.org/events

Voorheesville Farmer’s Market on Wed., Sept 5, at 68 Maple Ave. from 3:30 - 6:30 pm features Face Painting for kids, Meadowoods Design jewelry, and Young Living Essential Oils.

Wildlife Presentation at Thacher Nature Center. 10 a.m. Meet some wild neighbors up close and personal and learn about where and how they live. Wildlife rehabilitator Kelly Martin will introduce some of the birds of prey and other animals in her care. Learn what to do if you find an abandoned or injured animal and how to help prevent wildlife emergencies. Please bring a donation to support Kelly’s work. Call 872-0800 for more information.

Family Fun Hike at 11:00 am. Suitable for ages 6 - 10, tweens, teens, and adults. Join us for an end of summer family hike. We will meet at the Blueberry Hill West trailhead (#5) and hike 1.4 miles over rolling terrain. This is a Hudson River Valley Ramble event. Location: Blueberry Hill West trailhead (#5) Fee: Free! Reservations required for all attendees (regardless of age). Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Make reservations by calling 518-456-0655 or visitwww.AlbanyPineBush.org/events