“Illegal Freedom and Illegal Slavery” with Professor Ken Aslakson. To discuss antebellum New York. Cost: $5, free for members. 2 p.m. at Schenectady County Historical Society, 32 Washington Ave. Schenectady, 12305

Hike for Hemlocks at Thacher Visitor Center. Learn how to identify eastern hemlocks and how to look for signs of infestation. 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Thacher Visitor Center.

Albany County Celebrates Black History Month with Voting Rights Discussion. Join Albany County Executive Daniel P. McCoy, the Albany County Black Legislative Caucus and community leaders as they host a conversation with the national theme “African Americans and the Vote.” 10 a.m. in the Cahill Room at 112 State Street, Albany

Wesley Yang at the University at Albany. A brilliant essayist, Yang, brings offers an informed perspective to many of the societal issues facing America today. Starts at 7:30 p.m. at 1400 Washington Ave., Albany, 12206

Terrific Turtles. In this program, we will learn what types of turtles live in the Pine Bush, where they live, and how they survive. Reservations required; 518-456-0655 or visit www.AlbanyPineBush.org/events. Sunday Feb 9, 1 to 2 p.m. and on Sat Feb 29, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center, 195 New Karner Road, Albany.

Snowshoe Walk at Thacher Nature Center. Join us on a winter walk through woods and fields on Nature Center trails. We’ll explore a variety of habitats and look for signs of wildlife. Bring your snowshoes or rent a pair of ours. If we don’t have snow, we’ll take a winter walk. Call 518-872-0800 to register, reserve snowshoes, and check conditions. Starts at 10 a.m. at 87 Nature Center Way Voorheesville, 12186.

"Fake News" Hilltown Conversations - focusing on The Community We Want To Be. A technique to help people connect despite their differences and discover common ground. Hosted by the Rensselaerville Library at Conkling Hall, 2 p.m. at 8 Methodist Hill Road, Rensselaerville, NY. For more info and RSVP:

"An Integrative Process for Honeybee Management".  Shannon Waters of Hodge Podge Farm will be at Southern Adirondack Beekeepers Association (SABA) meeting to tell us about his start in beekeeping and describe how they manage their colonies to breed gentle, winter-hardy bees that are also great honey producers. From 6:30 to 9 p.m. at 50 West High Street in Ballston Spa. 

“Be Our Valentine” Luncheon. Sponsored by The New York Capital District Christian Women's Connection. Reservations required. Event starts at 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Guilderland Elks Lodge, 3867 Rte. 146 (Carman Road) in Schenectady, 12303.

“Meet Our Members” Q.U.I.L.T., Inc. General Meeting, program highlighting the variety of styles and techniques within our group, followed by Show and Share. Free for members, $5 donation requested for non-members, www.quiltinc.org. Door opens at 9:15 a.m. at Delmar Reformed Church, 386 Delaware Ave., Delmar.