Wildlife Family Hour. Make Tuesday mornings even better with nature walks, basic plant identification and up-close encounters with wild animals! This program is run by local wildlife rehabilitator, Kelly Martin. From 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at The Huyck Preserve, 284 Pond Hill Rd, Rensselaerville, NY

Pine Bush Pups: Batty for Bats. In this program we will explore bat habitat, listen to a story about a very special bat, and make a bat craft to bring home. Reservations required by calling 518-456-0655 or visit www.AlbanyPineBush.org/events. From 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., also on Aug. 7, at Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center, 195 New Karner Road, Albany, NY

Ant Identification Workshop. Join us for this 2.5-hour workshop to learn about collecting and identifying some of our local ants. Reservations required by calling 518-456-0655 or visit www.AlbanyPineBush.org/events. From 1:00 to 3:30 p.m. also on August 11, at Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center, 195 New Karner Road, Albany, NY

“Discovering Joy in a Root-Shocked World”. Summer service at  Rensselaerville Presbyterian Church with guest preacher Rev. Peter Cook, Executive Director, New York State Council of Churches, Albany, NY.  Service starts at 11:00 a.m. at County Route 351 at Methodist Hill Road, Rensselaerville, NY

Black Arts & Cultural Fest Call for Art. Albany Center Gallery with showcase the work of local and regional artists from within a 100-mile radius from 2:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12242

Clarksville Heritage Day. From 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Clarksville Community Church, 1997 Delaware Turnpike (Rte 443) Clarksville, NY 12041

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