The Albany Pine Bush Preserve will host its annual Smokey Bear Day on Monday October 8, from 10 am – 2 pm at the Discovery Center..

Fall Foliage Hike at Thacher Park on Saturday, Oct. 6, at 10 am. Take in the scenic beauty and seasonal color of the park on this early autumn walk.  We’ll walk the Fred Schroeder Memorial Trail, a three-mile loop trail in the north zone of the park. At the halfway mark, we’ll stop to take in the view from High Point, on the escarpment.  Dress for a cool mountain morning and bring a snack and water. Meet at Carrick Road parking area. Call 518-872-0800 to register.

The Clarksville Historical society will present its second fall program. Come join us to hear Mark Bodnar, ARC trustee & historian as he gives a tour of the many historic figures interred in the “Albany Rural Cemetery” including some from the civil war. The program will be held at the Clarksville Community Church, Delaware Tpke. Clarksville, NY and start at 7:00 PM. Refreshments will be served and all are welcome, free admission.

“DNA and Genealogy: Powerful Tools to Discover Your Family History” New Scotland Historical Association. At our first program of the season Lisa Dougherty, professional genealogist, will discuss how you can discover more about your ancestry and yourself. 7:30 pm at the Wyman Osterhout Community Center in New Salem on Old New Salem Road, Voorheesville, NY 12186.

ABC Altamont Business Council on Tuesday, Oct. 2, from 8:30 am – 9:30 am at Hungerford Market on 106 Maple Ave, Altamont,, NY 12009

The regular meeting of the Knox Historical Society will be held at 7:00 pm at Knox Town Hall.  Come join us as we prepare to welcome Linda Russell with her program "A History of American Women in Song," which will be on October 12 in the BKW High School auditorium.  For more information, call 518-860-7861.

Bethlehem Historical Association Museum will host another "pop up" centering on the concept of "then and now." 2 to 4 p.m. Two former educators will display artifacts from long ago and ask visitors to match these items with artifacts/pictures of current comparable items. They will also have toys from yesteryear for visitors to play with. Cedar Hill Schoolhouse,1003 River Road, Selkirk.

The Westerlo Historical Society will be hosting a “Meet & Greet” with Jerry Finin, author of A Good and Noble Thing: The Pioneering Life and Service of Anna Ward Perkins, M.D. on Sunday, September 30, from 2 - 4 p.m. at the Westerlo Town Hall (933 CR 401).

Learn to Kayak at Thompson’s Lake. 10 a.m. Join us for a beginner’s kayak course at Thompson’s Lake! Sturdy shoes/sandals are preferred. Program is appropriate for adults and children age 12 years and older. Space is very limited, preregister by calling 518-872-0800. Parking fee is $7, kayaks are provided for participants.