Octagon Barn Star Party and Lecture. 8 to 10 p.m. Dr. Rebecca Koopman (Union College) on “Star formation in galaxy groups and clusters.” Free. Knox Octagon Barn, 588 Middle Rd, Delanson, NY 12053, Albany County.
Voorheesville Farmer’s Market. 68 Maple Ave. 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Albany County car seat check, Two’s Company (music), TCBY Yogurt, New Scotland Historical Association.
The Duanesburg Historical Society will meet Monday at Bishop Scully Hall in Delanson at 7 p.m. Donald Holmes of Duanesburg will present his WWII Mine Sweeper Memories. All are welcome. Refreshments will be served.
The Duanesburg Historical Society will meet Monday at Bishop Scully Hall in Delanson at 7 p.m. Donald Holmes of Duanesburg will present his WWII Mine Sweeper Memories. All are welcome. Refreshments will be served.
Citizen Science: Drop-in Common Nighthawk Watch from 5:30 p.m. –7:30 p.m. With a 2-foot wingspan and a habit of feeding in the air near the ground, common nighthawks are easy to spot. Dozens to hundreds of the birds are seen each evening before sunset during migration as they feed over the preserve. A New York State designated Species of Greatest Conservation Need, the common nighthawk is neither common (outside of migration) nor a hawk, and is experiencing declines throughout many parts of its breeding range including New York.
Date:
Tuesday, August 22, 2017 - 10:30 to 12:00
Location:
Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center, 195 New Karner Road, Albany, NY
Wildflower Stroll. 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. The Albany Pine Bush Preserve is home to a diversity of wildflowers. We will walk approximately one mile. Ages 10+. Location: Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center, 195 New Karner Road, Albany, NY. Fee: $3 per person/$5 per family. Registration required. (518) 456-0655.
Date:
Thursday, August 17, 2017 - 11:00
Location:
Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center, 195 New Karner Road, Albany
Incredible Insects. 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. They fly, they wiggle, they crawl, and they leap. It's the amazing world of insects! This is a family friendly hike to investigate the different types of insects that live here in the Pine Bush. Hike 0.9 miles over rolling sand dunes. Ages 6+. Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center, 195 New Karner Road, Albany. $3 per person/$5 per family. Register (518)456-0655.
The annual meeting of the Rensselaerville Historical Society at the Preston Hollow Firehouse. The business meeting will be at 5 p.m. followed by a potluck supper at 6 p.m. The program will be at 7 p.m. on the topic “200 Years of Industry in the Town of Rensselaerville.” All are welcome.
A display of military uniforms, customs, drills and weapon demonstrations through the ages at the Schuyler Flatts Historical Park in Menands. Sponsored by the Watervliet Historical Society with support from other local historical groups. Free. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (518) 268-3428.
