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:
Sunday, August 20, 2017 - 07:30
Location:
Carey Institute for Global Good in Rensselaerville
Rensselaerville Ride: Registration opens at 7:30 a.m. Rides depart at 9:30 a.m.; Festival Starts at 11 a.m. At the Carey Institute for Global Good in Rensselaerville. The event features four fully supported cycling routes of 10 miles, 24 miles, 44 miles and 64 miles. All riders get a t-shirt, BBQ lunch ticket & beverages.
Date:
Thursday, August 17, 2017 - 10:00
Location:
Pine Grove United Methodist Church, 1580 Central Ave., Colonie
Pine Grove United Methodist Church, 1580 Central Ave., Colonie, will hold a 'Bag Sale' in their Thrift Shop on Sat., Aug. 19 and 26, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Purchase a bag for $2 (or a larger bag for $5) and fill it with gently used clothes. For details go to www.pinegroveunitedmethodist.org
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.
Date:
Thursday, August 17, 2017 - 06:30
Location:
Eldridge Research Center 284 Pond Hill Road Rensselaerville, NY 12147
Thursday evening lecture: Dr. Gary Kleppel, Professor of Biological Sciences, UAlbany and local farmer in the Town of Knox. Eden 2.0 – How farming with Nature can save the food system, and maybe the planet. 6:30 p.m. for light refreshments followed by the lecture at 7 p.m. Eldridge Research Center 284 Pond Hill Road Rensselaerville, NY 12147. Free.
Date:
Thursday, August 17, 2017 - 06:30 to 08:30
Location:
Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center, 195 New Karner Road, Albany
Science Lecture Series: Prescribed Fire in the Albany Pine Bush Preserve. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Have you ever wondered how prescribed burns are conducted? Ages 15+. Free! Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center, 195 New Karner Road, Albany. Registration required. (518) 456-0655 or visit www.AlbanyPineBush.org/events.
Date:
Thursday, August 17, 2017 - 07:00
Location:
Meet at the Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center parking lot
Free outing at 7 p.m. Sunset over the Pine Bush hike. Meet at the Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center parking lot at 7 p.m. Please wear appropriate clothing for protection from ticks. (518)281-9873 for more info.
125th year of the Altamont Fair. August 15-20, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. at the Altamont Fairgrounds, 129 Grand Street, Altamont, NY 12009. This family-fun tradition celebrates its 125th year with midway rides for all ages, a circus, racing pigs, live music, livestock shows, agricultural exhibits and demonstrations, hypnotism shows, a petting zoo, tiger shows, exotic reptile presentations, chainsaw carving demonstrations, lumberjack show, contests, a vast variety of fair food and more. Pay-one-price (admission, parking entertainment, rides) is $15 Tuesday - Wednesday and $17 Thursday - Sunday.
