Hike-a-thon. Guided hikes across the region will be offered between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Kick-off at Albany County Helderberg-Hudson Rail Trail at 10 a.m., but there will be concurrent hikes and satellite events at preserves across Albany, Montgomery, and Schenectady Counties. Register at mohawkhudson.org.
Date:
Saturday, July 15, 2017 - 01:00 to 02:30
Location:
Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center, 195 New Karner Road, Albany
Karner Blue Butterfly Walk. 1 to 2:30 p.m. Don’t miss this chance to join Albany Pine Bush Preserve staff on a 0.9-mile hike to see the Karner blue butterfly. Come learn about the natural history of the Karner blue and our efforts to rescue this species from the brink of extinction. Ages 6+. Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center, 195 New Karner Road, Albany. $3 per person/$5 per family. Registration required. 518-456-0655 or visit www.AlbanyPineBush.org/events .
Huyck Preserve’s Family Hour will start on Tuesday, and continue through Aug. 15. Tuesday mornings at 10:30 a.m. at the Eldridge Research Center for a family program for all ages. The programs are free and open to the public. 284 Pond Hill Road Rensselaerville, NY 12147. 518-797-3440.
Date:
Monday, July 10, 2017 - 01:00 to 02:30
Location:
Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center, 195 New Karner Road, Albany.
Pine Bush Invasives Early Detection and Training. 1 to 2:30 p.m. By knowing how to identify these species, you can protect your own property and public lands through early detection and response. This program will begin indoors with a short presentation, followed by a hike of approximately one mile. Ages 8+. Free. Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center, 195 New Karner Road, Albany. Free! Registration required. Please sign up by calling 518-456-0655 or visit www.AlbanyPineBush.org/events.
Date:
Sunday, July 9, 2017 - 01:00 to 02:30
Location:
Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center, 195 New Karner Road, Albany
Karner Blue Butterfly Walk. 1 to 2:30 p.m. Don’t miss this chance to join Albany Pine Bush Preserve staff on a 0.9-mile hike to see the Karner blue butterfly. Come learn about the natural history of the Karner blue and our efforts to rescue this species from the brink of extinction. Ages 6+. Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center, 195 New Karner Road, Albany. $3 per person/$5 per family. Registration required. 518-456-0655 or visit www.AlbanyPineBush.org/events.
Friday Walk and Talk. 12 to 1 p.m. One-hour hike along the trails of the Madison Avenue Pinelands. We will meet at the Madison Avenue Pinelands trailhead (#7). Adults only. Free. Madison Avenue Pinelands trailhead (#7) Free. Registration required. Please sign up by calling 518-456-0655 or visit www.AlbanyPineBush.org/events.
Date:
Wednesday, July 5, 2017 - 06:30 to 08:30
Location:
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Albany County, 24 Martin Rd. Voorheesville
4-H shooting sports program for youth. July 5, 12, 19, and 26 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Cornell Cooperative Extension of Albany County, 24 Martin Rd. Voorheesville. Archery and air rifle. 11 to 18 years of age. $35. Register at 765-3543 or
The Dynasty and their family friendly, pro-wrestling events, returns to the Bethlehem YMCA on Saturday, July 1st with “No Escape” featuring a special appearance by WWE Legend, Greg “The Hammer” Valentine, as well as “The Re-inforcer” Andrew Anderson from the movie ‘The Wrestler’.
Explore a Bog at Thacher Nature Center. 2 p.m. What is the nature of a bog? Who lives there? What kinds of plants exist in a bog? We will explore these questions and more. Smell the fragrance of sweet gale, see native iris in bloom, and search for carnivorous sundews. Learn how a Pitcher Plant “eats”. There is a lot to explore in our constructed bog. Call 872-0800 to register.
