Photos: Smokey the bear 2018
Smokey the bear made a visit at the Albany Pine Bush on October 8.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Eager to learn: With just her fingertips on the table, a girl awaits her bookmark, which she’ll use as a passport to various events Monday, Smokey the Bear Day at the Pine Bush Discovery Center.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Learning the basics: Todd Compani, left, talks on Monday with visitors to the Pine Bush Discovery Center about what he and his fellow wildland firefighters wear and use during a prescribed fire burn. The fires are purposely set to maintain original habitat.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Pure joy: A girl glows as she gets to high five Smokey the Bear at the Pine Bush discovery Center on Monday.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Sticky side: Two boys put glue on one side of their bookmarks for the start of Smokey the Bear Day at the Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center in Albany on Monday morning. The bookmarks served as passports to various events at the center.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Watching intently: Two girls view a video about prescribed fire, which are purposely set in the pine bush to preserve the original habitat. Viewing the film earned each a stamp on her bookmark, ending with a prize when it was completed.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Wary of the bear: Smokey greeted enthusiastic and not-so-enthusiastic visitors at the Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center in Albany on Monday.