Here’s what students said Become part of a Capital Region community of friends that about their trip to the preserve, protects the unique habitat of the Albany Pine Bush Preserve. made possible by the Friends We help people enjoy this special place and seize Ticket to Ride Program: opportunities to participate in local learning, scientific research, and stewardship in the preserve. “The Pine Bush was Volunteer, Join & Donate at so cool. I learned that Friends PineBushFriends.org a butterfly called the Karner blue is endangered of the Who are we? and when it’s a caterpillar it The Friends of the Pine Bush Community, Inc. only eats leaves of the PINE BUSH works cooperatively with the Albany Pine Bush Globally Rare – A 3,300 acre preserve Wild blue lupine.” Preserve Commission to further conservation, protects one of the best remaining inland – Takai COMMUNITY science, land protection and education within pitch pine-scrub oak barrens in the world. the preserve – especially through organized “I learned that lots of plants Protect the Pine Bush activities and programs of the Discovery Center. Nationally Significant – A National Natural Landmark, Hudson River Valley National need fire to be healthy. by being an informed What is the Albany Pine Bush Preserve? Heritage Area Site, NYS Unique Area, Bird Also, a bird called the Eastern and involved FRIEND. Characterized by rolling sand dunes and miles Conservation Area and a National Towhee says ‘drink your tea’ Audubon Society Important Bird Area. but in a bird voice.” of trails, the Albany Pine Bush Preserve (APBP) offers visitors many recreational opportunities. – Trudeja Locally Distinct – The Discovery Center This fire-dependent pine barrens provides is a state-of-the-art interpretive center habitat for more than 1,500 plant and animal where visitors come to understand why “You should have been there. species, including the federally endangered the Albany Pine Bush is rare and special. We saw a bug called an Karner blue butterfly. The Albany Pine Bush ant lion that digs pits in Preserve Commission protects and manages the sand and eats ants. the APBP and provides the public with We heard a Prairie warbler educational and recreational opportunities. and it sings the scale.” For more information visit AlbanyPineBush.org. – Azariah
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Twitter.com/AlbanyPineBush Friends participate in activities that contribute to Learning about the Albany Pine stewardship and appreciation of the natural communities Bush at some of the many 518-690-2764 found in the preserve. Volunteers help maintain more than educational programs. 18 miles of multiple-use trails. Become a Friend Today 1) Join/renew* 2) Donate** 3) Or Join/renew* and Donate** This Prairie warbler, an important species * Because of the benefits that you will receive, the join/renew fees are not tax-deductible. in the Pine Bush, is part of the Commission’s bird ** Charitable donation is fully tax-deductible. research program that 1) Join/renew: the Friends helps support. $15 SPOTTED SALAMANDER: Receive the monthly Friends of the Pine Bush Community Newsletter, 10% off in the Discovery Center Gift Shop, 1 Discovery Center program coupon Farnsworth Middle School students download (up to a $5 value) per year, and a Pine Bush bumper sticker. temperature data for a climate research study. The opening reception of the annual Pine Bush $25 BOX TURTLE: Receive the monthly Friends of the Pine Perspectives: Juried Photo Exhibit that is The scientific equipment was acquired by the Bush Community Newsletter, 10% off in the Discovery Center cosponsored by the Friends Friends with funds from a 3M Corporation Grant. Support Your Friends Gift Shop, 2 Discovery Center program coupons (up to $10 value) per year, a Pine Bush bumper sticker and a Pine Bush patch. • Protect property through a partnership $50 LUPINE: Receive the monthly Friends of the Pine Bush with Mohawk Hudson Land Conservancy. Meet New Friends Help Your Friends Community Newsletter, 10% off in the Discovery Center Gift The Land Protection Fund makes this Volunteer with us! No experience required! Shop, 4 Discovery Center program coupons (up to $20 value) per • Be a part of a local scientific community year, Pine Bush bumper sticker, and a Pine Bush pint glass or mug. possible. through our monthly Lecture Series and • Friends are needed to assist with information 2) Donate: Citizen Science opportunities. • Help children from schools and tables throughout the Capital District. Donations can be designated for one or more of the following categories: (Please indicate amount.) community organizations travel to • Join us for social events like the Pine • Assist with a variety of special events. ������� TICKET TO RIDE PROGRAM: Grants for buses to bring educational programs at the Discovery Bush Perspectives Photo Exhibit Opening, youth to Pine Bush Educational Programs. Center through the Ticket to Ride bus Smokey Bear Day, Lupine Festival and • Help our Friends with conservation projects ������� LAND PROTECTION FUND: To protect property for transportation project. addition to the Preserve. our annual meeting. including trail maintenance, Earth Day and National Trails Day. ������� GENERAL DONATION: To be used where most needed. • Make funding possible for specialized • Take part in fascinating programs projects in the preserve that include designed to inform and delight year- • You could even help us write a grant Check total: ______acquiring bird banding equipment, and round. AlbanyPineBush.org/events. proposal to fund a unique project. DUES AND DONATIONS MAY BE PAID BY CHECK TO: sponsoring internships and training. Friends of the Pine Bush Community, Inc. 195 New Karner Road, Albany, NY 12205 You can also join/renew and/or donate on our website at: www.PineBushFriends.org
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*Friendship levels are considered not to be a tax-deductible contribution. However, Students arrive at the Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center Prescribed fires rejuvenate the natural Pine Bush communities, 100% of charitable donations are tax deductible. Pursuant to New York State with the help of the Friends that reimburse their bus drive out non-native plants and increase food and habitat for Friends staff the visitor welcome table during the annual Executive Law § 174-b, a copy of the Friends of the Pine Bush Community, Inc. latest transportation costs. native species. Fire is a popular Science Lecture Series topic. Lupine Festival. annual report may be obtained, upon request, from the organization (195 New Karner Road, Albany NY 12205) or from the New York State Attorney General’s Charities Bureau (Charities Bureau, 120 Broadway, 3rd Floor, New York, New York 10271).