Around the Community Wild and Wacky Woodcock Walk Thursday, April 28, 2022 at 7:00 pm Join the Albany Pine Bush Preserve Commission staff for a walk through the Pine Bush to watch the elaborate flight displays of the American Woodcock. The woodcock is a chunky little bird with a short neck, long bill and big eyes set high in a large head. During the mating season in early spring, male woodcocks perform amazing flight displays at dusk. The program starts inside with a presentation and then continue outside for a 0.9 milehike. Register here. The event takes place at 195 New Karner Road Suite 1, Albany, New York
Five Rivers: Citizen Science: Early Birders Thursday, May 5th, 2022, at 7:30 AM Come celebrate the dawn chorus as the progression of spring bird migration is monitored at the Five Rivers Environmental Center. These outdoor surveys begin at 7:30 AM. Meet outside the visitor center. Bring binoculars if you have them. In case of inclement weather, these programs will be canceled. Space is limited and registration is required. Call 518-475-0291 by Monday, May 3rd to register. The event takes place at 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar, NY 12054
Albany Tulip Fest Sat, May 7, 11am – 6pm & Sat, May 7, 11am – 6pm The Tulip Festival is Albany’s signature spring event. Featuring annual traditions rooted in the city’s rich Dutch heritage, nearly one hundred artisans selling their handmade crafts, a fine arts show, delicious food, the KidZone family fun destination, two stages of worldclass live entertainment and more than 140,000 tulips in 150 different varieties, the Tulip Festival is a sparkling showcase of local culture and business. It all takes place in historic Washington Park.
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