May
29
Karner Blue Butterfly Walk
This event has ended
Sunday, May 29th, 2022
to (Eastern Time)
Albany Pine Bush Preserve, 195 New Karner Road, Albany, NY, 12205 Map
Albany Pine Bush Preserve, 195 New Karner Road, Albany, NY, 12205 Map
Public Welcome Family Friendly Free Event Group Tour Nature Walk/Hike Public Restroom Drinking Fountains
Join us on this 0.9 mile hike over rolling terrain to look for the Karner blue butterfly. Once common in the Glacial Lake Albany sand belt, the Karner blue plummeted in numbers and was listed as a federally endangered species in 1992. Come learn about the natural history of the Karner blue and our efforts to increase the population of Karner blues in the Albany Pine Bush Preserve. GLOBALLY RARE, NATIONALLY SIGNIFICANT & LOCALLY DISTINCT Check out more about the Albany Pine Bush Preserve! If you would like to register for updates on this event please use the following form: