The Albany Pine Bush needs you to become a Community Scientist! Community Scientists are volunteers that help the Albany Pine Bush Preserve Commission collect scientific data at a large scale that we just couldn't do without you.
The inland barrens buckmoth is a giant silk moths that feeds exclusively on scrub oaks as a caterpillar. This beautiful day-flying moth, a species of greatest conservation need in New York State, can be seen flying over the preserve in the fall. Train this evening to become a community scientist and help us monitor buckmoths in the preserve.
The Training: Join us to learn about the Inland barrens buckmoth, a giant silk moth that feeds exclusively on scrub oaks as a caterpillar, and how you can help survey them. Training will take place on Wednesday, September 18th, from 6-7pm at the Discovery Center (195 New Karner Road, Albany, NY 12205).
The Survey: Surveyors will conduct surveys to count buckmoths from late September through early October.
This opportunity is free! Reservation required for all attendees (regardless of age). Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Space is limited so please reserve your spot for Community Science opportunities by calling 518-456-0655 ext. 0 or visiting https://albanypinebush.org/index.php?section=visit-calendar&evtid=752. Be prepared to sign up to survey a site for us at a later date.
Reminder Notes: The training will take place entirely indoors at the Discovery Center. Surveys will take place in the preserve. Be prepared to sign up to survey a site for us at a later date.
DIRECTIONS TO APB DISCOVERY CENTER: From I-87 take exit 2W (Rt 5 West, Central Avenue). Follow Rt 5 for about 2 miles then turn left onto Rt 155 (New Karner Rd). Continue on Rt 155 for about 1.2 miles. The Discovery Center is located on the left at 195 New Karner Road. (518)456-0655
