Playful graphic art of blue bus driving away from Albany skyline towards nature scene, cute yellow and purple butterflies, multi shaded green grasses, and a teal colored stream.

Nature Bus


Connecting people to nature one stop at a time!

Mohawk Hudson Land Conservancy and CDTA are partnering once again to connect Albany City residents to nature. This
free bus service brings you to popular outdoor locations where you can enjoy free programming on most weekends. Take a guided walk, try out bird identification, or simply get to know nature... there’s so much to do!

Nature Bus 2024 begins on May 25! Check back soon for bus schedules and programs.




Albany Community Event

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Saturday, June 1, from 12 - 3 PM
Tivoli Lake Preserve


Join us for a fun and informative community event! Nature Bus location partners including Thacher State Park, Albany Pine Bush Preserve and DEC’s Five Rivers Environmental Education Center will have tables with information about Nature Bus and free programming riders can experience at each location during the upcoming season. Enjoy guided tours of Tivoli, activities for kids, and more!

Tivoli Lake Preserve is located at the corner of Livingston and Judson in Albany. This is a Nature Bus stop, so please visit the CDTA website to check the schedule for getting to this special event.

(All are welcome - RSVP below is suggested but not required)


RSVP here!

Schenectady Nature Bus

ECOS: the Environmental Clearinghouse and MHLC have teamed up with the CDTA to bring a limited Nature Bus trolley service to Schenectady! During three weekends this summer, enjoy free bus service and free programming at natural spaces within Schenectady County.

Schenectady Nature Bus has ended for 2023 - stay tuned for news about Nature Bus 2024!

CLICK HERE FOR SCHENECTADY NATURE BUS

Albany Nature Bus Sponsors & Donors

Funding for this project in 2023 was provided by the Albany Pine Bush Preserve Commission, the NYS Environmental Protection Fund through the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation's Bureau of Environmental Education, and Adirondack Mountain Club, Albany Chapter.