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

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‍Connecting people to nature one stop at a time!
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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!

The Albany Nature Bus runs through October 5, 2024! Click below for the PDF schedules from CDTA.

Green Beaver Route to Five Rivers (Dates: 5/25, 6/8, 6/22, 7/6, 7/20, 8/3, 8/17, 8/31, 9/14, 9/28)
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Yellow Warbler Route to Thacher Park (Dates: 6/1, 6/15, 6/29, 7/13, 7/27, 8/10, 8/14, 9/7, 9/21, 10/5)

Your feeback is needed... take the Albany Nature Bus Survey!
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TAKE THE SURVEY!

Schenectady Nature Bus

ECOS: the Environmental Clearinghouse and MHLC teamed up with the CDTA to bring Nature Bus service to Schenectady for a second year. Thank you to our donors and volunteers for helping make Nature Bus successful!
‍Schenectady Nature Bus 2024 service has ended - please click below to visit the Schenectady Nature Bus web page and take a survey to help us improve future service.
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CLICK HERE FOR SCHENECTADY NATURE BUS

Partner Programs - Albany

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OCTOBER

Saturday, October 5
‍Thacher Park
Fall Foliage Walk, 1 - 2 p.m.
‍Enjoy the fall colors and incredible views of the Hudson Valley on this guided hike. No registration required.

Saturday, October 5
‍Thacher Park
Spin to Win at the Thacher Visitor Center, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Spin the wheel and win a prize!

Saturday, October 5
‍Albany County Helderberg-Hudson Rail Trail - Slingerlands
Albany County Barn to Bridge 5 K and Fall Fest, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Enjoy these fun activities: kids fun run • food trucks • business expo • rock climbing wall • face painting • DND quest • local talent • musical performances • …and more! Learn more HERE
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Albany Nature Bus Sponsors & Donors

Special thanks to the organizations who provide funding in 2024 to ensure this service is free including the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s (DEC) Division of Communication, Education and Engagement, Saratoga Capital District Regional State Parks Commission – The Centennial Access for All Campaign, the Albany Pine Bush Preserve Commission, and the Albany Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club.