Nature Bus

Your city journey, with a nature detour!

Nature Bus service begins in Albany on Saturday, May 24 and runs through Saturday, October 4, 2025. 

Albany Nature Bus

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! Visit http://www.mohawkhudson.org/nature-bus to view a list of free programs!

Beaver Line Routes & Schedules - Starting May 31, 2025 and every other Saturday through October 4, 2025. (view pdf schedule)

• Six Mile Water Works Park
• Albany County Rail Trail
• Tivoli Lake Preserve and Farm
• Five Rivers Educational Center

Warbler Line Routes & Schedules - Starting May 24, 2025 and every other Saturday through September 27, 2025. (view pdf schedule)

• Six Mile Waterworks Park
• Albany County Rail Trail
• Tivoli Lake Preserve and Farm
• Thacher State Park

The Nature Bus will also provide service to these popular, larger community events: 

• Learn to Fish Clinic at Six Mile Waterworks (May 31 from 10:00AM - 3:00PM)
• Get Outside and Get Together Day at Five Rivers (June 14 from 11:00AM - 3:00PM)
• Bug Fest at Five Rivers (August 9)
• Harmony on the Hill at Thacher Park (August 30)
• Fall Festival at Five Rivers (September 20 from 10:00AM - 4:00PM)