Nature Bus

Connecting people to nature one stop at a time

Nature Bus 2024 service begins in Albany on Saturday, May 25 and runs through Saturday, October 5. 

Service begins in Schenectady on Saturday, July 6 and runs through Saturday, September 7.

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! 

Beaver Line Routes & Schedules - Starting May 25 and every other Saturday through September 28 (view pdf schedule)

• Six Mile Water Works Park
• Albany County Rail Trail
• Five Rivers Educational Center

Warbler Line Routes & Schedules - Starting June 1 and every other Saturday through October 5 (view pdf schedule)

• Six Mile Waterworks Park
• Albany County Rail Trail
• Five Rivers Educational Center
• Thacher State Park

Schenectady Nature Bus

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

Butterfly Line Routes & Schedules - Every other Saturday through September 7 (view pdf schedule)

• Collins Park – Village of Scotia  
• Central Park
• Kelly Adirondack and Reist Sanctuary
• Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center