Greenburgh Nature Center
99 Dromore Road (off Central Avenue)
Scarsdale, NY 10583
(914) 723-3470
Fax: (914) 725-6599
gbhntr@aol.com
www.townlink.com/community_web/gnc
William Lawyer, Executive Director
33 acres of woodlands, fields, orchards, grape arbor, pond and cultivated gardens (butterfly, herb, rock, and bird). Live animal museum, greenhouse, natural history exhibits, resource center and gift shop. Programs for schools, groups and the general public the year around. The Center also presents hands-on "outreach" programs for groups of all ages throughout Westchester and the New York metropolitan area.

Harts Brook Nature Preserve and Arboretum
156 Ridge Road, Hartsdale
(914) 693-8985
Formerly the Gaisman Estate, a unique 125-acre woodland habitat accessible by trails with an abundance of native flora, fauna, streams, ponds, and pristine woods. Includes about 10 acres cultivated with specimen trees, bushes, and rolling lawns. Also includes a barn, greenhouse and stone warming house by a pond.

Jane E. Lytle Memorial Arboretum
P. O. Box 631
Croton-on-Hudson, NY 10520
(914) 271-2623
Fax: (914) 271-6824
deva@bestweb.net
www.crotonarboretum.org
Karen Jescavage-Bernard, President
A 20 acre natural area with pedestrian trails through woods and wetlands. Limited parking. Open dawn to dusk year round. Access is across the Hudson National Golf Course.

Larchmont Reservoir - James G. Johnson, Jr. Conservancy
SEE Sheldrake Environmental Center (below).

Marsh Sanctuary, Inc.
114 South Bedford Rd.
Mount Kisco, NY 10549
(914) 241-2808
Tim Ghriskey, President
Located on 150 acres, privately-owned Marsh Sanctuary is open for hiking. Sanctuary includes a 350-seat, Greek-style amphitheater, wildflower garden, hiking trails and a boardwalk into the marsh.

Mianus River Gorge Preserve
Mianus River Road
Bedford, NY 10506
(914) 234-3455
Rod Christie, Executive Director
Nature Conservancy's oldest project includes 761 acres and 5 miles of walking trails along Westchester's only old growth forest.  Open daily April 1 to November 30only. Occasional weekend and school programs.

Rye Nature Center
873 Boston Post Road
P.O. Box 435
Rye, NY 10580
(914) 967-5150
Fax: (914) 967-5451
www.ci.rye.ny.us (Click on "Nature Center")
Chantal Detlefs, Acting Director
A 47-acre natural area with 2 1/2 miles of trails and an interpretive building and gift shop.  The Center conducts a variety of educational programs.  Trails are open daily.  Interpretive Center closed Sundays and holidays.

Scenic Hudson Park
c/o Irvington Recreation & Parks Department
71 Main Street
Irvington, New York 10533
(914) 591-7736
Fax (914) 591-7110
http://ci.irvington.ny.us/parks/scenichudson/default.htm
Scenic Hudson Park is located on the Hudson River off Bridge Street. This 12-acre park, co-owned by the Village of Irvington and The Scenic Hudson Land Trust, Inc., includes two ballfields (permit required--contact Recreation Department), two playground areas, nearly one mile of pathways, approximately 4.5 acres of open lawns for passive recreation, and a boat launch for nonmotorized, car-topped craft.

Sheldrake Environmental Center
685 Weaver Street
Larchmont, NY 10538
(914) 834-1443
Fax: (914) 834-1447
sheldrakecenter@earthlink.net
Suzanne C. Frank, Executive Director
60-acre conservancy with trails.   Two lakes, one a former Larchmont reservoir, one a former ice pond.  Flood control facility.  Environemtal center.  Programs.

Teatown Lake Reservation, Inc.
1600 Spring Valley Road
Ossining, NY 10562
(914) 762-2912
Fax: (914) 762-2890
teatown@teatown.org
www.teatown.org
Gail Abrams, Executive Director
Environmental education center comprising 759 acres of natural refuge with 14 miles of hiking trails, live animal displays and a wildflower island. Offers interactive exhibits and educational opportunities for school groups, conservation groups, families and the general public, both on and off-site.

 

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The Nature Conservancy Eastern New York Chapter 19 N. Moger Avenue Mt. Kisco, NY 10549 (914) 244-3271 Fax: (914) 244-3275 www.nature.org/eastern TNC manages the following nature preserves.  All are open to the public and have established trails.  Call for directions and parking information. The Nature Conservancy Arthur W. Butler Sanctuary Mt. Kisco (356 acres). One of the first areas protected by TNC. Preserve dominated by deciduous forest and large rocky outcroppings. Also swamps, marshes, streams, fields, and plantations of pine and spruce. Robert J. Hamershlag Hawkwatch is a popular birding area. Well-marked trail system. The Nature Conservancy Bye Preserve Pound Ridge (23 acres). Deciduous forests and wetlands. Preserve crisscrossed with old stone walls and remnants of old pastures. Well defined trail in place. The Nature Conservancy Eugene and Agnes Meyer Nature Preserve Armonk (247 acres). East parcel is rugged, with rock outcroppings and cliff. Stream creates a small but beautiful hemlock gorge leading to a red maple swamp. Cliff Trail overlooks Byram Lake, offering scenic views. Western parcel is flatter with many meadows. The Nature Conservancy Halle Ravine Pound Ridge (38 acres). Dominated by steep gorge and stream running almost half a mile through a majestic first growth hemlock forest. Red maple swamp surrounds two ponds near entrance. Well-defined loop trail. The Nature Conservancy Henry Morgenthau Preserve Pound Ridge (34 acres). Set along Blue Heron Lake, includes a small island, wetlands, vernal ponds and a small stream. Well-defined trail system. The Nature Conservancy Herbert L. Nichols Preserve Armonk (87 acres). One-quarter is shrub thickets and mowed fields. Large swamp surrounds several man-made ponds. Large lake dotted with islands. Portions of wooded second growth. Intermittent stream. Well-maintained trail system. The Nature Conservancy Long Pond Preserve Waccabuc (39 acres). Preserve borders on western end of Lake Waccabuc. Mixed deciduous forest with a 7-acre meadow. Marshy area on north side of lake. Preserve a delight for botanists and wildlife lovers. The Nature Conservancy Marian Yarrow Nature Preserve Lewisboro (47 acres). Features Hidden Lake, frequented by migratory birds. A small stream cascades down a 30-foot waterfall just east of lake. The Nature Conservancy Mildred E. Grierson Memorial Wildlife Sanctuary Lewisboro (18 acres). Preserve features a 5-acre spring-fed marsh pond, unusual for its alkaline waters. Trails connect with Yarrow Preserve. The Nature Conservancy Mount Holly Nature Preserve Lewisboro (48 acres). Old dairy farm now has hardwood trees and several acres of meadows. Indian Brook runs on eastern boundary. Large outcrops and cliffs composed of 6-million year old Fordham gneiss. The Nature Conservancy Mount Holly Sanctuary Katonah (209 acres). Rugged, consisting mainly of mixed deciduous forest, a few small swamps and intermittent streams. West side has long, steep ridge  with wetland area and pond. Extensive trail system.   The Nature Conservancy Otter Creek Preserve Mamaroneck (27 acres). Woodlands, a tidal marsh, and a tidal creek.Short loop trail. Best view of marsh is from bridge on Barry Avenue.

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Weinberg Nature Center
455 Mamaroneck Road
Scarsdale, NY 10583
(914) 722-1289
Fax: (914) 723-4784
Walter D. Terrell, Jr., Executive Director
Former estate including meadow, young forest, swamp, stream, beehive, fern garden.   Access point for eight miles of AMC trails (Varvayanis Greenway).  Grounds open dawn to dusk.  Interpretive center open 9-5 varying days depending on season; call for information.  Educational programs for schools, scouts and public.

Westmoreland Sanctuary, Inc.
260 Chestnut Ridge Road
Bedford Corners, NY 10549
(914) 666-8448
Fax: (914) 242-1175
www.westmorelandsanctuary.org
Stephen Ricker, Director and Naturalist
Eight miles of trails meander through 625 acres of forests, fields and wetlands.   Activities include nature programs, wildlife and botanical research.   Reconstructed 200-year-old church serves as museum and nature center.

Wolf Conservation Center
P.O. Box 421
South Salem, NY 10590
Phone and Fax: 914-763-2373
visit@nywolf.org
www.nywolf.org
Josh Lewis, Administrative Director
The Wolf Center, which was founded to educate people about wolves and their place in the environment, is home to a wolf pack that currently consists of three adults and a pup. The Center is open to the public, including school groups, clubs, etc., by appointment only. Visitors enjoy a multimedia presentation about the history, social structure, biology, and ecological importance of wolves and then get to observe the behavior of the wolves in their mixed-terrain 2-acre enclosure.

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