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Eastern New York is a mosaic of contrasting landscapes —hemlock ravines, sphagnum bogs, dwarf pitch pine forest and freshwater tidal swamps.
Extending from the shores of Long Island Sound to the headwaters of the Delaware River up to the Adirondack blue line, our region contains a magnificent variety of ecosystems and species that today are still in excellent health. But it also contains some of the fastest developing communities in New York State.
We work with an array of partners to balance growth with protection of our beautiful and wild places—places that improve our quality of life by providing us with clean water and air, open space, recreation opportunities, and sanctuary.
In addition to our work in these community based conservation programs, the chapter continues the tradition of maintaining nature preserves for public enjoyment.
Most preserves are open from dawn to dusk year-round for walking, bird watching, cross country skiing and other passive recreational use.
These places have something special to offer at every time of the year: spring peepers and abundant wildflowers in the spring, butterflies in the summer, migrating birds and changing colors in autumn, and peaceful snow-covered trails peppered with animal tracks in the winter.
Get out on the Land
| Selected Preserves and Natural Areas in Eastern New York |
Nature picture credits (top to bottom, left to right): Photo © Carl Heilman II (Adirondack stream); Photo © Carl Heilman II (leaves).
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