Cranberry Student/Group Activity

Cranberry Lake Preserve

Cranberry Lake is a 190-acre nature preserve comprised of forest, wetlands, and a 10-acre lake that was carved by glaciers thousands of years ago. There are dozens of miles of trails, including a loop around the lake, and others that traverse the predominantly northern oak-hickory forest.  A self-guided History Hike brochure is available at the nature lodge or can be printed from this webpage

The area is part of the Kensico Reservoir watershed, which provides drinking water for residents of Westchester County and New York City.  
The name Cranberry Lake is derived from the growth of wild cranberry, which still exist in various parts of the fen.

Activities
Nature interpretive programs are offered every weekend throughout the school year. Field trips are offered on a variety of subjects for school groups and other organizations, and are can be arranged by calling the preserve. Birthday parties can be arranged by appointment.  Each summer, the Children's Summer Ecology Program is held at the preserve for youngsters in grades 1 through 8.
The park is also ideal for hiking, walking, birding, cross country skiing and nature studies.

Click here to view Trail Map. (pdf ) Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to view the Map

Facilities
Restrooms, maps and information are available at the nature center.  The building also houses wildlife displays.

Nature Center Hours
Summer hours (July and August) Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and  Tuesday through Sunday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., the rest of the year.  Trails are open every day dawn to dusk.

Admission Requirements
No parking fees apply.

Rules
You are in an incredibly important place! Cranberry Lake Preserve is a Biodiversity Reserve Area.  Please help us take care of this unique place by following these simple stewardship rules:

	Take nothing, but memories.  All plants, animals, and minerals are protected.
	Dogs are not permitted.
	Bicycles are not allowed on any of the trails.
	Fishing is prohibited.
	Stay on designated hiking trails.
	Carry out what you carry in.
	If you see areas in the preserve that need maintenance, please report them to the nature center.
	Report any violation of these rules.

Thank you for your patronage-enjoy your visit!

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