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Lenoir Preserve

Lenoir Preserve is a 40-acre nature preserve comprised of woodlands and field habitats. It is situated adjacent to the Old Croton Aqueduct on slopes overlooking the Hudson River, providing spectacular views. The property was formerly home to two Hudson River estates and boasts a number of unusual specimen trees and shrubs, imported from around the world. Among them are some magnificent copper beeches from Europe, gingko trees from Asia, and Douglas firs from the Pacific Northwest. These imports join native sugar maples, red oaks, hemlocks, pines and tulip trees in providing shelter for many kinds of wildlife, including woodpeckers, owls and bats.

Every spring and autumn, bird watchers gather to observe major hawk migrations. Nature enthusiasts can learn about raptor identification markings, such as flight patterns and silhouettes, and can take part in official tracking counts of raptors. In summer, the butterfly garden is at its height, visited by a wide variety of butterflies. Nearby, a dragonfly pond provides the necessary habitat for numerous aquatic insects and attracts birds and other wildlife. The butterfly and hummingbird garden is maintained entirely by volunteers from Hudson River Audubon Society.   View Hudson River Audubon Society's website at www.hras.org.or   www.hras.org/butter/butter.html  

Volunteers Needed at Lenoir's Butterfly Garden

Activities
Educational nature study programs, hiking/walking, gardening, birding, cross-country skiing.

Facilities
Restrooms, maps and information are available at the nature center.  The building also houses several live wildlife exhibits including amphibians, reptiles, and a beehive.  The building and some trails are wheelchair accessible.

Nature Center Hours
The Nature Center is open  September to June, Wednesday through Saturday from  9 a.m. to 4 p.m.;  July and August,  Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 
Trails are open every day dawn to dusk. 

Admission Requirements
A Westchester County Park Pass is not required for admission.

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