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Lenoir
Preserve is a
40-acre nature preserve comprising woodlands and field habitats. It is
situated near the Hastings-Yonkers border, adjacent to the Old Croton
Aqueduct on slopes overlooking the Hudson River. The property formerly
home to two Hudson River estates, features magnificent copper
beeches from Europe, as well as native sugar maples, red oaks,
hemlocks, pines and tulip trees. Many kinds of wildlife, including
woodpeckers, owls and bats, find shelter at Lenoir.
Interpretive programs, led by trained environmental educators, are
offered year-round for school, scout and community groups.
The number of participants and program
fees vary based upon the program and the number of attendees. Program content can be tailored to all
grade and interest levels from pre-school to adult. All programs are a
great way to get people involved in their local environment and in
hands-on learning.
Nature Hike
Hike the trails of Lenoir and use observational skills and senses to
discover a wide variety of plant and animal life. Themes vary according
to the season and group specifications. Offered year-round Environmental
education programs are offered to schools, clubs, scouts and other
groups by advance reservation. Group size is limited to 30, with a
modest fee based on group size and length of program. Topics can be
tailored to the needs and interests of the group and include: hawk
watching, tracking, organic gardening, and gardening with native
species. Grades
K-Adult
Tree
Study
Walk the park in search of different tree types, studying their leaves,
bark and fruit. Learn about forest succession, what a wolf tree is, and
how a tree grows. Older children will use microscopes to observe leaf
structure, younger children will make leaf rubbings. Offered
year-round Grades
K-Adult
Ponding
Learn about tiny pond creatures and look for them in our dragonfly pond.
Take a closer look at dragonfly nymphs, water boatmen and other water
bugs while you learn about the life cycles of these creatures. Dip into
the pond to search for life and further investigate that life with
microscopes and magnifying glasses. Offered in spring and autumn Grades
K-Adult
World of Insects
Search for insects, taking an up-close look at our dragonfly pond,
butterfly garden and forest floor. Use hand lenses, field guides and
your senses to examine the fascinating world of invertebrates. Offered
in spring and autumn Grades
K-Adult
Nesting Birds
Examine a variety of birds nests and try your hand at building a nest
yourself, using materials available at the nature center; Learn to bird
by ear and then go out on the trails to listen and look for signs of
birds nesting. View some of the blue bird boxes installed by the Hudson
River Audubon Society that are regularly used by a variety of birds. Offered
in spring Grades
K-Adult
Birds
of Prey
Lenoir Preserve is a primary viewing location for the fall hawk
migration. This program introduces some of the concepts of weather
change as they relate to the movement of bird of prey south for the
winter. We’ll discuss breeding, wintering and migration paths of these
birds, as well as field identification markings such as flight patterns
and silhouetted appearance. Then it’s out into the field to observe
these great creatures. Offered in autumn Grades
4-Adult
Winter Wildlife
Learn how animals and plants survive the winter. What adaptations do
local species have and how do they respond to changes in the seasons? On
a hike of the property well look at trees, flowers, dragonflies,
raccoons and other animals and plants native to Lenoir. Offered in
winter Grades
K-Adult
Organic Gardening
Our gardens are organically grown and provide a valuable habitat for a
variety of wildlife. Visit the gardens and learn about the food chain
and the human link in the chain of life. Become familiar with the
process of decomposition and the important role that decomposers play. Offered
in spring and autumn. Grades
K-Adult
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