Trails, butterfly garden, hawk watching
A 40-acre nature preserve in Yonkers with woodlands, field habitats, and trails overlooking the Hudson River, featuring specimen trees from around the world, a butterfly garden, dragonfly pond, and a Nature Center with exhibits.
Free · Indoor & outdoor · Rainy-day pick · Quiet-friendly · Ages 3–13 for birthday parties; all ages welcome for general visiting
Spring and fall hawk migrations draw bird watchers; the preserve offers raptor identification programs.
Summer butterfly garden and dragonfly pond are accessible via trails open dawn to dusk.
After-school nature connection programs (Wayfinders) for grades 2–12 include mentoring, fire circles, and social-emotional learning.
Portable potties and main building restrooms available during Nature Center hours (Tue–Sat 9am–4pm Sept–Jun, Mon–Fri 10am–4pm Jul–Aug).