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13 maj 2021 · The Mashomack Preserve Shelter Island is open Wednesday-Monday from 8am-6pm and is closed on Tuesdays. 79 S Ferry Rd, Shelter Island, L.I., NY 11965 Find out more by visiting nature.org (you can download a trail map) or by calling 631-749-1001.
Mashomack Preserve, located on Shelter Island, is 2,100 natural acres edged by 10 miles of coastline. There are species rarely seen elsewhere, a diverse population of grass and trees and a peek into what life was like on Shelter Island in centuries past.
Edged in white by 11 miles of coastline, Mashomack on Shelter Island is considered one of the richest habitats in the Northeast. Just 90 miles from New York City, the preserve covers over 2,350 acres of interlacing tidal creeks, mature oak woodlands, fields, freshwater marshes and underwater lands.
24 sty 2020 · WESTMORELAND DRIVE. Access: This is a public road, but bordering properties are private. Length: 1 mile, almost all flat. Highlights: Historic farm, estate and buildings. When it was built, it was the tallest structure on the Island, and probably in Suffolk County.
The property now known as the Westmoreland Roe Preserve contains woodland, an artificial pond, and a small mowed patch of roadside lawn. Prior to conservation, the property was at risk of being subdivided into 3 single-family residences.
21 wrz 2024 · To help you find the best hikes and walks around Shelter Island, we’ve reviewed our full collection of trails and routes in the region. Browse all of the details of each route below — and explore more of the nature around Shelter Island.
Shelter Island locals often direct visitors in search of peace and quiet to Shell Beach. This hidden spot, located off a narrow and unmarked dirt road, is known for its shells – hence the name – and serene atmosphere. It's a perfect place for a secluded picnic, kayak excursion, or a day spent exploring the sea's edge for marine life.