EXPLORE
Indian Fort Nature Preserve
About This Place
This forest, growing adjacent to the Genesee River, has a rich habitat and even richer history. With multiple gullies and a creek on the preserve, a variety of plants and animals thrive here. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975, this unique property was once the site of two wooden fence-like structures, or palisades, built by the Onon:dowa’ga:’ (pronounced: Oh-n’own-dough-wahgah), known today as the Seneca.
Please help us keep this place beautiful: carry-in, carry-out.
Map
Address
3432 Jones Bridge Road, Geneseo
Livingston County, NY
Hours
Daily, Sun-up to Sun-down
Uses & Highlights
We welcome you to visit this property to walk, hike, fish and paddle.
Enjoy this preserve’s
2 miles of hiking trails
Genesee River Access Site for fishing/small crafts
Views of the seasonal waterfall
Property Rule
Carry-in / Carry-out
Dogs must be leashed or under owner control
No firearms, hunting, or trapping
No fires, camping, swimming
No motorized vehicles
Fishing allowed only when following all NYS fishing laws
Our Management
Our primary goal is to provide quality and diverse habitat for wildlife. Secondary goals are to preserve the archeological features on the property, provide public access for recreation, and provide opportunities for hands on learning and research.
To fulfill our primary goal, we are working to remove invasive species from the property to allow for increased biodiversity and a healthier habitat.
Help Maintain This Preserve
Please contact us if you see issues out on the property or if you wish to help look after the trails and improve this place for others.
Research & Education
Please contact us if you are interested conducting research or educational visits to the property.
This nature preserve was made possible by a financial donation from an anonymous donor.
The land acquisition was supported with funding from the New York State Conservation Partnership Program and New York’s Environmental Protection Fund.