EXPLORE
Island Preserve
About This Place
This nature preserve consists of a forest ‘island’ surrounded by grassland fields. Previously under agricultural use, the property now supports native grasses and plants that serve as habitat for birds and wildlife.
Map
Address
Parking:
42°48'31.2"N 77°48'23.8"W
8 Cavalry Drive, Geneseo
42°48'26.8"N 77°48'27.5"W
Avon-Geneseo Road, Geneseo
Walk-in Access:
42°48'11.5"N 77°47'58.9"W
215 Lima Road, Geneseo
Livingston County, NY
Hours
Daily, Sun-up to Sun-down
Uses & Highlights
We welcome you to visit this property to walk and hike.
Enjoy this preserve’s
Mile of hiking trails
Grassland habitat
Property Rules
Carry-in / Carry-out
Dogs must be leashed or under full owner control (see Dog Control Chapter of the Village of Geneseo, chapter 44 - all laws apply)
No firearms, hunting, or trapping
No motorized vehicles
Our Management
Our primary goal is to provide public access for low impact recreation. Secondary goals are to maintain a natural open space for wildlife and provide outdoor educational opportunities.
To fulfill our primary goal, we maintain a series of mowed trails across the property. We are also mowing fields on a rotational schedule to provide for grassland bird habitat, and work to remove invasive species.
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 land donation from Oliver Chanler and Elizabeth Chatwin (2004) and an additional land donation by Elizabeth Chatwin (2021).