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Monday, June 22, 2009 « Back to News
PRESS RELEASE
Nassau County Department of Parks, Recreation & Museums
Eisenhower Park, East Meadow, NY 11554
516-572-0218
Thomas R. Suozzi, County Executive
Jose L. Lopez, Commissioner
JUNE 2009
MUTTONTOWN PRESERVE PRESENTS “MEADOW WILDFLOWERS” HIKE ON JULY 12
The Muttontown Preserve will host a guided “Meadow Wildflowers” hike on Sunday, July 12, from 9 a.m. - 11 a.m., announced Nassau County Executive Thomas R. Suozzi. The hike will include the exploration of several meadows, upland woods and trails, as well as displays of more than 30 species of wildflowers.
Enrollment for the hikes ($5) is limited and pre-registration is required by calling 516-571-8500 weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The walk will begin at the Bill Paterson Nature Center on the preserve. Muttontown Preserve is located on Muttontown Lane, south of 25A, in East Norwich.
Comprising 550 acres of fields, woodlands, ponds and estate grounds, Muttontown is Nassau County’s largest nature preserve and one of the most beautiful settings on Long Island. The preserve includes miles of marked nature trails with local wildflowers, trees, birds, mammals, reptiles and amphibians. Muttontown also has several structures, including the renovated Chelsea estate, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Long Island Press has named Muttontown Preserve the “Best Nature Walk” on Long Island.
For more information about the Parks Department, visit www.nassaucountyny.gov/parks or call 516-572-0200.
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