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White Trillium, Trillium grandiflorum,
on the New York state protected list. © Elinor Osborn.
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| Size: |
61 acres |
| Location: |
Town of Greece, Monroe County
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| Description: |
Part of a wooded area bordering the western edge of Round
Pond, this preserve is a favorite birding site. It is tops
among local, critical migratory bird stopover habitats.
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| History: |
Originally acquired by Bird Refuges Inc., this property was
transferred to GLT for permanent protection in 1999.
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| Public Access: |
On Island Cottage Rd. Exit off of Rte 390 onto
Latta Road. Go east to the first intersection -- Island Cottage
Road. Go north on Island Cottage Road. The entrance to the Preserve
is off of a small portion of Old Island Cottage Road on the
east side immediately adjacent to the "Lake Plains Waterfowl"
club house. There is a short trail just over the guardrail to
your right that loops around and comes back to the abandoned
road or cuts over to Schaller's woods. |
| Rules: |
All properties are managed strictly for nature preservation.
Welcome uses include nature study, photography, and walking.
To avoid damaging wildflowers, please stay on trail in this
preserve.
- No hunting or trapping
- No horses, motorized vehicles, or bicycles permitted
- All dogs must be leashed and cleaned up after
- No removal of any vegetation or dead wood
- No camping or fires
- No trail cutting or marking of trees
- Please respect neighboring properties
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| Map: |
Map
of Island Cottage Woods Preserve |
| Photos: |
Island Cottage Woods. |
A favorite birding spot at Island Cottage
Woods. © Elinor Osborn. |
