Kelly D.
6/25/2020
Looking for another hike off of the beaten path led us to Calverton ponds. It was interesting that the site was co-managed by the county and the Nature Conservancy. A map was posted on the...
Calverton Ponds Preserve
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296 River Rd
Manorville, NY 11949
Calverton Ponds Preserve, located in Manorville, NY, is a 350-acre sanctuary renowned for its serene hiking trails and unique natural communities, including coastal plain ponds, one of North America's rarest wetland types. The preserve is home to a diverse array of rare plants, amphibians, fish, and damselflies, making it a haven for nature enthusiasts.
Originally utilized as commercial cranberry bogs in the early 1900s, Calverton Ponds is now co-managed by Suffolk County Parks and The Nature Conservancy. Visitors can explore trails that lead to observation points around three major ponds: Sandy Pond, Block Pond, and Fox Pond, offering opportunities for close-up views of the area's rich biodiversity.
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