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 O.D. von Engeln Preserve at Malloryville - Freeville, NY Posted by:  ripraff
N 42° 32.066 W 076° 19.046
18T E 391810 N 4709957
This was established in 1997 and is run by The Nature Conservancy. In the 1980s & 90s "these diverse wetlands" were protected "from adjacent gravel mine and concrete plant development."
Waymark Code: WMQQR7
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 03/20/2016
Views: 2
"At the O.D. von Engeln Preserve at Malloryville, more than a mile of eskers — ancient river beds that once ran through glaciers — wind through a pocket of forest adjacent to Fall Creek. At the foot of the eskers, groundwater bubbles up in a constant stream of minerals that nurture rare plants and a wide variety of animals.
The amazing diversity of wetland habitats within the preserve, from bogs to fens to wooded swamps, nurtures a variety of rare plants and natural communities found in few other places in New York."
"The preserve is named for Cornell geology professor O.D. von Engeln (1880-1965), who wished to see the site managed and protected as a nature preserve and bequeathed funds that, years later, made its protection possible."
Estimated size of the public land (in regional measurement standard: hectares, acres, kms, etc.): 309 acres
Is there a trail system?: Yes
If there is a trail system, please describe length, terrain, etc.:
"The preserve is open daylight hours for bird watching and hiking the 1.75-mile trail." It has an "eco-friendly boardwalk built with recycled plastic composite lumber. "
What points of interest are there?:
Wetland with glacial features
What activities are available?:
Walking, nature study, birding
"For the protection of wildlife, no pets, motor vehicles, horses, bicycles, hunting, trapping, camping or fires are allowed. Fishing is allowed in Fall Creek, which forms the eastern boundary of the preserve for several thousand feet."
Hours of accessibility?: Daylight
List of known hazards (cliffs, snakes, poison plants, etc.):
No known hazards other than ticks.
Dogs Allowed?: No
Is a permit/fee required?: No
Please supply the website of the land if available: [Web Link]
If a permit/fee is required please describe in detail how to get one, how much, etc.: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
Visitors are encouraged to supply a picture of either themselves or their GPS at the trailhead and/or signage of the public access lands - describe your experience there and what you saw - tell us why other folks should come visit!
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