Enjoying Nature in Cold Spring Harbor
Submitted by Denise on
Cold Spring Harbor is a wonderful place to enjoy nature because of the variety of environments to explore. You can try your hand at fishing at the Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery and Aquarium, and learn to identify the variety of fish in New York's waterways. You can go on a butterfly hunt as you explore a meadow at Uplands Farm Sanctuary, search for otter as you scan St. John's Pond, or hike to Massapequa from Cold Spring Harbor Park, the trailhead of Long Island's Greenbelt Trail. Whatever you choose, you're sure to have a blast. But don't forget to keep your eyes on the skies: Herons, egrets, and hawks are often found circling near the marshland bordering Route 25A.