Calverton Ponds Preserve

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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