Best places: Nature preserves in Madison

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Fire Island National Seashore
Nature preserve
Picturesque seaside national park featuring a host of flora & fauna, plus camping.
4.80 (2.9K reviews) (~73.97 km from centre)
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Avalon Nature Preserve
Nature preserve
Natural conservation area with 5 diverse habitats, abundant native flora & fauna & walking trails.
4.80 (1.4K reviews) (~61.39 km from centre)
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Grace Farms
Non-profit organization
👍👍 Extraordinary farm and architecture dedicated to enhancing our well-being with our connection to nature. We enjoyed our morning with a presentation on the wildlife in our region. Since becoming a member I have enjoyed taking walks and visiting the gardens. There is a cafe that offers healthy and de...
4.80 (786 reviews) (~76.95 km from centre)
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Elizabeth A. Morton National Wildife Refuge
Nature preserve
Green space with lush plant & animal life for viewing & photography, plus fishing & guided walks.
4.80 (682 reviews) (~37.64 km from centre)
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White Memorial Conservation Center
Nature preserve
Nature museum & learning center with info on the surrounding park & start points for hiking trails.
4.80 (623 reviews) (~71.16 km from centre)
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Wickham Park
Park
Private, nonprofit park offering gardens, woodlands, an aviary, playgrounds & sports facilities.
4.70 (2.3K reviews) (~56.11 km from centre)
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Napatree Point Conservation Area
Nature preserve
Founded in 1945, this coastal nature preserve for bird nesting & migratory resting features a trail.
4.80 (580 reviews) (~60.38 km from centre)
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Steep Rock Preserve
Nature preserve
4.90 (336 reviews) (~71.34 km from centre)
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Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve
State park
English-style estate with sports & recreation, nature trails & historical society in a manor house.
4.70 (1.7K reviews) (~82.92 km from centre)
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Ward Pound Ridge Reservation
Nature preserve
County park offers a museum & gallery, plus activities such as hiking, fishing & horseback riding.
4.70 (719 reviews) (~83 km from centre)
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Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge
Nature preserve
Nature reserve featuring a scenic river, oak-pine woodlands & wildlife, including deer & waterfowl.
4.70 (695 reviews) (~58.91 km from centre)
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Hidden Valley Preserve
Nature preserve
👍👍 Square Orange and white trail around the river across the two bridges. 1.7 miles mostly flat with some excellent views of the river and falling streams. Farthest bridge has three flights of stairs from the river to trail. The yellow circle trail leading to scenic overlook starts to right of main par...
4.80 (364 reviews) (~73.17 km from centre)
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Sessions Woods Wildlife Management
Nature preserve
👍👍 One of my favorite trails. Most beautiful part of sessions woods is the beaver pond. It it is only about a mile in. There is a dock you can get to that overlooks the whole pond 360°- one of my favorite places to just sit in peace
4.80 (362 reviews) (~58.55 km from centre)
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Mashomack Preserve
Nature preserve
A 2,039-acre coastal nature reserve on an island established in 1980 with marshes, forest & creeks.
4.80 (280 reviews) (~33.69 km from centre)
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Cranberry Lake Preserve
Nature preserve
Protected lake, forest & swamp containing varied habitat types & an educational nature center.
4.70 (433 reviews) (~99.39 km from centre)
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Sweetbriar Nature Center
Nature preserve
👍👍 This is an animal rehabilitation clinic and the caretakers do a great job with each rescue. All staff members we encountered were eager to introduce us to and educate us about the various animals. It is evident that they enjoy what they do here and are making a positive impact with our wildlife (and...
4.70 (392 reviews) (~68.56 km from centre)
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West Rock Ridge State Park
State park
A 627-ft. ridge offers views of New Haven Harbor & Long Island Sound, with hiking, fishing & more.
4.60 (805 reviews) (~31.57 km from centre)
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Cotton Hollow Preserve
Nature preserve
80-acre retreat providing forested hiking trails, wildlife & a creek for seasonal fishing.
4.70 (377 reviews) (~42.85 km from centre)
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West Meadow Wetlands Reserve
Nature preserve
👍👍 My favorite place in all of stony brook! Such a great place to take kids, or a romantic walk or even go for a run just you! Could not reccomend this natiee spot any more, check it out, definitely do not want to miss this place, especially right around sunset. Still coming back 4 years later, it's t...
4.70 (361 reviews) (~59.93 km from centre)
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Cove Island Wildlife Sanctuary
Nature preserve
Maintained natural area featuring picnic & play areas, 2 sandy beaches & recreational walkways.
4.60 (664 reviews) (~80.25 km from centre)
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