Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies
Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies
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9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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The Cary Institute is a not-for-profit environmental research and education center. Its staff is dedicated to understanding the natural world. Parts of the 2,000-acre campus have been designated for public access, its grounds provide visitors with a unique opportunity to connect with nature and view local wildlife. Hiking trails and internal roadways (for biking) are open from April 1 to October 31. The Cary Institute holds frequent free public programs.
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Mary J
Poughkeepsie, NY423 contributions
Aug 2020 • Friends
We came at 8am for a morning hike and found the gates closed off of 82 until 8:30. We went to the main campus and found trails from there. There were several short trails in the woods, but most of the walking was via paved road. We covered 3 miles with some hills included. Next time we'll come a bit later and enter from the other side.
Written 23 August 2020
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Gypsgris
Poughkeepsie, NY470 contributions
Jun 2019 • Family
The grounds are very large. There is a lowlands circuit, paved road with many pull-offs, that goes through several type of habitats. It is a great place for birding in spring and fall. Then there is a highland swamp, the Fern Glenn, that has two different types of swamp in a very small area with pitcherplants in one area. Plants are well pointed out. There are maps to explore the trail system and to see the flowers and animals living there. Both places are highly recommended, the Fern Glenn area particularly with children 4 years and up. There is also space for long hikes through pristine woodland for adults. This place is not well known, so you wont run into large groups - but you might encounter a brown bear! It's truly peaceful.
Written 7 June 2019
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Nski
Thousand Oaks, CA27 contributions
Jun 2017
Enjoyed walking the Cary trails through the woods and along the river; spent several hours there. Cary has a beautiful fern grotto with meandering paths and a deck with chairs overlooking the river that runs through the property. It's shady on a hot day and trails are easy and well marked. Definitely worth a visit.
Written 29 June 2017
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Bougie2012
Millbrook, NY9 contributions
Oct 2014 • Family
Beautiful campus with marked trails and picnic spots. Friday night lectures. Scientists are doing advanced research on Lyme disease, woodland ecology, stream and river viability and many other topics . No Dogs. nice interior roads for bike riding. Lots of wild life. A GEM! Call for hours.
5 minutes to Millbrook Village for shops and restaurants
5 minutes to Millbrook Village for shops and restaurants
Written 3 November 2014
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M00kieMama
Huntington, NY90 contributions
Nov 2016 • Friends
We saw this place by the side of the road and drove in to see what it was...we saw a gentleman and asked if it were a museum or something. He said it wasn't a museum but an "ecological think tank" where scientists addressed ecological concerns. He said right now, among other things, they are are researching tick borne diseases and how to prevent them. He said that the have lectures and classes from time to time. He gave us some interesting literature and encouraged us to hicke their nature trails. We hadn't planned on hiking ( we were wearing dress shoes) He said that non hikers can drive on paved trails, We didn;t have time to totally explore the place but we are definitely planning to go back and see more.
Written 1 November 2016
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ap122013
Millbrook, NY36 contributions
Sept 2016 • Family
The Cary Institute is a very serious research facility for the study of the environment. It has several buildings and outdoor areas where research is conducted, so it is not a place to bring your grill and enjoy a cook-out, but it is beautiful and seriously maintained. Great place to go for walks and observe nature.
Written 18 October 2016
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theresitia
Millbrook, NY9 contributions
Oct 2015 • Friends
Instructive, stimulating lecture. The subjects vary from the effects of use of chemicals in our water, to lyme disease. etc..
Written 27 June 2016
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M S
New Paltz, New York17 contributions
Great programs, greenhouse, grounds. Near innisfree gardens, trevor zoo make a day of it on way to berkshires.
Written 12 February 2013
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Lillian H
Millbrook, New York, United States6 contributions
Oct 2012
This place is a local treasure, and the lectures are very enjoyable. We came to the trails for a Fathers' Day picnic.
Written 9 January 2013
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MrsBLagrange_NY
LaGrangeville, NY17 contributions
We originally discoverd this place on a field trip with our school. We have returned a few times, you can walk the trails or take a class when available. It is an amazing learning center.
Written 16 August 2012
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