One of the most dramatic examples in the local region of a valley slope over-steepened by glaciers.

Carter Creek cuts between two steep hillsides of old growth, second growth, and young forest.

Cayuga Marsh is part of a large, nearly pure cattail marsh at the north end of Cayuga Lake.

This aquatic system is relatively pristine and noted for the presence of rare species and high biodiversity.

The Dunlop Meadow is managed to provide meadow habitat for grassland nesting birds.

Explore lake cliffs, forests, shrub thickets, meadows, and a gorge with a 35’ high waterfall.

Here you can explore forest, old orchard, or shrub thicket, and managed meadows in the Cascadilla Creek Valley.

The locally rare plant species fringed gentian (Gentianopsis crinita) is located in this natural area

Part of a larger area nominated for National Landmark status for of the old-growth forest there.

Long appreciated as one of Ithaca's most beautiful wooded gorges and for its cascading series of waterfalls.

One of the few remaining areas of floodplain forests and marsh around the mouth of Cayuga Lake.

This area includes abandoned farm fields, upland forest and swamp forest.

Part of a long natural corridor protecting Fall Creek on its route to Cayuga Lake.

A variety of forest communities include beech-maple, hemlock-northern hardwood, chestnut oak and mixed forests.

Observe a floating mat sphagnum-heath peat bog from a short boardwalk.

A small but remarkably intact example of old-growth forests common in the area.

Noted for its complex, rolling glacial topography, abundance of amphibians, and quantity of rare species.

Much of this site is old-growth forest.

This shady wooded hollow is one of Ithaca’s most pristine ravines.

A steep slope with a mix of younger forest and mature-to-old-growth forest.

A good example of the ecological community type called a wet meadow.