TheLouis C. Clark Sanctuary is located on Valentine's Road inOld Brookville inNassau County,New York onLong Island.
The eight-acre (3.2 ha) sanctuary was once a part of Valentine Farm. It was donated by Frances S. Weeks toThe Nature Conservancy in 1965 in memory of her son, Louis C. Clark. In 2012, the property was transferred to theNorth Shore Land Alliance.[1]
The sanctuary protects a freshwater marsh and swamp that is part of theCedar Swamp Creek watershed. The swamp is characterized bycattail,buttonbush,red maple andtupelo; in addition, over 150 species of wildflowers and 25 species of shrubs and vines are found within the preserve. There is also a range of animals that inhabit the swamp such as snapping turtles, green herons, and wood ducks. A total of 0.75 miles (1.21 km) of trails are maintained on the property, which is open to the public. TheJames Preserve is located across Valentine's Road from the property.[1]
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