Albany Pine Bush Preserve Commission

Address: 195 New Karner RoadCity: Albany
Region: Upper Hudson ValleyZip Code: 12207
Phone 1: 518-456-0655
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One of the best remaining examples of an inland pine barren ecosystem in the world.

Brine Garden

Address: 21 Blue Bird Inn RoadCity: Pawling
Region: Mid Hudson ValleyZip Code: 12564
Phone 1: (845) 855-9023
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Anne Raver of the New York Times describes the Brine Garden as "a dreamlike landscape." It is a private, six-acre, botanical garden on the scale of a public garden. The diverse plant collection includes many natives. Underway since 1990, the garden is the work of Garden Large's principal landscape designer, Duncan Brine. Visitors welcome by arrangement with their garden club.


Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies

Address: 65 Sharon TurnpikeCity: Millbrook
Region: Mid Hudson ValleyZip Code: 12545
Phone 1: (845)677-7600
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A not-for-profit scientific research center offering Thursday science seminars (Sept.-May), public education programs and lectures, nature trails, fern glen, and a children's summer ecology camp.
Clermont State Historic Site

Clermont State Historic Site

Address: 1 Clermont Avenue
Cty Rt 6 (off Rt 9G)City: Germantown
Region: Upper Hudson ValleyZip Code: 12526
Phone 1: (518)537-4240
Phone 2: (845)229-2820
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Country estate of seven generations of the prominent Livingston family. Restored mansion, visitor center, exhibit galleries, formal gardens, carriage trails, picnicking.

Downing Park

Address: Route 9W & 3rd St.City: Newburgh
Region: Mid Hudson ValleyZip Code: 12550
Phone 1: 845-565-5559
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This 35-acre park was designed and landscaped in 1897 as a memorial to Andrew Jackson Downing by Frederick Law Olmstead and Calvert Vaux. It beautifully exemplifies Downing's vision of a planned rural landscape in a city setting. Shelter House contains park office and local visitor center. Special exhibits and events throughout the year. Guided park tours by appointment.

Formal Gardens at Vanderbilt Mansion

Address: Route 9City: Hyde Park
Region: Mid Hudson ValleyZip Code: 12538
Phone 1: (845)229-6432
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Restored formal Italian Gardens, characterized by reflecting pool, terraces, pergola and loggia, with 3 levels of annuals, perennials and roses.  Groups welcome, tours available.

Forsyth Nature Center

Address: Lucas AvenueCity: Kingston
Region: Mid Hudson ValleyZip Code: 12401
Phone 1: 845 339-3053
Phone 2: 845 331-1682 Ext. 117
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A quaint, visitor-friendly facility in a garden setting allowing for close contact to the animals. Reptile house, birds of prey, domestic and wild birds, small and large mammals and apiary. Environment and nature programs available.

Gardens at Locust Grove

Address: 2683 South RoadCity: Poughkeepsie
Region: Mid Hudson ValleyZip Code: 12601
Phone 1: 845/454-4500
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Grounds open free 8 am to dusk year-round. 183 acres, including hiking trails, vegetable gardens and perennial gardens, stately trees, rolling hills and picturesque views.

Innisfree Garden

Address: 362 Tyrrel RoadCity: Millbrook
Region: Mid Hudson ValleyZip Code: 12545
Phone 1: (845)677-8000
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A unique contribution to garden art in America, its design is influenced by a Chinese style dating back 1,000 years. 40-acre lake surrounded by cliffs, low hills, waterfalls and streams.

Master Gardener Demonstration Gardens

Address: 2715 Rt 44City: Millbrook
Region: Mid Hudson ValleyZip Code: 12545
Phone 1: 845/677-8223 x134
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Educational gardens designed, planted and maintained by Master Gardener volunteers at Cornell Cooperative Extension Dutchess County; Bird & Bufferfly, Edible Landscape, Xeriscape and Shade. Group tours available by appointment.  Free dawn to dusk season long, best time to visit between July-Sept.
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