RiverdaleOutdoors & Recreation
Van Cortlandt Nature Center
Description
Situated inside the third-largest park in New York City, this nature center is an environmental education space focused on the conservation and protection of urban forests. Visitors can also learn more about the seasonal wildlife in the surrounding park, which has been designated an Important Bird Area by the National Audubon Society.
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Libraries & Educational Centers
Parks & Gardens
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