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NATURE STORE

The Nature Store, operated with volunteer support, features nature-oriented items at reasonable prices. All proceeds go directly to support of the Center. Gift shop page ONLINE.

PROPERTY

The grounds of the Greenburgh Nature Center host a variety of habitats not usually found in small tracts of land. Within the woodland are a pond, a brook, rock outcrops of Fordam Gneiss and several scattered glacial boulders. The property contains over 40 species of understory and canopy trees including dogwoods, beeches, birches, hickories, maples, oaks and tulip poplars, 12 species of ferns, 75 species of fungi, and over 90 species of wild flowering plants. Such diversity in habitat leads to a diversity of wildlife nesting or visiting the site. The list includes 17 mammals, over 100 species of birds and 14 species of reptiles and amphibians. The property is located at a junction of two bird migration flyways. Because of this and the loss of suitable habitat throughout the area, the property has become an oasis for spring and fall migrating songbirds.
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The Main Building is suitable for group gatherings and exhibits. It was constructed in 1918 of wood and stone, partially quarried on the site by a direct descendant of Lewis Morris, a signer of the Declaration of Independence. The younger Morris was a physician, naturalist and conservationist and was a member of an early Alaskan expedition. He named the estate "Nunataks," an Eskimo word meaning "Hill of Stone."
The Center is ideally suited for cultural offerings and the Center has regular programs of lectures, exhibits and craft demonstrations.

The greenhouse, constructed in 1988, provides exciting opportunities for people of all ages to participate in botanical programs and exhibits. And, the Center's staff and volunteers can use its facilities to service the Center's indoor and outdoor planting needs. The Center is handicapped accessible, and handicapped parking is available.
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Major renovations to our live animal museum in October 2000 allow easier access to animal’s habitats, improved conditions for the animals and better graphics, all of which helps the Center better perform its mission of environmental education.

MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION

Download a GNC Membership Application - GNCmemapp.pdf

Family membership provides for special birthday party privileges.

All members receive:

free admission to the Manor House

free mailings; priority class registration

30-50 % discount program admission

invitation to "members only events"

discount at the GNC Gift Shop

admission to free programs

Membership Levels

___ Individual ($40)	___ Family ($60)
___ Senior Individual 62+ ($30	___ Senior Family ($50)
___ Sustaining ($85)	___ Contributing ($125)
___ Benefactor ($250)	___ Patron ($500)

TRAVEL INSTRUCTIONS

The Greenburgh Nature Center is located on Dromore Road off Central Park Avenue (Route 100) one mile north of Ardsley Road and one mile south of Hartsdale Avenue. It is easily accessible by car or bus along Central Avenue.

BY CAR:
FROM NEW YORK CITY: Major Deegan Expressway north to Interstate 87 North (New York Thruway). Proceed to Exit 5 (Central Avenue/Route 100). Continue North on Central Avenue for approx. 5 miles. Dromore Road is on the right, past Burger King and across from 455 Scarsdale Plaza.
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FROM CONNECTICUT: Interstate 95 (New England Thruway) or the Merritt Parkway to 287 (Cross Westchester Expressway) THEN
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FROM RYE & THE SOUTH EAST SIDE OF WESTCHESTER: Take 287 West to Exit 4 (Route 100A – Hartsdale). Go left and continue approx. 2.3 miles to Central Avenue (Route 100). Turn right onto Central Avenue. Continue for approx. 1.2 miles. Dromore Road is on your left, across from 455 Scarsdale Plaza. (If you see Burger King, you have gone too far.)
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FROM LONG ISLAND: Bronx Whitestone Bridge to Hutchinson River Parkway to Cross County Parkway West. Follow to the Bronx River Parkway North. Take Bronx River Parkway North to Exit 15 (Fenimore Road). Turn left onto Fenimore. Cross over Parkway and go through the town of Hartsdale (Fenimore becomes East Hartsdale Avenue). Continue to Central Avenue (Route 100) and turn left. Proceed approx. 1.2 miles on Central Avenue. Dromore Road is on the left side past the Post Office and across from 455 Scarsdale Plaza. (If you see Burger King you have gone too far.)
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FROM NEW JERSEY & THE WEST SIDE OF THE HUDSON: Tappan Zee Bridge to New York State Thruway to Interstate 287 East (Cross Westchester Expressway). Take 287E to Exit 4 (Route 100A – Hartsdale). Turn right and continue approx. 2.3 miles to Central Avenue (Route 100). Make a right on Central Avenue and proceed approx. 1.2 miles. Dromore Road is on your left, just past the Post Office and across from 455 Scarsdale Plaza. (If you see Burger King you have gone too far.)
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FROM NORTHERN WESTCHESTER: Either Route 22, the Saw Mill River Parkway or the Taconic Parkway to the Bronx River Parkway to Exit 22 (@ the Westchester County Center). Turn right, go straight across to Central Avenue (Route 100). Continue on Central Avenue for about 2 miles. Dromore Road is on the left, just past the Post Office and across from 455 Scarsdale Plaza. (If you see Burger King you have gone too far.)

On Dromore Road, please park in Visitor’s Parking Lot, then walk the path to Manor House.

Public Transportation: Scarsdale Train Station 914-723-0086, Beeline Bus 914-813-7777. Get directions to the GNC from

The Greenburgh Nature Center values your privacy. When you provide us with your e-mail address, or when you visit our website and contact us by e-mail with a request concerning membership, programs, events or any other information, we will not share your e-mail address or other personal information with any other organizations or individuals. We will use the e-mail address you use to contact us only to respond to your specific e-mail request. You may request to be added to our e-mail list in order to receive notices of upcoming programs and events. When we send information by e-mail to those on our e-mail list, you will always have an opportunity to remove your address from our list and to decline further e-mails. We do not share our e-mail list with any other organizations or individuals.

Notice To Potential Benefactors

Nunataks, Ltd. d/b/a The Greenburgh Nature Center is a type “B” not-for-profit corporation established in New York State in 1975 under section 402 of the Not-For-Profit Corporation Law. Nunataks, Ltd. is tax exempt under section 501(c) 3 of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code. Our employer identification number is 23-7454025. Copies of our latest annual report and IRS 990 report available upon request.
To view Nunataks financial information online at