North Shore Wildlife Sanctuary, Mill Neck

About North Shore Wildlife Sanctuary

North Shore Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected nature preserve spanning nearly 275 acres across multiple properties in Mill Neck, New York. Visitors explore a variety of natural habitats including lakes, salt marshes, swamps, open meadows, and forests at sites such as Charles T. Church Shu Swamp, Coffin Woods, Raikes Preserve, Pennoyer Woods, Merrill Meadows, Allsopp-Fisher Salt Marsh, Bird Roost Preserve, Matinecock Farms, Osprey Nest Preserve, Powell Pond, and O'Rourke Preserve. The Sanctuary dedicates itself to preserving wild nature and biotic communities while providing scientific, educational, and aesthetic opportunities for the community. Founded in 1929 and re-established in 1963, the organization manages these interconnected reserves to protect native wildlife and natural areas. A visit suits those interested in experiencing diverse ecosystems and learning about nature preservation and conservation in their natural state.