History of the Island Preserve
The 40 acre Island Preserve was donated to GVC in 2004 as part of an innovated project, hybridizing a managed green space with a limited housing development. Previously, the property was under agricultural use since at least 1938.

Volunteers maintaining an Oak Tree.

Management of the Island Preserve
Grasslands - In 2005, 24.2 acres of the preserve was accepted into the USDA Wildlife Habitat Incentive Program (WHIP). This program will lend GVC technical and financial support to maintain and establish new native grass stands on the property. These native grasses will provide for excellent bird habitat as well as for other species.

Mowing of the grass field is carefully planned.

Woodlot - GVC is working to restore the 3.5 acre woodlot on the property. Several invasive species (grapevine, poison ivy, buckthorn) exist in this woodlot and are preventing the regeneration of trees. GVC is slowly removing these species and planting trees such as maple and oak.

Uses of the Island Preserve
Please enjoy low impact recreation, such as hiking, dog-walking*, and bird watching.

A Red Winged Blackbird sitting on a branch.

Geocache
A multi-cache has been set up on the Preserve. Get the Cache directions.

Prohibited Activities
Please refrain from hunting/trapping, discharge of firearms, motorized vehicles, bicycles, camping, and dumping/littering.
*-Please clean up after your dog.
-Dogs must be leashed or under owner control according to Village law.

Directions
The Island Preserve is located one mile from the fountain on Main Street in Geneseo.
Head north on Main Street out Route 39. You will park at the entrance to Cavalry Drive. A mowed trail leads around the pond to a small green sign and brochure box.

The sign is approximately 250 ft. south of Cavalry Drive.

Hours
The Island Preserve is open daily between sun-up and sun-down.