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Coxsackie Creek Grassland Preserve

The Preserve includes more than 300 acres that is actively managed to protect grassland habitat. The
Coxsackie Creek flows through the property with its own extensive wetlands and additional new wetlands have been constructed as part of our ongoing effort to balance growth and conservation.

Grassland at the Preserve

   Grassland at CCGP   Grassland with silos in background   Hawk over grassland   Grassland with mountaains  

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Without active management the grassland at the Preserve would soon follow its natural succession to shrub and forest. Periodic mowing is needed to protect the grassland habitat that is the primary management objective of the preserve. Mowing is done after nesting season to avoid disturbing nests, and early enough in the season to allow some re-growth to provide winter cover for various species. The photos below show grassland tat is ready for mowing, and again immediately after mowing.

    Lots of shrubs - grassland needs mowing     mowing needed soon     closeup of grassland ready for mowing     after mowing

Wetlands at the preserve

Wetlands are another important part of the Preserve. There are both original wetlands and wetlands that were constructed to maintain an appropriate balance between growth and conservation. Below are some photos of wetland -  original on the left and and constructed on the right. As time goes on, it becomes difficult to tell them apart.

     Original wetland at Preserve     Newly constructed wetland    Mature constructed wetland    constructed wetland with flowers

Coxsackie Creek

The quiet waters of the Coxsackie Creek flow through the Preserve providing habitat for species different from those of the grassland. The beauty of the creek is stunning any time of year.

    Coxsackie Creek with smalll beaver dam     Quiet water on Coxsackie Creek    Coxsackie Creek    Winter high water on Coxsackie Creek

Willows at Brandow's Point

The William Brandow house, listed on the National Register of Historical Places, was was built around 1788. It includes much of its original detail, but also needs significant renovation.

      West side of house      Interior of original Dutch door       Original hinges on Dutch door      Door latch n Dutch doors

The original split Dutch doors with unique hinges and latch are a highlight.

     Fireplace     Fireplace closeup    Fireplace with tiles painted by 'modern' owner     Ceiling beams characteristic of Dutch architecture.

Fireplaces include 18th century woodwork, but the tiles were hand painted by a 1960's owner. The large exposed beams in the ceiling are characteristic of Dutch construction.

    Broken radiator shattered by freezing     Portion of fondation that is failing     Damaged wood around window    Original winodw in disrepair    Siding in disrepair

Despite the generally good condition of the home it does need significant repair. Radiators were shattered when they froze. One section of the foundation wall is buckling and needs to be replaced. Exterior woodwork needs a lot of work to repair rot. Original window sashes are in decent condition, but all need work.