TOUR #626 – Farms, Floodplains & Flyways #5: Exploring the balance between agriculture and wildlife conservation

TOUR DESCRIPTION

Join us for a guided tour of Staten Island aboard a small bus and learn about this unique agricultural landscape. This exclusive experience provides access to private areas that are not open to the public.

As you travel through the island, you’ll have the opportunity to see Sandhill Cranes, a wide variety of migratory birds, and other wildlife in habitats that support both farming and conservation. Along the way, your expert guide will share how agricultural practices and habitat management work together to create a landscape where wildlife and agriculture thrive side by side.

TRANSPORTATION

Charter Bus

WALKING DISTANCE & TERRAIN

This tour is conducted aboard a small bus with multiple stops throughout the route. Participants must be able to board and exit the bus several times during the tour by climbing several steps. Walking is minimal and limited to short distances over flat dirt and gravel surfaces at each stop. You may also need to stand for extended periods.

LAND PASS

No

NOTES/INSTRUCTIONS

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