dos & don’ts

service animals & pets

• Leashes required. Pets are permitted at most preserves but must be leashed at all times to keep people, other pets, and wildlife safe. No exceptions. Violators may be asked to leave. Learn more.
• Pick up poop. Please bag your pet’s waste and take it with you. Please come prepared with your own waste bags.
• Dogs and other pets are prohibited at Stoneleigh: a natural garden.
• Service animals providing assistance for visitors with disabilities are welcome at all properties.

visitor guidelines

• Leave No Trace. Please leave all plants, flowers, animals, rocks, and artifacts for all visitors to enjoy. Do not disturb research and education activities. Learn more.
• Take your trash. Please pick up all trash, even biodegradable materials like food scraps, which are unsightly and attract scavengers that can harm native wildlife.
• Stick to trails. Please stay on designated trails to protect fragile plants, prevent erosion or wildlife disturbance, and reduce the chance of tick-borne illnesses. Ticks and other biting insects may be prevalent depending on the season and weather; repellents are recommended.
• Take valuables and other items with you. We are not responsible for personal items left in vehicles.

vehicles

• No motorized vehicles including ATVs, motorcycles, e-bikes, and scooters. Such vehicles can be destructive to plants and wildlife and disrupt the quiet experience others come to enjoy.
• Motorized wheelchairs and other power-driven mobility devices are welcome for visitors with disabilities.
• No mountain bikes.

hunting & fishing

• There is no public hunting on our preserves. Learn more about deer management.
• Fishing is allowed at select preserves only. Please refer to preserve pages for details.
• No trapping.

photography

• No drones without prior written permission and FAA Part 107 remote pilot certification.
• Professional photography. Professionals wishing to use our properties for photo and video shoots should see our photography policy.

picnicking

• No picnicking, except in select locations at Stoneleigh and ChesLen.
• No alcohol.