Description These parcels are good examples of abandoned agricultural land, much of which was used relatively recently for pasture. A diverse thorn thicket currently dominates much of the site, while two meadows have been maintained through mowing. Read More... On Mitchell Vegetation and Geology

Location The Mitchell Street natural areas are south of Mitchell Street and west of Pine Tree Road, near the Cornell tennis and equestrian centers. The best access is via the East Ithaca Recreation Way, which runs between Honness Lane and Mitchell Street. There are parking areas off Mitchell Street. Alternatively, park at the Cornell Tennis Center and follow a paved path between the Tennis Center and Equestrian Center towards the thicket to the west. Keep walking west to the fence, then turn left to a maintained meadow, where you can pick up one of the many trails (See Overview Map below). View Full Size Location Map

Maps

Overview Boundary, Parking, Structures, Contour Lines, Streams and Wetlands. Download Printable PDF Version of Map			Soils Boundary, Streams, Wetlands, Soil Survey Data (1965). Download Printable PDF Version of Map
Aerial Photo Boundary, Color aerial photo (1995) and site photos. Download Printable PDF Version of Map			Geology    Boundary, Streams, Wetlands, Bedrock and Surface Materials. Download Printable PDF Version of Map

Biological Attributes

Vegetation Communities A list and description of vegetation communities found within the site.

Plant Species Please contact the Natural Areas Director at 607-255-9638 for a complete list of plant species identified within the site.