Although it may seem like a small nature center, the Celery Farm is a 107-acre freshwater wetland and Nature Preserve.
It’s a great place to go for a run, walk with the kids, or photograph nature. Although there is not much else to do besides walk around the perimeter of the lake and experience the nature around you, it’s a very relaxing and beautiful place to pay a visit.
According to Mike Limatola, the Marsh Warden, the land was originally a Celery farm. They used to flood the fields for the growing process but now that area is the lake.” He adds that it was sold to the town around the 1980′s to be used as a Nature Preserve. The John Fell House is across the street so be sure to check it out because the history is rich and they host the most wonderful tea events. If you want to find out more about the history of the Celery Farm, you can check out a book on it’s history from your local library. Click here to read all 9 tips we have!
