Downs Farm Preserve
The Town of Southold acquired a 51 acre parcel on Downs Creek, in Cutchogue in 1997. This National Historic Landmark is a significant natural and historic resource that encompasses a Native American fort site, scenic woodlands, tidal wetlands and new eco-typic native meadows. It features a meandering, mile-long path that leads you through scenic woodlands and tidal wetlands along Downs Creek. The native meadows, newly planted and tended by Taralynn Reynolds of The Group for the East End, show visitors what they can plant in their home gardens to encourage the local wildlife to stop and visit native plants. On most days, the trails will be alive with birdsong, insects buzzing, butterflies and moths fluttering, toads croaking and much more all around the native bee balms, echinacea, witch hazels and more.