Churchill Nature Preserve — Attraction in Tenafly

A sweet, maybe half-mile circular through seasonal woodland, recently and wonderfully revived (after long neglect and Hurricane Sandy devestation) by local Eagle Scouts. A little up and down. Wide, mostly wood-chipped path. A bit of nature signage A small brook running through. A vernal pond. A pleasant half hour stroll with a few spots to sit and contemplate...

What's the difference between a red oak, a white oak, and a black oak? And what is a slippery elm tree? Not only have boy scouts put up signs to identify these and many other trees, they have rebuilt 3 bridges and created new walking paths. The little creek is flowing again, and there are newly made picnic tables. Take a break and enjoy...

It really depends on for what you are looking. For all intensive purposes, it's a nature reserve, meaning trails are overrun and I'm sure the reserve hasn't been touched by people in years. I personally go to photograph...