Norene Coller Nature Trail
About Norene Coller
On May 2, 2026, the Clinton Nature Trail was renamed to the Norene Coller Nature Trail. She was the chair of the CAC for many years after its founding in 1974. She was instrumental in gathering scientific information about the town’s natural resources and supporting plans and legislation to protect water, biodiversity and open space. When Clinton was given funds from the Iroquois Pipeline that runs through the town, Norene Coller suggested they be used to create a nature trail for all residents to enjoy.
Wildlife: Barn Swallows, Chimney Swifts, and Killdeer nest nearby, in and around the town buildings. In the spring and summer, the trail around the meadow has Eastern Bluebirds, Tree Swallows, and House Wrens nesting in the bird boxes; butterflies such as Common Ringlets, Little Wood Satyrs, European Skippers and Pearl Crescents, and dragonflies such as Common Whitetail, Green Darner, Painted Skimmer and Widow Skimmer can be seen. The Streamloop leads to the Little Wappinger Creek through a wooded wetland. Sit on one of the benches by the creek. Catbirds, Eastern Towhee, Red-bellied Woodpeckers, Eastern Wood Peewee and Common Yellowthroat can be heard or watch Ebony Jewelwings lay their eggs in the creek. In the spring, Canada and Wilson’s Warblers might be spotted amongst the Hawthorn. Red-tailed, Broad-wing, and Red-shouldered Hawks are regular visitors.
Norene Coller Nature Trail Map
Norene Coller Nature Trail eBird Checklists
Norene Coller Nature Trail iNaturalist Observations
Location: 1215 Centre Rd (Dutchess CR18), Rhinebeck, NY 12572 GSP: 41.8844, -73.8039
Directions:
- From Salt Point Village take Dutchess CR18 north 6 miles to Clinton Town Hall on the left.
- From Dutchess CR19 (Bulls Head/Slate Quarry), take CR18 south 2 miles to Clinton Town Hall on right
Walking Distance: Less than 1 mile (easy). Allow 1 hour.
