Leon Levy Native Plant Preserve - Governor's Harbour, Eleuthra, Bahamas - National Parks of the World on Waymarking.com

The Bahamas National Parks webpage (visit link) lists the Leon Levy Native Plant Preserve and informs us:

"The Preserve features over 171 species of indigenous plants and more than 34 species of birds. Over 100 varieties of medicinal plants and more than 25 different economic plants are among the 2,000 native trees, shrubs and herbs maintained on the site. A mile-long trail leads you through the tropical sanctuary, over a waterfall, through a mangrove swamp, and to a lookout tower that reveals breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean."

The Preserve's own website (visit link) informs us:

The Leon Levy Native Plant Preserve
Located in Governor’s Harbour, Eleuthera, the Preserve is operated by the Bahamas National Trust and funded by the Leon Levy Foundation. It was developed by Shelby White, trustee of the Foundation, in honour of her late husband, Leon Levy. The Preserve will be a living part of Bahamian history. It is the first national park on the island of Eleuthera. It is an environmental educational centre as well as a facility for the propagation of native plants and trees.

The Story
The Leon Levy Native Plant Preserve is the fulfillment of the vision of longtime residents Leon Levy and Shelby White, who loved the natural environment and way of life on Eleuthera. After Leon Levy’s death in 2003, Shelby White wanted to celebrate her husband’s devotion to the island while contributing to a better future for all Eleutherans.

Working with the Bahamas National Trust, she helped establish a plant preserve where Bahamians and visitors can now walk miles of trails through the native habitat, and view the beautiful orchids, the food and medicinal plants, and the hardwood trees that played an important role in the history of the island.

This 25 acre Preserve has been designed as a research centre for traditional bush medicine; a facility for the propagation of indigenous plants and trees; and an educational centre focusing on the importance of native vegetation to the biodiversity of The Bahamas. "

Park Name: Leon Levy Native Plant Preserve Historic/Cultural Park: no Natural Park: yes Recreation Area: no Wildlife Refuge: no Park Website: [Web Link] Type of Listing: Entrance Fees in Local Currency: 5.00 (listed in local currency) Dates of Access: From: 01/01/2015 To: 12/31/2015 Hours available: From: 9:00 AM To: 5:00 PM Hiking: no Camping: no Bicycling: no Horseback Riding: no Off-Roading: no Swimming: no Snorkling/Scuba: no Boating: no Rock Climbing: no Fishing: no Other Activities: Short walks through variously sorted native plant life. Other Park Type not listed above: Not listed Other Type Detail: Not listed

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Date Logged Log User Rating   02/09/2015 Metro2 visited it