Robin Hill Nature Preserve

Robin Hill Nature Preserve 45 acres of rare and interesting trees, gardens and plants. William A. Smith planted over 250 varieties of trees on the land he called
Robin Hill.

He and his wife Mary, son George and daughter Marion built the
manor house on the hill. Marion Smith lived there for most of her 90 years,
tending the gardens, watching the birds, and welcoming guests. Now the
next generation is developing Robin Hill as a place where people can come to
learn, enjoy the trees, conduct research, and appreciate nature.

Once a year, a forester from NY State visits us to check on our six champion Big Trees. Sadly, the mimosa died and had t...
06/19/2026

Once a year, a forester from NY State visits us to check on our six champion Big Trees. Sadly, the mimosa died and had to be taken out. The others are all hale and hearty.

A milkweed popped up...Just barely. Meanwhile the creeping thyme is looking promising. My sprinklers are working well to...
06/13/2026

A milkweed popped up...Just barely. Meanwhile the creeping thyme is looking promising. My sprinklers are working well too.

Creeping thyme! No sign of the milkweed yet.
06/10/2026

Creeping thyme! No sign of the milkweed yet.

06/08/2026

Just a reminder that you are welcome to come and enjoy the gorgeous weather! No need to ask at the house, just come and park on or near the driveway. John Poler has helped with a lot of cleanup in the past week, and the place looks great! https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1BPL4iV2f3/

Getting a late start on the greenhouse. I'm hoping to get some purple milkweed and creeping thyme going from seed, then ...
05/30/2026

Getting a late start on the greenhouse. I'm hoping to get some purple milkweed and creeping thyme going from seed, then put them outdoors.

Carolina Silverbell!
05/16/2026

Carolina Silverbell!

Gorgeous day. I'd almost forgotten what blue sky looks like. And with the Japanese Maple leafed out, lots of color today...
05/11/2026

Gorgeous day. I'd almost forgotten what blue sky looks like. And with the Japanese Maple leafed out, lots of color today.

05/10/2026

It's turning into a gorgeous day. I saw cars parked outside when I came home from church, which makes me happy. Anyone is welcome here any time during the day, no permission required, just enjoy. Sorry about being behind on some of the mowing, we had a lot of branches to clean up after that hard winter.

05/10/2026

This handsome fellow has at least one female companion. Hope they're nesting.

The Carolina Silverbell is not quite at peak. One more sunny day.
05/10/2026

The Carolina Silverbell is not quite at peak. One more sunny day.

Address

11556 Platten Road
Lyndonville, NY
14098

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 7pm
Tuesday 10am - 7pm
Wednesday 10am - 7pm
Thursday 10am - 7pm
Friday 10am - 7pm
Saturday 10am - 7pm
Sunday 10am - 7pm

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