Early AccessHelp us build the future of location-specific field guides. Limited-time pricing of $1.99 regularly $19.99 while we perfect the platform with your feedback.
← Back to Nassau County

East Garden City

Ecosystem Overview

The East Garden City ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 87 taxonomic genera. Located in nassau county, new york, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 55 nassau county County natural areas, placing it in the 98th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
87
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
51
Common Species
Frequently observed species
49
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#1
Regional Rank
Out of 55 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species
Common30 species
Occasional30 species
Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#1 of 55 locations
98th percentile for diversity
vs. Nassau County
0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Pinus strobus

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common34 obs.
Lonicera japonica

Lonicera japonica

Japanese honeysuckle

Very Common26 obs.
Ailanthus altissima

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Very Common19 obs.
Prunus serotina

Prunus serotina

rum cherry, black cherry

Very Common15 obs.
Artemisia vulgaris

Artemisia vulgaris

mugwort

Very Common15 obs.
Juniperus virginiana

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Common12 obs.
Lonicera fragrantissima

Lonicera fragrantissima

Sweet breath of spring

Common9 obs.
Alliaria petiolata

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Common8 obs.
Forsythia intermedia

Forsythia intermedia

Showy forsythia

Common7 obs.
Rosa multiflora

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Common7 obs.
Rhus copallina

Rhus copallina

Black Sumac

Common6 obs.
Ficaria verna

Ficaria verna

Lesser Celandine

Occasional6 obs.
Barbarea vulgaris

Barbarea vulgaris

Garden yellowrocket

Occasional5 obs.
Apocynum cannabinum

Apocynum cannabinum

American-Hemp

Occasional4 obs.
Quercus palustris

Quercus palustris

Swamp Oak

Occasional4 obs.
Erigeron annuus

Erigeron annuus

Eastern Daisy Fleabane

Occasional4 obs.
Senecio vulgaris

Senecio vulgaris

groundsel

Occasional3 obs.
Euphorbia cyparissias

Euphorbia cyparissias

Graveyard Spurge

Rare3 obs.
Oxalis dillenii

Oxalis dillenii

Dillenius' Wood-Sorrel

Rare3 obs.
Rumex acetosella

Rumex acetosella

Common sheep sorrel

Rare3 obs.

Want the Complete Field Guide?

Get all 100 species with 3-4 high-quality images each, detailed descriptions, and a downloadable PDF for offline use.

Premium field guide includes identification tips, seasonal patterns, and professional layout optimized for field use.

Get Your Personalized Field Guide

Download a professional PDF field guide featuring all the species found in East Garden City. Perfect for outdoor adventures, education, and nature exploration.

$1.99

Get Your Personalized Field Guide

Download a professional PDF field guide featuring all the species found in East Garden City. Perfect for outdoor adventures, education, and nature exploration.

Your field guide will be delivered to this email address. Please double-check for accuracy.

$1.99
No comparable locations found in this region.

Nearby Wildlife Areas in Nassau County

Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near East Garden City. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.

Regional Wildlife Network

These nearby locations complement East Garden Citywithin Nassau County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.

Favicon Attribution: Graphics from Twemoji by Twitter, Inc and contributors Licensed under CC-BY 4.0: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: https://github.com/twitter/twemoji