Welcome

The Somers Land Trust (SLT) is a non-profit organization committed to preserving open space in the town of Somers, NY. The SLT and its dedicated members work to protect the natural landscape of our town through stewardship and advocacy activities.

We encourage you to learn more about our mission and invite you to join the Somers Land Trust by becoming a member. We also welcome anyone interested in volunteering to become a Friend of the Angle Fly Preserve. Becoming a Friend is free and open to all who want to lend a hand.  Thank you for your support and we hope to see you at one of our upcoming events.

Wild Geraniums

Photo copyright Eric in SF, from Wikipedia

At the very moment we are supporting our schools and churches by picking up red, pink or white geraniums at their Mother’s Day plant sales, a more quiet celebration is happening along the wooded paths in Angle Fly Preserve. There … Continue reading →

Algae

Photo copyright Lauretta Jones

Visitors to Angle Fly Preserve are welcomed by the remains of an historic farmstead. The Reynolds farmhouse can be traced back to 1803 while two small outbuildings are probably from the early 20th century. The house was occupied through the … Continue reading →

Turkey Season at Angle Fly Preserve

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BE ADVISED: A wildlife management program is in progress in Angle Fly Preserve.  Bow (turkey) hunting is taking place daily May 1-31, dawn-noon.  All areas of the park remain open to the public. For information, call 232-8441. This message is … Continue reading →

Brown Marmorated Stink Bug

Photo copyright David R. Lance, USDA APHIS PPQ

A recent invader is both malodorous and voracious.  That is, smelly and hungry. You may first hear it lightly clattering as it clumsily bounces off a light shade, then the wall and perhaps a book case before it finally alights … Continue reading →

Trilliums

Photo copyright Lauretta Jones

Trillium. The word rolls pleasantly off the tongue. Trilliums, not surprisingly, are named for their three petals and three leaves (“tri” = three). But a trillium has another trio: three structures that are not what they seem. This is where … Continue reading →

May 5th is I Love My Park Day at Angle Fly Preserve

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 5th is “I Love My Park Day” at Angle Fly Preserve (Somers, NY) – The Somers Land Trust (SLT) is pleased to announce that Angle Fly Preserve will be participating in the 2012 “I Love My … Continue reading →

False Hellebore

Photo copyright Lauretta Jones

The warming weather and fresh breezes lift my heart but it is the appearance of fresh green hues one after another that truly thrills me in the spring. In early March the greening begins on the forest floor, dances its … Continue reading →

American Robin

Photo copyright Mike Lubchenko

When we moved into Somers, we were welcomed by a robin that built a nest in our hanging fuchsia. Despite our comings and goings, she successfully fledged her family. The American Robin (Turdus migratorius) is to many the classic bird: … Continue reading →

Official Trail Map Released

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Thanks to years of hard work by countless volunteers, the trail network at Angle Fly Preserve is now nearly complete!  Hikers from throughout the area have already been enjoying peaceful outings into the woods thanks to temporary trail maps and … Continue reading →

Barred Owl

Barred Owl copyright P Van Wart

My little friend, Grace, likes to explore the Angle Fly Preserve with her parents. She has found many things on the trails but she has never seen an owl. Are there any, she asked? I am happy to report that … Continue reading →