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.

Thank You from the Somers Land Trust!

Photo copyright Daniel Case, via Wikipedia

On April 21, the Somers Land Trust held a very successful fundraiser at the Stone House to raise funds to begin the process of renovating the Reynolds Farm Area, including the Reynolds House in Angle Fly Preserve. This would have … Continue reading →

Stone House Fundraiser

Photo copyright Daniel Case, via Wikipedia

Please join us on Sunday April 21st for a chance to visit the historic Stone House! You are cordially invited to attend a fundraiser to benefit the Reynolds Farm Area Restoration at Angle Fly Preserve.  Reservations are being accepted on a … Continue reading →

SLT Annual Meeting to be held January 20, 2013

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Despite challenges posed by downed trees and Mile-a-Minute weed, 2012 was rich in accomplishments made possible by the volunteers of the Somers Land Trust and Friends of Angle Fly. While hiking on the newly completed ten-mile trail system, no doubt … Continue reading →

Deer Exclosure at Angle Fly Preserve

The deer exclosure under construction. Note the barrenness of the understory and the forest floor. Photo copyright Lauretta Jones.

There was a time, long ago and 500 miles away, when I saw marvelous things in the woods: countless small trees rushing up to meet their taller kinfolk, shrubs sheltering invisible twittering birds, blankets of bright wildflowers changing through the … Continue reading →

Dedications Made at Angle Fly Preserve

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On Saturday September 15, 2012, the Somers Land Trust held a dedication ceremony at Angle Fly Preserve to honor the memory of Peter Burkmeyer, Mickey Oliver, and John Behler.  Areas of the preserve were named in memory of each, including the … Continue reading →

Monarch Butterflys

Photo copyright Lauretta Jones

Ten miles of trails have been cut through Angle Fly Preserve by the irrepressible volunteers of the Somers Land Trust and Friends of Angle Fly. The trails are well-blazed with maps posted at kiosks. The oldest trails feature well-trod footbeds … Continue reading →

Help needed to stem alien invasion at Angle Fly on Sunday August 12

Photo copyright Leslie J. Mehrhoff, University of Connecticut, Bugwood.org

This is an article I never wanted to write. I have covered many plants in the Nature Corner column, both native and alien. Aliens from Europe, Asia or elsewhere were imported for food, gardens, or highway medians. Some hitchhiked in … Continue reading →

Fall 2012 Qualifying Tests Scheduled for Somers Wildlife Management Program

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The Town of Somers Parks and Recreation Department has scheduled its next round of qualifying tests for the town’s Wildlife Management Program.  The Fall 2012 tests will be administered at Angle Fly Preserve in mid-August. Dates: August 13 & 14 … Continue reading →

What Middle Schoolers Want to Know: “What poisonous plants should I be aware of in Westchester?”

Poison plants copyright L Jones

Jimmy, a sixth grader in Mrs. Antonnucci’s class at Somers Middle School asked: “What poisonous plants should I be aware of in Westchester?” This is an important question because some plants should not be eaten while others should not even … Continue reading →

What Middle Schoolers Want To Know: “What kinds of birds are in Somers?”

Image from top left, clockwise: Great Blue Heron, nest with eggs, Downy Woodpecker, Pileated Woodpecker, Oven Bird, Wild Turkey, Rose-Breasted Grosbeak.

This is the second column inspired by questions from Mrs. Antonucci’s 6th grade class at Somers Middle School. This week I will attempt to do justice to Laura’s question, “What kinds of birds are in Somers?” There are many ways … Continue reading →