Angle Fly Preserve

Named after the last natural brook-trout spawning stream in Westchester, Angle Fly Preserve is a vital sanctuary for area wildlife. Its 654 acres are critical to the environmental health of the surrounding area and provide opportunities for hiking, fishing, cross-country skiing, snow-shoeing, bird watching, and nature study.

History

The land protected within Angle Fly Preserve has a long history that has been traced back over 200 years to the early days of the United States of America.  Despite large expanses of open forest and clear-flowing streams, it wasn't until 2006 that the land was purchased by an alliance of government agencies and set aside as a natural sanctuary.  The 2006 agreement prevented large-scale development of the property that threatened the local community and our watershed.  Instead, Angle Fly Preserve now open to the public for year-round enjoyment.  To learn more about the history of Angle Fly Preserve and the families that have called the land home over the years, click here.

Friends of Angle Fly Preserve

The Somers Land Trust oversees the Friends of Angle Fly Preserve (FAFP), a group of volunteers who give time to help make the Preserve a wonderful place. Friends can get involved in many different ways. Opportunities to volunteer include trail construction and improvement, facilities maintenance, landscaping, and trash cleanup. There are also opportunities to practice land stewardship and advocacy.

Want to become a Friend of the Angle Fly Preserve? Sign up! Have your own idea for a good project at the Preserve? Let us know! Membership is free and open to all who are interested. We're always excited to welcome new Friends and love to hear new suggestions for projects.

Becoming a Friend is easy, and it's free!  All you need to do is fill out an online FAFP membership form.  Want to learn more about FAFP?  Send any questions you might have to our volunteer coordinator who can fill you in on all the details.

Trail Map

One of the major ongoing projects at the Angle Fly Preserve is the design and construction of a network of walking trails.  The first trail was completed in the fall of 2009 and was opened to the public during the Angle Fly Preserve grand opening on October 3, 2009.  Maps of the trail are posted near the trail head located in the main parking lot at the Preserve.  Additional trails are planned for future construction to create a network of paths totaling over 10 miles.

If you are interested in contributing your time to helping in the trail construction, please sign up to become a Friend of Angle Fly Preserve.  We  announce opportunities to contribute to this ongoing effort through the Friends mailing list.

Directions to the Preserve

The Angle Fly Preserve is located in the heart of Somers and forms a vital open space link between the town's Reis Park and the county's Lasden Arboretum. Access to the preserve is available from the gated entrance on the west side of Primrose Street, located just 0.5 miles south of Reis Park.  Click here for a link to Google Maps for detailed directions.

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