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Somers Land Trust Inc
Somers, NY · EIN 133711341 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE C30Z · Environment · Micro (<$100K) · somerslandtrust.org
revenue
$10K
expenses
$10K
net assets
$738K
employees
0
program ratio
59%
mission · from form 990

The Somers Land Trust (SLT) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to preserving open space in the town of Somers. SLT owns Rhinoceros Creek Reservation and 85 Warren Street in Somers, NY and together with the Westchester Land Trust holds a number of conservation easements throughout Somers. In addition, SLT provides environmental programming, education and outreach for the citizens of Somers and the surrounding Westchester, and Putnam County areas.

profile · synthesized from sources

Somers Land Trust Inc is a nonprofit dedicated to preserving open space in Somers, New York. The organization owns and manages conservation properties including Rhinoceros Creek Reservation and Angle Fly Preserve, holds conservation easements, and conducts environmental education and stewardship programs. It focuses on habitat protection, biodiversity, and public access to nature for residents of Westchester and Putnam Counties.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Angle Fly Preserve Wildlife Management Program
Manages deer populations through regulated bow hunting to restore forest understory and biodiversity; includes hunter reporting and coyote protection
Conservation Easement Management
Holds and manages conservation easements in partnership with Westchester Land Trust to protect open space throughout Somers
Environmental Education and Outreach
Provides programming and educational opportunities for the public on conservation, native species, and land stewardship in Somers and surrounding areas
Rhinoceros Creek Reservation Stewardship
Protects 115 acres of diverse habitats including streams, wetlands, and forests over a major aquifer; supports scout-led trail and habitat improvement projects
activities · 8 groups

What they do

  • Local Land Conservation Advocacy 1 activity
    • Advance regional conservation planning and research
      Co-develops management plans and ecological strategies with regional partners, including a NYS DEC-supported plan for Angle Fly Preserve and a Live Tree Management Strategy with regional foresters, to guide long-term conservation and forest health.
  • Ecological Habitat Restoration 1 activity
    • Conduct habitat restoration and land stewardship activities
      Engages in invasive species removal, tree and native plant planting, deer exclosure construction, and erosion control to restore and preserve natural habitats across managed properties, including Rhinoceros Creek Reservation and Angle Fly Preserve.
  • Onsite & Outreach Environmental Education Programs 1 activity
    • Deliver environmental education and community outreach programs
      Provides environmental education and outreach through guided hikes, annual member meetings, open house events, native plant gardens, and educational signage to engage residents of Somers and surrounding areas in conservation efforts.
  • Recreational Trail Development and Maintenance 1 activity
    • Develop and maintain trail systems and public infrastructure
      Designs, constructs, and maintains trails, bridges, stairs, kiosks, pavilions, composting toilets, and viewing structures to support public access and recreational use at Rhinoceros Creek Reservation and Angle Fly Preserve.
  • Community Stewardship Volunteer Programs 1 activity
    • Facilitate volunteer and community engagement in land stewardship
      Organizes and relies on volunteers for trail maintenance, invasive species removal, infrastructure projects, and scout-led conservation enhancements at managed properties.
  • Wildlife Conservation and Sustainable Hunting Management 1 activity
    • Manage wildlife populations through regulated hunting and fishing programs
      Implements a controlled bow-hunting program at Angle Fly Preserve to manage white-tailed deer populations, requiring hunter proficiency testing and mandatory reporting; operates a catch-and-release fishing program using artificial lures and barbless hooks to protect native brook trout.
  • Nature Preserve Management and Public Access 1 activity
    • Own and manage protected conservation lands
      Owns and manages the 115-acre Rhinoceros Creek Reservation and holds conservation easements in partnership with Westchester Land Trust; also manages a 654-acre preserve at Angle Fly on behalf of the Town of Somers, including trail systems, habitat restoration, and public access infrastructure.
  • Watershed Conservation & Stewardship 1 activity
    • Support pollinator and watershed protection initiatives
      Participates in the Hudson to Housatonic Regional Conservation Partnership to create pesticide-free, native-planted pollinator corridors; manages lands to protect forest, wetlands, and watershed areas that filter drinking water for the surrounding community.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$10K
Contributions & grants$9K89%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$1K11%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$10K
Program expenses59%
Admin / overhead41%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$738K
Cash$32K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$738K
Liquid reserves37.4 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +54.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 7
  • Bob MacGregor — Vice President
  • Denise Schirmer — Secretary
  • Gail Simpson — Trustee
  • Jan Antonucci — Trustee
  • Lauretta Jones — Treasurer
  • Michael Barnhart — President
  • Rosey Van Wart — Trustee
relationships · 39

Who they work with

  • Bedford Audubon Society Partner — Partner organization collaborating with Somers Land Trust on open space protection.
  • City of New York Government — Owner of the western side of Angle Fly Preserve.
  • Corporate or organizational partner Partner — Partners with corporations and organizations through cash or in-kind donations to support land trust activities.
  • Girl Scout Troop 1724 Partner — Girl Scout troop that planted winterberry shrubs at Rhinoceros Creek Reservation using proceeds from their cookie sale.
  • H2H Hudson to Housatonic Partner — Partner organization working with Somers Land Trust on regional conservation initiatives.
  • Heritage Hills Water District Government — Provides water to Heritage Hills Water District via wells under long-standing easements on Rhinoceros Creek Reservation parcels.
  • Hudson to Housatonic Regional Conservation Partnership Network — Member organization participating in regional conservation efforts including the Pollinator Pathway project.
  • Hudsonia Partner — Partner organization providing expertise to support Somers Land Trust's conservation mission.
  • Land Trust Alliance Government — Administered a NYS grant awarded to Somers Land Trust for the Rhinoceros Creek Reservation project.
  • Land Trust Alliance Network — Committed member organization following national land trust standards.
  • Land Trust Alliance Network — Member of national land trust network, indicating affiliation with Land Trust Alliance.
  • Land Trust Alliance Network — Partner organization providing expertise and support for land conservation efforts.
  • Lasdon Park and Arboretum Partner — Partner site in efforts to connect and expand pollinator habitat corridors in Somers.
  • Mianus River Gorge Partner — Collaborates on land conservation and management initiatives.
  • Mianus River Gorge Partner — Partner organization collaborating with Somers Land Trust on open space protection.
  • Muscoot Farm Partner — Partner site in efforts to connect and expand pollinator habitat corridors in Somers.
  • New York State Government — Holds a conservation easement on the entire Angle Fly Preserve.
  • New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Funder — Provided grant support for the development of the Angle Fly Preserve Management Plan.
  • New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Government — Partner in managing Angle Fly Preserve through a legal easement requiring hunting and fishing access; sets regulatory framework for hunting and fishing activities.
  • Rewilding School Partner — Partner organization collaborating with Somers Land Trust on land stewardship and education.
  • Somers Parks and Recreation Department Partner — Co-manages the hunting program at Angle Fly Preserve, issues yearly placards, enforces regulations, and oversees compliance.
  • Somers Parks and Recreation Department Partner — Collaborated with Somers Land Trust to prepare Angle Fly Preserve for public opening.
  • Somers Women's Club Partner — Donated benches placed in a newly cleared area at Rhinoceros Creek Reservation.
  • Teatown Lake Reservation Partner — Collaborated on the development of the Angle Fly Preserve Management Plan.
  • Teatown Lake Reservation Partner — Collaborates on land conservation and management initiatives.
  • The Rewilding School Partner — Partner organization that offers archery programs for children and parents at Rhinoceros Creek Reservation.
  • Town of Somers Government — Co-owner of the eastern portion of Angle Fly Preserve and collaborator on the restoration of the Silas Reynolds house.
  • Town of Somers Government — Partnered with Somers Land Trust to transfer responsibility for developing and maintaining Angle Fly Preserve.
  • Troop 228 Partner — Collaborates with Somers Land Trust on Eagle Scout habitat restoration projects at Angle Fly Preserve
  • Troop 228 Partner — Scout troop whose members have completed multiple Eagle Scout projects in collaboration with Somers Land Trust at Rhinoceros Creek Reservation.
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strategies · 5

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Community-Engaged Stewardship Model
    methodology: community_engaged_stewardship
    By integrating recreation, volunteerism, and community-driven initiatives, we sustain long-term land conservation because local engagement fosters ownership, ongoing participation, and grassroots support for environmental protection.
  • Ecosystem-Based Conservation with Integrated Ecological Management
    methodology: ecosystem_restoration
    By protecting natural infrastructure like forests, wetlands, and aquifers, and actively managing ecological threats such as invasive species and overpopulated deer, we restore and maintain biodiversity and ecosystem function because holistic ecological intervention ensures resilient, self-sustaining habitats.
  • Multi-Method Land Conservation with Permanent Protection
    methodology: multi-method_land_conservation
    By combining land ownership, conservation easements, and partnerships, we ensure permanent protection of ecologically and culturally significant lands because durable legal and physical safeguards are necessary to sustain long-term environmental outcomes.
  • Scenic and Cultural Landscape Conservation
    methodology: cultural_landscape_conservation
    By positioning conserved lands adjacent to historic and culturally significant sites, we protect scenic vistas and promote public appreciation of heritage landscapes because visual and cultural continuity strengthens community support for conservation.
  • Wildlife Corridor and Connectivity Conservation
    methodology: wildlife_corridor_conservation
    By creating continuous open space linkages between fragmented habitats, we support wildlife movement and genetic diversity because connected landscapes are essential for long-term species resilience and ecological function.