Ward Acres Conservancy

Ward Acres Conservancy thrives on contributions of its volunteers, both outdoors and indoors. We are the steward for 62 acres of mainly woodlands and meadows, so there is an ongoing need for hands-on volunteers for outdoor physical activities year round, with a focus on invasive plant management. The Conservancy also welcomes behind the scenes administrative and organizational support of nearly any type appropriate to a non-profit group. Please reach out if you have something to contribute!

Ward Acres Conservancy is a not-for-profit group that exists to protect and restore the historically significant and ecologically fragile landscape of Ward Acres Park. Ward Acres is a 62-acre passive-use park nestled in northern New Rochelle on the remains of an historically significant estate, featuring a thriving native hardwood forest, open meadows, agricultural assets, a dog park, seasonal wetlands, and items of historical and local interest. As an organization founded by private citizens in partnership with the City of New Rochelle, our core values include conservation, inclusion, and citizen-based leadership. We seek to protect and preserve natural aspects of the park, to create an inclusive organization built on the diversity of the City, and to create an intimate interaction and educational experience with nature with access for all.