Arthur W. Butler Memorial Sanctuary

The Arthur W. Butler Memorial Sanctuary is located in Westchester County New York.[1] The preserve was donated by his wife in 1954 or 1955 following his death.[1][2] The original donation was 225 acres, with further donations expanding it to its current size of either 352 acres[3] or 363 acres.[1] The Sanctuary is administered by The Nature Conservancy.[1]

Arthur W. Butler Memorial Sanctuary
Arthur W. Butler Memorial Sanctuary
Location within New York
Nearest cityBedford
Coordinates41°11′00″N 73°41′29″W / 41.1834286°N 73.6915191°W / 41.1834286; -73.6915191
Area352 acres or 363 acres
Established1954
Governing bodyThe Nature Conservancy
Websitewww.nature.org/en-us/get-involved/how-to-help/places-we-protect/arthur-w-butler-memorial-sanctuary/

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Arthur W. Butler Memorial Sanctuary". The Nature Conservancy. Retrieved 2026-02-12.
  2. ^ "Butler Sanctuary: 2,000 Visitors a Year". The Standard-Star. 1963-04-08. p. 20. Retrieved 2026-02-14 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ^ "Arthur W. Butler Memorial Sanctuary". www.visitwestchesterny.com. Retrieved 2026-02-12.
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