Stamford Land Conservation Trust Acquires 64-Acre Harry Day Preserve

STAMFORD, CT — The Stamford Land Conservation Trust has acquired the 64-acre Harry Day Preserve, protecting land once slated for development and expanding a contiguous 216-acre green space in the city.

The property, which includes woodlands, streams and Altschul Pond, links with the existing Helen Altschul and Chuck Scarborough Preserves. The acquisition was made through a discounted charitable purchase supported by the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, the city of Stamford and private donors.

"I could not have been happier working hard to preserve the exceptionally beautiful 64-acre Altschul property attached both to Riverbank Road and Den Road. Saving the property meant connecting together 216 acres of open space," said Harry Day in a news release, a former president of the Land Trust and a key figure in the effort. "The Land Trust is thankful for the support of the State of CT and the City of Stamford—together with our extraordinary Land Trust Team and many Stamford residents—without whom the property would not have been saved from development."

The preserve features an extensive trail system, off-street parking and multiple entrances from Riverbank Road, Den Road and the Altschul Preserve. It also contains an abandoned foundation dating back about 100 years.

"After three years of effort and with the support of a dedicated team within the SLCT and the community, the City of Stamford, and the State of Connecticut, we have acquired this beautiful preserve,” said John Stone, president of the Stamford Land Conservation Trust, in a news release. "We look forward to protecting and improving it in the many years to come. Come and enjoy!"

Maps and additional information about the preserve are available at stamfordland.org.