Teatown's Gala Honors David Swope, Brooklyn Botanic Garden & Open Space Institute

OSSING-CROTON-ON-HUDSON, NY - From Teatown: On Sunday, September 24, Teatown celebrated the impacts of some of its most dedicated allies: David Swope, Brooklyn Botanic Garden (BBG), and Open Space Institute (OSI). The evening took place at the Sleepy Hollow Country Club, overlooking the Hudson River.

The history of Teatown is indelibly intertwined with this year’s honorees. David Swope, a prominent Westchester philanthropist and consistent leader at Teatown for many years, has enthusiastically championed improvements at Teatown including important partnerships with his fellow honorees.

OSI, a nationally recognized organization, has brought wide recognition to Teatown while helping it at many crucial junctures. Most recently, OSI donated a 40-acre parcel of land that is now a part of Teatown’s Overlook Trail.

When Teatown was founded in the 1950s, BBG not only accepted responsibility for the original gift offered by David’s family when no one else wanted to but it also sponsored the environmental education program which distinguishes Teatown to this day.

“We salute our honorees for all sharing the goal to preserve and protect open spaces for future generations to appreciate,” said Kevin Carter, Teatown’s Executive Director. “Together they inspire communities across our country to lifelong environmental stewardship.”

About Teatown
Teatown is a nonprofit nature preserve and environmental education center in the Lower Hudson Valley. Managing 1,000-acres, Teatown is the largest p nature preserve in Westchester. Teatown impacts more than 20,000 adults and children every year through its full schedule of year-round programs and nature-focused
summer camp, and is home to 15 miles of hiking trails. Teatown’s mission is to inspire our community to lifelong environmental stewardship. More information about Teatown can be found at www.teatown.org.

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