Tom Burke Preserve

Join us at Tom Burke Preserve in Bedford to learn how the Fat and Sassy Goats are helping us keep invasive plants at bay.
<a href="https://westchesterlandtrust.org/preserves/tom-burke-preserve/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Tom Burke Preserve</a> in Bedford is home to a variety of native flowers, shrubs, trees, and grasses, acting as a haven for vital pollinators. Learn how the <a href="https://www.fatandsassygoatsny.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Fat and Sassy Goats</a> are helping us keep invasive plants at bay to support biodiversity and the sensitive habitat that so many pollinators rely on. A win-win for these hungry goats and our stewardship team who comes in to restore native plants afterward.
Join <a href="https://westchesterlandtrust.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Westchester Land Trust</a> staff for a walk at the preserve to learn more about this unique method of biocontrol and watch these furry weed warriors do their thing!
Please leave your pups at home.
Day + Time: Saturday, May 16, 2026, 10am-12pm (Rain date: May 17)
Getting There + Parking: Parking is on McLain Street, across from Springhurst Road in Bedford Hills (<a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/MHmqrDqVm6UJQ7st7" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">41.222804, -73.699565</a>). Please park along the shoulder of McLain Street on the same side as the preserve. Carpooling is encouraged. There are no restrooms on site. Please budget extra time in case you need to stop on the way. Nearest available: <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/Yq9zDrTLgFbK3o5z5" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Exxon 776 N Bedford Rd, Bedford</a>.
Accessibility: We’ll cover less than 0.5 miles round trip on relatively level terrain with a typical slope of 2 percent. Trails are mowed grass and may include some occasional rodent tunnels or muddy conditions after rainfall.
Safety: Minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Please bring a water bottle and wear sun protection, long pants, and closed-toed shoes. Pants tucked into your socks are recommended to avoid ticks and poison ivy.
Register <a href="https://westchesterlandtrust.org/events/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">here</a>.

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