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
Map showing the location of Arthur W. Butler Memorial Sanctuary
Map showing the location of 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
www.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.