Celebrating a Century of Conservation
Since 1924 we have been dedicated to the preservation of Newtown’s open spaces and natural beauty. With over 1,400 acres of eternally protected land, we are now celebrating a century of stewarding one of our community’s greatest assets. We’re excited to share our new website with you as we pass this historic milestone in our organization’s history.
Photos from the NFA’s 3rd Annual SpringFest
View the entire photo album here
Photos courtesy of Glory Hurtuk
@images.by.glory
NFA Acquires Deep Brook Farm
Thank you to our 400+ donors who made this possible!
Photo credit: Jenna Visca (The Newtown Bee)
The Newtown Forest Association (NFA) is proud to announce the purchase of Deep Brook Farm as the newest addition to our roster of permanently preserved open spaces in Newtown! We are thrilled to mark our centennial anniversary as Connecticut’s first land trust with this milestone.
The Deep Brook Farm Preserve will protect 60+ acres of farmland and upland forest, meadows, and wetlands in perpetuity with public access to hiking trails and other passive recreation. The property is surrounded on two sides by bucolic dirt roads and is less than a mile away from the flagpole. In addition to the preservation of the land itself, the NFA has taken ownership of the stone barns on the property, the foundation of which dates back to the mid 1700s.
In the coming months the NFA will be sharing more information about the construction of trails, parking, and other public amenities that will make this property one of the crown jewels of Newtown’s open spaces. We’d like to thank The Estate of Dr. Thomas Draper for working with us to make possible the preservation of the land’s agricultural heritage. We look forward to seeing you all out on the trails!
Become a Member Today!
We are a private 501(c)3 non-profit organization. We do not receive public funding from the town of Newtown or any other source. We rely on the support of our members and donors to help us preserve our protected lands in perpetuity.
Learn more about NFA membership and sign up now at the link below
Upcoming NFA Events
Become an NFA member now by making a donation of $40 or greater!
Your membership supports our mission of protecting open spaces throughout Newtown and provides special access to unique events and programs throughout the year.
Native Plants Hike with Chloe Bowers of the Gardeners of Newtown
Event open to NFA and GoN members only
New Date!!!
Friday, July 25th at 6pm
Deep Brook Farm Preserve
32 Deep Brook Road
Join us for a hike around the NFA’s newest preserve, Deep Brook Farm where local plant expert Chloe Bowers will enchant us with facts and stories about the local flora.
If you are involved with a company or organization that may be interested in sponsoring the NFA, contact trent.mccann@newtownforestassociation.org to learn more about this great opportunity!
