Westmoreland Sanctuary
914-666-8448
Westmoreland Sanctuary is a nonprofit environmental preservation organization first established in 1957. Features of the property include seven miles of beautiful trails and a museum-style nature center. The Sanctuary offers a variety of programs for children, students and adults including, classes in candle making, animal signs and tracking, geology, weather, Native American culture, maple sugaring, fire building and more.
- Fax: 914-242-1175
- Hours: Office: Mon - Sat, 9am - 5pm; Sun, 10:30am - 5pm. Trails are open daily from dawn to dusk.
- Handicap Accessible: The first floor of the nature museum is handicapped-accessible.
- Founding Date: Mar 28 1957
- Parking: Free lot
- Are there any interesting facts about this location?: The nature center is a reconstructed church dating back to the late 1700s.
- Services: Ranger, Restrooms, Tours
- Restrictions: No alcohol, No fires, No pets, No smoking
- Area: 640 acres
- Payments accepted: Cash, Personal Check
- Membership info: www.westmorelandsanctuary.org
- Private events: Yes
- Number of trails: 13
- Average trail length: 1
- Trail types: Hiking
- Scenic views: Yes
- What is the best time of year and day to explore the trails?: Every season expresses its unique characteristics upon the forest, rocks and water throughout the sanctuary. Trails are open year-round to explore Bedford's natural beauty.