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.

Celebrating 100 Years of Conservation ⟡

Celebrating 100 Years of Conservation ⟡

Protect Deep Brook Farm

Help us save 63 acres of pastoral open space!

This parcel has the potential for high-density development in the borough, which will be followed by the permanent loss of multiple nearby dirt roads, increased impact on the nearby Deep Brook watershed, and an increase in education and other tax burdens for Newtown residents. Preservation of the Deep Brook Farm under the NFA will mitigate all of these potential outcomes. We’re calling on you to help make this happen.

To continue to preserve the rural character of Newtown for generations to come we are collecting donations from local residents who support the preservation of this wildlife habitat and desire to expand the surrounding green corridor of open spaces. If we are able to raise the funds to purchase the Deep Brook Farm, this land will never be developed; it will remain protected open space with public access in perpetuity. 

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

The Art of Wintering

Public Program w/ Herbs, Love & Yoga

Saturday, January 20th at 5:30pm

Registration fee of $20 per participant

Herbs, Love & Yoga Studio
111 Church Hill Road, Sandy Hook

The first snowfall has covered the earth in glittering crystals creating, for some, an internal and external landscape of wonder.   For others, the darkness, cold temperatures and barren scenery casts a spell of sadness. While our most human instincts and natural rhythms invite us to draw inward, dream, slow down, nest and rest, our culture drives us to recreate ourselves with a turn of a calendar page. Join us for an exploration of the beauty and restorative power of the winter season.  Learn to use your innate wisdom, incorporating active and passive forms of rest, mindful rituals, movement and herbal remedies to reframe your relationship with the winter months. Emerge in Spring restored and nourished with joy and purpose.

Winter Seed Sowing

NFA Members Program

Saturday, February 10th at 10am

Free for NFA members!

Holcombe Hill Nature Preserve

65 Great Hill Road

We’re partnering with Chloe Bowers of the Gardeners of Newtown to sow our seeds for the upcoming spring months. Chloe is going to teach us the best techniques for sowing seeds to ensure the best results. Even in the dead of winter we can get ahead of the game!

Invasive Weed Warriors

Public Volunteer Outing

Sunday, February 18th at 10am

Holcombe Memorial Preserve

55 Great Hill Road (Red Barn parking area)

Learn how to identify, properly remove, and prevent future growth of invasive plant species - the scourge of our native habitats. We will focus on eradicating Japanese barberry and burning bush from the forest’s understory. We’ll provide supplies but volunteers are always welcome to bring their favorite tools!


NFA Calendar