Warren and Deb Taylor exemplify the practice of protecting what you love. Their deep affinity for the natural areas of York has moved them to support the work of York Land Trust in numerous ways over the years. From volunteering their time to donating money, land, easements, and even a house, they have been instrumental in our growth as an organization and are an inspiration to others of what supporting conservation can look like.
Warren served a full 9-year term on our Board of Directors from 2004-2013 and was a longtime member of the Stewardship Committee, helping to shape and implement numerous efforts to care for the land in thoughtful and effective ways. Monetary donations made by the Taylors have allowed us to make significant land purchases, including the 7-acre parcel that abuts our headquarters on which our Near Point Trail sits. They also donated a conservation easement on 22 acres surrounding their homestead on Scituate Road in 2009 and placed an additional 12.5 acres under conservation easement in 2023. In a first of its kind for YLT, their donation of a house in Kittery in 2014 generated $150,000 of income that directly supported land protection projects in the Mt. Agamenticus region.
“Deb and Warren Taylor are conservationists in every sense of the word. They have led by example and we are so grateful for the numerous, significant, and creative ways that they have contributed our work and benefited the community over the years,” says York Land Trust President, Jared Chase.
If you would like to explore ways to support York Land Trust now or in the future, please contact Amelia Nadilo at anadilo@yorklandtrust.org. Such conversations are non-binding and confidential.