Stewardship of the Ardsley Wildlife Sanctuary is a top priority for the Abington Township Shade Tree Commission. This 81-acre tract of land was obtained by the township in 1996 utilizing Montgomery County open space money to fund 90% of the purchase.  Throughout the property there are wetlands, water bodies and steep slopes. Over 85% is woodlands. In addition, the township has made significant investment to upgrade the regional storm water management system.

The STC, in partnership with township staff, and with assistance from DCNR, PA Forest Stewards, the PA Game Commission, the Western PA Conservancy, and the PA Reptile and Amphibian and Reptile Survey, created a master stewardship plan in 2015 to guide implementation of the township land management plan created in 2008.  Details can be found at: https://www.abington.org/government/shade-tree-commission/ardsley-wildlife-sanctuary.

Two major projects are now in the construction phase, in fulfillment of this stewardship plan.

For further details, click this link to the township website for more details.