Since its formation in 2006, GILT has been dedicated to preserving and advocating for open space and parkland in Irvington, New York, and its surrounding communities.

As a result of GILT’s advocacy, the Village-owned property that makes up the Irvington Woods now has one of the largest, protected woodland parks in southern Westchester.

Current Board Members are Chet Kerr, Jan Blaire, Jon Elwyn, Rich Goldman, Neil Maher, Phil Whitney and Paula Veale.

Grants Awarded

Changing Forests Program -  Expanding an existing sustainable shiitake mushroom cultivation program for using repurposed invasive trees.

Liveable Tarrytowns - Constructing a new nature trail through the woodlands west of the Tappan Hill School.

Zion Episcopal Church - Creating a native woodland garden on Church property, adjacent to the Old Croton Aqueduct Trail.

Irvington Green Policy Taskf Force - Restoring the Old Croton Aqueduct trail north of Main Street with deer-resistant native trees, shrubs, and plants.

Dobbs Ferry Conservation Board - Expanding a native-plant pollinator garden and installing a permanent, deer-proof fence in Chauncey Park.

Irvington Girl Scout Troop 1719 -  Developing a more sustainable program for keeping the area around Split Rock in the Irvington Woods cleaner.