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New Nature Preserve Named After Gene Wilder In Stamford: Land Donated By Wilder's Widow New Nature Preserve Named After Gene Wilder In Stamford: Land Donated By Wilder's Widow
New Nature Preserve Named After Gene Wilder In Stamford: Land Donated By Wilder's Widow Stamford's newest nature preserve will be named after famed comedian and former Fairfield County resident Gene Wilder.  The new 5.2-acre Gene Wilder Preserve, the 47th nature preserve located in the city, is located on the corner of Scofieldtown and Chestnut Hill Roads in North Stamford, according to an announcement by the Stamford Land Conservation Trust from Monday, Feb. 20. The parcel of land that makes up the preserve was donated to the trust by Wilder's widow, Karen Wilder.  “We are so very appreciative of the donation of this parcel and are pleased to fold the 5.2 acres into our ste…

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by Ben Crnic