A Legacy of Land:
The Schapiro Farm
With your support, these extraordinary 370-acres—where forests, meadows, wetlands, and shoreline meet—will be safeguarded forever.
Nestled in the rolling hills along the north shore of Eatonbrook Reservoir is the Schapiro Farm —a treasure where 370-acres of forests, meadows, wetlands, and shoreline come together in a landscape of extraordinary beauty. Hand-stacked stone walls, weathered barns, and open fields tell the story of nearly a century of care by the Schapiro family, whose deep love for this place has safeguarded its character.
Now, the Cazenovia Preservation Foundation has the rare opportunity to conserve this historic farm—protecting its landscapes and habitats forever.
This project brings with it both exciting opportunities—expanded programming, recreation, and environmental education, and important new responsibilities—ongoing stewardship, carefully planned public access, and the thoughtful repurposing of two historic barns.
The Campaign
To make this vision a reality, CPF has launched the Schapiro Farm Legacy Fund.
FUNDRAISING UPDATE!
WE REACHED OUR GOAL! THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
We are thrilled to announce that CPF has met its $500,000 fundraising goal for the Schapiro Farm Legacy Fund!
Thanks to an incredible outpouring of gifts from our community, donors, friends, and partners, we have reached the finish line—and taken a major step toward permanently protecting 370 acres of fields, forests, wetlands, and shoreline along Eatonbrook Reservoir.
💚 We’d like to extend a very special thank you to the Eatonbrook Lake Community for your tremendous support of this campaign. Your generosity, enthusiasm, and commitment to protecting this special place have meant so much to CPF and to the Schapiro family.
💚 To everyone who gave, shared our posts, entered the kayak raffle, encouraged a friend to donate, or simply cheered us on: THANK YOU! Your generosity made this possible. Your commitment to conservation has secured the future of the historic Schapiro Farm.
Together, we have reached this incredible milestone—and we couldn't have done it without you.
CPF thanks all those who contributed to the Schapiro Farm Legacy Fund, including:
the Central New York Community Foundation and The Nature Conservancy,
the Schapiro Family,
and private donors like you!
Winner of the a Bonafide RS117 Fishing Kayak Raffle!
We’re excited to announce that Paul Curtin is the lucky winner of the Schapiro Farm Legacy Campaign raffle and has won the Bonafide RS117 fishing kayak!
Congratulations, Paul! We hope you enjoy your new kayak and have lots of adventures out on the water.
Want to see the winning ticket drawn? Watch this video! The drawing was held this morning, September 1, at CPF’s Fenner Conservation Pond.
Thank you for being part of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to protect the Schapiro Farm for generations to come.
Seven percent (7%) of all gifts to CPF are allocated to general operating support.
In the event that CPF is unable to complete the Schapiro Farm transaction, we will contact you to discuss whether you would like to redirect the use of your gift to support other ongoing projects.
Your gift will open the door to exciting new opportunities for recreation, environmental education, and expanded community programming.
This special property includes 4,000 feet of undeveloped waterfront. After nearly a century of stewardship by the Schapiro Family, it is your generosity that will carry this legacy forward.
The Schapiro Farm is located just southeast of the Village of Cazenovia. Your support ensures that the historic, agricultural, and natural treasures of our community will be preserved into the future.
Two historic barns stand among the 370 acres of Schapiro Farm, reflecting the property’s rich agricultural heritage.
The wetlands of Schapiro Farm provide vital habitat for a diverse array of birds, fish, amphibians, and other wildlife.