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Honoring Meredith Sampson’s Living Legacy

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“Members of the Greenwich Pollinator Pathway and Friends of Binney Park carefully relocated many of Meredith’s cherished native plants before her property is sold. These plants—some rare and not even available in garden centers—include native ferns, Virginia bluebells, mayapple, and more, all chosen by Meredith to support birds, bees, and other pollinators.” – Friends of Binney Park Continue Reading →

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Garden Club of Old Greenwich Annual Plant Sale Set for Saturday, May 9 in Cohen EGCC

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The group’s annual Plant Sale  will be held Sat., May 9, the day before Mother’s Day, in the brand new Cohen Eastern Greenwich Civic Center from 9-1.  This year’s event introduces a new children’s bouquet-making activity. Continue Reading →

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Christ Church’s Dogwood Books Announces: “A Miracle in the Bush,” a Free Sunday forum

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Learn how a one-room school in Tanzania grew to 1,900 students. Cheryl Kyle and Karen Royce, co-leaders of Christ Church’s outreach to the Diocese of Mt. Kilimanjaro, will share an update on everything that happened in 2025 — including a brand new video fresh from the field — and will give us a first look at plans for a 2028 trip to celebrate the 20th anniversary of this remarkable ministry. Continue Reading →

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70 Third Grade Girls Learn Empowerment Skills at the Junior League of Greenwich

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The Junior League of Greenwich hosted its annual Positively Me! program for the 19th year at the JLG headquarters. Because of its enormous interest with parents inquiring about it all year long, Positively Me! was held at the JLG headquarters for two weekends in February and March welcoming a total of 70 third grade girls from the local community. This beloved, intimate initiative is designed to boost confidence, encourage self-expression, and equip young girls with strategies to handle challenging situations — all while fostering new friendships and having fun. Continue Reading →

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Friends of Binney Park to Host Volunteer Work Day, Saturday May 2

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The Friends of Binney Park is hosting a volunteer work day on Saturday, May 2 from 9:30am to 12:00pm at Helen Binney Kitchel Natural Park. This section of Binney Park is located across from the Perrot Memorial Library along Harding Road. The rain date for the event is May 9. All are welcome to come help.  

“We will plant native plants, clear out invasive ones around our new Holly Grove, and mark some trails,” says organizer Diana Klingner. Continue Reading →

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Fly to the Forest on April 24 for the 2026 Tree Party at McArdle’s Greenhouse

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Tree Party co-chairs Sammie Lazar Jacobs, Saila Kukar Shah, and Hannah Kremer Steen, along with their committee, are planning a memorable and festive evening. Enjoy specialty cocktails and wine by Val’s Putnam Wines & Liquors, a longtime supporter, and delicious hors d’oeuvres in a festive ‘Flight of the Forest’ theme. You’ll connect with neighbors, who also want to protect our town’s natural heritage and support the vital work of preserving and enhancing our precious tree canopy.  Continue Reading →

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