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The 2026 Spring Training Sessions will be focused on four school curriculums that are taught to elementary school children with hands-on, outdoor instruction from Audubon Educators on how these programs are conducted. Trainees will also get to engage with long-time volunteers to learn of the day-to-day activities of our Teacher Naturalists in a fun and interactive way! Continue Reading →
On March 2, students at Whitby School in Greenwich hosted the 10th annual “March Madness” Connect 4 Tournament, collecting 56 new toothbrushes and 11 new tubes of toothpaste. Participants donated dental supplies to support Dorothy Day Hospitality House, a homeless shelter in Danbury. Continue Reading →
The Town of Greenwich Parks & Recreation Foundation will host its 4th Annual Earth Day Clean-Up & Beautification event on Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 9:00am to 12:00pm at Mianus River Park. Volunteers are encouraged to meet at the Cognewaugh Street entrance of the park. Individuals, families, scout groups, and students seeking community service hours are encouraged to participate. Continue Reading →
Quinn Sheehy, Brunswick senior and varsity basketball player, recently led a successful brain cancer fundraiser. He designed custom t-shirts and organized sales within the Brunswick community, with 100% of proceeds donated directly to B*CURED. Continue Reading →
The program is led by Rabbi Boruch Ceitlin and Chaya Ceitlin, directors of Seaside Society and Jewish Riverside Old Greenwich, who guide students in blending Jewish values with active community involvement. Continue Reading →
The 7th annual “Together We Shine” event for the Abilis community took place at First Presbyterian Church in Greenwich. Continue Reading →
The leadership transition comes as the organization celebrates its 40th anniversary. JoAnn Messina is a highly respected community leader and founding Executive Director of the Greenwich Tree Conservancy, a role she held for 17 years. She succeeds John Blankley. Continue Reading →
The YMCA Greenwich’s Leaders Club is a meaningful, structured ways for teens to give back. The program’s first three service projects include:
• February: Making dog toys for a local animal shelter
• March: Clothing and toiletry drive benefiting Kids In Crisis
• April: Food drive supporting Neighbor to Neighbor
• May: Activity day for local senior citizens Continue Reading →
Leslie Lee was presented with a gold charm engraved with the stunning tree conservancy logo and with her initials on the back. The group’s newly elected president is Elizabeth Hopley. Continue Reading →
Junior League of Greenwich invites 3rd grade girls to apply for the free self-confidence and anti-bullying program. Continue Reading →