Up on Riversville Road, Audubon’s reserve is something of an “international bird hotel” where the birds can stop and refuel for their long migration journeys. Continue Reading →
It’s a Bird, It’s a Plane… No, It’s a Bird at Audubon Greenwich
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Help Birds You See Every Day: Great Backyard Bird Count 2019 Starts Friday
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Did you know more than 160,000 people worldwide step outside the third weekend in February to count birds each year? This weekend is The Great Backyard Bird Count. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Audubon Greenwich, Cornell Lab of Ornithology, The Great Backyard Bird Count, the National Audubon Society
First Annual Valley Jam Packs the Park in Glenville
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The first annual Valley Jam was a huge success on Saturday, with well over 1,000 people in attendance over the course of the afternoon. Organized by the Pemberwick-Glenville Association, the family friendly event was the outgrowth of the annual Pemberwick-Glenville Day traditionally held in Pemberwick Park. “The best thing about Valley Jam was it was a multi generational event,” said Andrea Blume, the chair of the PGA. “Everyone had a great time – kids, families, older people who’ve lived here their entire lives, and young families who have just moved here and want to get involved with the PGA.” The move to Bendheim Western Greenwich Civic Center allowed for a reimagined event. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Andrea Blume, Audubon Greenwich, Felix Guiffra, Friends of the Byram Shubert Library, Glenville, National Guard, Pemberwick
Treats abound at the Indian Summer Children’s Festival
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Crowds turned out for the Indian Summer Children’s Festival at Audubon Greenwich, where there were tons of activities and kids could run around in the fields and trails without parents fretting. A highlight of the event was a live performance by Greenwich’s own Pete Francis. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Arts, Giving, Volunteering, Audubon Greenwich, Cindy Moss, Indian Summer Children's Festival, Pete Francis
Second Annual Indian Summer Children’s Festival at Audubon Set for September 30th
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Children’s activities include face-painting, tie-dying, easel painting, slime making, scavenger hunts, yoga, karate and bouncy house fun. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Audubon Greenwich, Indian Summer Children's Festival, The Willow Project
Greenwich’s First “Pollinator Pathway” Connects Natural Areas along North Street
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The idea of a pollinator pathway is to connect natural areas by creating pollinator friendly pathways – enhanced with native flowers, shrubs and trees creating the feeding grounds for pollinators – bees, bats, birds, butterflies, moths, and other insects. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Health, Audubon, Audubon Greenwich, Conservation Commission, Diane Lampert, Greenwich Botanical Garden, Greenwich Land Trust
Audubon Center in Greenwich to Hold Spring Native Plant Sale
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Add native plants to your garden and create a bird and wildlife-friendly habitat for all to enjoy. Pre-orders are due by May 10. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Audubon Greenwich, native plants
Indian Summer Children’s Fest at Audubon Greenwich Benefited The Willow Project
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Activity stations were set up along the hawk viewing trail and children’s handicrafts included tie-dye, hair braiding, sand art, slime-making, easel painting and making milk weed bombs. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Giving, Health, Volunteering, Audubon Greenwich, The Willow Project
What’s Happening in Greenwich 4th of July Long Weekend, July 1-4
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Augustine’s Farm will open for the season on July 1. There is a girls softball tourney at GHS. At Audubon Greenwich there will be a butterfly count. There will be fireworks at two locations…. and much more. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Audubon Greenwich, Augustine's Farm, Binney Park, fireworks, Greenwich Farmer's Market, Greenwich Point, Judy Waldeyer
Pollinator Potluck Brings Community Together for Brick Oven Pizza
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The community gardens reflect a commitment not only providing food for pollinators but also providing respite for migratory birds. Continue Reading →