Join the Greenwich Tree Conservancy for a Veteran’s Day Tree Walk at Eugene Morlot Memorial Park in Byram. Enjoy an afternoon stroll and tree discussion led by Greenwich Tree Warden, Dr. Greg Kramer, as we witness how trees are used to honor our veterans. Continue Reading →
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P&Z Watch: CMS Pre-App Proposes Removal of Rock Outcropping and 1800 Trees
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On Tuesday the P&Z commission focused on plans to level the rock outcropping, student safety and traffic flow.
The driveway will allow 60 cars to queue. The proposed bus loop comes off Orchard Street. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, Schools, Alex Popp, Central Middle School, CMS, Coachlamp Lane, Cos Cob
Greenwich Tree Conservancy Plants 100 Trees after Receiving a CT Urban Forest Council Grant
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Town of Greenwich Assistant Director of Environmental Affairs, the GTC looked at the town Tree Equity Scorecard to determine which areas would most benefit from additional tree canopy. The initial award was to plant 50 trees in Pemberwick, Byram and Chickahominy. However the GTC was able to plant double that number. Endorsing the concept of necessary tree canopy, the Governor, just announced a plan to plant 1000’s of trees in densely populated cities and towns in Connecticut. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, Volunteering, Greenwich Tree Conservancy, GTC, JoAnn Messina
Greenwich Tree Conservancy: House Bills Address Destructive Tree Cutting by DOT, Eversource
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“The pace of this destructive practice appears to be increasing at the same time as stronger storms are creating more dramatic flooding and the resulting erosion. This cutting also results in the creation of heat islands throughout town and other unanticipated outcomes that negatively affect our neighborhoods.” – JoAnn Messina, Executive Director, Greenwich Tree Conservancy Continue Reading →
Filed under: Letter to the Editor, CT Dept of Transportation, Eversource, Greenwich Tree Conservancy, JoAnn Messina, tree clearcutting
Zero-Emission Robotic Mowing Comes to Greenwich Town Hall
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Robotic mowers offer environmental benefits as they don’t produce any direct emissions like traditional gas-powered small engines and consume low energy. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Conservation Commission, Greenow, Greenwich Tree Conservancy, Pollinator Pathway, Quiet Yards Greenwich, Sustainability Committee
Proposed “Vinci Gardens” Criticized for Height, Mass, Tree Loss, Lack of Respect for Historic Byram School
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There remain major concerns with the site plan for the proposed 52-unit elderly housing development proposed by Greenwich Communities. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, 8-30g, 8-3og, affordable housing, Al Shehadi, Anne Kristoff, Anthony Johnson
Major Public-Private Partnership in the Works to Plant 500 Trees on Rte 1 in Greenwich
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On Thursday elected officials, town employees and volunteers gathered along busy Route 1 in Old Greenwich to mark the last leg of the effort to pick sites for new trees. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Fred Camillo, Greenscape Committee, Greenscape Task Force, Greenwich Tree Conservancy, Greg Kramer, Jackie Pruitt, Jim Michel
Public-Private Partnership Announced to Restore Waterfall and Green Space on GHS Campus
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The Waterfall Project is co-chaired by Ashley Cole and Greenwich Board of Education member Joe Kelly. Continue Reading →
Filed under: News, Conservation Coalition, Greenwich Environmental Advocacy Group, Greenwich Tree Conservancy, Kanako MacLennan, Maggie Bridge, Mary Hull, Steve Johnson
UPDATED: Tree Warden Rules on Fate of Honey Locusts on the GHS Campus
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The tree warden considered prior and current concerns from residents and the Greenwich Tree Conservancy of the continuing loss of trees on the campus. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, Schools, Sports, Dr. Greg Kramer, Francia Alvarez, Greenwich High School, Greenwich Tree Conservancy
Greenwich Tree Conservancy’s Tree Party at McArdle’s Greenhouse Set for Earth Day
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The Greenwich Tree Conservancy is thrilled to announce this year’s Tree Party on Earth Day, April 22 at McArdle’s Greenhouse. This year’s celebration of trees marks the 15th anniversary of the founding of the organization and the 10th anniversary of the Tree Party. Continue Reading →