
This summer was record-breaking year for applicants, with 220 applications submitted for 112 spots in the Greenwich Youth Conservation Program. Continue Reading →
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This summer was record-breaking year for applicants, with 220 applications submitted for 112 spots in the Greenwich Youth Conservation Program. Continue Reading →
Even a pandemic couldn’t keep the Greenwich Youth Conservation Program (GYCP) from successfully completing its 42nd summer of “Teens Working for a Greener Greenwich”. Every summer since 1978, GYCP has brought together a diverse group of local 14- and 15-year-olds from neighborhoods throughout Greenwich to experience a first job as they enhance town parks and beaches. GYCP is a public-private “learn and earn” program organized by the Greenwich Departments of Human Services and Parks and Recreation. It gives young teens a summer job — complete with supervisors, co-workers, skills training – while they beautify our town. The COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing guidelines made planning this year’s program a little more challenging than usual, however, participants were up to the task. Continue Reading →
On Tuesday the youth conservation planted five trees at Tod’s Point. The teens receive a $225 stipend for the two week session but largely join for the work experience. Continue Reading →
This summer the Greenwich Youth Conservation Program is planning to plant 40 trees in honor of GYCP’s 40th anniversary. Continue Reading →
Remarkably, 110 of the 112 teens who participated in the 2017 Greenwich Youth Conservation Program said they had a positive experience. Continue Reading →
Sponsors of the Greenwich Youth Conservation Corps had a chance to meet and and chat with teen workers. Continue Reading →
Local sponsors of the Greenwich Youth Conservation Program include Garden Catering, McArdle’s and Whole Foods of Greenwich. The Resource Foundation is the GYCP’s title sponsor. Continue Reading →
Staycation this August? Garden Education Center is like a vacation in the woods. This Sunday, Aug. 17 is a ‘Nature Brain’ afternoon with kids activities including scavenger hunts and nature crafts. There will also be garden workshops for adults. A family friendly activity! Continue Reading →
Local teens are learning about managing land, including invasive management, horticulture, and ecology. They recently dropped off fresh produce at Neighbor to Neighbor. Continue Reading →
A large group of teens employed by the Greenwich Youth Conservation Program descended on the dirt and invasive plants encircling the community gardens at Bible Street Community Gardens Continue Reading →