Greenwich Youth Conservation Program

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Greenwich Youth Conservation Program Gives 60 Teens a Safe Summer Job during Pandemic

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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 →

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Nurture Your ‘Nature Brain’ at Garden Education Center

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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 →

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Greenwich Youth Conservation Program Tackles Invasives at Community Gardens

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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 →

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