Welcome
Friends of Greenwich Point
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Our mission is to act as an advocate for Greenwich Point. We are committed to responsible stewardship and public education to preserve and enhance Greenwich Point's diverse natural environments and beauty; to safe and appropriate recreation; and to maintenance of its facilities.
The Friends of Greenwich Point will also initiate and carry out projects related to its mission, complementing the efforts and resources of the town.
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Spring 2012 Newsletter
To read about happenings at the point and invasive plants go to the following link: Spring 2012 Newsletter
Board of Directors
We are in the nominating phase of electing new board members. The board meets once a month, usually the first Wednesday of September - June, from 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm at the First Congregational Church in Old Greenwich. Attendance at 75% of the meetings and involvement on a committee or project is required. If you are interested in coming on the Board of Directors for Friends of Greenwich Point, please send an email to info@friendsofgreenwichpoint.org, please provide us with some background information about yourself and your areas of interest.
Events at Greenwich Point:
Invasive Plants - Volunteers needed!
Saturday, May 5, 10am, near the clambake area.
We are starting to see some results from our hard work last year. Help us with our continuing battle against the invasive. We will be cutting and bagging garlic mustard, bring gloves and pruners. This is a good opportunity for junior high and high school students to receive community service hours.
First Sunday Bird Walk
Sunday, May 6, 2012, 9 - 11 am
Meet near the second (southern) concession stand, as you enter the Point. Learn about the birds of the Point.
Bird Migration
Sunday, May 6, 2012, 1:30 - 4 pm
Join Greenwich Audubon at the newly renovated Innis Arden Cottage to discover the many different types of birds that use the habitats of Greenwich Point.
Sea Level, Scientists, and Society
Friday, May 18, 5:30 pm, Floren Family Environmental Center at the Innis Arden Cottage,
The Bruce Museum will be host Maureen Raymo, PhD, who will review the science behind the history of sea level change and its impacts to life on earth.
Beach cards
For access to Greenwich Point, you will need your 2012 beach cards after May 1, or obtain day passes from the Beach Pass office as the OGRCC.
Summer concert Series:
June 24 - Bob Button Band - Big Band
July 15 - Kroni - Reggae, Caribean music and more
August 19 - Al Dimarco Quintet (jazz an popular standards 30s 40s)
Sept. 7 - Zuzazz String Orkestra (blues, swing, old time country)
All about Horseshoe crabs
June 3
Friends of Greenwich Point will be taking the lead for the First Sunday Science Program at the Seaside Environmental Center. Come and learn about this fascinating creatures.
Seaside Center Open
June 24 - September 2, Wed - Sun, 11 am - 5 pm
Come explore the touch tank and other exhibits at the Bruce Museums beach side museum aimed to educate visitors about the ecology of Long Island Sound and environmental issues.
This is also a good time to see the inside of the beautiful renovated Floren Family Environmental Center.
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OUR PROJECTS INCLUDE:
- habitat restoration
- traffic-restricted Sundays in winter
- environmental education
- summer concert series
- long-range park planning
- invasive species controls
- student scholarship in environmental education
- the preservation of this very special place
Our projects are funded by annual membership fees and donations.
If you are not a member please consider joining the Friends of Greenwich Point so that we can continue to fund these and other programs and improvements. You can join for as little as $15.
Click here to download our Membership Form or go to the online membership page
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Constant Contact
To join our constant contact email list and receives notices of upcoming events (about once a month) and links to the newest newsletter send an email to: info@friendsofgreenwichpoint.org
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