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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Newsletter
Our newest Newsletter is hot of the presses. To read about the Purple Martin house and the new restroom construction go to the following link: Winter 2012 Newsletter
Events at Greenwich Point:
Safe Roads
Sundays, 9 - 12:30 pm
November - April
The Friends of Greenwich Point in cooperation with the Town of Greenwich Parks Department, is again sponsoring the Safe Roads Program. During the off-season at the Point joggers, cyclists, and walkers can enjoy open roads every Sunday morning from 9am to 12:30pm, November - April.
Most traffic is restricted from driving past the main parking area. Some vehicles have special permits to pass, so please be alert.
Shellfishing Demonstration
Saturday, February 4, 2012, 2 pm
Meet at Chimes building (opposite the OG Yacht Club)
Sponored by the Greenwich Shellfish Commission. Learn how and where to find clams, mussels and oysters and how to shellfish for them. Participants should wear rubber boots and gloves and bring a wide tined garden fork or potato rake.
All ages welcome. In the event of rain we will meet at the Innis Arden Cottage in the Floren Family Environmental Center.
First Sunday Bird Walk
Sunday, February 5, 2012, 9 - 11 am
Meet near the second (southern) concession stand, as you enter the Point. Learn about the birds of the Point.
All levels of experience welcome. Bring binoculars.
Mommy & Me
Wednesdays, February 22, 29, March 7, 14, 11:30-12:30 pm
Sound Waters is offering a chance for young children to discover the beauty of nature of long island sound at the Seaside Center (cost $60 per child).
For more information or to register: alisha@soundwaters.org or 203 406-3312
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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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