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Greenwich Land Trust conserves open space, connects our community with the natural world, and inspires the next generation of conservationists.

09/04/2026

🎃🍂 Now that it is September and officially pumpkin spice latte season, we would like to present our most pumpkin spice latte preserve: the Smarus Welling Preserve! ☕️

Consisting of several parcels between Porchuck Road and the Merritt Parkway, this 20-acre preserve of upland deciduous forest, streams, ponds and shrub wetlands really shines in the fall. Just look at these photos! 🍁 Don't they make you want to grab a venti pumpkin spice latte and hit the trails? 🥾

Originally set aside from residential development as a conservation area in 1978, the Smarus parcels were donated to Greenwich Land Trust that same year for permanent protection. A year later, a neighbor followed suit, donating the Welling parcels after subdividing his property.

The preserve's varied terrain includes giant rock outcrops, steep slopes and small waterways, creating habitat for an impressive variety of plants and wildlife. Mountain laurel, witch-hazel, spicebush, sweet pepperbush, sassafras, sugar and red maple, shagbark hickory, birch and oak are just some of the species found here. 🌳

And all that habitat supports plenty of wildlife, from deer, wild turkey and raptors to woodpeckers, songbirds, reptiles, amphibians and small mammals.

So yes, we're officially declaring this one pumpkin spice season-approved. 🎃☕️🍁

09/01/2026

🎉🎂 WE’RE TURNING 50! 🎂🎉

And what’s a birthday without a party?

Please join us as we celebrate 50 years of keeping Greenwich green and open! 🌿💚

The celebration will include:

🌳 Time capsule & tree planting ceremony with our Board of Trustees

🎤 Special remarks & proclamation by First Selectman Fred Camillo

🥂 Ch*****ne toast & bites

We’ve spent five decades protecting open space, connecting people with nature and keeping Greenwich green—and we’d love to celebrate this milestone with you!

Click the link in our bio to RSVP. We hope to see you there! 🎉

08/29/2026

Go Wild! Sponsor Spotlight ✨Shoutout to Megan Sullivan at Douglas Elliman Real Estate!

Megan is a long-term supporter of Go Wild!, a working mom of four, and a local real estate expert. 🌳🏠 Trust Megan to handle your next move with care.

🎟️ Don't miss out: There's still time to save 10% on presale tickets!
🔗 Link in bio.
💻 Code: GLT-GOWILD!10

08/28/2026

🦎 Amphibian Heaven: The Ashforth Fisher Preserve 🐸

What looks like a rocky, rugged patch of woods off Pecksland Road is actually a prime piece of real estate for some of Greenwich’s smallest residents. 🐸

The Ashforth Fisher Preserve began in 1974, when Henry Adams Ashforth and Everett Fisher generously donated portions of their properties to the Greenwich Audubon Society Land Trust Division. The two parcels—just over 2 acres combined—met back-to-back in a granite bowl filled with boulders and wetlands.

Everett Fisher later donated two additional contiguous 1-acre parcels in 1977 and 1995, bringing the preserve to 4 acres of protected open space. 🎁

Today, the preserve features steep slopes, exposed rock faces, two streams, wetland pockets—and, most importantly for our amphibian friends, a vernal pool. 💦🐸

Vernal pools are temporary wetlands that fill with water during part of the year and then dry up. That disappearing act is actually a good thing for amphibians! Because they don't hold water year-round, they lack many of the fish and other predators found in permanent wetlands, creating an ideal place for frogs, salamanders and other amphibians to breed. 🐸🦎

So while you might see a rocky woodland when you look at the Ashforth Fisher Preserve, for Greenwich’s amphibians, it’s a nursery. 💚

And that's just one more reason why protecting even 4 acres can make a big difference.

08/26/2026

🎡🍂 WE KNOW. IT’S STILL SUMMER.

You might still be on vacay and nowhere near ready to think about fall. But trust us… pumpkin spice latte + Go Wild season will be here before you know it! 🎃☕️

So… GET YOUR TICKETS NOW! 🎟️

Why? 🎉 You can save 10% on General Admission AND Patron Tickets when you purchase them by September 7 at 5pm! Just use code GLT-GOWILD!10 at checkout.

Regular GA tickets are $110/adult and $55/child (ages 2 and under are FREE).

FYI, once you buy your tickets, YOU CAN LEAVE YOUR WALLET AT HOME! 🙌

That’s right—your ticket includes ALL the things - food, beverages, live music, Ferris wheel, bungee jumping, GAGA courts and MORE! 🎪🎶🍔🎡

Looking for an extra-special Go Wild experience? Patron Tickets include a special Movie Night on Friday, October 16, plus early access to Go Wild.

Come hungry. Come ready to play. Come ready to GO WILD! 🦋🌿🎡

08/25/2026

🎉 WE DID IT! 🎉

We’ve hit 3,000 followers and it’s all thanks to YOU! 💚🌿

And remember that little giveaway we ran a couple of weeks ago? Well, we have a winner! 🎁 Congratulations to , who liked, followed and tagged their way into our giveaway and was randomly selected using the Wheel of Names!

— your hat and sweatshirt are ready for you! Stop by our offices at Mueller Preserve, 370 Round Hill Road, during business hours, Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm.

A HUGE thank you to everyone who follows, likes, shares, comments and cheers us on. We love having you along for the journey! 💚

Keep your eyes peeled for another giveaway when we hit our next follower milestone… 👀

Let’s get to 4,000! 🚀

08/20/2026

🌲 Bet you didn’t know there’s a GLT preserve right in downtown Greenwich! 🦊🦅

Yep! The O’Sullivan Preserve sits just north of Greenwich High School on Hillside Road. This 1.8-acre patch of open space was generously donated to Greenwich Land Trust in 2013 by Anita B. O’Sullivan—and it’s a whole lot more than meets the eye.

Mostly wooded, the preserve features a steep, rocky slope on the western side that drains into wetlands along its eastern and southern edges. A former small horse paddock has also transitioned into wetland habitat, although some meadow plants still remain.

And it’s home to plenty of wildlife. Dead snags, fallen trees and dense thickets provide valuable habitat for birds and small mammals. 🐦🐿️🦊

Case in point: check out these vintage shots of a fox and hawk hanging out at O’Sullivan! 👀

It’s a great reminder that important habitat—and wild little pockets of nature—can be found in some of the most unexpected places. 🌿

08/18/2026

🌿 Come Explore the NEW Byram River Preserve! 🥾

There’s still time to join us for a FREE guided hike at GLT’s newest preserve!

Join GLT staff for a hike through the Byram River Preserve, where you’ll discover some of the property’s unique natural features and learn more about our plans for the future Byram River Greenway. 🌳

This isn’t exactly a stroll in the park, though! 😅 The trail includes some elevation changes and uneven terrain, so sturdy footwear is a must. Hiking poles are also recommended.

📍 Byram River Preserve
Intersection of Sherwood Avenue & Nutmeg Drive
🎟️ FREE | Registration required
👥 Limited to 15 participants
👉 Save your spot: https://wl.donorperfect.net/weblink/WebLink.aspx?name=E54775&id=36

08/16/2026

🎡 GO WILD IS BACK! 🎡
Sunday, October 18 | 2–5:30 PM | Greenwich Polo Club

Are you ready for THE family event of the year?! 🙌

Go Wild! Family Field Day is back, and we're bringing all the fun to the Greenwich Polo Club! 🎉

Take a spin on the iconic Ferris wheel, scale the rock wall, take the plunge on the bungee jump, check out Touch-a-Truck, kick it with Soccer with Aldwin, grab a bite from one of our MANY food trucks, and so much more!

Basically… if you’re looking for a reason to get the whole family out of the house, this is it. 😎

And while you're having a blast, you're also helping protect the beautiful open spaces that make Greenwich such a special place to live, explore, and enjoy. 🌿💚

🎟️ TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW!

Tag your Go Wild crew! 👇

08/15/2026

🐝 Happy National Honey Bee Day!

Celebrated each year on the third Saturday in August, National Honey Bee Day recognizes the essential role honey bees play in our food supply and healthy ecosystems while also honoring the dedicated beekeepers who care for them.

To celebrate, we're sharing a few of our favorite photos of the honey bees (and their home!) at Mueller Preserve over the years. 🍯🌼

Today, take a moment to thank a bee—and a beekeeper. Together, they're doing incredible work to help pollinate our crops, support biodiversity, and keep our ecosystems thriving.

Address

370 Round Hill Rd
Greenwich, CT
06831

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

(203)6292151

Website

http://GLTRUST.ORG/

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