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April 1
First Sunday Bird Walk - Greenwich Point
Join us for a leisurely walk to view birds in their habitats. Bring binoculars. Meet near southern concession stand. Contact cynthiae@brucemuseum.org or 203-413-6756 for information and Park ...
April 2
Exhibition: Hazardous Beauty at the Flinn Gallery Through April 25, 2018
Hazardous Beauty features artists Alejandro Durán and Willie Cole as they use their creativity to interpret the environmental problems of plastic pollution and explore the impact from our increasing ...
April 3
Volunteer Opportunity - Seed-to-Seed Initiative - Greenwich Land Trust
Greenwich Land Trust’s Seed-to-Seed is a community-based initiative dedicated to restoring native plants to the local landscape through community outreach, plant propagation, and habitat restoration. The Land Trust is ...
April 4
Early Morning Bird Walk at Fairchild Wildflower Garden
Location Details
Fairchild Wildflower Garden
Fairchild Wildflower Garden, Greenwich, 06831
Meet in the Fairchild Garden parking lot on North Porchuck Rd.
-From Riversville Road turn east onto North Porchuck Rd and ...
Truly Organic Gardening with Nick Mancini - Garden Education Center
The health of a plant is the most important aspect of growing organically. Growing your own seedlings utilizing non-GMO seed, food grade plastics, approved peat pots or soil blocks is ...
April 5
Symphony in the Swamp - Greenwich Land Trust
Can you hear that? It’s the perfect time of year to get an exciting look into the wetlands where amphibians lay their eggs. The pools will be swimming with ...
The Future of Food - An Evening with Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture - Greenwich Library
Join us for a screening of Unbroken Ground, a film from Patagonia Provisions, followed by an interactive discussion with farming and food experts from Stone Barns, Back 40 Farm, and Fleishers ...
April 6
Friends Friday Film - 'Say Anything' - Greenwich Library
This week's film is Say Anything (1989). Directed by Cameron Crowe. With John Cusack, Ione Skye, John Mahoney. Critically acclaimed tale where an eternal optimist with no plans for college attempts ...
April 7
Early Morning Bird Walk at Audubon Greenwich
Join Ted Gilman for our weekly Saturday bird walks at Audubon Greenwich! The center's open fields, apple orchard, wetlands and woodlands provide great habitat for migrating birds such as warblers, ...
Spring Birding Class - Bird Watching Basics - Audubon Greenwich
Before you can spot the 200 species of birds that call Audubon Greenwich home for some part of the year, it all starts with the basics. Following an indoor introduction to ...
Greenwich Boat Show - April 7 and April 8
The Greenwich Boat Show celebrates 10 years this April 7th and 8th! This in-water show invites boaters to enjoy free sea-trials on Long Island Sound. GBS is a returning favorite for ...
Family Play Saturdays - YWCA Greenwich
Looking for something to do for an hour or two with your kids on Saturday? YWCA Greenwich is now open on Saturdays for family play. There will be activities for ...
April 8
Greenwich Boat Show - April 7 and April 8
The Greenwich Boat Show celebrates 10 years this April 7th and 8th! This in-water show invites boaters to enjoy free sea-trials on Long Island Sound. GBS is a returning favorite for ...
Art Adventures - Collage Creations - Bruce Museum
A drop-in program designed for children aged 4 and up and their families. In this program, participants will have the opportunity to craft fun and creative works of art inspired by ...
Vernal Pool Walk - Greenwich Tree Conservancy - Babcock Preserve
8th Vernal Pool Walk, Babcock Preserve, 2-4 PM
Join us as we explore the vernal pools of the Babcock Preserve and the forest that sustains them with Michael Aurelia, Professional ...
April 9
Exhibition: Hazardous Beauty at the Flinn Gallery Through April 25, 2018
Hazardous Beauty features artists Alejandro Durán and Willie Cole as they use their creativity to interpret the environmental problems of plastic pollution and explore the impact from our increasing ...
Five Seasons: The Gardens of Piet Oudolf - 12:30pm and 7pm
The Garden Education Center is pleased to present an exclusive sneak preview of Five Season: The Gardens of Piet Oudolf.
This documentary is an immersive and meditative story that reveals ...
April 10
Volunteer Opportunity - Seed-to-Seed Initiative - Greenwich Land Trust
Greenwich Land Trust’s Seed-to-Seed is a community-based initiative dedicated to restoring native plants to the local landscape through community outreach, plant propagation, and habitat restoration. The Land Trust is ...
April 11
Early Morning Bird Walk at Fairchild Wildflower Garden
Location Details
Fairchild Wildflower Garden
Fairchild Wildflower Garden, Greenwich, 06831
Meet in the Fairchild Garden parking lot on North Porchuck Rd.
-From Riversville Road turn east onto North Porchuck Rd and ...
AuthorsLive@Byram for Children - J.C. Greenburg
Friends of the Byram Shubert Library are sponosoring the third "Esther Banker Memorial Series for Chilrden."
J. C. Greenburg is the author of many books for young people, including the ...
April 12
Evening Lecture: Vive la France! How the First World War Turned the Parisian Art World Upside Down - Bruce Museum
Ken Silver, Professor of Art History at New York University and Adjunct Curator of Art at the Bruce Museum, will speak about art during the World War I era.
The ...
April 13
Friends Friday Film - 'Suffragette' - Greenwich Library
This week's film is Suffragette (Great Britain, 2015). Directed by Sarah Gavron. With Meryl Streep, Carey Mulligan, Helena Bonham Carter. Dedicated early suffragettes play a dangerous game of cat and mouse ...
April 14
Early Morning Bird Walk at Audubon Greenwich
Join Ted Gilman for our weekly Saturday bird walks at Audubon Greenwich! The center's open fields, apple orchard, wetlands and woodlands provide great habitat for migrating birds such as warblers, ...
Family Play Saturdays - YWCA Greenwich
Looking for something to do for an hour or two with your kids on Saturday? YWCA Greenwich is now open on Saturdays for family play. There will be activities for ...
The Story Behind 'Wild Bees' - Bruce Museum
Hear from the naturalists/photographers Paula Sharp and Ross Eatman, whose three-year project documenting wild bees at Rockefeller State Park Preserve and neighboring Stone Barns Center for Food & Agriculture ...
April 15
Science Sunday - Build a Bee House - Bruce Museum
A drop-in program designed for children aged 4 and up and their families. Participants will explore simple science concepts and subjects while partaking in fun, kid-friendly experiments, projects and crafts inspired ...
Sunday Afternoon Lecture: I Am a Camera - Bruce Museum
New Haven photographer Raymond Smith will present a lecture titled “I Am a Camera,” which will be followed by a Q&A and book signing. The reception is at 3:00 ...
April 16
Exhibition - 'Wild Bees' Photographs by Paula Sharp and Ross Eatman - Bruce Museum - Through November 11, 2018
The exhibition Wild Bees: Photographs by Paula Sharp and Ross Eatman, opening at the Bruce Museum on April 14, 2018, features approximately 26 exquisite photographs of wild bees in their natural habitats, along ...
Monday Morning Lecture Series - America Calls: Mobilizing Artists During the Great War - Bruce Museum
Robin Jaffee Frank, Ph.D., organizer of the exhibition World War I Beyond the Trenches (New-York Historical Society, May- September 2017) and former Chief Curator of the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of ...
Exhibition: Hazardous Beauty at the Flinn Gallery Through April 25, 2018
Hazardous Beauty features artists Alejandro Durán and Willie Cole as they use their creativity to interpret the environmental problems of plastic pollution and explore the impact from our increasing ...
UConn Choirs - From the Old World to the New World
Choral music of the Spanish diaspora (Spain, Italy, South and Central America) as well as other Old World works reconceived by New World composers.
This performance is part of the ...
April 17
Volunteer Opportunity - Seed-to-Seed Initiative - Greenwich Land Trust
Greenwich Land Trust’s Seed-to-Seed is a community-based initiative dedicated to restoring native plants to the local landscape through community outreach, plant propagation, and habitat restoration. The Land Trust is ...
Six Basic Cooking Techniques with Jennifer Clair - Cos Cob Library
While hands-on instruction in the kitchen is always best, many people don't have the time for, money for or even access to quality cooking courses. But now home cooks across ...
April 18
Early Morning Bird Walk at Fairchild Wildflower Garden
Fairchild Wildflower Garden
Fairchild Wildflower Garden, Greenwich, 06831
Meet in the Fairchild Garden parking lot on North Porchuck Rd.
-From Riversville Road turn east onto North Porchuck Rd and the entrance ...
Modern Orchid Design: Crafting Natural Structures at the Garden Education Center
Bear Grass and White Dendrodium Orchids
Please bring floral clipper, knife, and scissors to class
Learn the technique in creating the simple but elegant style of showcasing dazzling orchids. We ...
An Evening with Screenagers Director, Dr. Delaney Ruston
This special event, hosted by Whitby School, will begin with a screening of Screenagers at 6pm in Greenwich Library's Cole Auditorium, followed by a moderated conversation with the film's Director, ...
We Were the Lucky Ones - Author Talk with Georgia Hunter - Perrot Memorial Library
Perrot welcomes local author Georgia Hunter as she discusses her acclaimed novel, We Were the Lucky Ones, a New York Timesbestseller. When the author was 15 years old, she learned that ...
April 19
AuthorsLive and World Affairs Forum Present - 'Rescue: Refugees and the Political Crisis of Our Time' by David Miliband
David Miliband, President and CEO of the International Rescue Committee (IRC) will be interviewed by Lori Esposito Murray from the Council on Foreign Relations, regarding his new book Rescue: Refugees ...
April 20
Friends Family Film - 'Angels in the Outfield' - Greenwich Library
This week's film is Angels in the Outfield (1951). Directed by Clarence Brown. With Paul Douglas, Janet Leigh, Lewis Stone, Spring Byington. The angel Gabriel lends a hand to help the ...
April 21
Early Morning Bird Walk at Audubon Greenwich
Join Ted Gilman for our weekly Saturday bird walks at Audubon Greenwich! The center's open fields, apple orchard, wetlands and woodlands provide great habitat for migrating birds such as warblers, ...
Paper Shredding Day - Island Beach Parking Lot
This event is produced by the Greenwich Recycling Advisory Board and Greenwich Green and Clean.
The cost is $2 per box - Maximum of 5 boxes per car. Box size is 12" x 18" ...
Earth Day - Day of Action - Greenwich Land Trust
On Earth Day, we invite the community to join the conservation conversation and raise awareness about the importance of the planet’s natural habitat.
Celebrate Earth Day with a Day ...
Kite Flying Festival - Greenwich Point
The annual Kite Flying Festival will be held Saturday, April 21beginning at 11:00 AM at Greenwich Point. The event is co-hosted by Parks and Recreation, Greenwich Arts Council, the Indian Cultural ...
Family Cooking Class with Chef Geoff Lazlo for Make-a-Wish
Join @makeawishct for an unforgettable afternoon with family and friends learning to cook with renowned gourmet and brewer, Chef @geofflazlo , and Connor O'Neill, a Wish Ambassador for Make-A-Wish Connecticut.
Connor's ...
FREE ICE CREAM - Courtesy of Corbin's Crusaders Day Camp
As a 'Thank You' for welcoming them to Greenwich - Corbin's Crusaders Day Camp is offering FREE ICE CREAM at Gofer Ice Cream (522 E Putnam Ave, Cos Cob) on April 21...
Spring Wildflower Ecology and Photo Walk - Audubon Greenwich
Join us for a walk to learn about the natural history and identification of early spring wildflowers. Discover the ecological niches of these fragile woodland treasures that call Audubon Greenwich ...
Family Play Saturdays - YWCA Greenwich
Looking for something to do for an hour or two with your kids on Saturday? YWCA Greenwich is now open on Saturdays for family play. There will be activities for ...
April 22
Earth Day Greenwich Point 'Clean it Up'
This Earth Day, Sunday, April 22, the Friends of Greenwich Point encourages you to appreciate the great treasure we share by helping to clean it up! Please take a stroll on ...
Animal Tale on a Trail - Audubon Greenwich
Join us as we combine storytelling and outdoor adventures with this special walk at Audubon. Families and kids will keep their eyes peeled as we transform the trails into an ...
Earth Day Celebration - Frolic in the Forest - Garden Education Center
This event features a children's fashion show, nature's story telling and Earth Day crafts. Fun for the entire family!
To purchase tickets visit gecgreenwich.org or call 203-869-9242.
Japanese Music Concert - Hidejiro Honjo - Greenwich Library
Acclaimed shamisen player, Hidejiro Honjo, will present a concert program of traditional and modern Japanese music. Mr. Honjo's accompanists will play Koto, drums, flute and/or western instruments such as ...
April 23
Exhibition - 'Wild Bees' Photographs by Paula Sharp and Ross Eatman - Bruce Museum - Through November 11, 2018
The exhibition Wild Bees: Photographs by Paula Sharp and Ross Eatman, opening at the Bruce Museum on April 14, 2018, features approximately 26 exquisite photographs of wild bees in their natural habitats, along ...
Monday Morning Lecture Series: 'Cold War Art Collection' - Bruce Museum
Dr. Courtney Doucette, Visiting Assistant Professor of History at Connecticut College. This talk explores the material, political, and cultural challenges of collecting Soviet art during the Cold War. It will ...
Exhibition: Hazardous Beauty at the Flinn Gallery Through April 25, 2018
Hazardous Beauty features artists Alejandro Durán and Willie Cole as they use their creativity to interpret the environmental problems of plastic pollution and explore the impact from our increasing ...
April 24
Volunteer Opportunity - Seed-to-Seed Initiative - Greenwich Land Trust
Greenwich Land Trust’s Seed-to-Seed is a community-based initiative dedicated to restoring native plants to the local landscape through community outreach, plant propagation, and habitat restoration. The Land Trust is ...
Evening Lecture - Technology as Decoy: The Subversive Abstraction of The Movement Collective - Bruce Museum
Dr. Jane Sharp, Associate Professor, Twentieth-Century Art, Russian and Soviet Art, Soviet Nonconformist Art, Rutgers University, will speak.
This lecture explores the quasi-scientific rhetoric of kinetic art in Russia during ...
April 25
Shop and Share to Benefit Swim Across America - Innis Arden Golf Club
Over 20 vendors and open to the public
Men's and Women's Fashions
Home Decor
Jewelry
Gifts
Children's Clothing
Photography
Accessories
And More!!
For more information, contact Nancy Carr - 203-940-2724
Wednesday Crafternoons at Greenwich Library
In this 90-minute registered program, boys and girls in grades 3+ will learn new skills and create unique handmade pieces each month. No experience necessary; all materials provided. Space is limited ...
April 26
Book Talk and Dessert with Diane (Diane's Books) at the Garden Education Center
Members: $25
Non-members: $35
Join us to hear about new books from Diane Garrett from Diane's Books.
Diane will talk about the latest books, seasonal books, books that support our mission and ...
April 27
Stand Against Racism Sponsored by YWCA Greenwich and Town of Greenwich
Stand Against Racism
Sponsored by YWCA Greenwich and Town of Greenwich
Friday, April 27, 2018, 12 pm at Greenwich Town Hall
(rain or shine)
Stand Against Racism is a signature event of YWCA ...
Friends Family Film - 'Paris Can Wait' - Greenwich Library
This week's film is Paris Can Wait (2016). Directed by Eleanor Coppola. With Diane Lane, Arnaud Viard, Alec Baldwin. Movie bigwig’s wife decides to drive to Paris in the company ...
April 28
Succulents and Mini Orchids - Everlasting Centerpiece - Garden Education Center
SATURDAY APRIL 28 1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Registration Deadline: 4/20/18
MEMBERS: Materials Fee: $75 Class Fee: $50 Total $125
NON MEMBERS: Materials Fee: $75 Class Fee: $70 Total $145
Gallery viewing: M $25 N/M $35 Limited Seating
Succulents and ...
Family Play Saturdays - YWCA Greenwich
Looking for something to do for an hour or two with your kids on Saturday? YWCA Greenwich is now open on Saturdays for family play. There will be activities for ...
April 29
Family Day - Moon Madness - Bruce Museum
Join us for ‘out of this world’ family fun with activities and crafts inspired by the Space Race and our current exhibition Hot Art in a Cold War: Intersections of ...
Spring at the Farm - Innis Arden Cottage at Greenwich Point
Live Animal Presentations at 1:15 & 2 pm
Innis Arden Cottage
Friends of Greenwich Point invites you to explore the natural wonders of spring on the farm with a naturalist from Heckscher ...
Origami Hour with Michael La Fosse - Garden Education Center
Sunday, April 29th 2:30 to 4:00 PM
Cost: M$25 N/M$35
Join us for a special Origami Hour with Michael La Fosse, one of the top origami masters in the world. Michael ...
Friends Cole Concert - Musicians from Marlboro - Greenwich Library
The final program of the season begins with Haydn’s Quartet in D Major, Op. 20, No. 4 followed by Penderecki’s String Trio. Concluding the program is Brahms’s String Quintet ...
April 30
Exhibition - 'Wild Bees' Photographs by Paula Sharp and Ross Eatman - Bruce Museum - Through November 11, 2018
The exhibition Wild Bees: Photographs by Paula Sharp and Ross Eatman, opening at the Bruce Museum on April 14, 2018, features approximately 26 exquisite photographs of wild bees in their natural habitats, along ...
