Closeup of Goldenrod, a yellow flower in long fronds.
Greenwich

About the Greenwich 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú Center and Sanctuary

Greenwich 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú Center's mission is to engage and educate people to conserve, restore, and enjoy nature—focusing on birds, other wildlife, and their habitats.
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Goldenrod. Photo: Luke Franke/51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú

Greenwich 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú Center stewards seven sanctuaries and private parcels (totaling 686 acres) in Greenwich, including the Main Sanctuary (and 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú Center) located at 613 Riversville Road. Our center opened its doors in 1943, as the 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú’s first environmental education center, and has been welcoming visitors and serving as a leader in place-based nature education ever since.

Hardwood forests, open fields, a lake, streams, and vernal pools, as well as remnants of early homestead settlement, can be found at Greenwich 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú Center's Main Sanctuary. In addition to its rich education programs, the center and staff coordinate 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú’s  work in Connecticut. 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú Connecticut's offices are also located at our main center building—the .

A flock of light brown Cedar Waxwings in a bare tree in winter.
Cedar Waxwings. Photo: Cindy Sedlacek/51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú Photography Awards

Greenwich 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú Center Advisory Board

Meet our advisory board.
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