Female and male Common Yellowthroats stand on a stick.
Greenwich

Explore the Greenwich ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Center

Learn more about our programs and the land around the center.
Common Yellowthroats. Photo: Gary Robinette/³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Photography Awards

Marsh, Forest, and So Many Hawks

Greenwich ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Center is located in the coastal ridge and valley system of southwestern Fairfield County. The 686 acres include five parcels of land and its habitats include mixed deciduous forest, red maple/alder/willow/sumac shrub swamp, a small cattail/red maple marsh, mature hemlock/oak forest, old fields, wet meadow, river corridors, lake, ponds, and vernal pools.

The southwestern corner of the property, at 500 feet elevation, is one of the two highest points in Greenwich and serves as the site of the Quaker Ridge Hawk Watch. 

Your Guide to Greenwich ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Center
Sanctuaries with Greenwich ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Center
Places nearby that you can visit and get involved.
yellow and black Prairie Warbler sings
Prairie Warbler. Photo: Jesse Gordon/³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Photography Awards
Gimbel Sanctuary
Greenwich, CT
a yellow Common Yellowthroat flies next to some large purple coneflowers
Common Yellowthroat. Photo: Scott Keys/³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Photography Awards
Fairchild Wildflower ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Sanctuary
Greenwich, CT
Snowy Egret crouches near some water
Snowy Egret. Photo: Steve Torna/³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Photography Awards
Oneida ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Sanctuary
Greenwich, CT
a Black-throated Green Warbler, a yellow, black, and white bird, stands on eastern hemlock
Black-throated Green Warbler on eastern hemlock. Photo: Scott Keys/³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Photography Awards
Hemlock Gorge ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Sanctuary
Greenwich, CT
Hiking trails
black and white Downy Woodpecker stands on a tree branch
Downy Woodpecker. Photo: Katrina Baker/³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Photography Awards
Mildred Caldwell ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Sanctuary of Walden Woods
Greenwich, CT