Rain couldn’t dampen the spirit of community at the 3rd Annual Mianus River Park Earth Day Beautification event on Saturday, April 26, where nearly 50 volunteers and dedicated Town of Greenwich Parks and Recreation employees came together to plant over 20 trees and continue vital conservation work. The beautification effort focused on planting native species, removing invasive plants like winged euonymus and mustard seed, and further enhancing the trails deep within the park. Over the past three years of this initiative, nearly 100 trees have been planted, helping to strengthen the park’s ecological health and natural beauty.
Mianus River Park is a treasured natural resource, spanning 391 contiguous acres, with 110 acres in Greenwich’s Mianus/Upper Cos Cob neighborhood, 187 in nearby Stamford, and 94 acres owned by the State of Connecticut. Thanks to ongoing stewardship efforts, the Earth Day beautification work continues to expand further into the park’s expansive trail system each year.
The event received support from Friends of Mianus River Park, the Junior League of Greenwich, the Stamford-Norwalk Junior League, and Cingari Family Markets ShopRite. Additionally, Greenwich High School Junior Grant Goldring contributed outreach assistance. Greenwich Magazine/Moffly Media served as the official media sponsor. This initiative was made possible by the efforts of the Town of Greenwich Parks and Recreation Foundation, an organization dedicated to enhancing parks and recreational experiences within the community
“We appreciate the time volunteers put into enhancing this beautiful park in Greenwich and Stamford. And despite the weather, it was impressive to see members of both communities come together in this important effort to improve Mianus River Park,” said Joe Siciliano, Director of Parks and Recreation for the Town of Greenwich.
The morning began with Dr. Greg Kramer, Town of Greenwich Tree Warden and Superintendent of Parks and Trees, outlining the day’s activities and sharing the importance of native planting. Jonathan Fasone, Town of Greenwich Park Operations Manager, demonstrated the proper tree planting technique before volunteers eagerly got to work.
The 3rd Annual Mianus River Park Earth Day Beautification was a testament to the community’s resilience, dedication, and commitment to preserving one of the area’s most cherished natural spaces for generations to come.
For more information the Town of Greenwich Parks and Recreation Foundation, please visit: https://www.towngreenwichprfoundation.org/
For future volunteer opportunities and conservation efforts at Mianus River Park, visit the Friends of Mianus River Park Website at https://www.friendsofmianusriverpark.org/
