Greenwich Land Trust Celebrates 50 Years of Conservation at 27th Annual GO WILD! Family Field Day
Landmark anniversary year brings more than 1,200 people together to support local conservation efforts.
Greenwich, CT, November 09, 2026 --(PR.com)-- Greenwich Land Trust’s 27th annual GO WILD! Family Field Day brought more than 1,200 people together at Greenwich Polo Club on Sunday, October 18, for a beautiful fall afternoon of family fun, outdoor adventure, and community celebration during the organization’s 50th anniversary year.
The proceeds of the event support Greenwich Land Trust’s ongoing work to conserve open space, steward natural habitats, and connect the community with the natural world.
“GO WILD! was the perfect way to celebrate 50 years of Greenwich Land Trust and the community that has made our work possible,” said Will Kies, Executive Director of Greenwich Land Trust. “Seeing so many smiling faces come together to enjoy the outdoors with their families was a wonderful reminder of why protecting these special places matters.”
The afternoon featured activities for all ages, including Ferris wheel rides, bungee jumping activities, soccer with Aldwin, touch-a-truck, a petting zoo, a corn maze, crafts, live music, and local food trucks. Families from across Greenwich and neighboring communities came together to enjoy a fall afternoon of fun and connection, including families attending through the generosity of Greenwich Land Trust donors who sponsored tickets in partnership with the Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich.
“GO WILD! is one of the most joyful days on our calendar, and this year it felt especially meaningful,” said Urling Searle, President of Greenwich Land Trust’s Board.
“We are incredibly grateful to everyone who came out, volunteered, sponsored the event, and supported Greenwich Land Trust. Their generosity helps ensure that the natural places that make Greenwich special will be here for generations to come.”
Founded in 1976, Greenwich Land Trust now protects more than 1,014 acres across 84 preserves. As part of its 50th anniversary year, the organization is celebrating five decades of community-supported conservation while looking ahead to the next chapter of protecting open space, caring for natural habitats, and connecting people with the town’s natural landscapes.
Greenwich Land Trust extends its gratitude to GO WILD! Co-Chairs Casey Cotter, Caroline Fall, and Allie Kurd, the GO WILD! committee, sponsors, volunteers, and the many community members whose participation and generosity made the 27th annual event our biggest success yet.
Enter the GO WILD! Raffle
Community members can still support Greenwich Land Trust through the GO WILD! raffle. Raffle tickets are available for purchase online through Monday, October 26, at 4 p.m. Winners do not need to be present to win. There are eight packages available - participants can choose which package or packages they would like to enter to win.
The raffle offers another opportunity to support local conservation while joining in the excitement of this year’s celebration.
For raffle details and to purchase tickets, visit gltrust.org and navigate through Events to Go Wild! or call (203) 629-2151 during business hours.
About Greenwich Land Trust
Founded in 1976, Greenwich Land Trust conserves open space, connects our community with the natural world, and inspires the next generation of conservationists. Today, the organization protects more than 1,014 acres across 84 preserves throughout Greenwich. Through land conservation, stewardship, education, and community engagement, Greenwich Land Trust works to ensure that the town’s natural landscapes remain protected and accessible for generations to come.
The proceeds of the event support Greenwich Land Trust’s ongoing work to conserve open space, steward natural habitats, and connect the community with the natural world.
“GO WILD! was the perfect way to celebrate 50 years of Greenwich Land Trust and the community that has made our work possible,” said Will Kies, Executive Director of Greenwich Land Trust. “Seeing so many smiling faces come together to enjoy the outdoors with their families was a wonderful reminder of why protecting these special places matters.”
The afternoon featured activities for all ages, including Ferris wheel rides, bungee jumping activities, soccer with Aldwin, touch-a-truck, a petting zoo, a corn maze, crafts, live music, and local food trucks. Families from across Greenwich and neighboring communities came together to enjoy a fall afternoon of fun and connection, including families attending through the generosity of Greenwich Land Trust donors who sponsored tickets in partnership with the Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich.
“GO WILD! is one of the most joyful days on our calendar, and this year it felt especially meaningful,” said Urling Searle, President of Greenwich Land Trust’s Board.
“We are incredibly grateful to everyone who came out, volunteered, sponsored the event, and supported Greenwich Land Trust. Their generosity helps ensure that the natural places that make Greenwich special will be here for generations to come.”
Founded in 1976, Greenwich Land Trust now protects more than 1,014 acres across 84 preserves. As part of its 50th anniversary year, the organization is celebrating five decades of community-supported conservation while looking ahead to the next chapter of protecting open space, caring for natural habitats, and connecting people with the town’s natural landscapes.
Greenwich Land Trust extends its gratitude to GO WILD! Co-Chairs Casey Cotter, Caroline Fall, and Allie Kurd, the GO WILD! committee, sponsors, volunteers, and the many community members whose participation and generosity made the 27th annual event our biggest success yet.
Enter the GO WILD! Raffle
Community members can still support Greenwich Land Trust through the GO WILD! raffle. Raffle tickets are available for purchase online through Monday, October 26, at 4 p.m. Winners do not need to be present to win. There are eight packages available - participants can choose which package or packages they would like to enter to win.
The raffle offers another opportunity to support local conservation while joining in the excitement of this year’s celebration.
For raffle details and to purchase tickets, visit gltrust.org and navigate through Events to Go Wild! or call (203) 629-2151 during business hours.
About Greenwich Land Trust
Founded in 1976, Greenwich Land Trust conserves open space, connects our community with the natural world, and inspires the next generation of conservationists. Today, the organization protects more than 1,014 acres across 84 preserves throughout Greenwich. Through land conservation, stewardship, education, and community engagement, Greenwich Land Trust works to ensure that the town’s natural landscapes remain protected and accessible for generations to come.
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Greenwich Land Trust
Andi Harrington Cosby
(203)629-2151
www.gltrust.org
Andi Harrington Cosby
(203)629-2151
www.gltrust.org
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