Female and male Common Yellowthroats stand on a stick.

Explore the Greenwich Audubon Center

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

Marsh, Forest, and So Many Hawks

Greenwich Audubon 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. 

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A Cedar Waxwing perched in a tree with many white flowers.
Birds of the Greenwich Audubon Center
A Palm Warbler perched on a flowering American Plum tree.
Greenwich Audubon Center Trails
A female Wood Duck leads two medium-sized ducklings across a pond covered in duckweed.
School Programs at Greenwich
Bright yellow American Goldfinch snacks on some seeds.
Summer Nature Day Camp at Greenwich
Your Guide to Greenwich Audubon Center
Sanctuaries with Greenwich Audubon Center
Places nearby that you can visit and get involved.
yellow and black Prairie Warbler sings
Prairie Warbler. Photo: Jesse Gordon/Audubon Photography Awards
Gimbel Sanctuary
Greenwich, CT
a yellow Common Yellowthroat flies next to some large purple coneflowers
Common Yellowthroat. Photo: Scott Keys/Audubon Photography Awards
Fairchild Wildflower Audubon Sanctuary
Greenwich, CT
Snowy Egret crouches near some water
Snowy Egret. Photo: Steve Torna/Audubon Photography Awards
Oneida Audubon 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/Audubon Photography Awards
Hemlock Gorge Audubon Sanctuary
Greenwich, CT
Hiking trails
black and white Downy Woodpecker stands on a tree branch
Downy Woodpecker. Photo: Katrina Baker/Audubon Photography Awards
Mildred Caldwell Audubon Sanctuary of Walden Woods
Greenwich, CT