101 Orchard St

Owned/designed: Town of Greenwich.

Environmental settings: This 100-acre park is a real jewel of public parks. Situated within a densely developed area of Cos Cob the woodland offers a variety of different wildlife habitats. Pollinators enjoy the flowering trees, shrubs and herbaceous ground cover. This place provides home, food and water sources. Special attention is given to a great meadow, which harbors a variety of grasses, sedges, rushes, ferns and flowering herbs. This healthy environment attracts not only pollinator lovers, but also bird watchers and horticulturalists.

Highlights: Numerous ledge outcrops, steep slopes, mature trees, wetlands and meadows offer a feast to a wondering eye. A large pond, retained by a dam with a picturesque bridge crossing and several streams, offers breathtaking views, the sound of flowing water and an ever-changing environment.