370 Round Hill Rd

Owned/designed: Owned and restored by the Greenwich Land Trust.

Environmental setting: Meadows showing diverse native plant communities transitioning into woodland.

Highlights: Several different meadow settings are supported by this property: understory of a small, forested area; open field; partially shaded areas; and wetlands. Meadows are difficult to establish, but once successful require very little maintenance and are ecologically superior to the high-maintenance requirements of lawn. This ecologically diverse system supports a wide variety of pollinators and other wildlife species. Walking into the mowed pathways allows immersion into tall greenery with changing fragrances and the sounds and movements of wildlife interactions.