Greenwich Sentinel / By Anne W. Semmes / May 1, 2026
Since the year 2007 the Town of Greenwich has been graced with a nonprofit effort to enrich, enhance, and add to its trees and forests, “to benefit our health and quality of life.” So read the invitation to the Greenwich Tree Conservancy’s (GTC) annual “Tree Party” benefit held traditionally at the McArdle’s Greenhouse as of last Friday week. And this year the “Tree Party” fell on Arbor Day!
The theme this year was “Flight of the Forest” with some 180 attending ticket holders bringing with their contributions “more trees in our town and enhancing the habitat that lets local and migrating birds sing.” That promise was fulfilled: “You’ll connect with neighbors, who also want to protect our town’s natural heritage and support the vital work of preserving and enhancing our precious tree canopy.”
Colorfully dressed attendees were happily gathered together and surrounded by an aromatic array of extraordinary flowers as GTC Board President Elizabeth Hopley greeted guests. “Happy Arbor Day everyone, delighted to see you all here! Thank you all so much for coming and supporting the Tree Conservancy.” And she thanked James McArdle “and his wonderful team for this always lovely venue.” Her “huge” thanks included such sponsors as
the Peter Malkins, Dave Williams, and U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal and wife Cynthia Malkin Blumenthal, Bartlett Tree Experts, Sam Bridge Nursery & Gardens, “and Val’s Putnam Wines & Liquors, who generously donated the delicious wines and spirits tonight.”
Read the full story here: https://www.greenwichsentinel.com/2026/05/01/the-greenwich-tree-conservancy-celebrates-its-festive-and-fruitful-tree-party/