Although polo season formally ended weeks in the past, the fields of the Greenwich Polo Club got here alive as soon as once more on Sunday, October 19, as greater than 1,500 attendees gathered for Greenwich Land Trust’s twenty sixth Annual Go Wild! Family Field Day.
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The climate couldn’t have been extra excellent for this beloved fall custom. With clear skies, delicate temperatures, and a delicate autumn breeze, tons of of households loved a day filled with enjoyable. From pony rides, a petting zoo, and Soccer with Aldwin to the mountain climbing wall, inflatable corn maze, bungee trampolines, arts and crafts, and reside music by Jumpin’ Jams — kids of all ages discovered loads to discover.
Truck fans had been thrilled by the Jumbo Truck Experience, that includes excavators, loaders, emergency autos, and even an electrical bus. Sponsor Emerald Tree & Shrub Care delighted visitors by providing rides excessive above the gang of their cherry picker truck. The iconic Ferris wheel offered panoramic views of Conyers Farm, together with GLT’s 62-acre conservation easement beneath.
Adults joined the enjoyable too, mingling with pals over cornhole and having fun with reside music by native favourite Sasco Dead. Beverages from Top Hops and Athletic Brewing Co., paired with meals truck fare from tacos to pizza to ice cream, stored everybody well-fed and completely satisfied.
Executive Director Will Kies expressed gratitude to all who made the occasion doable: “Go Wild! is GLT’s largest annual fundraiser, and it takes a mighty village to make it happen,” Kies stated. “Co-Chairs Emmy Bealle, Farrell Crowley, and Annie Murray did a phenomenal job coordinating all the moving pieces. They truly embody the spirit of community support.”
Proceeds from Go Wild! immediately help Greenwich Land Trust’s mission to guard the city’s pure sources, historic character, and scenic magnificence by means of open area preservation and environmental training. This yr, GLT additionally partnered with the Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich to rejoice their reopening — giving Club Kids the possibility to expertise the magic of Go Wild! firsthand.
Next yr’s Go Wild! will likely be additional particular as Greenwich Land Trust celebrates its fiftieth anniversary alongside the twenty seventh annual occasion. Stay tuned for particulars in 2026!
Credit: Larry Blucher Photography
Credit: Larry Blucher Photography