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Avalonia’s mission is to preserve natural habitats in southeastern Connecticut by acquiring and protecting lands and communicating the value of these irreplaceable resources.
“Know before you go” with our listing of every trail on each Avalonia preserve, along with difficulty levels, mileage, terrain, photos, and detailed descriptions of what to expect. Find the hike that is right for you.
Explore Trailed Preserves
Help Make A Difference
When was the last time you hiked through a forest or skirted the edge of a marsh? Escaped for a walk and a breath of fresh air to clear your head? Land conservation helps preserve recreational open space in perpetuity, protects wildlife habitat, and mitigates the impacts of climate change.
Avalonia Land Conservancy has conserved more than 8,100 precious acres in Southeastern Connecticut, and we are looking to conserve more land that connects wildlife corridors and protects core forests and productive wetlands. We would love your help. There are many ways to make a difference and to keep our communities healthy and green.
Upcoming Events
Invasive Plant Removal and Trail Preparation at the Louis and Gladys Bond Preserve in Montville
September 15 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pmContinued Restoration work at Parke Memorial Preserve along the Shunock River
September 17 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pmWords in the Woods: A Poetry Reading Featuring Margaret Gibson and Frederick-Douglass Knowles, II.
September 19 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pmExploring the Nature of Twilight: A Crepuscular Adventure
September 26 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pmThe 20th Annual Salmon River 5.5 Mile Run
October 3 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pmThe Wood-Pawcatuck Wild & Scenic Rivers Stewardship Council’s Community Grants Celebration
October 4 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pmWalk, Observe, Connect: A Walktober Nature Adventure
October 10 @ 10:00 am - 1:30 pm






















