On Sunday, December 7, more than 100 members of Avalonia Land Conservancy gathered together to share a late afternoon filled with connection, insight, and important updates on the work happening across our organization. From networking and a warm welcome to a…
The Bronze Medal, established in 1935, is the highest award given by the Federated Garden Clubs of Connecticut to an individual, couple, group, or club for outstanding accomplishments in upholding the aims and purposes of The Federation. Neil Duncan, Avalonia…
By Elanah Sherman, Avalonia board member I remember some freelance accessibility work I did many years ago in partnership with an esteemed trainer on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). My partner (who has a mobility disability) was under…
Connecticut State Representative Kevin Ryan, of the 139th House District, passed away on November 23, 2025. An inaugural member of the Council, Kevin was a stalwart champion of the environment during the course of his over 30-year legislative career. This…
By Susan Hibbard, Stonington Town Committee Chair On November 12, 2025, Stonington Town Committee was able to undertake a long-awaited fencing repair project at Copps Brook Preserve on Al Harvey Road. While STC had previously received a grant from…
OCT 2025 PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT: Tick Alert! The tiny, insidious nymph ticks have emerged in southeastern Connecticut. Take preventive measures to keep yourself safe: Tuck in socks Use repellant Examine your body and shower after being outdoors Become educated…
By Elanah Sherman, Avalonia board member According to the Sierra Club, the environmental justice movement was a response in the 1980s to the dumping of toxic waste in a Black North Carolina community. This event led to the publication…
This summer, we relocated from our longtime home in Mystic to a much larger office in Ledyard, CT. The move marked an exciting new chapter, but what makes it truly special is the incredible support of our volunteers. They arrived…
By Bob Chapin and Beth Sullivan Over the past couple of years, Avalonia members and staff have been trying to collect more actual data about what lives in the widely diverse group of Avalonia preserves. This has included using…
On August 7, 2025, the Stonington Town Committee (STC), in conjunction with the Mystic Aquarium, held a much-needed trail maintenance day at Pequotsepos Brook Preserve, covering both the "purple" and "yellow" trails and spurs. Several STC members, Kathy Weinberger, Mark…