This month, Opening Spaces' editor Elanah Sherman, interviews Melissa Marshall. A graduate of UConn School of Law and a person with a lifelong mobility disability, Melissa is an esteemed trainer in the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other disability-related…
by Sharon J. Lynch Sometimes, it is nice to find a moment to eat, absorb fresh air, light breezes, and the sounds, sights, and smells of nature. Maybe you are a parent with a toddler you are introducing to…
Charter Oak is giving away $300,000 by matching their member's donations to the 501(c)(3) organization of their choice. The money runs out fast, please choose Avalonia!
Do you have a truck you may want to donate for a tax deduction? Are you a dealer who has a truck that could be donated in exchange for publicity on our website, social media channels, and in our newsletter?…
The first annual Wequetequock Cove Clean Water Festival was held on July 14, at The Hounds event site on Route 1 in Stonington, sponsored by the Wequetequock Clean Water Coalition. Avalonia was proud to be one of approximately 12 non-profits/groups to…
There’s Something for Everyone Woods, wetlands, meadows, or beach; Flat, steep, or in-between; Avalonia’s trails are so diverse, you’re sure to find something that fits your mood and skill level. Check out our new Trailfinder feature to find just the…
In conjunction with the summer tour of the band Phish, their non-profit, The WaterWheel Foundation, and a group of volunteers showed up the morning of their July 24 show at Mohegan Sun Arena in Montville, CT to help Avalonia clear…
Sharon J. Lynch, Avalonia Board Member, wrote an opinion piece published for CT Mirror. She outlines the case for protecting Connecticut's forests through its land trusts. Follow the link to read the piece. https://ctmirror.org/2024/06/12/ct-land-trusts-forests/?utm_source=Connecticut%20Mirror%20Mailing%20List&utm_campaign=cd59758723-CT%20Mirror%20Morning%20Briefing&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_571d22f8e4-cd59758723-68463509&mc_cid=cd59758723&mc_eid=5768fc11aa&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR14ZSBaQWWzCt2_rrZtGWQsNnb0BMIk270k3vJkyvAujEKedsSCTPk9lK8_aem_AWDKuqa-XnUGpk8IzV90-Uiff1aNABXbclTjRhD2FUFyWwvdtYZnT12oNBZ6NxOyzunuPU4UYx2cF0s4vReZ2Czi
Big News! Avalonia has received a $26,000 award from the State’s competitive Recreational Trails Grants Program. The award will fund most of the $32,000 cost of a design plan for a highly accessible trail in the meadow section of the…
By Elanah Sherman On March 23 at the CT Land Conservation Council’s Annual Conference, I offered a presentation I called “Opening Spaces.” The event would address several different ways of opening up the open space movement to people with disabilities:…