Celebrating the Life of Frank Eppinger
It is with heavy hearts that we share news of the passing of Frank Eppinger. A celebration of his life was held on September 29th at the Wadawancuk Club in Stonington, CT. Frank was lauded to the rooftops in a…
The Dean’s Mill Bridge Project in Stonington is Complete!
The Dean's Mill bridge project in Stonington is complete! Talk about a team effort! Upon receipt of a grant from the Stonington Garden Club, the Stonington Town Committee was able to purchase the lumber and supplies. To get to…
The First Annual Wequetequock Cove Clean Water Festival
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…
EarthFest CT 2024
On Saturday, May 18, Avalonia joined 28 other conservation organizations at Earthfest at McCook's Park in Niantic, CT. This children-friendly event featured music, live animals, and lots of fun activities. Avalonia once again made seed bombs with pollinator seeds, which…
It Was a Day of Service for the Rotary of the Stoningtons
The Rotary of the Stoningtons held their "Day of Service" on May 18th, and generously donated their time to Stonington's Dodge Paddock/Beal Preserve in Stonington Borough. They joined the Stonington Town Committee team of Beth Sullivan, John Swenarton,…
The Power of Information, Part 2 (Indoor Events)
By Elanah Sherman Last month’s Opening Spaces described information templates for hikes. This month, we consider templates for indoor events. In addition to facts about parking and communication, this template may also provide information on, among other things, ramps, entry…
Another Successful Groton Earth Day Expo Fair
It started as a rainy Saturday morning but that didn’t deter all the incredible vendors and visitors who showed up for the Groton Earth Day Expo Fair at the Groton Public Library on Saturday, April 20. Avalonia was there and…
Avalonia to Receive Donation for Every Big Y Community Bag Purchased in May
We are excited to share that, for the entire month of May, Avalonia has been selected by store leadership to benefit from Big Y’s Community Bag Program, which makes it easy for shoppers to contribute to their local communities. Whenever…
Stonington High School Students Pitch in at Copps Brook Preserve
Story and photos by Gail Kahover A group of Stonington High School students spent a sunny morning last Friday helping clean out winter’s debris at Avalonia’s Copp’s Brook Preserve. The 18 students and two teachers removed invasive plants at the…
The Power of Information, Part 1 (Guided Hikes)
By Elanah Sherman One of Avalonia’s first accessibility efforts was to develop an information template that would inform potential participants of conditions at events, in addition to the basic event description. Knowing what to expect can make the difference between…
