Dear friends of Avalonia, We are writing today with frustration, sadness and anger over the current events occurring across our country. For over a week, our country has been rocked with protests, rejecting the systemic and institutional racism that makes…
It is likely that you received a notice that the Pfizer Foundation is changing its Retiree Matching Gift and Volunteer Programs this year. 2020 is the FINAL year for retiree participation in these programs, so it’s very important to have…
On January 8, 2020, Governor Ned Lamont announced the award of $9.1 million to 24 communities toward the purchase of 2,466 acres of open space land. The grant program, authorized under the state’s Open Space and Watershed Land Acquisition Program,…
Election Day is today and we encourage our friends who value open space to Vote YES on Question 2! On November 6th, your YES vote will protect your public lands. Without this added protection, the Connecticut legislature is free to…
Help the Southeastern Connecticut Council of Governments develop a regional bicycle & pedestrian plan by answering a brief survey. The plan would advance trail opportunities for safe, healthy walking and biking for transportation and recreation. Take a moment to reply…