In the News Archives - Avalonia Land Conservancy

Sharon J. Lynch, Avalonia Board Member, pens an opinion piece in the Connecticut Mirror

In the News

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

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Cedar Wood Preserve on Its Way to Greater Accessibility!

Accessibility, In the News, Organization News

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…

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(DEADLINE HAS PASSED) Internship available! SNEC funds summer 2024 Avalonia Land Stewardship Intern position

In the News, Organization News, Programs, Stewardship & Volunteering

The Southeastern New England Educational and Charitable Foundation (SNEC) has generously funded Avalonia's first summer-long internship. This will be an opportunity for a student, enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program in natural sciences, environmental studies, land conservation, or…

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Avalonia to Protect 159 Acres in Bozrah/Montville

In the News, Preserves

Avalonia Land Conservancy, Inc. has purchased an important conservation property from the Glemboski-Ous family of 159.42 acres in Bozrah and Montville. This also abuts the Nature Conservancy’s 343-acre Milo Light Preserve in Montville, creating a nearly 500-acre unfragmented greenway wildlife…

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Bridging Histories, Cultures, and Conservation: A Dialogue on Indigenous Stewardship and Land Trust Partnerships

In the News, Stewardship & Volunteering

At the Connecticut Land Conservation Council’s annual conference on Saturday March 23, Director of Stewardship, Tobias Glaza, and Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation’s Environmental Liaison, Rahiem Eleazer, were co-panelist in a workshop focused on the intersection of Indigenous stewardship, cultural practices,…

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Opening Spaces: Forum on Proposed Accessible Trail at Cedar Wood Preserve

Community, In the News, Preserves, Projects

A forum on March 7 to introduce the public to Avalonia’s plan for an accessible trail at Cedar Wood Preserve in Norwich was attended by a crowd both appreciative and full of good ideas. The forum was held at Otis…

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Saporita River In Winter - Carl Tjerandson

Our Donors Make Conservation Possible

In the News, Preserves

Avalonia Land Conservancy, Inc. expresses deep gratitude to our generous donors and the Edgerton family heirs for their significant contributions. The Edgerton family's donation of 5.24 acres on Paint Mill Drive has allowed Avalonia to expand and integrate these lands…

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Accessible Path at Cedar Wood Preserve is Finished

In the News, Preserves

We have exciting news! Work has been completed on the entryway to Cedar Wood Preserve, one of Avalonia’s newest acquisitions in Norwich. After this week's rain and wind storm, the bridge shows its worth. The parking lot for the…

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Celebrating the Life of Ron Luich

Community, In the News

It is with heavy hearts that we share news of the passing of Ron Luich. He was the current chair of Avalonia's Western Town Committee and a Director-at-Large. Since 2016, Ron has been an important member of Avalonia's team. He…

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Celebration at Cedar Wood Preserve

Events, In the News

Avalonia Land Conservancy was presented with the Connecticut Land Conservation Council’s Excellence in Conservation Community Engagement Award during a ceremony on July 8th at Cedar Wood Preserve in Norwich. The award acknowledges Avalonia’s commitment to establishing accessibility for people with…

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