On July 31, 2024, Governor Ned Lamont announced that his administration is awarding $14.5 million in state grants to aid in the purchase and protection of more than 2,626 acres of open space through 17 projects in 18 municipalities across…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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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