A Rare Native Stand in a Ledyard Preserve
read article with Hartford Courant (by Peter Marteka)
Lois Tefft Van Deusen
The families of Avalonia Land Conservancy were sad to learn that Lois Tefft Van Deusen passed away on September 21, 2017. Lois was a founder and incorporator of the Mashantucket Land Trust (now Avalonia Land Conservancy) in 1968. She served…
It’s a banner year for monarch butterflies. Have you noticed?
Some good news! According to this article in the Westerly Sun by Cynthia Drummond, this year's butterfly season has been a "banner year" for monarchs. To learn why the monarch's numbers are up, and other species' may (or may not) be…
Exploring 10 Miles of Trails, a 300-Year-Old Home and a Nature Center in Old Mystic
read article with Hartford Courant (article and photos by Peter Marteka)
Land trust plans to acquire thousands more acres
Click to read article with The Day by Dave Collins 6/22/17
Local Environmentalists Concerned About the Climate at the Top (WTNH)
Cuts at the top will avalanche down and affect the work we do on the ground. Without Sea Grant and DEEP for professional guidance, support and funding, Avalonia will have a harder time accomplishing its stewardship goals. Watch news clip…
Avalonia Land Conservancy Adds 179 Acres to its Holdings
Read The Day's article with PressReader.com (*please note: Avalonia's mission area is Southeastern CT, and Avalonia has preserved habitats in additional towns beyond those listed in this article including Norwich and Sprague. Avalonia is actively pursuing habitats in additional mission…
Avalonia gets National Attention for New England Cottontail Project
read "A Place for Wildlife" with Saving Land Magazine (starts on page 14)