2025 was a year of growth, community, and conservation milestones for Avalonia Land Conservancy. We celebrated stunning moments, captured in our annual photo contest and by Avalonia’s resident photographer, Gail Kahover. We welcomed dedicated interns and volunteers whose tireless work strengthened…
On Sunday, December 7, more than 100 members of Avalonia Land Conservancy gathered together to share a late afternoon filled with connection, insight, and important updates on the work happening across our organization. From networking and a warm welcome to a…
The Bronze Medal, established in 1935, is the highest award given by the Federated Garden Clubs of Connecticut to an individual, couple, group, or club for outstanding accomplishments in upholding the aims and purposes of The Federation. Neil Duncan, Avalonia…
The old Chinese proverb states that “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” And so it is with Avalonia’s land acquisition and preservation program. A journey of a single preserve in 1969 has grown into almost…
This summer, we relocated from our longtime home in Mystic to a much larger office in Ledyard, CT. The move marked an exciting new chapter, but what makes it truly special is the incredible support of our volunteers. They arrived…
The Avalonia Advisory Council held its inaugural meetings this past February and June. Created to bring people representing a broad demographic into the Avalonia fold, the Council now has 19 members and is still growing. At the first meeting, members…
Big news! As of August 1, 2025, Avalonia's administrative offices will be located at 756 Colonel Ledyard Highway in Ledyard, CT (see map below). Avalonia President, Dennis Main, noted that the organization is moving from office space it has occupied…
Peter Gauthier has a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of New Haven. Peter worked at Electric Boat for 42 years, first as a pipefitter and eventually as a Manager in the Quality and Radiological Controls organizations before…
