Spring 2025 Newsletter
Our Avalonia Trails Spring 2025 Edition is now available.
CLOSED (applications under review)- Internships available! SNEC funds two Avalonia Land Stewardship Intern positions for summer 2025
The Southeastern New England Educational and Charitable Foundation (SNEC) has again generously funded Avalonia's summer-long internship program. This will be an opportunity for students, enrolled in undergraduate or graduate degree programs in natural sciences, environmental studies, land conservation, or related…
Avalonia Welcomes a new Director of Philanthropy!
Avalonia is pleased to introduce Christopher Kepple as our new Director of Philanthropy. A Connecticut native, Chris has served as Director of Development at both the Mystic Noank Library and the Stonington Historical Society. In addition to his experience with…
Announcing the Avalonia Advisory Council
Avalonia is organizing an Advisory Council that will include at least one member from every municipality and tribal entity in the area covered by the Southeastern Connecticut Council of Governments (SECCOG). (Scroll down to the bottom of the home page…
General Appeal
photograph by Megan Young Four-year-old Clara cupped her hands gently around the Purple Martin nestling as naturalist and educator Beth Sullivan explained why these birds are so important. Clara’s eyes lit up as the tiny bird settled itself in and…
Avalonia is the Recipient of Two State Grants Worth $852,000
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…
Cedar Wood Preserve on Its Way to Greater Accessibility!
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 Power of Information, Part 2 (Indoor Events)
By Elanah Sherman Last month’s Opening Spaces described information templates for hikes. This month, we consider templates for indoor events. In addition to facts about parking and communication, this template may also provide information on, among other things, ramps, entry…
The Power of Information, Part 1 (Guided Hikes)
By Elanah Sherman One of Avalonia’s first accessibility efforts was to develop an information template that would inform potential participants of conditions at events, in addition to the basic event description. Knowing what to expect can make the difference between…
