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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
“Opening Spaces” will introduce readers to the principles of accessibility and Avalonia’s related efforts, challenges, and successes. In the process, readers will meet the people of Avalonia (and beyond) who are working toward achieving broad accessibility goals. From the…
Avalonia Land Conservancy's Annual Members Meeting was held on December 3, 2023. It featured a diverse agenda aimed at recognizing and celebrating the organization's achievements and contributors. The event began with a networking session, followed by recognition of staff and…
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