General Appeal
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…
A Big Move + Makeover
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…
Avalonia Advisory Council Has First Field Trip!
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…
Avalonia is on the Move!
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 Joins Avalonia’s Board
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…
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…