Of the 50 grants awarded, only a handful went to land trusts. We were among them! Avalonia had previously received a grant from the same funding program to commission a design plan from Chad Frost of Kent+Frost Landscape Architecture. The…
A new chapter in conservation began on Sunday, August 16, as friends, members, and supporters gathered in Oakdale to celebrate the merger of the Salem and Colchester Land Trusts with Avalonia Land Conservancy. The gathering marked more than an organizational…
Job Title: Avalonia Land Conservancy Executive Director (ED)- (Full-time exempt) Opening posted: 07/23/2026 | Expires: 10/31/2026 or until position is filled. The Organization: Avalonia Land Conservancy (ALC) is a non-profit land trust currently working to protect open space in the…
Position Overview This position provides support to the Director of Stewardship and Stewardship activities with a focus on administrative and field-based work on Avalonia preserves and conservation easements. The Land Steward will report to the Director of Stewardship and may…
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…
We're Stepping Into the New Year Filled with Gratitude Thanks to your generosity, we not only reached our goal — we exceeded it! There are few groups as dedicated or as effective as determined conservationists. Perhaps this is because they…
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…
