Fall 2024 Newsletter
Our Avalonia Trails Fall 2024 Edition is now available.
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…
(DEADLINE HAS PASSED) Internship available! SNEC funds summer 2024 Avalonia Land Stewardship Intern position
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: Bimonthly Reports on Avalonia’s Disability Access Initiative
“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…
The 2023 Annual Members Meeting
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…
General Appeal 2023
If you thought the weather in Connecticut was bad in 2023, you’re not alone. We witnessed a series of extreme weather events this year. There were droughts and floods, unseasonal heatwaves and freezes. These events serve as a reminder of…