Charter Oak Credit Union will match all qualified* charitable donations YOU make to the Avalonia Land Conservancy between Friday, August 19, 2022 and Saturday, November 26, 2022. They will be giving away $200,000 for 100 days – whichever comes first,…
The Avalonia Land Conservancy cut the ribbon on their newest preserve on Sunday, June 26, in North Stonington. The Herman E. Sheets Family Forest is an 86 acre property boasts forests, wetlands, and a half-mile of frontage on the Green…
We are thrilled to announce the addition of Mary Anne Sherman as Avalonia’s new Office Manager, effective this week. Mary Anne lives in Niantic, and has years of experience working at Sacred Heart School in Groton. Her work there included…
Avalonia volunteers and members were saddened to hear that Gerry Stefon lost his hard fought battle with cancer on November 29, 2021. Gerry had many roles: environmental conservationist, former member of Avalonia’s Board of Directors from 2006 to 2018, former…
Did you get out on the trails this year? If so, you weren’t alone! During the pandemic, Avalonia has seen a big increase in the number of visitors to our trails, as people looked for ways to connect with something…
More than 50 years ago, Robert D. Hoffman planted a forest of hemlock, spruce, and pine trees at what is known as the Hoffman Evergreen Preserve, seeking to recreate the Canadian forest of his youth. Donated to Avalonia, it has…
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