Fall 2022 Newsletter
Our Avalonia Trails Fall 2022 Edition is now available.
Photo Contest Winners
Thank you so much for all of the wonderful submissions for our Water, Water Everywhere photo contest - this was a truly difficult decision! In fact, we got so many great photos that we created an Honorable Mention for each category. Thank…
Land Trust Re-Accreditation
Did you know the Avalonia Land Conservancy, founded in 1968, goes through a rigorous process to ensure we are operating at the highest possible conservation standards? The Land Trust Alliance, the national accrediting body for land trusts, has renewed our…
Charter Oak Gift Matching
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,…
Sheets Family Forest Grand Opening
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…
Welcome Mary Anne Sherman, our new Office Manager
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…
Tribute to Gerry Stefon
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…
General Appeal 2021
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…
