Have you checked our website recently to see what new positions are available? We post new ones as they are needed. With the variety, you can sign up for specific jobs or work on committees and teams. Are you involved with trail…
It is likely that you received a notice that the Pfizer Foundation is changing its Retiree Matching Gift and Volunteer Programs this year. 2020 is the FINAL year for retiree participation in these programs, so it’s very important to have…
The Dutka Nature Preserve, located in Griswold on Bethel Road, is one of Avalonia’s most recent open-space acquisitions. The original Dutka Family Preserve was expanded from 17 acres to 79 acres with the 2018 acquisition of 62-plus acres of additional…
“You make a living by what you get. You make a life by what you give.” – Winston Churchill Dear Avalonia Volunteers, If you have followed our newsletters and various other communications, you know that we regularly recognize volunteer contributions…
Avalonia has its first volunteer student intern! Maggie DeFosse from Stonington will complete her graduation requirements from Colorado State University by working with us for several months this fall and winter. At Colorado State, Maggie majored in Human Dimensions of…
Andy Conway On August 30th and October 18th, a small group of volunteers led by Andy Conway, until recently a professional arborist and tree climber, participated in two work parties to remove dead trees: the first from the parking…
photo by Carl Tjerandsen On August 30th and October 18th 2019, a small group of volunteers led by Andy Conway, until recently a professional arborist and tree climber, participated in two work parties to remove dead trees: the first from…
At Avalonia Land Conservancy's annual meeting on July 25th, two retiring board members, Maureen Dewire and Margaret Gibson (pictured with Dennis Main, President) were recognized for their many years of service. Five others were recognized for their positive impact on…
Avalonia’s Record Keeping Team, led by Len Parker, is in the process of overhauling Avalonia’s land record filing system to be sure all legal documents are properly backed up and paper files consistently named and properly stored. After fifty years, …
January was freezing, and April rainy, but the Trail Maintenance Team made up for lost time with two recent working visits to the Leo Antonino Preserve. Groton Town Committee Chair, Janet Andersen, and Trail Maintenance Team leader, Neil Duncan, led…
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Message Regarding Coronavirus
Our trails remain open to the public, but we request that you avoid any gathering beyond immediate family and carefully observe social-distancing protocol. All public events are cancelled until at least April 15, and our office is closed.
