If the turnout at our most recent stewardship event at Hoffman Preserve is any measure, it is safe to say that there remains a high degree of interest in and commitment to the climate resiliency efforts initiated there in 2018.…
The longer shadows and dipping temperatures of late fall and winter mean that it is time for, among other things, managing our meadows and fields. Avalonia staff, volunteers, and contractors maintain nearly 80 acres of fields across the Conservancy's various…
The lifeblood of Avalonia has always been the passion and commitment of its volunteers! This is no more evident than in the realm of stewardship where we rely on volunteers to maintain trails, monitor properties, and engage in a variety…
Due to required maintenance, expect the parking area and trail access at Miller Road in North Stonington to be closed for your safety this coming Thursday October 19 from 8 until about two pm. Staff and volunteers will be removing…
The Connecticut Botanical Society has generously awarded Avalonia grant funding to initiate a small-scale wetland restoration project on our Anguilla Brook, Northern Headwaters Preserve in North Stonington. This effort will focus on the restoration of a nearly 3/4-acre portion of…
It has been almost exactly a year since Avalonia took ownership of the Copps Brook Preserve in Stonington, part of a larger block of protected area that was mostly untouched forest land and wetlands. One hundred acres were purchased…
Avalonia has an amazing group of volunteers who work on the preserves and behind the scenes in critical administrative roles. You can join us! We are looking for one or more volunteer Event Coordinators as well as volunteer Media and…
Over the past month both new and seasoned volunteers have generously donated their time, energy, and expertise to assist Avalonia in its mission to preserve natural habitats in southeastern Connecticut by acquiring and protecting lands, and communicating the value of these…
We had a great time on Avalonia Stewardship Day on Saturday, April 9! After a long winter, volunteers got out and helped install new trails and clean up old ones, remove invasive plants, and build bridges. These awesome folks worked…
Spring has sprung and it's time to clean up the trails! If you are itching to get outside, we have multiple opportunities to help clear the trails, remove invasives, and more. All stewardship activities will be on Saturday, April 9.…