Please consider joining us for our inaugural stewardship event of 2024.  Avalonia’s Ledyard Town Committee is organizing a work party at the Samuel Lamb and Forsberg Preserve in Ledyard for this coming Saturday (2/24).  Our efforts will be devoted to clearing vegetation from the stone wall that runs along Shewville Road.

This work will complement our earlier mowing efforts, designed to keep the fields open for birds and pollinators. Over the years invasive vines and shrubs have found refuge along the boundaries of this field and have begun to encroach inward.  Winter season is a great time to cut these back, allowing for increased access in the spring for another round of more intensive management efforts. Work at your own pace and stay for as long as your time and energy allow. 

There is no designated parking area for this preserve, but there is ample parking along Town Farm Road. Please exercise caution exiting and entering your vehicles.

Please bring any clippers, pruners, or loppers you may have. If you don’t have any, there will be extras on site for your use. The weather looks like it will cooperate, but in the event that it’s necessary, we’ve set aside the next day, Sunday 2/25, as an alternate.

While not required, by registering here we will be able to better plan for this free event.

Looking forward to seeing you!!

Location: Samuel Lamb and Forsberg Preserve

Date/Time: February 24th 10-12

Rain/Snow Date: Sunday February 25th 10-12

Wear/bring: warm clothing, boots, sturdy pants, gloves, hand tool(s) of choice