Walk, Observe, Connect: A Walktober Nature Adventure
Walktober is almost here!
The Last Green Valley’s fabulously successful annual series of activities starts in September, and Avalonia’s four offerings go right through the whole season! Registration is required for all Avalonia Walktober programs. (If an event is rescheduled because of weather, you’ll want to know.) Service animals only, please, at these events.
Saturday, October 10, 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM
This collaborative event between Otis Library (Norwich), Connecticut Land Conservation Council (CLCC), and Avalonia begins at 10:00 AM with a guided exploration of Cedar Wood Preserve in Norwich, followed by pizza and a conservation program at the library. Lead presenter is Vanessa Daye, Community Conservation Coordinator at CLCC. Youth are especially encouraged to attend! (In the event of inclement weather, the walk will be cancelled and the program will begin in the library at 12 noon.)
Preserve address: Across the street from 183 North Wawecus Hill Road, Norwich
Otis Library address: 261 Main Street, Norwich, CT
The program will take place in the Community Room on the second floor.
Accessibility Note:
The parking lot of the preserve includes one designated accessible space. Trail begins at lot. An accessible boardwalk over a vernal pool leads to a meadow with relatively level trails, although there is an occasional dip. Trail surfaces are clipped grass and approximately three to four feet wide. Walk will be amplified. Sign language interpretation may be available upon request.
The library offers many accessible features. Street parking includes several designated accessible spaces. Entry doors are automated. An elevator immediately to the left of entry leads to the second floor. An accessible bathroom is on that floor. Sign language interpretation and amplification may be available upon request.
For more information about the accessibility of this event, contact Avalonia at info@avalonialc.org or 860-884-8500.
About Vanessa Daye
As Community Conservation Coordinator at CLCC, Vanessa connects diverse audiences with recreational opportunities at land trusts across Connecticut. (Vanessa also works part-time at the New York Botanical Garden as the Family Programs Supervisor.) Prior to joining CLCC, Vanessa worked as the Climate Change and Disaster Relief Consultant at Statewide Legal Services of Connecticut. She will graduate in 2026 with a Master’s degree in Environmental Management from the University of Maryland.