Avalonia’s 2024 Membership Drive
Our team is shivering with excitement! January has proven to be a busy and productive time as we plan 2024. From upcoming acquisitions to engaging events, there's a lot to look forward to. Join Avalonia or renew your membership to support the important initiatives on the horizon that will help preserve and protect the natural…
Vernal Pool Adventure at Babcock Ridge – NEW DATE
Babcock Ridge 113 Babcock Road, North Stonington, CT, United StatesNEW DATE! THIS EVENT WAS POSTPONED FROM 3/20/24 Thereβs no better way to celebrate the arrival of spring than to visit a woodland pond alive with the sights and sounds of newly awakened amphibians and invertebrates β and thereβs no more exciting time to do so than at dusk when the local vernal pools…
Groton Earth Day Expo
Groton Public Library 52 Newtown Road, Groton, CTYou are invited to join us at the Groton Earth Day Expo at the Groton Public Library on Saturday, April 20, 2024! The mission of this event is to provide community members education and resources to live more sustainably. At the inaugural event in 2023, there were over 40 exhibitors, crafters, and guest speakers sharing…
Honoring Earth Day with a Wild Flora Walk at the Benedict Benson Preserve
Benedict Benson Preserve Swantown Hill Road, North Stonington, CT, United StatesLed by Avalonia naturalist Bruce Fellman, trek through the Benedict Benson Preserve to watch its uplands, centerpiece stream, and wetlands come to life with greening ferns, mosses, and wildflowers, from the rare Hepatica to the ubiquitous marsh marigolds. REGISTER HERE *** Accessibility Note Parking: Info coming soon Trails: Info coming soon Communication: Info…
The North Stonington Garden Clubβs 2024 Plant Sale
North Stonington Elementary School 311 Norwich-Westerly Road, North Stonington, CT, United StatesThe North Stonington Garden Club's Annual Plant Sale is a community event and their biggest fundraiser of the year, raising funds to support their activities and allowing them to give back to the community through civic planting, donations to community organizations, and the Anna Coit Memorial Scholarship. Come visit us and say hello. Avalonia will…
Earthfest CT 2024
McCook Park Niantic, CT, United StatesThe community comes together for an expressive celebration featuring environmental organizations (like us!), live animal exhibits, fun food vendors, and musical guests at McCook Point Park. Come visit and say hello. We'll have lots of info to share and a fun activity for the kids! Visit www.earthdayeverydayct.org for more info.
An Exploration for the Birds at Tri-town Ridgeline Forest Preserve
TriTown Forest Preserve 91 Miller Road, North Stonington, CT, United StatesAs part of National Trails Day, join Avalonia naturalist Bruce Fellman for a walk along the woodland trails of Tri-town Ridgeline Forest Preserve as we look and listen for a wide variety of avian delights in full courtship. REGISTER HERE *** Accessibility Note Parking: Info coming soon Trails: Info coming soon Communication: Info…