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SUMMARY:Short Notice Stewardship Event at Barrett Preserve in Ledyard
DESCRIPTION:Please join us Saturday morning\, October 26th from 9:00 -11:00 at Avalonia’s Barrett Preserve in Ledyard and be a part of our efforts at managing this beautiful 70+ acre preserve!   \nWhether you are new to Avalonia or a longtime volunteer this will be chance to get acquainted with (or reacquainted with) some of the basics of preserve stewardship in an informal and friendly setting.  This particular event will focus on the removal of black birch trees that have begun to take over clearings and sections of early emergent forest. Consider setting aside time to hike the trails and explore the diversity of habitats\, from fields to forests.  \nVolunteers are asked to bring gloves\, sturdy footwear\, and drinking water.  If you have loppers\, clippers and or handsaws feel free to bring them.  Due to the short notice nature of this event\, there is no registration.  On street parking is available at Mt. Vernon Dr. or in the field at 904 Long Cove Rd.  Please contact Director of Stewardship\, Tobias Glaza at tglaza@avalonialc.org for more information. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/short-notice-stewardship-event-at-barrett-preserve-in-ledyard/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Educational,Stewardship,Volunteering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241013T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241013T120000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240907T005408Z
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SUMMARY:Stewardship and Trail Walk at the Hunter Brook Preserve in Norwich
DESCRIPTION:Join us Sunday morning\, October 13th from 9:00 -12:00 at Avalonia’s Hunter Brook Preserve in Norwich and be a part of our efforts at managing this beautiful 27-acre preserve!   \nWhether you are new to Avalonia or a longtime volunteer this will be chance to get acquainted with (or reacquainted with) some of the basics of preserve stewardship in an informal and friendly setting.  This particular event will focus on invasive plant identification and removal\, light trail maintenance\, and trail blazing/marking.  \n \nVolunteers are asked to bring gloves\, sturdy footwear\, drinking water\, and bug spray.  If you have loppers or clippers feel free to bring them.  Please register so that we can better plan for this no-cost event. A confirmation email will contain additional event details including specifics regarding parking.  Please contact Director of Stewardship\, Tobias Glaza at tglaza@avalonialc.org for more information. \nREGISTER HERE \n  \n 
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/stewardship-and-trail-walk-at-the-hunter-brook-preserve-in-norwich/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Educational,Stewardship,Volunteering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241005T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241005T120000
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SUMMARY:Stewardship Work Party at Leo Antonino Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Join us Saturday morning\, October 5 at  9:00 a.m. at Avalonia’s Leo Antonino Preserve as we continue to manage this hidden gem tucked behind the Gold Star Office Park on Route 184.  Rain date is Sunday\, October 6. \nLeo Antonino Preserve Kiosk\nWe will be removing a Japanese Barberry infestation near the entrance. \nAlthough the Leo Antonino Preserve is in a commercial area\, it is a valuable connector between privately and publicly owned open space and drains into the Groton Reservoir. It was donated to Avalonia by Leo Antonino in 2018. \nVolunteers are asked to bring gloves\, sturdy footwear\, drinking water\, and bug spray.  If you have loppers or clippers feel free to bring them.  Please register so that we can better plan for this no-cost event. A confirmation email will contain additional event details including specifics regarding parking.  Please contact Director of Stewardship\, Tobias Glaza at tglaza@avalonialc.org for more information. \nREGISTER HERE \n 
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/stewardship-work-party-at-leo-antonino-preserve/
LOCATION:Leo Antonino Preserve\, 0 Antonino Road\, Groton\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Educational,Stewardship,Volunteering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240929T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240929T120000
DTSTAMP:20260526T005841
CREATED:20240911T184136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T191518Z
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SUMMARY:Stewardship and Trail Walk at Pike Marshall Preserve in Ledyard
DESCRIPTION:Please join us Sunday morning\, September 29 from 9:00 -12:00 at Avalonia’s Pike Marshall Preserve in Ledyard as we continue our efforts at managing this beautiful 272-acre property!  \nMoss covered stones at Pike Marshall\nIn June of last year\, The Nature Conservancy transferred ownership of Pike Marshall Preserve to Avalonia and we\, along with our various partners\, are excited to initiate the next stages of preserve management.  This particular event\, sponsored in collaboration with Mike Marelli and the Ledyard Conservation Commission\, will focus on light maintenance of portions of the existing trail network.  This will have the combined effect of enhancing passive recreation opportunities\, emergency access\, and convenient passage to the interior of the preserve for stewardship activity. Whether you are new to Avalonia or a longtime volunteer this will be chance to get acquainted with (or reacquainted with) some of the basics of preserve stewardship in an informal and friendly setting. \nParticipants will meet at the Burton Property to the rear of Ledyard High School and the walk and trail work will go from there through the town owned Burton property to Avalonia’s Pike Marshall Preserve\, focusing on clearing the causeway trail. Consider also setting aside time to hike the other trails and explore the diversity of habitats\, from forest\, to riparian\, and to ridge lines. \nVolunteers are asked to bring gloves\, sturdy footwear\, drinking water\, and bug spray.  If you have loppers or clippers feel free to bring them.   Please register so that we can better plan for this no-cost event. A confirmation email will contain additional event details including specifics regarding parking.  Please contact Director of Stewardship\, Tobias Glaza at tglaza@avalonialc.org for more information. \nREGISTER HERE \n 
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/stewardship-and-trail-walk-at-pike-marshall-preserve-in-ledyard/
LOCATION:Burton Property\, Burton Property\, Ledyard\, CT\, 06339\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Educational,Stewardship,Volunteering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240922T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240922T150000
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SUMMARY:Celebration of the Wood-Pawcatuck Wild and Scenic Rivers Stewardship Council Community Grant Program
DESCRIPTION:Green Fall River at Yannatos Preserve\nThe Wood-Pawcatuck Wild & Scenic Rivers Stewardship Council is hosting an event at Grey Sail Brewing in Westerly\, RI on September 22\, 2024 from 11:00 – 3:00 to celebrate their Community Grants Program\, their partners in conservation\, and the various projects funded over the last year. \nAvalonia will host an  informational table with a poster presentation highlighting recent access and ecological enhancements at the Yannatos Preserve in North Stonington. All are welcome to join in the festivities. \nGrey Sail will have wood fired pizza and beverages (including non-alcoholic) available for purchase. Complementary water and cups will be provided. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/celebration-of-the-wood-pawcatuck-wild-and-scenic-rivers-stewardship-council-community-grant-program/
LOCATION:Grey Sail Brewing\, 63 Canal St.\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Conservation,Educational,Festivals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T120000
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SUMMARY:(CANCELED BOTH DAYS) Stewardship Work Party at Alden Fish Family Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Join us Saturday morning\, September 21 at 9:00 a.m. (rain date 9/22) at Avalonia’s new Alden Fish Family Preserve in Groton and be a part of our efforts at managing this 42 acre preserve.   \n \nThis event will focus on clearing the invasive Japanese Knotweed along Sandy Hollow Rd.  \nVolunteers are asked to bring gloves\, sturdy footwear\, drinking water\, and bug spray.  If you have loppers or clippers feel free to bring them.  Please register so that we can better plan for this no-cost event. A confirmation email will contain additional event details including specifics regarding parking.  Please contact Director of Stewardship\, Tobias Glaza at tglaza@avalonialc.org for more information. \nREGISTER HERE \n 
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/stewardship-work-party-at-alden-fish-family-preserve/
LOCATION:Alden Fish Family Preserve\, 0 Sandy Hollow Rd.\, Groton\, 06340\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Educational,Stewardship,Volunteering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T150000
DTSTAMP:20260526T005841
CREATED:20240909T180759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T180759Z
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SUMMARY:Water Fest 2024!!
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by the Alliance for the Mystic River Watershed\, Mashantucket Pequot Museum and Research Center\, and the Lantern Hill Valley Alliance\, come immerse yourself in issues of Community\, Collaboration\, Water\, and Watershed Protection! \n\n7:30-9 For early-bird hikers! Choose easy or rugged hikes on Lantern Hill\n​9:30-4 Waterfest 24\, at 72a Long Pond Road (the area between Homestead and Long Pond roads)\n​9:15\, 11:45\, 1:45 Boat-cleaning demos: With hydrilla threatening in nearby lakes\, it is important for everyone to observe best practices when moving a boat (even a kayak) from place to place.\n​10 Yootây Singers honor the water who gives us life \n11 Conversation Circle : Rahiem Eleazer\, Tobias Glaza\, Ed Lamoreaux\, Maggie Favretti\, Brenda Geer lead a discussion about how to collaborate across local cultural boundaries.\n12 and 2 Guided Paddles to see where the fishway to bring river herring home will go\n1pm Conversation Circle : Pollution Solutions and How to Make a Difference\n\n​All Day: Swimming and Paddling \nFun Learning Activities and opportunities to share your knowledge and hear from local experts about how to care for the water and keep each other safe.   \nParticipate in building our huge relationship map that shows how among all of us we know everyone!  \nTake part in the Mashantucket Pequot Museum’s Harvest Moon Market\, only four minutes away! (11-3) \nDetails and Registration by visiting the Alliance for the Mystic River Watershed homepage or by clicking here.
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/water-fest-2024/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Community,Conservation,Educational,Family,Festivals,On the Water,Volunteering,Water
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240916T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240916T193000
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SUMMARY:Help to Build Screech-Owl Nesting Boxes
DESCRIPTION:As part of a Girl Scout Gold Award Project\, you are invited you to join in with other members of the community to assist in building a total of 20 screech-owl nesting boxes.  The event will take place on the evening of September 16 from 6:00-7:30 at the First Congregational Church in Norwich and has been planned and organized by the prospective Gold Award recipient. If needed there will be a second day of building on September 30th (more details to follow) All are welcome! \nThe Eastern Screech-Owl is thought to be a species in gradual decline in the region.  These boxes will serve as enhancements to their natural habitat and provide a safe and secure nesting area for these small owls.  Our stewardship team has identified a number of suitable locations across Avalonia Preserves where these boxes will eventually be installed. Please REGISTER HERE for this free event! \n-This project is funded in part by a grant from the Connecticut Ornithological Society. \n  \n  \n– \n  \n 
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/help-to-build-screech-owl-nesting-boxes/
LOCATION:First Congregational Church\, Norwich \, CT\, 81 East Town Street\, Norwich\, CT\, 06360\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Conservation,Stewardship,Volunteering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240915T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240915T120000
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CREATED:20240906T112815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240906T112815Z
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SUMMARY:Stewardship and Trail walk at the Glemboski-Ous Preserve in Bozrah and Montville
DESCRIPTION:…an opportunity to enjoy the beautiful post-Labor Day autumnal weather…\nWe would like to invite you to join us from 9-12 Sunday\, September 15th at the nearly 160 acre Glemboski-Ous Preserve to assist Avalonia’s stewardship team in posting our preserve boundaries\, light trail maintenance\, and blazing/marking our existing trail system. \nAs we traverse the old logging roads\, cross and\, in some cases\, follow the wending Trading Cove Brook\, and pass through rocky ledges and outcrops\, there will be plenty of time to enjoy\, not just the work and comradery\, but also the splendor of this beautiful preserve. No experience is required and there will be opportunities to learn about the basics of preserve monitoring\, boundary posting\, methods for maintaining and enhancing wildlife habitat\, and other aspects of preserve stewardship. \n \nVolunteers are asked to bring gloves\, sturdy footwear\, drinking water\, and bug spray.  If you have loppers or clippers feel free to bring them.  Please register so that we can better plan for this no-cost event. A confirmation email will contain additional event details including specifics regarding parking.  Please contact Director of Stewardship\, Tobias Glaza at tglaza@avalonialc.org for more information. \nREGISTER HERE \n 
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/stewardship-and-trail-walk-at-the-glemboski-ous-preserve-in-bozrah-and-montville/
LOCATION:Glemboski-Ous Preserve\, South Road\, Bozrah\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Educational,Stewardship,Volunteering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240714T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240714T140000
DTSTAMP:20260526T005841
CREATED:20240620T130329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240620T130329Z
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SUMMARY:Wequetequock Cove Clean Water Coalition Festival
DESCRIPTION:Avalonia will join other organizations and core communities on Sunday July 14 for the Wequetequock Cove Clean Water Coalition  (WCCWC) Festival! \nFunded in part through a grant from the Long Island Sound Stewardship Fund\,  this free festival is designed to engage the local community\, recruit members for the WCCWC\, and provide education about the watershed.  Avalonia has a number of preserves and conservation easements within the watershed and is committed to the coalition’s efforts to enhance the quality of drinking water and recreational and ecological values within the Anguilla Brook/Inner Wequetequock Cove watershed. \nThis promises to be an educational\, fun-filled\, family-friendly experience\, with music\, food\, and drink as well as an optional post-festival paddle in the outer Cove. \nDETAILS: \nDate: July 14\, 2024 \nTime: 10 AM – 2 PM (Optional paddle: 3 PM – 5 PM)\n \nLocation:\n \nLandside: The Hounds\n                769 Stonington Rd\n                Stonington\, CT 06378 \nPaddle Launch Site: Barn Island boat launch\n \nSecondary Launch Site: Stonington Marina (for equipment rental and non-paddlers) \nEntry: Free to outdoor exhibits\n \nHope to see you there!\n 
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/wequetequock-cove-clean-water-coalition-festival/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Community,Conservation,Educational,Family,Festivals,Recreation,Stewardship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240526T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240526T120000
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CREATED:20240521T004800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240521T162837Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Stewardship at our Newest Preserve\, Glemboski-Ous in Bozrah and Montville
DESCRIPTION:Memorial Day weekend isn’t complete without an opportunity to stretch your legs and to enjoy the onset of late Spring/early Summer in the woods!  \nWe would like to invite you to join us from 9-12 Sunday\, May 26th at the nearly 160 acre Glemboski-Ous Preserve to learn more about how Avalonia\, with the help of community stewards\, manages its preserves.   \nAs we hike the old logging roads\, cross over the wending Trading Cove Brook\, and pass through the rocky ledges and outcrops\, Avalonia Board of Directors president\, Dennis Main\, along with Director of Stewardship\, Tobias Glaza will share with you how we plan to steward the property. Discussions will include the ways in which we engage with volunteers to keep trails open and safe as well as the basics of preserve monitoring\, boundary posting\, methods for maintaining and enhancing wildlife habitat\, and other aspects of land management. Along the way\, there will be plenty of opportunity to do some light trail maintenance as we walk and talk. \nVolunteers are asked to bring gloves\, sturdy footwear\, drinking water\, and bug spray.  If you have loppers or clippers feel free to bring them.  Please register here so that we can better plan for this event. A confirmation email will contain additional event details including specifics regarding parking.  Please contact Director of Stewardship\, Tobias Glaza at tglaza@avalonialc.org for more information. \n  \nREGISTER HERE \n 
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/introduction-to-stewardship-at-our-newest-preserve-glemboski-ous-in-bozrah-and-montville/
LOCATION:Glemboski-Ous Preserve\, South Road\, Bozrah\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Educational,Stewardship,Volunteering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240413T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240413T120000
DTSTAMP:20260526T005841
CREATED:20240328T211035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240328T223333Z
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SUMMARY:White and Red Oak Planting at the Herman E. Sheets Family Forest
DESCRIPTION:Join us from 9-12 Saturday April 13th in North Stonington at the Herman E. Sheets Family Forest to help plant bare root oak seedlings!\nThis spring we begin the second phase of a larger\, multi-year restoration effort\, in which volunteers\, together with Avalonia staff\, will work to get more than 300 red oak (Quercus rubra) and white oak (Quercus alba) seedlings into the ground.  \nNearly a decade ago\, the combined stressors of Spongy moth and drought served to weaken and ultimately kill many mature stands of oak in the region.  Sadly\, this preserve was no exception.  With natural regeneration being limited\, we instituted a restoration plan\, a part of which includes planting and then protecting seedlings from deer browse. \n \nStaff and volunteers will provide a brief tutorial\, but\, other than that\, no special skill set is needed! Bring a shovel/spade\, gloves\, sturdy footwear\, bug/tick repellant\, and drinking water.  If you don’t have tools\, extras will be available. Work at your own pace\, stay as long as you like\, and consider hiking the beautiful trail system afterwards. \nWe will meet at the Puttker Road parking area (across from 94 Puttker Road) at 9:00 AM and shuttle the short distance from there to a convenient access point.  There is limited off street parking\, so please consider carpooling to the event. Rain date of Sunday April 14. \nThis restoration effort is funded\, in part\, by a generous grant from the North Stonington Garden Club. \nFor more details\, contact Director of Stewardship\, Tobias Glaza at tglaza@avalonialc.org \nP.S.  You will see this opportunity referenced again in the context of a forthcoming Avalonia-wide Stewardship Day post.  
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/white-and-red-oak-planting-at-the-herman-e-sheets-family-forest/
LOCATION:Sheets Family Forest\, Puttker Road\, North Stonington\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Stewardship,Volunteering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240224T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240224T120000
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SUMMARY:Volunteer work party at Samuel Lamb and Forsberg Preserve\, in Ledyard
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis 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.  \nThere 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. \nPlease 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. \nWhile not required\, by registering here we will be able to better plan for this free event. \nLooking forward to seeing you!! \nLocation: Samuel Lamb and Forsberg Preserve \nDate/Time: February 24th 10-12 \nRain/Snow Date: Sunday February 25th 10-12 \nWear/bring: warm clothing\, boots\, sturdy pants\, gloves\, hand tool(s) of choice \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/volunteer-work-party-at-samuel-lamb-and-forsberg-preserve-in-ledyard/
LOCATION:Samuel Lamb and Forsberg Preserve\, Town Farm Road\, Ledyard\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Stewardship,Volunteering
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240126
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240401
DTSTAMP:20260526T005841
CREATED:20240126T142221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T142309Z
UID:7239-1706227200-1711929599@avalonia.org
SUMMARY:Avalonia's 2024 Membership Drive
DESCRIPTION: \nOur 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.\n \nJoin Avalonia or renew your membership to support the important initiatives on the horizon that will help preserve and protect the natural beauty that surrounds us. Don’t miss out on all that’s ahead!\n \n \nJOIN OR RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/avalonias-2024-membership-drive/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Conservation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231119T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231119T120000
DTSTAMP:20260526T005841
CREATED:20231113T022507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231113T022507Z
UID:6996-1700384400-1700395200@avalonia.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer work party at our model climate resilient forest\, the Hoffman Preserve\, in Stonington
DESCRIPTION:In 2018 Avalonia initiated a climate resiliency forestry plan at this preserve\, including the planting of many tree species projected to do well in the face of ongoing climate change. While most of these have succeeded in becoming established\, we do need to help them out by cutting back surrounding vegetation\, including grey birch suckers and saplings. \nPlease consider joining us on Sunday\, November 19th from 9-12 at the Hoffman Preserve.  If you haven’t volunteered with us before\, this is a perfect entry point into Avalonia conservation and stewardship efforts. You’ll have an opportunity to do a bit of hiking\, learn more about on-the-ground climate resiliency work\, and help us to give our planted seedlings/saplings every advantage! \nParking will be at the southernmost entrance off of Route 201\, the usual place for those of you who have joined us before.  Sturdy footwear\, gloves\, and drinking water are recommended. Feel free to bring your favorite pair of loppers\, but extra tools will be available for your use.  If you have experience and the necessary PPE\, brush saws and small chainsaws are also particularly effective tools for this sort of work. \nWork at your own pace and stay for as long as your time and energy allow. It looks\, for now\, like it will be perfect weather for this sort of work.  There is no rain date scheduled. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/volunteer-work-party-at-our-model-climate-resilient-forest-the-hoffman-preserve-in-stonington/
LOCATION:Hoffman Evergreen Preserve\, 580-632 CT-201\, Stonington\, CT\, 06378\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Stewardship,Volunteering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200223T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200223T163000
DTSTAMP:20260526T005841
CREATED:20200129T155248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200129T155248Z
UID:3685-1582470000-1582475400@avalonia.org
SUMMARY:Mystic Green Forum on State Legislation
DESCRIPTION:RSVP here:\nhttps://mysticforumonstatelegislation.eventbrite.com
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/mystic-green-forum-on-state-legislation/
LOCATION:Mystic Congregational Church\, 43 E Main St\, Mystic\, CT\, 06355\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Conservation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190713T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190713T110000
DTSTAMP:20260526T005841
CREATED:20190611T195357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190628T140934Z
UID:3269-1563012000-1563015600@avalonia.org
SUMMARY:A Conservation Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Visit Avalonia’s future acquisition\, Atkinson-Dirlam (AD) in Ledyard\, with state and local elected officials. \nThis event is co-sponsored by Avalonia and the Connecticut Land Conservation Council who have invited over 15 of your elected representatives for an easy walk on this beautiful preserve. (Elected attendees will be announced prior to the event.) \n65% of the funding for AD has been provided by funds from the state’s Open Space and Watershed Land Acquisition program. Avalonia will acquire AD at the end of this year which will add over 200 acres and miles of trails on to the existing 400 acres of the Great Oak Greenway. \nThis is an opportunity to let your elected officials know how important their support is for state and local funding for conservation of critical land. \nWe will meet at the Nathan Lester House in Ledyard where there is plenty of parking. To join us in this important conversation\, make your voice heard\, so REGISTER HERE.
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/a-conservation-conversation/
LOCATION:Nathan Lester House\, 153 Vinegar Hill Rd\, Gales Ferry\, CT\, 06335\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Preserves,Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181025T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181025T203000
DTSTAMP:20260526T005841
CREATED:20181017T193806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181017T193806Z
UID:2784-1540494000-1540499400@avalonia.org
SUMMARY:INFORMATION SESSION on ballot initiative #2
DESCRIPTION:Dear Friends of Groton’s Environment\,\nNow\, with only 25 days remaining until Nov. 6th when we vote on Ballot Initiative #2\, we’re inviting you to attend an information session to learn more about the reasons for\, and benefits of\, this amendment to Connecticut’s constitution.\nPlease\, mark your calendar and join us for an\n \n\nINFORMATION SESSION\nand Q & A\nGroton Town Hall Annex\n134 Groton Long Point Rd\, Groton\n7:00 – 8:30\, Thursday\, October 25th\nLed by Eric Hammerling\, Executive Director of the Connecticut Forest & Park Association (CFPA)\nSponsored by Groton Conservation Advocates\n\n\n \nWe are thrilled that Eric found time in his packed schedule to speak to us about the amendment because\, in all honesty\, there is no one in the state more qualified to speak about this amendment initiative than Eric. Eric Hammerling has served as CFPA’s Executive Director since May 2008 and is the lead advocate for CFPA at the state legislature where he works primarily on forestry\, recreation\, education\, and trail-related policy issues. (The CFPA\, founded in 1895\, was the first private\, nonprofit\, conservation organization to be established in Connecticut “to develop public appreciation of the value of forests\, and of the urgent need for preserving and using them rightly.”) Recently\, Eric has been advocating tirelessly in support of the constitutional amendment to protect our state public beaches\, parks\, forests\, landmarks\, and wildlife management areas from being given away by the legislature without adequate public input. He founded and is serving as treasurer of the constitutional amendment advocacy organization\, Protect CT Public LandsCoalition\, Inc.\n \n\nThank you and we’ll see you at the Town Hall Annex on the 25th!\n \nLiz Raisbeck and Eugenia Villagra\nCo-Chairs\, Groton Conservation Advocates
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/information-session-on-ballot-initiative-2/
LOCATION:Groton Town Hall Annex\, 134 Groton Long Point Rd\, Groton\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Conservation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180714T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180714T100000
DTSTAMP:20260526T005841
CREATED:20180606T195516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180606T195516Z
UID:2569-1531558800-1531562400@avalonia.org
SUMMARY:Regional Conservation Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Avalonia Land Conservancy will host an informal discussion and guided tour for State legislators\, community leaders\, and other land trusts in southeastern Connecticut at our Tri-Town Ridgeline Forest on Saturday\, July 14. The event is sponsored by the Connecticut Land Conservation Council to celebrate projects made possible in part by DEEP’s Open Space & Watershed Land Acquisition (OSWA) grant program\, funded by the Community Investment Act. \nPlease RSVP for an informal conversation about your local\, regional\, and statewide land conservation priorities\, and enjoy a short walk into our forest preserve. \nThe event is from 9:00 to 10:00 am\, and heavy rain cancels. Meet at 91 Miller Road in North Stonington. Parking is limited to the sides of the street. We recommend good footwear as this trail is rugged in places. No dogs\, please. Visit the Connecticut Land Conservation Council webpage for more information\, or REGISTER HERE.
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/regional-conservation-conversation/
LOCATION:TriTown Forest Preserve\, 91 Miller Road\, North Stonington\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Preserves,Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180713T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180713T190000
DTSTAMP:20260526T005841
CREATED:20180511T200900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180511T200900Z
UID:2522-1531497600-1531508400@avalonia.org
SUMMARY:Conservation & Tractor Night
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/conservation-tractor-night/
LOCATION:Bozrah Farmer’s Market\, 45 Bozrah St.\, Bozrah\, CT\, 06334\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180601T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180601T100000
DTSTAMP:20260526T005841
CREATED:20180515T211249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180515T211249Z
UID:2547-1527847200-1527847200@avalonia.org
SUMMARY:19th Annual CT Greenway Awards & National Trails Day Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Southeastern Connecticut’s First Greenway \nJoin Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection\, the Connecticut Greenways Council\, the Town of Ledyard and the Avalonia Land Conservancy for the 19th Annual CT Greenway Awards & National Trails Day Celebration. This event will be the official opening of the Great Oak Greenway in Ledyard\, southeastern Connecticut’s first such designation. \nThis ceremony will present awards to local conservation organizations as well as recognize the 50th anniversary of the National Trails System and the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act. Click HERE for the official invitation\, directions\, a list of the day’s events and guest speakers. Please let us know you are coming by registering HERE. We look forward to seeing you at this grand celebration! \nJune 1st 10am\nNathan Lester House\, in Ledyard\, CT\n153 Vinegar Hill Road\nLedyard\, CT 06335
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/19th-annual-ct-greenway-awards-national-trails-day-celebration/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:50th Anniversary,Conservation
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