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SUMMARY:Trust for Public Land (TPL) Presentation at Norwich City Hall
DESCRIPTION:Honor Lawler\, Trust for Public Land (TPL) Project Manager\, will present a review of the work TPL\, a frequent Avalonia collaborator\, does across Connecticut\, including projects in the State’s distressed municipalities. \nAccessibility Note: One on-street accessible parking space\, plus additional accessible parking across the street on the upper level of parking garage. Building is highly accessible to people with disabilities. For more information about accessibility\, including communication access\, please contact Elanah Sherman at elanahs@gmail.com or (860) 614-7200. 
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/trust-for-public-land-tpl-presentation-at-norwich-city-hall/
LOCATION:Norwich City Hall\, 100 Broadway\, Norwich\, CT\, 06360\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Conservation
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SUMMARY:Wildlife Habitat Enhancement at the Hunter Brook Preserve in Norwich
DESCRIPTION:Please consider joining Avalonia Stewardship staff and volunteers on the morning of March 29th from 9:00 -12:00 at our Hunter Brook Preserve in Norwich and be a part of our larger efforts at enhancing wildlife habitat on this beautiful 27-acre preserve!   \nFor this first phase\, work will consist of implementing recommendations associated with the recent Audubon Forest Bird Habitat Assessments\, in particular the management of invasive plants\, primarily Japanese barberry along the brook. This time of year cutting\, pulling\, and digging out these plants is considered the most effective method.  This is simple and unglamorous work\, but with meaningful results as it will set the stage for a later effort at planting native trees and shrubs.  Participants will receive training in invasive plant identification and best management practices. \nThe necessary tools will be supplied for volunteer use.  It is suggested that volunteers bring thick gloves\, sturdy and waterproof footwear\, and drinking water.  If you have loppers\, clippers\, or digging implements feel free to bring them.  Light refeshments will be provided.  \nPlease 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. \nThis Project is supported by Audubon. \nREGISTER HERE \n  \n 
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/wildlife-habitat-enhancement-at-the-hunter-brook-preserve-in-norwich/
LOCATION:Hunter Brook Preserve
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Educational,Stewardship,Volunteering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T090000
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SUMMARY:Cancelled due to weather-Wildlife Habitat Enhancement at Cedar Wood Preserve in Norwich
DESCRIPTION:Please consider joining Avalonia Stewardship staff and volunteers on the morning of Saturday April 12th from 9:00 -12:00 at our Cedar Wood Preserve in Norwich and be a part of our efforts at managing this beautiful nearly 50-acre preserve!   \nFor this first phase of work\, we will be implementing recommendations associated with a recent Audubon Forest Bird Habitat Assessment\, in particular the management of invasive plants\, along the edges of fields where they transiton into woodlands. This time of year cutting\, pulling\, and digging out of a wide variety of invasive plants in combination with the strategic application of herbicide are considered the most effective methods.  This is simple and unglamorous work\, but with meaningful results as it will set the stage for a later effort at planting native trees and shrubs in an effort to soften the forest edge and increase plant diversity and structure. Participants will receive training in invasive plant identification and best management practices. \n \nThe necessary tools will be supplied for volunteer use.  It is suggested that volunteers bring thick gloves\, sturdy and waterproof footwear\, and drinking water.  If you have loppers\, clippers\, or digging implements feel free to bring them.  Light refeshments will be provided.  \nPlease 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. \n  \nThis Project is supported by Audubon. \nREGISTER HERE \n \n  \n 
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/wildlife-habitat-enhancement-at-cedar-wood-preserve-in-norwich/
LOCATION:Cedar Wood Preserve\, 180 North Wawecus Hill Rd.\, Norwich\, CT\, 06360\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Educational,Stewardship,Volunteering
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SUMMARY:Wildlife Habitat Enhancement at Cedar Wood Preserve in Norwich- Phase II
DESCRIPTION:Please consider joining Avalonia Stewardship staff and volunteers on the morning of Saturday April 26th from 9:00 -12:00 at our Cedar Wood Preserve in Norwich and be a part of our efforts at managing this beautiful nearly 50-acre preserve!   \n \nDuring this second phase of work\, we continue to implement recommendations associated with a recent Audubon Forest Bird Habitat Assessment\, in particular the planting and protecting from herbivory of native shrubs and trees along the edges of fields where they transiton into woodlands. This softening of the forest edge will lead to an  increase in plant diversity and structure.   Participants will receive training in invasive plant identification\, best management practices\, and planting techniques. \nThe necessary tools will be supplied for volunteer use.  It is suggested that volunteers bring thick gloves\, sturdy and waterproof footwear\, and drinking water.  If you have loppers\, clippers\, or digging implements feel free to bring them.  Light refeshments will be provided.  \nPlease 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. \nThis Project is supported by Audubon. \nREGISTER HERE \n \n 
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/wildlife-habitat-enhancement-at-cedar-wood-preserve-in-norwich-phase-ii/
LOCATION:Cedar Wood Preserve\, 180 North Wawecus Hill Rd.\, Norwich\, CT\, 06360\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Educational,Stewardship,Volunteering
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SUMMARY:Wildlife Habitat Enhancement at the Hunter Brook Preserve in Norwich- Phase II
DESCRIPTION:Please consider joining Avalonia Stewardship staff and volunteers on the morning of May 3rd  from 9:00 -12:00 at our Hunter Brook Preserve in Norwich and be a part of our larger efforts at enhancing wildlife habitat on this beautiful 27-acre preserve!   \nFor this second phase\, work will consist of implementing recommendations associated with the recent Audubon Forest Bird Habitat Assessments\, in particular the planting and protecting from herbivory of native shrubs and trees along the brook.   Participants will receive training in invasive plant identification\, best management practices\, and planting techniques. \nThe necessary tools will be supplied for volunteer use.  It is suggested that volunteers bring thick gloves\, sturdy and waterproof footwear\, and drinking water.  If you have loppers\, clippers\, or digging implements feel free to bring them.  Light refeshments will be provided.  \nPlease 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. \nThis Project is supported by Audubon. \nREGISTER HERE \n \n  \n 
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/wildlife-habitat-enhancement-at-the-hunter-brook-preserve-in-norwich-phase-ii/
LOCATION:Hunter Brook Preserve
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Educational,Stewardship,Volunteering
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Day: Invasive Species Removal at Anguilla Brook Northern Headwaters Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Join the Eastern Connecticut Conservation District (ECCD) and Avalonia Land Conservancy for a hands-on volunteer day at the Anguilla Brook Northern Headwaters Preserve in Stonington/North Stonington.\n \nWe’ll be working along the brook to remove invasive plants such as Autumn olive\, multiflora rose\, bittersweet\, and Japanese barberry. This important first step will make way for planting native trees\, including Atlantic white cedar\, to restore a rare cedar swamp and establish a riparian buffer.\n \nAll participants will receive training in invasive plant identification and best management practices. Tools and light refreshments will be provided. Please wear sturdy footwear\, bring thick gloves and water\, and feel free to bring loppers or clippers if you have them.\n \nRegistration is required to participate. A confirmation email will include parking information and additional details.\nRegister here: https://InvasiveVolunteerDay1.eventbrite.com\n \nFunding provided by the USDA Forest Service\, administered by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP).
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/volunteer-day-invasive-species-removal-at-anguilla-brook-northern-headwaters-preserve/
LOCATION:Anguilla Brook Northern Headwaters Preserve\, 33 N Anguilla Road\, North Stonington\, CT\, 06359\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Educational,Stewardship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T120000
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SUMMARY:Dragonfly Mercury- an Exciting Volunteer Opportunity at Avalonia's Yannatos Preserve Sponsored by the Wood-Pawcatuck Wild and Scenic Rivers Stewardship Council
DESCRIPTION:The Wood-Pawcatuck Wild and Scenic Rivers Stewardship Council (WPWCRSC) is excited to announce a new opportunity to get involved with The Dragonfly Mercury Project (DMP)—https://www.nps.gov/articles/about-the-dmp.htm\, a nationwide community science effort that enlists volunteers to collect dragonfly larvae for mercury testing. Mercury is a global pollutant that\, in large amounts\, can be toxic to humans and wildlife. The data from this field study help scientists and resource managers better understand and fight mercury contamination. Since 2009\, over 6\,000 volunteers have helped collect dragonfly larvae at more than 140 parks and other protected areas across the US\, making the DMP the nation’s largest mercury assessment effort.\nNow\, you can be part of it—right here on our local Wild and Scenic Rivers. We’re looking for approximately 8 volunteers at each site to help us collect samples\, learn about dragonfly larvae\, and get hands-on with river science. Be prepared to get muddy (and maybe a little wet!) while making a real contribution to environmental research.\n\n \nVolunteer Opportunities:\nWednesday\, September 24 – 10AM to 12PM at Arcadia Management Area Check Station\, Exeter\, RI (RIDEM)\nSaturday\, September 27 – 9AM to 11AM at Mastuxet Brook Greenway North\, Westerly\, RI  (Westerly Land Trust) \n\n\nSaturday\, September 27 – 12PM to 2PM at Yannatos Preserve\, Wyassup Brook and Green Fall River confluence\, N Stonington\, CT (Avalonia Land Conservancy) \n**Important to note that these events are pending approval from the states of CT and RI for the scientific collector’s permit\, which are currently under review.\n \nWhat to expect:\n-Training and guidance from WPWCRSC National Park Service Natural Resources Manager \n\n-A field day at local rivers or streams to collect dragonfly larvae\n-The chance to learn more about mercury\, watershed science\, and community action\n-Your contributions informing science\, policy\, and public health\n \nBy volunteering\, you’ll help fill critical data gaps in Rhode Island and Connecticut\, where mercury contamination in fish is known but understudied in rivers and streams. Your participation will not only contribute to national research but also support WPWCRSC Stewardship Plan goals—engaging the community\, raising awareness\, and teaching watershed science through hands-on exploration. No prior experience is needed—WPWCRSC will provide training\, supplies\, and guidance. All you need is curiosity\, a willingness to get outside\, and clothes you don’t mind getting dirty.\n\nTo register\, RSVP here by Mon\, September 22. \nhttps://forms.gle/c3KEvdNXBCTUvFFR9\n\n\n 
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/dragonfly-mercury-an-exciting-volunteer-opportunity-at-avalonias-yannatos-preserve-sponsored-by-the-wood-pawcatuck-wild-and-scenic-rivers-stewardship-council/
CATEGORIES:Conservation,On the Water,Volunteering
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