Educational
Chain Saw Workshop
A chain saw workshop will be held on Saturday, September 1, 9:00 AM โ 4:00 PM at Avaloniaโs Hoffman Preserve (Stonington) with expert instructions on the safe operation of chain saws. Class size is limited and this class will sell out quickly. There is a $50 fee. Send an email to abpatterson@ctconservation.org with your name and contact information to register for…
Salt Marsh Scavenger Hunt!
Barn Island 249 Palmer Neck Road, Stoningtong, CT, United StatesExplore Barn Islandโs Salt Marsh with Avalonia and the UCONN Dept. of Marine Sciences Learn more about how coastal marshes provide habitats for a variety of creatures. Explore three stations: 1. a welcome area with a touch tank containing marsh creatures, plants and seaweed 2. a stream area for trapping fish, hunting for coffee bean…
Boundary Walking Instructional Meeting
Attend our first boundary walking team meeting on Saturday, September 22, at 9:00 AM at the Groton Public Library, 52 Newtown Rd., Groton. This instructional class will be led by our experienced board members, Scott Dawley and David Young. During this session, they will discuss monitoring procedures and our developing drone technology. Interested in joining the Boundary Walking Team?…
Boundary Marking Training Session
Our first boundary marking training session will be held on Saturday, September 29, at 9:00 AM at the Groton Public Library, 52 Newtown Rd., Groton. Interested in joining the Boundary Marking Team? learn more here
Trail Maintenance Training Session
Pine Swamp and Wildlife Corridor 113 Whalehead Rd, Gales Ferry, CT, United StatesOur team leader, Kimberly Bradley, will be holding a basic field instruction for trail volunteers on September 29 at 10:00 AM at the Pine Swamp Preserve in Gales Ferry section of Ledyard, so come and join us to learn more. To keep our volunteers informed and safe, we ask that new trail stewards attend at least one class before taking…
Record Keeping Training Session
Hatch Street Office 6 Hatch Street, Mystic, CT, United StatesThere will be a short record keeping training session on Thursday, October 4 at 10:00 AM 6 Hatch St., Mystic to become familiar with the procedures. If you are interested, click HERE to sign on. Interested in joining our Record Keeping Team? learn more here
Trail-Building Workshop
Our trail-building workshop will be on Friday, October 12, 9:00 AM โ 3:00 PM. This session will be held on our Tri-Town Preserve (North Stonington) and taught by Connecticut Forest & Park Associationโs Clare Cain, one of the stateโs leading trail planners. Send an email to abpatterson@ctconservation.org with your name and contact information for the trail-building class. Interested in joining our new…
Become a Nature Detective at Moore Woodlands (NEW DATE 4/16)
Moore Woodlands 314-264 Capstan Ave, Mystic, CT, United StatesNEW DATE 4/16: Please note this event has been moved from Monday 4/15 to Tuesday 4/16 due to forecasted rain. Register Here
Hike & Seek Babcock Ridge/Henne Preserves
Babcock Ridge 113 Babcock Road, North Stonington, CT, United StatesWith the dogwoods and spring wildflowers in bloom, and the birds singing and nesting, thereโs no better time for a walk than mid-May. But Avaloniaโs Hike and Seek program makes a good walk better, particularly for families who take part in this ongoing natural history scavenger hunt. For this family-friendly introduction to the Hike and…
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…