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SUMMARY:Leave It to the Beavers: A Journey into the Heart of the Henne
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, May 21\, 2025. 10:00 AM to 12 noon\nAvalonia Land Conservancy’s Donald R. Henne Memorial Preserve. \nJoin naturalist Bruce Fellman for a special exploration\, co-hosted by Avalonia and the Wood-Pawcatuck Wild and Scenic Rivers\, of the Henne Preserve’s 100 acres of uplands and wetlands\, which include an abundance of ecological diversity.  The walk is free and open to the public\, and along the trail\, we’ll comb the uplands for its array of wildflowers and ferns; vernal pools filled with amphibians\, gray tree frogs in particular; reptiles such as nest-making Snapping turtles and personal space defending Black racers; and colorful songbirds\, from Baltimore orioles and Yellowthroat warblers\, to Tree swallows and various woodpeckers. We’ll also learn how to convert bird calls into accessible and identifiable sound prints\, and examine the beaver-created wetlands to see\, first hand\, how these “eager” rodents have transformed local habitats throughout North America.  \nAt Henne\, beavers have helped make the preserve home to numerous dragonflies and butterflies\, geese and ducks\, and wetlands plants\, as well as the site of a large and thriving Great Blue Heron rookery—more than 22 active and noisy nests\, according to a recent count.  \nThe refuge\, and its Shunock River centerpiece\, is part of an integrated system of the adjoining Babcock Ridge and Erisman preserves that together emphasize the critical importance of protecting intact watershed ecosystems. We’ll get to see this up close and personal along the trail. \nMeet at 113 Babcock Road (0.9 miles from Wyassup Road or 0.8 miles from Route 49). The parking area is on the north side of the road. The trailhead for the Henne walk is nearby. Bring binoculars\, camera gear\, hand lenses\, water\, insect repellent\, and sunscreen\, and please download the Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology’s Merlin Bird ID app to your smartphone in advance of our walk. (merlin.allaboutbirds.org/download/) \n  \nREGISTER HERE \n  \nAccessibility Note for Donald R. Henne Memorial Preserve \nParking: Small off-street lot\, packed dirt surface\, no accessible space\, room for 7-8 cars. Lot located at Babcock Ridge Preserve trailhead\, 113 Babcock Road\, North Stonington\, CT. Additional parking available along the road. Short walk\, approximately 100 feet\, along the side of Babcock Road to access the Henne trailhead at the north end of the Preserve. \nTrails: Narrow throughout\, often with room enough for only one person to walk\, some slopes\, some protrusions into pathway\, and occasional wet areas\, some of which are crossed using narrow wooden bridges. Off-pathway walking through open woods to a hillside of downed trees felled by beavers. Wildlife observation area atop five-foot-wide  boardwalk that spans open water and\, though designed to accommodate horse traffic\, is somewhat rough\, uneven\, and can feel wobbly in places\, especially during periods of high water. \nCommunication: This walk will be amplified and may include live sonograms that provide pictorial representation of frog and bird calls. \nAvalonia Accessibility Statement: https://avalonia.org/accessibility-for-people-with-disabilities-statement/ \nAccessibility point person: Mary Anne Sherman\, 860-884-3500 or avalonialc@yahoo.com
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/leave-it-to-the-beavers-a-journey-into-the-heart-of-the-henne/
LOCATION:Donald R. Henne Memorial Preserve\, Babcock Road\, North Stonington\, CT\, 06359\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exploration
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SUMMARY:A Near-Earth-Day Wildflower\, Amphibian\, and Early Returning Songbirds Saunter at Benedict Benson Preserve
DESCRIPTION:The Benson Preserve\, a typical Southern New England post-agricultural-abandonment upland forest dominated by oaks\, beeches\, birches\, and hickories\, features many mature trees\, some of them home to Pileated Woodpeckers\, as well as to a wide array of hardwood forest songbirds\, the most intriguing of which is the Cerulean Warbler. This stunning bird\, which is listed as a Species of Special Concern in Connecticut\, has been seen and heard at Benson and the surrounding area\, and is one of the treasures we’ll be looking for as we walk the approximately mile and a half trail system in search of signs of spring: everything from Wood Frogs and Spring Peepers to Mourning Cloak butterflies and the rare Spotted Turtles that I’ve\, well\, spotted here. \nWe’ll pay especially close attention to the area around Lantern Brook\, a delightful woodland stream that flows through the heart of the preserve and is wonderfully photogenic as it tumbles down a boulder field left behind by the glaciers that shaped this land. The area around the brook is paradise for botanists interested in mosses\, ferns\, lichens\, and wildflowers\, and while there are certain to be such stalwarts as Wood Anemones\, a number of violets\, and Marsh Marigolds in bloom\, there’s one botanical gem known as the hepatica that we’ll scramble up a favored hillside to seek out. Hepaticas thrive in specific\, rather “sweet” soil conditions unusual in our woods\, but Benson has the right stuff in one area. Spotting hepaticas\, which are among our earliest wild blossoms\, is cause for celebration—and at Benson\, there’s always something special to celebrate. \nAccessibility Note \nParking: Small lot off Swantown Hill Road (approximately 101 Swantown Hill Road)) at the start of the Benedict Benson main trail. Lot with packed dirt surface\, no accessible space\, room for 6 cars. Additional parking available along the road.\nTrails: Narrow in spots\, numerous slopes\, some protrusions into pathway\, occasional wet areas\, and occasional off-trail walking. Two stream crossings over small wooden bridges with no handrails\, one with fairly steep stone steps.\nCommunication: This walk will be amplified.\n \nAvalonia Accessibility Statement: https://avalonia.org/accessibility-for-people-with-disabilities-statement/\nAccessibility point person: Mary Anne Sherman\, 860-884-3500 or avalonialc@yahoo.com\n\nRegistration \nFill out my LGL Form!
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/a-near-earth-day-wildflower-amphibian-and-early-returning-songbirds-saunter-at-benedict-benson-preserve/
LOCATION:Benedict Benson Preserve\, Swantown Hill Road\, North Stonington\, CT\, 06359\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exploration,Hikes
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SUMMARY:Vernal Pool Adventure at Babcock Ridge in North Stonington
DESCRIPTION:There’s no better way to celebrate the arrival of spring than to visit a woodland pond alive with the sounds and sights of newly awakened amphibians and invertebrates—and there’s no more exciting time to do so than at dusk\, when the local vernal pools are a noisy chorus of quacking wood frogs and bell-ringing spring peepers. As the skies darken\, we’ll follow our ears for about a half-mile hike to a brimful temporary pond at the center of the Babcock Ridge Preserve that was a dry hole last autumn and is now filled with a variety of exciting creatures. In addition to frogs\, we’ll likely see marbled salamander youngsters\, fairy shrimp\, giant predaceous diving beetles\, and the stars of the show\, the exquisite yellow-spotted salamanders. We’ll use nets to collect pond residents and examine them at close range before releasing them unharmed\, and if we’re especially lucky\, we might also hear the booming hoots of barred owls and the peents of woodcock. \n \nBring a flashlight and a headlamp\, wear warm clothes and waterproof boots\, and don’t forget your spirit of adventure on this family-friendly exploration of a fascinating part of the natural world. \n \nWalk leader Bruce Fellman has been introducing people to vernal pool life for almost half-a-century. For more information\, contact the leader at bruce.fellman@yale.edu or (860) 599-4867.\n \nREGISTER HERE\n \nTo register for the adventure\, which is free and open to the public but limited to 25 people\, click on the link above. This program tends to fill up quickly\, but if there’s sufficient interest\, we’ll try to schedule additional walks.\n \nNote: heavy rain will postpone to April 2nd\, same time\, but light rain will be just perfect for bringing out the critters—and rain-coat-clad naturalists.\n \n \n\n*** \nAccessibility Note \nParking: Small off-street lot\, packed dirt surface\, no accessible space\, room for 7-8 cars. The lot is located at Babcock Ridge Preserve trailhead. Additional parking is available along the road. \nTrails: Narrow in spots\, some slopes\, some protrusions into the pathway with occasional wet areas. Off-pathway walking through open woods to vernal pool. Sampling for organisms involves dip-netting and getting hands wet. The hike back to the parking area takes place in the dark and is illuminated by flashlights and headlamps. \nCommunication: This walk will be amplified and may include live sonograms that provide pictorial representations of frog and bird calls. \nAvalonia Accessibility Statement: https://avalonia.org/accessibility-for-people-with-disabilities-statement/ \nAccessibility point person: Mary Anne Sherman\, 860-884-3500 or avalonialc@yahoo.com \nSign language interpretation request deadline: End of day on Tuesday\, March 18.
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/vernal-pool-adventure-at-babcock-ridge-in-north-stonington/
LOCATION:Babcock Ridge\, 113 Babcock Road\, North Stonington\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exploration
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SUMMARY:An Exploration for the Birds at Tri-town Ridgeline Forest Preserve
DESCRIPTION:As 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. \nThe Avalonia Land Conservancy’s TriTown Ridgeline Forest Preserve is a 500-plus-acre treasure trove of natural and human history\, and the rugged woodland is at its most enticing in the late spring\, when the abundant wildflowers\, ferns\, and mosses are opening\, and migrating and resident birds are wearing their courtship best and singing their hearts out. We’ll walk slowly and deliberately to take in the flora and fauna\, and we’ll spend our time learning how to identify what we encounter. Of special interest: our veteran American Sign Language interpreter Joy Valenti and naturalist Bruce Fellman will use techniques to make birdsong accessible to all\, including members of the hard-of-hearing/deaf community\, by converting sounds into pictures called sonograms. \n  \nREGISTER HERE \n  \nIt would be ideal if all participants could\, in advance\, download the Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology’s Merlin birdfinding app to their phones. Here’s the link: https://merlin.allaboutbirds.org/ \n*** \nAccessibility Note \nParking: Off-street rutted\, packed-dirt lot with some rocks. Room for about eight cars. Trailhead located at lot. Additional parking alongside the road.  \nTrail: Grassy entry trail about six feet wide\, relatively level\, but pocked with rocks. Secondary trail varies in width and slope\,  with many rocky sections and occasional steep uphills and descents.\n \nCommunication Access: This walk will be amplified and sign language-interpreted. \n \nAvalonia Accessibility Statement: https://avalonia.org/accessibility-for-people-with-disabilities-statement/\nAccessibility point person: Mary Anne Sherman\, 860-884-3500 or avalonialc@yahoo.com \n  \n  \n*** \nThe featured image is by Elise Torello taken at Tri-town Ridgeline Forest Preserve. \n 
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/an-exploration-for-the-birds-at-tri-town-ridgeline-forest-preserve/
LOCATION:TriTown Forest Preserve\, 91 Miller Road\, North Stonington\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exploration,Nature,Walks
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SUMMARY:Pachaug Pond Paddle with Avalonia Land Conservancy
DESCRIPTION:Join The Last Green Valley Chief Ranger Bill Reid and Dick Conant\, of the Avalonia Land Conservancy\, for a springtime paddle on Pachaug Pond to Burton Island. We’ll launch on Avalonia Land Conservancy conservation land in the southern end of the pond and paddle the short distance to Burton Island\, three-quarters of which is owned by Avalonia Land Conservancy. \nWe’ll explore the island\, which has outstanding native wildflower habitat\, and the shoreline of Pachaug Pond. This area is known for sightings of raptors\, songbirds\, and plentiful small mammals. From the pond\, we may have numerous wildlife sightings along the shoreline. \nThis paddle is on flatwater and is easy\, however\, wind can make it more challenging. RSVP is required and the paddle is limited to 25 boats. You must have your own boat and PFD. \nRSVP \nContact Bill Reid to RSVP or for information at Bill@tlgv.org or call (860) 774-3300. Details about parking and possible car shuttling to the launch area will be provided upon registration.
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/pachaug-pond-paddle-with-avalonia-land-conservancy/
LOCATION:Pachaug Pond\, Dutka Nature Preserve\, Griswold\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exploration,On the Water
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240421T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240421T120000
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SUMMARY:Honoring Earth Day with a Wild Flora Walk at the Benedict Benson Preserve
DESCRIPTION:  \nLed 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. \nREGISTER HERE \n  \nOne of the critical precursors of the passage of the Clean Water Act\, the landmark federal legislation whose 50 years of making a difference was celebrated in 2022\, is Earth Day\, the consciousness-raising holiday for the planet that began in 1970. As part of Avalonia’s ongoing tribute to the CWA\, join naturalist and guide Bruce Fellman as we wade into moving waters\, figuratively\, if not literally\, at the Benedict Benson Preserve on Sunday\, April 21\, shortly after Earth Day\, from 10 a.m. until noon\, in North Stonington to watch the refuge’s wetlands and its centerpiece stream come to life: a tribute to wise stewardship. \nIn keeping with our theme\, we’ll pay close attention to the area around Lantern Brook\, a delightful woodland stream that flows through the heart of the preserve and is wonderfully photogenic as it tumbles down a boulder field left behind by the glaciers that shaped this land. The area around the brook is paradise for botanists interested in mosses\, ferns\, lichens\, and wildflowers\, and while there are certain to be such stalwarts as Wood anemones\, a number of violets\, and Marsh marigolds in bloom\, there’s one botanical gem known as the hepatica that we’ll scramble up a favored hillside to seek out. Hepaticas thrive in specific\, rather “sweet” soil conditions unusual in our woods\, but Benson has the right stuff in one area. \nThe Preserve features a typical Southern New England post-agricultural-abandonment upland forest dominated by oaks\, beeches\, birches\, and hickories\, many of them fully mature. Some are home to striking Pileated Woodpeckers\, while others support a wide array of hardwood-forest songbirds\, the most intriguing of which is the Cerulean Warbler. This stunning bird\, which is listed as a Species of Special Concern in Connecticut\, has been seen and heard at Benson and the surrounding area\, and is one of the treasures we’ll be looking for as we walk the approximately mile and a half trail system in search of signs of spring. \nThe trailhead for the Benedict Benson Preserve is located at 100 Swantown Hill Road in North Stonington.  A small parking area is on the West side of the road and there’s more parking on either side of Swantown. For more information and to register\, visit the Events Calendar of Avalonia’s website: avalonia.org/events/ Please note: parts of the trail are pretty rugged\, so while my pace is always family-friendly\, the terrain\, particularly our scramble up a rocky hillside in search of wildflowers\, might not be suitable for small kids and the occasional elder. You’ll want to wear waterproof hiking boots\, and trekking poles might be a good idea\, too. Bring water and an energy bar\, and\, of course\, binoculars and cameras.  Don’t hesitate to call or email: 860-599-4867\, or fellnature@sbcglobal.net. \n*** \nAccessibility Note \nAvalonia Accessibility Statement: https://avalonia.org/accessibility-for-people-with-disabilities-statement/ \nAccessibility point person: Mary Anne Sherman\, 860-884-3500 or avalonialc@yahoo.com \n  \n  \n*** \nThe featured image is by Jodi Williams taken at Benedict Benson Preserve. Jodi received an Honorable Mention in the Wildflowers category in Avalonia’s 2023 Photo Contest.
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/honoring-earth-day-with-a-wild-flora-walk-at-the-benedict-benson-preserve/
LOCATION:Benedict Benson Preserve\, Swantown Hill Road\, North Stonington\, CT\, 06359\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Exploration,Family,Hikes,Nature,Walks
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SUMMARY:Vernal Pool Adventure at Babcock Ridge - CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:CANCELLED DUE TO WIND AND RAIN. NEW DATE TBD. \n  \nThere’s 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 — and there’s no more exciting time to do so than at dusk when the local vernal pools are a noisy chorus of quacking wood frogs and bell-ringing spring peepers. As the skies darken\, we’ll follow our ears for about a half-mile hike to the center of the Babcock Ridge Preserve where a dry hole last autumn is now a rain-soaked “wicked big puddle.”  \nThis brimful temporary pond is a wetland nursery filled with a variety of exciting creatures. In addition to frogs\, we’ll likely see marbled salamander youngsters\, fairy shrimp\, giant predaceous diving beetles\, and the stars of the show\, the exquisite yellow-spotted salamanders. We’ll use nets to collect pond residents and examine them at close range before releasing them unharmed\, and if we’re especially lucky\, we might also hear the booming hoots of barred owls and the peents of woodcock.   \nBring a flashlight and a headlamp\, wear warm clothes and waterproof boots\, and don’t forget your spirit of adventure and curiosity on this family-friendly exploration of a fascinating part of the natural world.   \nWalk leader Bruce Fellman has been introducing people to vernal pool life for almost half-a-century. For more information\, contact the leader at bruce.fellman@yale.edu or 860-599-4867.  \nTo register for the adventure\, which is free and open to the public but limited to 25 people\, click on the link below. This program tends to fill up quickly\, but If there’s sufficient interest\, we’ll try to schedule additional walks. Note: heavy rain will postpone to Thursday\, the 21st\, same time\, but light rain will be just perfect for bringing out the critters — and raincoat-clad naturalists. \n  \nREGISTER HERE \n  \n*** \nAccessibility Note \nParking: Small off-street lot\, packed dirt surface\, no accessible space\, room for 7-8 cars. Lot located at Babcock Ridge Preserve trailhead. Additional parking available along the road. \nTrails: Narrow in spots\, some slopes\, some protrusions into pathway\, occasional wet areas. Off-pathway walking through open woods to vernal pool. Sampling for organisms involves dip-netting and getting hands wet. The hike back to the parking area takes place in the dark and is illuminated by flashlights and headlamps. \nCommunication: This walk will be amplified and may include live sonograms that provide pictorial representation of frog and bird calls. \nAvalonia Accessibility Statement: https://avalonia.org/accessibility-for-people-with-disabilities-statement/ \nAccessibility point person: Mary Anne Sherman\, 860-884-3500 or avalonialc@yahoo.com \n 
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/vernal-pool-adventure-at-babcock-ridge/
LOCATION:Babcock Ridge\, 113 Babcock Road\, North Stonington\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exploration,Family,Hikes,Walks,Water
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SUMMARY:Documenting Discoveries at Tefftweald at Birchenturn Preserve
DESCRIPTION:RESCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY\, OCTOBER 28\, 2023 / 10 AM – 12 PM \nDocumenting discoveries on the trail is a key skill that needs to be in every naturalist’s toolkit. We’ll have plenty to observe and record as we enjoy the fall colors at Avalonia’s Tefftweald at Birchenturn Preserve on 280 Grindstone Hill Road.  \nTefftweald\, a former Girl Scout camp\, is a 77-acre masterpiece of upland forest\, meadows\, wetlands\, old graveyards and cellar holes\, and the wonderfully photogenic Wyassup Brook.  \nThis is a family-friendly excursion\, and we’ll explore the woodland trails at a pace moderate enough to give the Preserve a close read and capture the experience in whatever form\, from pen and ink on paper to digital drawings\, photos\, and text entered on a smart device\, your journaling takes. Walk leader Bruce Fellman is a veteran photojournalist\, naturalist\, and documentarian who has kept and published a weekly Naturalist’s Journal in a number of local newspapers for the past 45 years. \nPLEASE REGISTER HERE \nFor more information\, e-mail Bruce Fellman at fellnature@scbglobal.net\, or call 860-599-4867. \nIn case of inclement weather\, participants will be notified of a cancellation via email no later than 2 hours before the event. \n \n\nAccessibility Note  \n\nParking: Small lot located about 100 yards down an unnamed gravel-and-dirt side street off of Grindstone Hill Road (approximately 281 Grindstone Hill Road) at the start of the  Tefftweald at Birchenturn Preserve’s main trail. Lot with packed dirt surface\, no accessible space\, room for 8–10 cars. Additional parking is available along the road. \n \nTrails: Narrow in spots\, some slopes\, some protrusions into pathway\, occasional wet areas\, and occasional off-trail walking. \n \nCommunication: This walk will be amplified and sign language interpreted.\n \nAccessibility point person: Mary Anne Sherman\, 860-884-3500 or avalonialc@yahoo.com.\n \nAvalonia’s Accessibility Statement \n 
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/documenting-discoveries-at-tefftweald-at-birchenturn-preserve/
LOCATION:Tefftweald at Birchenturn\, 282 Grindstone Hill Road\, North Stonington\, CT\, 06359\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Exploration,Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230923T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230923T120000
DTSTAMP:20260415T033428
CREATED:20230826T020549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230828T154346Z
UID:6621-1695463200-1695470400@avalonia.org
SUMMARY:Hike & Seek and Beyond at Preston Nature Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a late September Hike (& Seek) at Preston Nature Preserve\, one of Avalonia’s 27 Hike & Seek properties. Hike & Seek is a fun\, non-competitive outdoor scavenger hunt. Learn about the nature of the Preserve while using clues to find the items listed. We will provide a trail map with clues or visit the Hike & Seek page for Preston Nature Preserve on our website where you will find a trail map and the Hike & Seek clues. Explore at your own pace and come up with your own clues for new Hike & Seek targets. \nLong-time Avalonia volunteer and Groton Town committee member Joellen Anderson will meet you at the trailhead to explain what to look for on the trails. She’ll also tell you about Avalonia and the history of Preston Nature Preserve before you set off on your self-guided adventure. After your hike\, let us know how many targets you found and what new ones you’d like to add. Share your photos on Instagram. Be sure to tag @avalonialandconservancy and include #MyAvalonia \nPLEASE REGISTER HERE \nTrails: Mostly mowed grass surface pathways through open meadows\, some slopes\, wide enough for several people to traverse side-by-side. One quarter-mile stretch of trail through upland woods\, hilly and narrow\, with some roots and rocks in the pathway\, as well as occasional protruding branches. Some side trails not mowed may be more of a challenge. \nParking: Ample off-street lot\, grass surface\, room for about a dozen cars\, no parking space accessible to people with disabilities. Lot is located on 38 Krug Road at the PNP trailhead. Additional parking is available along Krug Road. \nAvalonia’s Accessibility Statement \nFor more information\, please contact Mary Anne Sherman at info@avalonialc.com or (860) 884-3500.
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/hike-and-seek-and-beyond-at-preston-nature-preserve/
LOCATION:Preston Nature Preserve\, Krug Road\, Preston\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exploration,Family,Hike & Seek
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230923T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230923T113000
DTSTAMP:20260415T033428
CREATED:20230828T120048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230918T125015Z
UID:6595-1695463200-1695468600@avalonia.org
SUMMARY:Fledglings: A Nature Experience for Children 2-5 *CANCELLED*
DESCRIPTION:*THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED*\nChildren ages 2-5 (and their adults) are invited to join naturalist and educator Beth Sullivan and Avalonia Board member Elanah Sherman for a walk through the relatively flat trails at Norwich’s Cedar Wood Preserve. On this walk\, we are going to use our senses to check out EVERYTHING! There is so much to see at this time of year: flowers and other plants; maybe some animals; and all sorts of insects! We will think about how everything in nature seems connected: birds and trees\, bees and flowers\, butterflies and milkweed. And we will think about changes the seasons might bring to them all.  After the walk\, we will gather at the trailhead for a craft project: creating seed bombs. \nThis event is limited to 8 – 10 children. All children must be accompanied by adults. Sturdy\, closed-toe shoes are required. Bug repellant is strongly recommended and will be available at the event. Rain date September 24\, 10-11:30 \nAccessibility Note: \nParking: Off-street lot with room for about 4 cars. One space is accessible to people with disabilities. The lot is located at trailhead. Parking is also available by the side of the road. \nTrails: Long entry boardwalk with step at each end. (Accessible pathway to boardwalk has not yet been installed.) Some rocky spots at initial trail area\, then grassy trails about 4 feet wide\, with some dips and slopes. Some protrusions and tripping hazards. \nCommunication: This walk will be amplified. Sign language interpretation available upon request. \nAvalonia Accessibility Statement \nThis free event is co-sponsored by the City of Norwich.\nFor more information\, please contact Mary Anne Sherman at info@avalonialc.com or 860-884-3500.
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/fledglings-a-nature-experience-for-children-2-5/
LOCATION:Cedar Wood Preserve\, 180 North Wawecus Hill Rd.\, Norwich\, CT\, 06360\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exploration,Family,Nature,Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220423T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220423T120000
DTSTAMP:20260415T033428
CREATED:20220406T124856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220406T125120Z
UID:5298-1650708000-1650715200@avalonia.org
SUMMARY:Avalonia Close-to-Earth-Day 2022 Walk
DESCRIPTION:photo credit: Bruce Fellman \nCelebrate Spring\, Earth Day\, and Clean Water at the Benedict Benson Preserve\nOne of the critical precursors of the passage of the Clean Water Act\, the landmark federal legislation whose 50 years of making a difference we celebrate throughout 2022\, is Earth Day\, the consciousness-raising holiday for the planet that began in 1970. As part of Avalonia’s ongoing tribute to the CWA\, join naturalist and guide Bruce Fellman as we wade into moving waters\, figuratively\, if not literally\, at the Benedict Benson Preserve on Saturday\, April 23rd\, shortly after Earth Day\, from 10 a.m. until noon\, in North Stonington to watch the refuge’s wetlands and its centerpiece stream come to life: a tribute to wise stewardship. \nIn keeping with our theme\, we’ll pay close attention to the area around Lantern Brook\, a delightful woodland stream that flows through the heart of the preserve and is wonderfully photogenic as it tumbles down a boulder field left behind by the glaciers that shaped this land. The area around the brook is paradise for botanists interested in mosses\, ferns\, lichens\, and wildflowers\, and while there are certain to be such stalwarts as Wood anemones\, a number of violets\, and Marsh marigolds in bloom\, there’s one botanical gem known as the hepatica that we’ll scramble up a favored hillside to seek out. Hepaticas thrive in specific\, rather “sweet” soil conditions unusual in our woods\, but Benson has the right stuff in one area.  \nThe Preserve features a typical Southern New England post-agricultural-abandonment upland forest dominated by oaks\, beeches\, birches\, and hickories\, many of them fully mature. Some are home to striking Pileated Woodpeckers\, while others support a wide array of hardwood-forest songbirds\, the most intriguing of which is the Cerulean Warbler. This stunning bird\, which is listed as a Species of Special Concern in Connecticut\, has been seen and heard at Benson and the surrounding area\, and is one of the treasures we’ll be looking for as we walk the approximately mile and a half trail system in search of signs of spring. \nThe trailhead for the Benedict Benson Preserve is located at 100 Swantown Hill Road in North Stonington.  A small parking area is on the West side of the road and there’s more parking on either side of Swantown. For more information and to register\, visit the Events Calendar of Avalonia’s website: avalonia.org/events/ Please note: parts of the trail are pretty rugged\, so while my pace is always family-friendly\, the terrain\, particularly our scramble up a rocky hillside in search of wildflowers\, might not be suitable for small kids and the occasional elder. You’ll want to wear waterproof hiking boots\, and trekking poles might be a good idea\, too. Bring water and an energy bar\, and\, of course\, binoculars and cameras.  Don’t hesitate to call or email: 860-599-4867\, or fellnature@sbcglobal.net. \nRegister Here
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/avalonia-close-to-earth-day-2022-walk/
LOCATION:Benedict Benson Preserve\, Swantown Hill Road\, North Stonington\, CT\, 06359\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exploration,Family,Preserves,Walks,Water
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191019T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191019T143000
DTSTAMP:20260415T033428
CREATED:20191009T141459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191009T151034Z
UID:3424-1571488200-1571495400@avalonia.org
SUMMARY:Hike at Tefftweald with Naturalist Bruce Fellman
DESCRIPTION:Documenting your discoveries on the trail is a skill that needs to be in every naturalist’s toolkit. We’ll have plenty to observe and record as we enjoy the fall colors at Avalonia’s Tefftweald at Birchenturn Preserve on 280 Grindstone Hill Road. \nTefftweald\, a former Girl Scout camp\, is a 77-acre masterpiece of upland forest\, meadows\, wetlands\, old graveyards and cellar holes\, and the wonderfully photogenic Wyassup Brook. This is a family-friendly excursion\, and we’ll explore the woodland trails at a pace moderate enough to give the Preserve a close read and capture the experience in whatever form\, from pen and ink on paper to digital drawings\, photos\, and text entered on a smart device. \nWalk leader Bruce Fellman is a veteran photojournalist\, naturalist\, and documentarian who has kept and published a weekly Naturalist’s Journal in a number of local newspapers for the past 41 years. \nRegister for this Excursion \nFor more information\, email Bruce Fellman at fellnature@scbglobal.net\, or call 860-599-4867. \n 
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/hike-at-tefftweald-with-naturalist-bruce-fellman/
LOCATION:Tefftweald at Birchenturn\, 282 Grindstone Hill Road\, North Stonington\, CT\, 06359\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exploration,Family,Hike & Seek,Hikes,Nature,Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190518T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190518T120000
DTSTAMP:20260415T033428
CREATED:20190321T195903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190510T131317Z
UID:3100-1558173600-1558180800@avalonia.org
SUMMARY:Hike & Seek Babcock Ridge/Henne Preserves
DESCRIPTION:With the dogwoods and spring wildflowers in bloom\, and the birds singing and nesting\, there’s no better time for a walk than mid-May. But Avalonia’s 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 Seek challenge\, we’ll learn how to use our smart phones to access basic information about what a “refuge” is\, or access more in-depth material for further study; a list of “targets” will direct us to search for\, photograph\, and share features like evidence of glaciers and great blue heron nests. Naturalist Bruce Fellman will help hikers search for clues. \nRegister Now
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/hike-seek-babcock-ridge-henne-preserves/
LOCATION:Babcock Ridge\, 113 Babcock Road\, North Stonington\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,Exploration,Hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190416T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190416T130000
DTSTAMP:20260415T033428
CREATED:20190329T144448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190412T131023Z
UID:3114-1555419600-1555419600@avalonia.org
SUMMARY:Become a Nature Detective at Moore Woodlands (NEW DATE 4/16)
DESCRIPTION:NEW DATE 4/16: Please note this event has been moved from Monday 4/15 to Tuesday 4/16 due to forecasted rain. \nRegister Here
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/become-a-nature-detective-at-moore-woodlands/
LOCATION:Moore Woodlands\, 314-264 Capstan Ave\, Mystic\, CT\, 06355\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,Exploration,Family,Hike & Seek,Nature
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181024T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181024T190000
DTSTAMP:20260415T033428
CREATED:20180920T142238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180920T142238Z
UID:2734-1540404000-1540407600@avalonia.org
SUMMARY:Full “Hunters” Moon Walk with DPNC on Knox Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the full “hunters” moon with Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center on a night hike through the Knox Preserve in Stonington (84 Wilcox Road)\, an Avalonia Land Conservancy property. Please note full moon hikes happen even on overcast nights\, and are suitable for adults and older\, interested children. Heavy rain cancels. Easy. \nMembers: Free\, Nonmembers: $10 per person \nmore info and register
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/full-hunters-moon-walk-with-dpnc-on-knox-preserve/
LOCATION:Knox Preserve\, Wilcox Road\, Stonington\, CT\, 06378\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exploration,Family,Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181007T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181007T130000
DTSTAMP:20260415T033428
CREATED:20180920T162743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180920T162743Z
UID:2741-1538906400-1538917200@avalonia.org
SUMMARY:Tri-Town Natural History Trek
DESCRIPTION:This trek is part of Walktober festivities sponsored by the Last Green Valley. \nThe Tri-Town Ridgeline Forest\, a 409-acre property straddling Griswold\, North Stonington\, and Preston\, is Avalonia Land Conservancy’s newest acquisition. In honor of ALC’s 50th anniversary\, we’ll explore Tri-Town’s rugged trails for migrating birds\, insects\, and amphibians\, late-blooming wildflowers\, early fall foliage\, and stone walls. \nRegister for this event \nTrek leader and contact: Bruce Fellman – 860-599-4867
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/tri-town-natural-history-trek/
LOCATION:TriTown Forest Preserve\, 91 Miller Road\, North Stonington\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exploration,Family,Preserves
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180916T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180916T120000
DTSTAMP:20260415T033428
CREATED:20180913T202047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180913T202047Z
UID:2726-1537092000-1537099200@avalonia.org
SUMMARY:Salt Marsh Scavenger Hunt!
DESCRIPTION:Explore Barn Island’s Salt Marsh with Avalonia and the\nUCONN Dept. of Marine Sciences\nLearn more about how coastal marshes provide habitats for a variety of creatures. \nExplore three stations:\n1. a welcome area with a touch tank containing marsh creatures\, plants and seaweed\n2. a stream area for trapping fish\, hunting for coffee bean snails\, and scanning for birds\n3. a marsh pool and plant area \nAvalonia owns over 250 acres of land affected by tides. They provide buffers for storm surges and are vital to our local economy as spawning grounds for the fishing industry. Join us this Sunday to learn more about how our coastal marshes provide habitats for a variety of residents. \nCome prepared to get your feet wet! \nThis event is FREE and open to people of all ages – REGISTER HERE \nWhere: Meet at the educational kiosks on the left just before the Barn Island\, Connecticut\, state boat launch parking lot located at 249 Palmer Neck Road in Stonington. See Map Access road is handicapped accessible (and stroller accessible too) \nWhen: Sunday\, September 16\, 10 am – 12 pm \nBring: Shoes and clothing that may get wet\, binoculars and a camera \nCelebrate Avalonia’s 50 years of wetlands conservation at this FREE and FUN event.
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/salt-marsh-scavenger-hunt/
LOCATION:Barn Island\, 249 Palmer Neck Road\, Stoningtong\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,Exploration,Family
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180429T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180429T160000
DTSTAMP:20260415T033428
CREATED:20180417T163358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180417T163358Z
UID:2459-1525010400-1525017600@avalonia.org
SUMMARY:History & Nature Hike at Perry Natural Area
DESCRIPTION:April 29\,  2-4 pm.  \nPerry Natural Area\, North Anguilla Road in Stonington (directions) \nBeth Sullivan will lead a hike with Beth Moore from Stonington Historical Society. A joint effort to look at the history and nature of the area. \nParking is limited at site\,  so roadside parking will be necessary where ever possible.
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/history-nature-hike-at-perry-natural-area/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Educational,Exploration,Hikes,Preserves,Properties
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180421T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180421T160000
DTSTAMP:20260415T033428
CREATED:20171228T222124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171228T222124Z
UID:2135-1524319200-1524326400@avalonia.org
SUMMARY:Salamander Search with DPNC
DESCRIPTION:view event page for details
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/salamander-search-with-dpnc/
LOCATION:DPNC\, 109 Pequotseps rd\, Mystic\, CT\, 06355\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,Exploration,Family
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170718T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170718T193000
DTSTAMP:20260415T033428
CREATED:20170713T202521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170713T202521Z
UID:1849-1500399000-1500406200@avalonia.org
SUMMARY:Picnic in the Park w/ Mystic Aquarium
DESCRIPTION:This event is hosted by Mystic Aquarium and requires $10 ticket per family (up to 4) with registration. \n“Families participating in Picnic in the Park programs will be provided a pizza dinner\, unstructured play activities\, and an opportunity to meet other nature play loving families! We’ll explore the rocky shore environment and tide pools as we discover the rich history of this hidden gem in Stonington Borough.” – Mystic Aquarium
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/picnic-in-the-park-w-mystic-aquarium/
LOCATION:Dodge Paddock & Beal Preserves\, 32 Wall Street\, Stonington Borough\, CT\, 06378\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dinners & Gatherings,Exploration,Family,Preserves
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151025T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151025T080000
DTSTAMP:20260415T033428
CREATED:20150810T171216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150810T171216Z
UID:639-1445760000-1445760000@avalonia.org
SUMMARY:Bird banding at Knox Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Bob Dewire has graciously offered to repeat his bird banding demonstration program at Knox Preserve Sunday Oct. 25 at 8am.  Hands on learning and a great opportunity for photos. \nThis program is by both Bob Dewire and Beth Sullivan. \nRain cancels.
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/bird-banding-at-knox-preserve/
LOCATION:Knox Preserve\, Wilcox Road\, Stonington\, CT\, 06378\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exploration
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151018T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151018T160000
DTSTAMP:20260415T033428
CREATED:20151006T145625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151006T152727Z
UID:669-1445176800-1445184000@avalonia.org
SUMMARY:Nature Study Hike and Picnic at Tefftweald
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Tefftweald at Birchenturn Preserve\, for a fall exploration of this 77-acre jewel of a preserve. \nTo work up an appetite\, we’ll begin with a leisurely hike and explore the flora and fauna along the trail\, which will take us along the edge of Wyassup Brook. Naturalist and photojournalist Bruce Fellman will highlight botanical and zoological treasures\, from Mountain Laurels and Tulip Trees to migrating warblers and late-hopping Wood Frogs\, along our meandering route. Since we’ll be out at the height of fall foliage season\, this is sure to be a walk you’ll want to photograph; the leader will be happy to offer lots of helpful advice. \nAt the end of a mile-long trek\, we’ll enjoy beverages and cheese\, fruit and doughnuts; participants may also bring their own snacks to share. This year’s picnic takes place on Sunday\, October 18\, from 2 to 4\, at the Tefftweald Preserve in North Stonington. We’ll meet at the parking area just off 282 Grindstone Hill Road. \nNote: heavy rain postpones to the following Sunday\, October 25. For more information and to register\, contact Bruce Fellman\, 860-599-4867\, or bruce.fellman@yale.edu.
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/nature-study-hike-and-picnic-at-tefftweald/
LOCATION:Tefftweald at Birchenturn\, 282 Grindstone Hill Road\, North Stonington\, CT\, 06359\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exploration,Hikes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151004T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151004T130000
DTSTAMP:20260415T033428
CREATED:20150806T224323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150806T224323Z
UID:637-1443963600-1443963600@avalonia.org
SUMMARY:Timothy Lester Homestead Tour
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, October 4th at 1pm. \nVisit the 18th century Timothy Lester Homestead to learn about 3 Griswold properties on The National Register of Historic Places (Lat. Long.: 41.570433\,-71.957000). Visitors may explore the site where local American Revolutionary War militia met and trained; Avalonia owned Mary & John Walton Meadow Preserve. Walk the grounds\, view the exterior of the main “Garrison House”\, carriage house\, barn\, cistern\, old foundations and stonewalls and hear some of Griswold\, CT’s history. The barn was recently featured on the cover of the Barns of Connecticut book! \nTime: about 1.5 hours\, Distance: 0.5 miles. \nThis program is also listed in The Last Green Valley’s WALKTOBER calendar as well as included in Griswold\, CT’s Bicentennial calendar of events.
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/timothy-lester-homestead-tour/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Exploration
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150927T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150927T120000
DTSTAMP:20260415T033428
CREATED:20150806T142924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150806T143059Z
UID:616-1443348000-1443355200@avalonia.org
SUMMARY:Celebrate the Sound
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, September 27\n10:00am-12:00pm \nno registration fee\nAll ages (all children must be accompanied by an adult) \nCelebrate our local estuary in style! Join Mystic Aquarium educator and Avalonia volunteer MaryEllen Mateleska  for a habitat exploration program.  Search some of the unique plant and animal life that make Birch Plain Creek Park home.  Nets and buckets will be provided but be  prepared to bring shoes that can get dirty and be ready to have fun! \nThis salt marsh estuarine system lies along Birch Plain Creek on Thomas Road in Groton and offers an excellent habitat for a variety of animals.  A gravel parking lot is provided and there are nice walking trails along the creek. \n \nphoto by Joellen Anderson\nPhoto of Creek and Map courtesy Town of Groton website
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/celebrate-the-sound/
LOCATION:Birch Plain Creek Park\, Thomas Road\, Groton\, CT\, 06340\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exploration
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