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Hike & Seek Babcock Ridge/Henne Preserves

Babcock Ridge 113 Babcock Road, North Stonington, CT, United States

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…

Hike at Tefftweald with Naturalist Bruce Fellman

Tefftweald at Birchenturn 282 Grindstone Hill Road, North Stonington, CT, United States

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. Tefftweald, a former Girl Scout camp, is a 77-acre masterpiece of upland forest, meadows,…

Avalonia Close-to-Earth-Day 2022 Walk

Benedict Benson Preserve Swantown Hill Road, North Stonington, CT, United States

photo credit: Bruce Fellman Celebrate Spring, Earth Day, and Clean Water at the Benedict Benson Preserve One 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…

Fledglings: A Nature Experience for Children 2-5 *CANCELLED*

Cedar Wood Preserve 180 North Wawecus Hill Rd., Norwich, CT, United States

*THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED* Children 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…

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Hike & Seek and Beyond at Preston Nature Preserve

Preston Nature Preserve Krug Road, Preston, CT, United States

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…

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Documenting Discoveries at Tefftweald at Birchenturn Preserve

Tefftweald at Birchenturn 282 Grindstone Hill Road, North Stonington, CT, United States

RESCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2023 / 10 AM - 12 PM Documenting 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. Tefftweald, a…

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Vernal Pool Adventure at Babcock Ridge – CANCELLED

Babcock Ridge 113 Babcock Road, North Stonington, CT, United States

CANCELLED DUE TO WIND AND RAIN. NEW DATE TBD.   There’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…

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Honoring Earth Day with a Wild Flora Walk at the Benedict Benson Preserve

Benedict Benson Preserve Swantown Hill Road, North Stonington, CT, United States

  Led by Avalonia naturalist Bruce Fellman, trek through the Benedict Benson Preserve to watch its uplands, centerpiece stream, and wetlands come to life with greening ferns, mosses, and wildflowers, from the rare Hepatica to the ubiquitous marsh marigolds. REGISTER HERE   One of the critical precursors of the passage of the Clean Water Act,…

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Pachaug Pond Paddle with Avalonia Land Conservancy

Pachaug Pond Dutka Nature Preserve, Griswold, CT, United States

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…

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An Exploration for the Birds at Tri-town Ridgeline Forest Preserve

TriTown Forest Preserve 91 Miller Road, North Stonington, CT, United States

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. The Avalonia Land Conservancy’s TriTown Ridgeline Forest Preserve is a 500-plus-acre treasure trove of natural and human…

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