Sunday, September 27 10:00am-12:00pm no registration fee All ages (all children must be accompanied by an adult) Celebrate 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…
Sunday, October 4th at 1pm. Visit 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…
Join us at Tefftweald at Birchenturn Preserve, for a fall exploration of this 77-acre jewel of a preserve. To 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…
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. This program is by both Bob Dewire and Beth Sullivan. Rain cancels.
This event is hosted by Mystic Aquarium and requires $10 ticket per family (up to 4) with registration. "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…
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April 29, 2-4 pm. Perry Natural Area, North Anguilla Road in Stonington (directions) Beth 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. Parking is limited at site, so roadside parking will be necessary where ever possible.
Explore Barn Island’s 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…
This trek is part of Walktober festivities sponsored by the Last Green Valley. The 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…