Exploration
Celebrate the Sound
Birch Plain Creek Park Thomas Road, Groton, CT, United StatesSunday, 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…
Timothy Lester Homestead Tour
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…
Nature Study Hike and Picnic at Tefftweald
Tefftweald at Birchenturn 282 Grindstone Hill Road, North Stonington, CT, United StatesJoin 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…
Bird banding at Knox Preserve
Knox Preserve Wilcox Road, Stonington, CT, United StatesBob 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.
Picnic in the Park w/ Mystic Aquarium
Dodge Paddock & Beal Preserves 32 Wall Street, Stonington Borough, CT, United StatesThis 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…
Salamander Search with DPNC
DPNC 109 Pequotseps rd, Mystic, CT, United Statesview event page for details
History & Nature Hike at Perry Natural Area
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.