Nature
For the Birds: A Forest Tour of Avaloniaโs Hoffman Preserve
Hoffman Evergreen Preserve 580-632 CT-201, Stonington, CT, United StatesJoin us at the Hoffman Preserve on Saturday, October 17 as Hull forester Chris Casadei leads a woods walk "For the Birds: A Forest Tour of Avalonia Conservancy's Hoffman Preserve." This is an easy 2-mile walk and participants will view and discuss recent forest management activity designed to improve forest health and wildlife habitat. This…
Treesure Hunt on Moore Woodlands
Moore Woodlands 314-264 Capstan Ave, Mystic, CT, United StatesCELEBRATE ARBOR DAY 2022 BY WITH A TREESURE HUNT ON MOORE WOODLANDS PRESERVE IN MYSTIC, CT Jim Luce, retired Connecticut College Supervisor of Grounds, will lead a tree walk on Avaloniaโs Moore Woodlands Preserve (located at the southerly end of Capstan Avenue in Mystic) on Saturday, April 30, 2022, from 1-3pm. After receiving your โTreesureโ Hunt…
In Search of Birds and Beavers
Donald R. Henne Memorial Preserve Babcock Road, North Stonington, CT, United StatesThe Donald R. Henne Memorial Preserve in North Stonington is a case study of the benefits of the Clean Water Act, which is celebrating a half-century of safeguarding the nationโs water resources. On Saturday, May 14th, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon, weโll explore Henne and its wetlands, which have become a haven for fish,…
Tefftweald Nature Trek
Tefftweald at Birchenturn 282 Grindstone Hill Road, North Stonington, CT, United StatesExplore the human and natural history of the Tefftweald at Birchenturn Nature Preserve where weโll enjoy the migrating birds, emerging butterflies and other insects, a variety of blooming wildflowers, and the exquisite twists and turns of Wyassup Brook, an artistโs, writerโs, and photographerโs delight. Donโt hesitate to call or email: 860-599-4867, or fellnature@sbcglobal.net. Photo credit: Bruce…
A Vernal Pool Adventure, Babcock Ridge Preserve
Babcock Ridge 113 Babcock Road, North Stonington, CT, United StatesThereโs 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 invertebratesโand thereโs 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…
Explore the Preston Nature Preserve’s Field of Natural History Dreams
Preston Nature Preserve Krug Road, Preston, CT, United StatesExplore Preston Nature Preserveโs Field of Natural History Dreams Donโt be fooled: a natural meadow may look like an unkempt lawn that a lazy homeowner has taken a holiday from mowing, but look closer and youโll discover an amazing and fascinating array of biological diversity. The Preston Nature Preserve (PNP) offers explorers a pathway through…
Join Us to Paint the Preserve at Knox Preserve
Knox Preserve Wilcox Road, Stonington, CT, United StatesKnox Preserve in Stonington is a former farm that runs along Quiambog Cove, just off Route 1 on Wilcox Road. With sweeping views of old orchards, fields, and of course the cove itself, itโs an idyllic place for an outdoor painting event. Join Avaloniaโs Office Manager, Mary Anne Sherman, who will lead artists on…
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…
Join Us to Paint the Preserve at Preston Nature Preserve *CANCELLED*
Preston Nature Preserve Krug Road, Preston, CT, United States*THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED* Join fellow artists and Avaloniaโs Office Manager, Mary Anne Sherman, who will lead you on a short hike through the Preston Nature Preserve to paint en plein air. Itโs an idyllic place for an outdoor painting event. Artists of all skill levels and mediums are invited. Learn from and share…
Honoring Earth Day with a Wild Flora Walk at the Benedict Benson Preserve
Benedict Benson Preserve Swantown Hill Road, North Stonington, CT, United StatesLed 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,…