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SUMMARY:Full Snow Moon Hike at TriTown
DESCRIPTION:Date: February 8\, 2020\nTime: 6–9 PM\nLocation: TriTown Forest Preserve\, 90 Miller Rd. trailhead. \nFebruary’s full moon is known as the Snow Moon\, and whether it rises over a leaf-litter brown or dazzlingly white landscape\, the TriTown Forest Preserve in North Stonington is a wonderful place to enjoy the mid-winter lunar show. Join veteran naturalist Kelly Allen on Saturday evening\, February 8th\, for a nighttime adventure that will be a combination\, depending on your inclination\, of pre-Valentine’s Day romance and bracing trek. Given the difficult terrain and the darkness\, you’ll want to leave the kids at home. Our route\, starting at the trailhead\, will cover a distance of about 2.5 miles and follow the Blue loop west up and over Lambert Mountain and back down the west Yellow trail along the ridgeline—a trek definitely not for the faint-hearted (or anyone out of shape). If we’re lucky\, we might even hoot up some owls! \nTruly inclement weather like sleet\, hail\, polar vortex cold (below zero)\, blizzard winds and downpours will cancel. \nPlease bring the following items: \n\nSnowshoes (extras if you have them)\, microcleats\, trekking poles\nHead lamp (with extra batteries!)\nNon-cotton base layers\nWool socks\nWinter boots\nWinter gloves\nWinter hat\nBuff or balaclava\nFleece jacket as appropriate\nWeatherproof outer shells\, such as snow pants and winter jacket shell.\nBackpack to carry your things\nA full water bottle (that does not leak) and high-energy snacks.\n\nphoto by Bruce Fellman
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/full-snow-moon-hike-at-tritown/
LOCATION:TriTown Forest Preserve\, 91 Miller Road\, North Stonington\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hikes,Preserves
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SUMMARY:Video Filming: Crowd Needed at Knox (CANCELLED)
DESCRIPTION:UPDATED: THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED \nJoin us at Knox Preserve (84 Wilcox Road\, Stonington\, CT) on Saturday\, March 14th at 10am to film a special video as a thank you to selected donors. \nYou don’t need to read any lines\, we simply need you to cheer and smile. The more the merrier\, so please invite and bring any family or friends who want to come help out! \nThe rain date is Sunday 3/29 at 1pm\, please keep an eye on our social media in case of cancellation. We hope to see you there!
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/video-filming-crowd-needed-at-knox/
LOCATION:Knox Preserve\, Wilcox Road\, Stonington\, CT\, 06378\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Preserves
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220423T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220423T120000
DTSTAMP:20260509T134435
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220406T125120Z
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220430T150000
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SUMMARY:Treesure Hunt on Moore Woodlands
DESCRIPTION:CELEBRATE ARBOR DAY 2022 BY WITH A TREESURE HUNT ON MOORE WOODLANDS PRESERVE IN MYSTIC\, CT \nJim Luce\, retired Connecticut College Supervisor of Grounds\, will lead a tree walk on Avalonia’s Moore Woodlands Preserve (located at the southerly end of Capstan Avenue in Mystic) on Saturday\, April 30\, 2022\, from 1-3pm. \nAfter receiving your ‘Treesure’ Hunt trail map and pencil\, you will walk with Jim along the trail searching for tree identification ‘tags’ and matching the number on your map with the name on the tree ‘tag’. \nLearn more about identifying a few of our native CT trees while enjoying your walk on one of many Avalonia’s trailed properties. (You will find Connecticut’s state tree\, the WHITE OAK\, somewhere along the trail) \nYour choice for COVID safety protocols                                                \nRain cancels the scheduled program but ‘Treesure’ Hunt maps will be available on site in a black mailbox for your self-guided trail walk\, and the tree tags will remain. \nRegister Here
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/treesure-hunt-on-moore-woodlands/
LOCATION:Moore Woodlands\, 314-264 Capstan Ave\, Mystic\, CT\, 06355\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Nature,Preserves,Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220626T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220626T130000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220621T150033Z
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SUMMARY:Sheets Family Forest Ribbon Cutting & Guided Hike
DESCRIPTION:Join Avalonia for the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting of the Sheets Family Forest at 1:00 pm\, followed by a guided hike by naturalist Bruce Fellman from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm.\n \nThis spectacular 86-acre preserve boasts a 3 mile trail and a half-mile of frontage along the Green Fall River. This preserve is part of the Wood Pawcatuck Watershed\, which has received a Wild & Scenic designation.\n \nLight refreshments will be available -all are welcome! The Sheets Family Forest is on Puttker Road in North Stonington\, CT.\n 
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/sheets-family-forest-ribbon-cutting-guided-hike/
LOCATION:Sheets Family Forest\, Puttker Road\, North Stonington\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Preserves,Water
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230708T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230708T120000
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SUMMARY:CLCC Community Engagement Award Celebration at Cedar Wood Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a ceremony honoring Avalonia Land Conservancy for winning the Connecticut Land Conservation Council’s 2023 Excellence in Community Engagement Award. \nSaturday\, July 8\, 2023 at 12 PM\nat Cedar Wood Preserve in Norwich\, CT\nRain Date: Sunday\, July 9 at 12:00 PM \nThe ceremony\, co-sponsored by Avalonia Land Conservancy and the Connecticut Land Conservation Council\, will feature brief statements by elected officials and will include performances by vocalists Teresa Eickel and Jaime Hamel\, as well as dancers from the youth performance group Blooming Into Greatness. This will be followed by an optional guided ½ mile walk through the relatively flat upper trails of the Preserve.   \nThis event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served. Limited seating will be available.  \n  \nAbout Cedar Wood Preserve   \nThe parking lot is at 180 North Wawecus Hill Road in Norwich. The lot has room for four vehicles and is located at the trailhead. Additional parking is available on the side of the road. Click here for more information about Cedar Wood Preserve. \n  \nAccessibility Note  \nParking: A short\, steep\, crushed stone driveway leads to the lot. One of the four spaces is accessible for people with disabilities. \nTrail: The upper trail is grassy and relatively level\, with occasional dips; most areas of the trail are about four feet wide.  \nCommunication: This event\, including the walk\, will be amplified and sign language interpreted. \nIf you have questions regarding the accessibility of this event\, please email Avalonia at Accessibility@avalonialc.org or call 860-884-3500. For Avalonia’s Accessibility Statement\, please visit our website.
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/clcc-community-engagement-award-celebration/
LOCATION:Cedar Wood Preserve\, 180 North Wawecus Hill Rd.\, Norwich\, CT\, 06360\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Preserves
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230909T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230909T113000
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SUMMARY:Join Us to Paint the Preserve at Knox Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Knox 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\, it’s an idyllic place for an outdoor painting event. \n \nJoin Avalonia’s Office Manager\, Mary Anne Sherman\, who will lead artists on a short hike through the preserve to spots overlooking the meadows and cove. Artists of all skill levels and mediums are invited. Learn from and share with other artists\, enjoy being in nature\, and create your next masterpiece. We will meet at the entrance to the Preserve\, hike a short distance\, and paint to our heart’s content.\n \nThis is the first of two Paint the Preserve events planned: the second event will be on Saturday\, October 7\, 2023\, at Preston Nature Preserve.\n \nPLEASE REGISTER HERE\n \nSuggestions: Bring your own easel and painting equipment\, water\, bug spray\, and sunscreen.\n \nParking: Park along the right side of Wilcox Road\, approximately 200 feet south of Route 1. The preserve is across the road. \nTrails: This is a short hike with an elevation of less than 50 feet on mowed grass or packed dirt with some roots and rocks in the pathway\, as well as occasional protruding branches. \nIn case of inclement weather\, participants will be notified of a cancellation via email no later than 2 hours before the event. \nAvalonia Accessibility Statement\nhttps://avalonia.org/accessibility-for-people-with-disabilities-statement/ \nFor more information\, please contact Mary Anne Sherman at info@avalonialc.com or (860) 884-3500.
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/join-us-to-paint-the-preserve-at-knox-preserve/
LOCATION:Knox Preserve\, Wilcox Road\, Stonington\, CT\, 06378\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Nature,Preserves
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231007T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231007T113000
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SUMMARY:Join Us to Paint the Preserve at Preston Nature Preserve *CANCELLED*
DESCRIPTION:*THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED*\nJoin fellow artists and Avalonia’s Office Manager\, Mary Anne Sherman\, who will lead you on a short hike through the Preston Nature Preserve to paint en plein air. It’s an idyllic place for an outdoor painting event. Artists of all skill levels and mediums are invited. Learn from and share with other artists\, enjoy being in nature\, and create your next masterpiece. We will meet at the parking area\, hike a short distance\, and paint to our heart’s content. \n\nThis is the second of two Paint the Preserve events. The first event is planned for Knox Preserve in Stonington on Saturday\, September 9\, 2023.\n \nPLEASE REGISTER HERE\n \nSuggestions:  Bring your own easel and painting equipment\, water\, bug spray\, and sunscreen.\n \nParking:  Ample off-street lot\, grass surface\, room for about a dozen cars\, no parking space accessible to people with disabilities. The lot is located on 38 Krug Road at the PNP trailhead. Additional parking is available along Krug Road. \nTrails:  Mostly mowed grass surface pathways through open meadows\, some slopes\, some areas with roots and rocks in the pathway\, as well as occasional protruding branches. \nIn case of inclement weather\, participants will be notified of a cancellation via email no later than 2 hours before the event. \nAvalonia Accessibility Statement \nFor more information\, please contact Mary Anne Sherman at info@avalonialc.com or (860) 884-3500.
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/join-us-to-paint-the-preserve-at-preston-nature-preserve/
LOCATION:Preston Nature Preserve\, Krug Road\, Preston\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Nature,Preserves
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240907T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240907T100000
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SUMMARY:Cooper Preserve Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the grand opening and ribbon cutting of the Cooper Preserve! There will be a dedication\, remarks\, and refreshments! \nDate: Saturday\, September 7 \nTime: 10 a.m.\nLocation: 41 Hewitt Rd. N. Stonington\nParking: Park across the street in the Hewitt Farm parking lot (the road is gravel)
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/cooper-preserve-grand-opening-and-ribbon-cutting/
LOCATION:Cooper Preserve\, 41 Hewitt Road\, North Stonington\, CT\, 06359\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Preserves
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240908T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240908T150000
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SUMMARY:Guided Walk at Wequetequock Cove Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Led by Lydia Pan of CT Wild Ones and Beth Sullivan from Avalonia\, this is a guided walk at Wequetequock Cove Preserve in Stonington. We will look at the cove side preserve\, note vegetation\, changes in response to sea level rise as well as impacts by invasives. We will discuss the importance of coastal habitats for the migration of insects and birds\, Anguilla Brook/Wequetequock Cove watershed protection\, and Avalonia’s management plan for the property.  This guided walk is sponsored in part by the Eastern Connecticut Conservation District (ECCD) and the Wequetequock Cove Clean Water Coalition. \nSunday\, September 8\n1 – 3 pm\nRain date if absolutely needed on Sept 22 at the same time.   \nREGISTER HERE \nNOTES:  \nTick/mosquito prevention spray and sunscreen are important.\nThere is no shade.\nPlease BYO water.\nPark with care along the roadside. \nClosed-toe shoes are recommended. \nNo dogs are allowed due to nesting animals\, birds\, and habitats.
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/guided-walk-at-wequetequock-cove-preserve/
LOCATION:Wequetequock Cove Preserve\, Located between Palmer Neck Road and Wequeteqock Cove\, Stonington\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,Preserves,Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250401T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250901T233000
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CREATED:20250128T215013Z
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SUMMARY:Avalonia's 2025 Photo Contest
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars! \nAvalonia’s 2025 Photo Contest is in the works\, and we wanted to make sure you have ample time to take and submit images. Participants will be asked to submit photos in one or all three categories\, soon to be announced. \nThe contest will run April 1\, 2025 – September 1\, 2025 \nFor info on past contests and winners\, visit the 2024 Photo Contest page.  \n  \nFeatured image by Galo M. Sarmiento\, taken at Barrett Preserve
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/avalonias-2025-photo-contest/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Arts,Community,Preserves
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250809T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250809T120000
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CREATED:20250710T121625Z
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SUMMARY:Glemboski-Ous Preserve Opening
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the opening of our newest preserve\, Glemboski-Ous\, a beautiful 160-acre jewel that crosses Trading Cove Brook in Bozrah\, Connecticut\, with a dedication\, ribbon cutting\, refreshments\, and a guided hike. \nSATURDAY\, AUGUST 9 at 10 AM\nRain date: Sunday\, August 10\, 2025 \nREGISTER HERE \nSouth Road (approximately 1 mile from Route 163)\, Bozrah\, CT\nPark in the lot on South Road (across from 102 South Road) \n  \nAccessibility details: \nStructural: Parking lot includes one accessible space adjacent to the trailhead. Entry trail is about five feet wide\, with a packed stone dust surface. This trail leads to a bridge with a threshold at each end of about one and one-half inches. Bridge is six feet wide. Handrails are about four and one-half feet tall. After the bridge\, the trail widens to about seven feet and has a slope from 1:8 to 1:6. Surface is rocky and uneven. Side trails are narrow\, with surface obstructions. \nCommunication: This event will be amplified. Sign language interpretation upon request and based upon availability. \n \nFor more information\, please contact accessibility point person\, Mary Anne Sherman at avalonialc@yahoo.com or 860-884-3500.
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/glemboski-ous-preserve-opening/
LOCATION:Glemboski-Ous Preserve\, South Road\, Bozrah\, United States
CATEGORIES:Preserves
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250817
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SUMMARY:Preston Nature Preserve Reopening After Nesting Season
DESCRIPTION:Our passive listening devices recorded several species of ground-nesting birds in the spring of 2024 at the Preston Nature Preserve. Since many of these are birds of conservation concern\, we closed the preserve to visitors for the 2025 nesting season (April 15 – August 15). No visitors were allowed in during this time. This afforded a safe space for these birds\, whose only nesting option is grasslands. This measure is a common conservation practice and is in keeping with the management plan that governs the Preserve. \nWe are thrilled to announce that the Preston Nature Preserve will re-open for human visitors and their leashed canine companions on August 15\, 2025\, and we encourage you to visit! \nThank you for your patience!
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/preston-nature-preserve-reopening-after-nesting-season/
LOCATION:Preston Nature Preserve\, Krug Road\, Preston\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Preserves
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