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  • Picnic in the Park w/ Mystic Aquarium

    Dodge Paddock & Beal Preserves 32 Wall Street, Stonington Borough, CT, United States

    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…

  • Preston Nature Preserve Walk

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

    The Avalonia public is welcome to join naturalist Bruce Fellman as he leads a walk for North Stonington Garden Club at Preston Nature Preserve. From Bruce: "Everyone should take advantage of the flower power of this refuge, which is just gorgeous right now, thanks, in large part, to extensive plantings of Bee Balm and natural…

  • Knox Preserve Walk

    Knox Preserve Wilcox Road, Stonington, CT, United States

    CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER Beth Sullivan will lead the Groton OATS group on a walk of Knox Preserve in Stonington. All are welcome. Rain cancels.

  • Bird Banding Event at Knox Preserve

    Knox Preserve Wilcox Road, Stonington, CT, United States

    Bob Dewire and Beth Sullivan will demonstrate the process of federal bird banding of fall migrants passing through Knox Preserve where banding has occurred for almost 30 years. This is a hands-on experience for the whole family.

  • WalkTober Walk at Knox Preserve

    Knox Preserve Wilcox Road, Stonington, CT, United States

    Beth Sullivan will lead a WalkTober Walk at Knox Preserve for early fall observations. Everyone welcome!

  • Marsh Restoration with Mystic Aquarium at Dodge Paddock and Beal Preserve

    Dodge Paddock & Beal Preserves 32 Wall Street, Stonington Borough, CT, United States

    Join Mystic Aquarium at the Dodge Paddock and Beal Preserve in Stonington Borough as they prepare this unique marshland for the summer! This family friendly event is open to conservationists of all ages, and the Aquarium will provide work gloves, buckets and gardening tools. Cost: No cost but registration is requested to ensure they have…

  • 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.

  • Cinco de Mayo Hike

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

    On March 20th, Avalonia closed on one of its most exciting acquisitions in many years. The Tri-Town Ridgeline Forest, a 409-acre property straddling Griswold, North Stonington and Preston, is the largest fee purchase made in Avalonia’s 50-year history, bringing Avalonia’s total preserved acreage to exactly 4,000. Come and join us at 91 Miller Road, North…