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SUMMARY:Wildlife Habitat Enhancement at Cedar Wood Preserve in Norwich- Phase II
DESCRIPTION:Please consider joining Avalonia Stewardship staff and volunteers on the morning of Saturday April 26th from 9:00 -12:00 at our Cedar Wood Preserve in Norwich and be a part of our efforts at managing this beautiful nearly 50-acre preserve!   \n \nDuring this second phase of work\, we continue to implement recommendations associated with a recent Audubon Forest Bird Habitat Assessment\, in particular the planting and protecting from herbivory of native shrubs and trees along the edges of fields where they transiton into woodlands. This softening of the forest edge will lead to an  increase in plant diversity and structure.   Participants will receive training in invasive plant identification\, best management practices\, and planting techniques. \nThe necessary tools will be supplied for volunteer use.  It is suggested that volunteers bring thick gloves\, sturdy and waterproof footwear\, and drinking water.  If you have loppers\, clippers\, or digging implements feel free to bring them.  Light refeshments will be provided.  \nPlease register so that we can better plan for this no-cost event. A confirmation email will contain additional event details including specifics regarding parking.  Please contact Director of Stewardship\, Tobias Glaza at tglaza@avalonialc.org for more information. \nThis Project is supported by Audubon. \nREGISTER HERE \n \n 
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/wildlife-habitat-enhancement-at-cedar-wood-preserve-in-norwich-phase-ii/
LOCATION:Cedar Wood Preserve\, 180 North Wawecus Hill Rd.\, Norwich\, CT\, 06360\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Educational,Stewardship,Volunteering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T090000
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SUMMARY:Wildlife Habitat Enhancement at the Hunter Brook Preserve in Norwich- Phase II
DESCRIPTION:Please consider joining Avalonia Stewardship staff and volunteers on the morning of May 3rd  from 9:00 -12:00 at our Hunter Brook Preserve in Norwich and be a part of our larger efforts at enhancing wildlife habitat on this beautiful 27-acre preserve!   \nFor this second phase\, work will consist of implementing recommendations associated with the recent Audubon Forest Bird Habitat Assessments\, in particular the planting and protecting from herbivory of native shrubs and trees along the brook.   Participants will receive training in invasive plant identification\, best management practices\, and planting techniques. \nThe necessary tools will be supplied for volunteer use.  It is suggested that volunteers bring thick gloves\, sturdy and waterproof footwear\, and drinking water.  If you have loppers\, clippers\, or digging implements feel free to bring them.  Light refeshments will be provided.  \nPlease register so that we can better plan for this no-cost event. A confirmation email will contain additional event details including specifics regarding parking.  Please contact Director of Stewardship\, Tobias Glaza at tglaza@avalonialc.org for more information. \nThis Project is supported by Audubon. \nREGISTER HERE \n \n  \n 
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/wildlife-habitat-enhancement-at-the-hunter-brook-preserve-in-norwich-phase-ii/
LOCATION:Hunter Brook Preserve
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Educational,Stewardship,Volunteering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T120000
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SUMMARY:Trail work at Reed Memorial Woodlands and Mitchell Preserve in Preston and North Stonington!
DESCRIPTION:Avalonia and the Sustainability Team of Preston invite you join them at the Reed Memorial Woodlands and Mitchell Preserve in North Stonington/Preston\, on Saturday May 10 from 9-12.  \n \nSometimes simple tasks are the most enjoyable! Take in the lush greenery fed by Main Brook\, the ingenuity of the beavers\, and breathtaking views from atop cedar dotted knolls all while helping us cut back overgrowth and revive and re-blaze sections of the trails. Whether you are new to Avalonia or a longtime volunteer\, this will be a chance to get acquainted with (or reacquainted with) some of the basics of preserve stewardship in an informal and friendly setting.  \nVolunteers are asked to bring gloves\, sturdy footwear\, and drinking water. If you have loppers\, clippers and/or handsaws\, feel free to bring them. While not required in order to participate\, please consider registering here. This will help us in the planning process. A confirmation email will contain additional event details including specifics regarding parking.  \nHope to see you on the trails!
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/trail-work-at-reed-memorial-woodlands-and-mitchell-preserve-in-preston-and-north-stonington/
LOCATION:Reed Mitchell Preserve\, Near 371 Northwest Corner Road (right side) in North Stonington\, North Stonington\, CT\, 06359\, United States
CATEGORIES:Stewardship,Volunteering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T120000
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CREATED:20250919T190107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250921T080530Z
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Day: Invasive Species Removal at Anguilla Brook Northern Headwaters Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Join the Eastern Connecticut Conservation District (ECCD) and Avalonia Land Conservancy for a hands-on volunteer day at the Anguilla Brook Northern Headwaters Preserve in Stonington/North Stonington.\n \nWe’ll be working along the brook to remove invasive plants such as Autumn olive\, multiflora rose\, bittersweet\, and Japanese barberry. This important first step will make way for planting native trees\, including Atlantic white cedar\, to restore a rare cedar swamp and establish a riparian buffer.\n \nAll participants will receive training in invasive plant identification and best management practices. Tools and light refreshments will be provided. Please wear sturdy footwear\, bring thick gloves and water\, and feel free to bring loppers or clippers if you have them.\n \nRegistration is required to participate. A confirmation email will include parking information and additional details.\nRegister here: https://InvasiveVolunteerDay1.eventbrite.com\n \nFunding provided by the USDA Forest Service\, administered by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP).
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/volunteer-day-invasive-species-removal-at-anguilla-brook-northern-headwaters-preserve/
LOCATION:Anguilla Brook Northern Headwaters Preserve\, 33 N Anguilla Road\, North Stonington\, CT\, 06359\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Educational,Stewardship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T193000
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SUMMARY:Upcoming Landscape Mobile App Tutorial
DESCRIPTION:The lifeblood of Avalonia has always been the passion and commitment of its volunteers!  This is no more evident than in the realm of stewardship where we rely on volunteers to assist in maintaining trails\, monitoring properties\, and to engage in a variety of conservation projects.  \nScan QR code to register\nAvalonia’s volunteers have more than met the call by embracing the use of Landscape land conservation software and its accompanying mobile app. We began our transition to this program nearly two years ago and since then we’ve held numerous formal and informal training sessions. Since May of this year\, we have dedicated the first Tuesday of each month for virtual tutorials and trouble shooting sessions for existing Landscape users. \nOur “critical mass” of volunteers using the Landscape mobile app has certainly grown\, with nearly 60 active users\, but we are looking\, this coming October 7 from 6:30 – 7:30 pm\, to engage with first time users in a virtual training session.  Prerequisites are few  …access to a computer\, use of a smart phone\, a one hour attention span\, and the desire to apply what you learn one one or more of our beautiful preserves. \nRegister here so that a user profile can be developed for you and so that any necessary information can be funneled your way in advance of October 7th.
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/upcoming-landscape-mobile-app-tutorial/
CATEGORIES:Educational,Stewardship,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T150000
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SUMMARY:Dodge Paddock & Beal Preserve Marsh Restoration Field Trip and Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Get Ready for Coastal Resilience Month!\nOctober is Long Island Sound Coastal Resilience Month\, and we are teaming up with Long Island Sound Partnership and Connecticut Sea Grant for a field trip they are hosting to the marsh restoration project at Dodge Paddock and Beal Preserve in Stonington Borough. We will start the day at the Stonington Community Center\, joined by Connecticut Sea Grant and local volunteers who helped make this project possible. They will share behind-the-scenes project details\, lessons learned\, and discuss plans for the future\, followed by a guided tour of the site.  \nFind out all the details — lunch will be provided! \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/dodge-paddock-beal-preserve-marsh-restoration-field-trip-and-workshop/
LOCATION:Stonington Community Center\, 28 Cutler Street\, Stonington\, CT\, 06378\, United States
CATEGORIES:Stewardship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251202T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251202T193000
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SUMMARY:Upcoming Landscape Mobile App Tutorial
DESCRIPTION:The lifeblood of Avalonia has always been the passion and commitment of its volunteers!  This is no more evident than in the realm of stewardship where we rely on volunteers to assist in maintaining trails\, monitoring properties\, and to engage in a variety of conservation projects.  \nScan QR code to register\nAvalonia’s volunteers have more than met the call by embracing the use of Landscape land conservation software and its accompanying mobile app. We began our transition to this program nearly two years ago and since then we’ve held numerous formal and informal training sessions. Since May of this year\, we have dedicated the first Tuesday of each month for virtual tutorials and trouble shooting sessions for existing Landscape users. \nOur “critical mass” of volunteers using the Landscape mobile app has certainly grown\, with nearly 60 active users\, but we are looking\, this coming December 2 from 6:30 – 7:30 pm\, to engage with first time users in a virtual training session.  Prerequisites are few  …access to a computer\, use of a smart phone\, a one hour attention span\, and the desire to apply what you learn one one or more of our beautiful preserves. \nRegister here so that a user profile can be developed for you and so that any necessary information can be funneled your way in advance of December 2th.
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/upcoming-landscape-mobile-app-tutorial-2/
CATEGORIES:Educational,Stewardship,Workshops
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251205
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SUMMARY:Trail Work at Founders Preserve In Ledyard
DESCRIPTION:Join Avalonia Land Conservancy for a hands-on volunteer day at the new Founders Preserve in Ledyard.\n \nWe’ll be working along the main trail near the dam on Tribrook Pond  to remove obstructive invasive plants such as Autumn olive\, multiflora rose\, bittersweet\, and Japanese barberry. This important first step will give us visual access to the roadway and allow us to better plan for a potential bridge. \n \nWe plan to meet at the preserve parking area at 334 Colonel Ledyard Highway on December 4 at 9:30. It is a third of mile walk from the trail head to worksite. We’ll work until about mid-day.\n \nAll participants will receive training in invasive plant identification and best management practices. Tools and light refreshments will be provided.  Please wear sturdy footwear (muck boots or low waders might be a good idea)\, bring thick gloves\, and drinking water. \n \n \n 
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/trail-work-at-founders-preserve-in-ledyard/
CATEGORIES:Stewardship,Volunteering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T110000
DTSTAMP:20260527T021128
CREATED:20260505T202222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T202328Z
UID:11233-1778317200-1778324400@avalonia.org
SUMMARY:Invasive and Woody Vegetation Removal at Founders Preserve in Ledyard
DESCRIPTION:Please consider joining us at Founders Preserve on Saturday 5/9 from 9-11 am. We will continue to clear vegetation that has grown on the beaver dam (built on top of the human constructed dam!)\, allowing for required safety inspections and future bridge construction so we can access the other side of the brook.\nBelow the dam\, looking up at Tri-brook Pond\n \nWe will meet at the parking lot at 334 Colonel Ledyard Highway\, Ledyard. Bring good waterproof boots\, work gloves for dealing with briars\, loppers\, hand saws\, and a water bottle. There will be extra tools on hand and plenty of instruction.  No experience necessary. \nBeaver activity at Founders Preserve\n \nHope to see you there!\n \n \n 
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/invasive-and-woody-vegetation-removal-at-founders-preserve-in-ledyard/
LOCATION:Founders Preserve\, 334 Colonel Ledyard Highway\, Ledyard\, CT\, 06339-1562\, United States
CATEGORIES:Stewardship,Volunteering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T120000
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CREATED:20260507T145312Z
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SUMMARY:Restoration Planting at Parke Memorial Preserve along the  Shunock River
DESCRIPTION:Please join Avalonia stewardship staff and volunteers at the Parke Memorial Preserve in North Stonington\, on Wednesday May 13 at 9:00 to help in the restoration of floodplain/riparian habitat along the Shunock River.  This free event is open to all-comers! \nSpring 2025 native tree and shrub planting\nOver the past four years great strides have been made at Parke Memorial in reducing the amount of Japanese knotweed and in encouraging native pollinators species along the dam.  While the efforts to manage the knotweed continue\, we have now reached a point where it is appropriate to plant native trees and shrubs east of the dam and along the Shunock River. Ninebark\, sweetspire\, spicebush\, elderberry\, viburnum\, swamp white oak\, river birch\, and black gum are just a few of the species we hope to reestablish on this site. \nThe parking area at the preserve can only safely accommodate our work vehicle\, so we plan to meet at the parking lot across from the North Stonington Town Hall (40 Main Street).  Depending on the number of participants\, we’ll either walk or carpool (less than a 1/4 of a mile) to the Parke Memorial Preserve\, one of several that Avalonia stewards along the Shunock River.  There is a fairly steep decline from the trailhead to the work site\, but it is otherwise close to and visible from the road. \nGloves\, sturdy footwear\, bug repellent\, and drinking water are recommended. While tools will be provided for your use\, feel free to bring your own shovel or other planting implements.   \nWe will begin at 9:00 and work as long as spirits remain high\, and as weather allows. Work at your own pace and stay as long as you wish.   \n  \n  \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/restoration-planting-at-parke-memorial-preserve-along-the-shunock-river-2/
CATEGORIES:Stewardship,Volunteering
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