Reforest The Tropics and Avalonia are seeking volunteers for a morning of environmental service at Herman E. Sheets Family Forest in North Stonington, Connecticut. Activities include tree planting, trail maintenance, and invasive species removal. Volunteers are asked to bring sturdy gloves and perhaps a tool of choice (loppers, handsaws, pruners). The event will start at…
The recent late-season frost, while not a friend to the Spring gardeners amongst us, has turned out to be an ally in the management of Japanese knotweed. You may have noticed patches of it along the roadsides withered or stressed from the cold snap. Perfectly timed, as we typically do a Spring cutting and removal…
If you weren't able to make it to last month's white oak planting, you have another chance! On Monday June 12th we've planned a morning of environmental restoration at Herman E. Sheets Family Forest in North Stonington, Connecticut. We will focus on planting, protecting, and watering approximately 50 white oak seedling. Volunteers are asked to…
In 2018 Avalonia initiated a climate resiliency forestry plan at this preserve, including the planting of many tree species projected to do well in the face of ongoing climate change. While most of these have succeeded in becoming established, we do need to help them out by cutting back surrounding vegetation, including grey birch suckers…
Join us Sunday morning, August 20th from 9:00 -12:00, on a visit to Avalonia’s recently acquired Hunter Brook Preserve in Norwich and be a part of our initial efforts at managing this beautiful 27-acre preserve! Whether you are new to Avalonia or a longtime volunteer this will be chance to get acquainted with (or…
We have been following the Nix the Knotweed management protocols at this preserve and it is time for the third and final cutting of Japanese knotweed for the year! On Saturday September 16th at 9:00 we plan to meet at the parking lot across from the North Stonington Town Hall (40 Main Street). Depending on…
You are invited to join us on Wednesday, September 20th from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm at Appleton Preserve, a part of the larger Bell Cedar Swamp. We have been working to create and maintain habitat for the New England Cottontail and other fauna on a number of our preserves, in association with the Great…
You are invited to join us on Tuesday, September 26th from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm at Appleton Preserve, a part of the larger Bell Cedar Swamp. We have been working to create and maintain habitat for the New England Cottontail and other fauna on a number of our preserves, in association with the Great…
Work Party!!! Avery Preserve Parking Area Saturday, October 14th, 9-11 am (or until we get tired). Our efforts will be focused on clearing the sightlines inside and outside of the parking area. Over the years it has been a challenge to keep this spot open and the encroaching vegetation at bay. With increased visibility, both…
In 2018 Avalonia initiated a climate resiliency forestry plan at this preserve, including the planting of many tree species projected to do well in the face of ongoing climate change.…