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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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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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SUMMARY:Dragonfly Mercury- an Exciting Volunteer Opportunity at Avalonia's Yannatos Preserve Sponsored by the Wood-Pawcatuck Wild and Scenic Rivers Stewardship Council
DESCRIPTION:The Wood-Pawcatuck Wild and Scenic Rivers Stewardship Council (WPWCRSC) is excited to announce a new opportunity to get involved with The Dragonfly Mercury Project (DMP)—https://www.nps.gov/articles/about-the-dmp.htm\, a nationwide community science effort that enlists volunteers to collect dragonfly larvae for mercury testing. Mercury is a global pollutant that\, in large amounts\, can be toxic to humans and wildlife. The data from this field study help scientists and resource managers better understand and fight mercury contamination. Since 2009\, over 6\,000 volunteers have helped collect dragonfly larvae at more than 140 parks and other protected areas across the US\, making the DMP the nation’s largest mercury assessment effort.\nNow\, you can be part of it—right here on our local Wild and Scenic Rivers. We’re looking for approximately 8 volunteers at each site to help us collect samples\, learn about dragonfly larvae\, and get hands-on with river science. Be prepared to get muddy (and maybe a little wet!) while making a real contribution to environmental research.\n\n \nVolunteer Opportunities:\nWednesday\, September 24 – 10AM to 12PM at Arcadia Management Area Check Station\, Exeter\, RI (RIDEM)\nSaturday\, September 27 – 9AM to 11AM at Mastuxet Brook Greenway North\, Westerly\, RI  (Westerly Land Trust) \n\n\nSaturday\, September 27 – 12PM to 2PM at Yannatos Preserve\, Wyassup Brook and Green Fall River confluence\, N Stonington\, CT (Avalonia Land Conservancy) \n**Important to note that these events are pending approval from the states of CT and RI for the scientific collector’s permit\, which are currently under review.\n \nWhat to expect:\n-Training and guidance from WPWCRSC National Park Service Natural Resources Manager \n\n-A field day at local rivers or streams to collect dragonfly larvae\n-The chance to learn more about mercury\, watershed science\, and community action\n-Your contributions informing science\, policy\, and public health\n \nBy volunteering\, you’ll help fill critical data gaps in Rhode Island and Connecticut\, where mercury contamination in fish is known but understudied in rivers and streams. Your participation will not only contribute to national research but also support WPWCRSC Stewardship Plan goals—engaging the community\, raising awareness\, and teaching watershed science through hands-on exploration. No prior experience is needed—WPWCRSC will provide training\, supplies\, and guidance. All you need is curiosity\, a willingness to get outside\, and clothes you don’t mind getting dirty.\n\nTo register\, RSVP here by Mon\, September 22. \nhttps://forms.gle/c3KEvdNXBCTUvFFR9\n\n\n 
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/dragonfly-mercury-an-exciting-volunteer-opportunity-at-avalonias-yannatos-preserve-sponsored-by-the-wood-pawcatuck-wild-and-scenic-rivers-stewardship-council/
CATEGORIES:Conservation,On the Water,Volunteering
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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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