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  • Trail work at Reed Memorial Woodlands and Mitchell Preserve in Preston and North Stonington!

    Reed Mitchell Preserve Near 371 Northwest Corner Road (right side) in North Stonington, North Stonington, CT, United States

    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.  Sometimes 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…

  • Dragonfly Mercury- an Exciting Volunteer Opportunity at Avalonia’s Yannatos Preserve Sponsored by the Wood-Pawcatuck Wild and Scenic Rivers Stewardship Council

    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.…

  • Trail Work at Founders Preserve In Ledyard

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    Join Avalonia Land Conservancy for a hands-on volunteer day at the new Founders Preserve in Ledyard.   We’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…

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  • Invasive and Woody Vegetation Removal at Founders Preserve in Ledyard

    Founders Preserve 334 Colonel Ledyard Highway, Ledyard, CT, United States

    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. Below the…

  • Restoration Planting at Parke Memorial Preserve along the Shunock River

    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! Spring 2025 native tree and shrub planting Over the past four years great strides have been made at Parke Memorial in…

  • BioBlitz at the Glemboski-Ous Preserve in Bozrah and Montville!

    Glemboski-Ous Preserve 101 South Road, Bozrah, CT, United States

    To better understand the biodiversity of our preserves and make informed stewardship decisions, we're inviting the public to participate in a series of summer iNaturalist BioBlitzes. Whether you're new to…

  • BioBlitz at the Benedict Benson Preserve in North Stonington!

    Benedict Benson Preserve Swantown Hill Road, North Stonington, CT, United States

    To better understand the biodiversity of our preserves and make informed stewardship decisions, we're inviting you to participate in a series of summer iNaturalist BioBlitzes. Whether you're new to iNaturalist…