Walks
Tefftweald Nature Trek
Tefftweald at Birchenturn 282 Grindstone Hill Road, North Stonington, CT, United StatesExplore the human and natural history of the Tefftweald at Birchenturn Nature Preserve where we’ll enjoy the migrating birds, emerging butterflies and other insects, a variety of blooming wildflowers, and…
Preston Nature Preserve Walk
At first glance, a natural meadow may look like nothing more than an unkempt lawn that a lazy homeowner has taken a holiday from mowing. But look closer and you’ll…
Autumn Adventure Walk with Bruce Fellman & sign language Interpreter Joy Valenti
Knox Preserve Wilcox Road, Stonington, CT, United StatesJoin Avalonia on Sunday morning, October 9th, from 10 to 11:30, for an Autumn Adventure Walk at Knox Preserve with naturalist Bruce Fellman and sign language interpreter Joy Valenti. We’ll…
A Vernal Pool Adventure, Babcock Ridge Preserve
Babcock Ridge 113 Babcock Road, North Stonington, CT, United StatesThere’s no better way to celebrate the arrival of spring than to visit a woodland pond alive with the sounds and sights of newly awakened amphibians and invertebrates—and there’s no…
Hike Cedar Wood Preserve
Cedar Wood Preserve 180 North Wawecus Hill Rd., Norwich, CT, United StatesCT TRAILS DAY EVENT: This year, Avalonia’s is hosting three events during the annual Connecticut Trails Day event. This hike is at one of Avalonia’s newest acquisitions and only Norwich property, Cedar…
Double Stroll Through The Herman E. Sheets Family Forest
Sheets Family Forest Puttker Road, North Stonington, CT, United StatesCT TRAILS DAY EVENT: This year, Avalonia’s is hosting three events during the annual Connecticut Trails Day event. This event is an adventure at The Herman E. Sheets Family Forest, an…
Beavers, Bird Calls, and Brilliant Bugs
Babcock Ridge 113 Babcock Road, North Stonington, CT, United StatesCT TRAILS DAY EVENT: This year, Avalonia’s is hosting three events during the annual Connecticut Trails Day event. Join Avalonia naturalist Bruce Fellman for this special family-friendly exploration of two…
Fledglings: A Nature Experience for Children 2-5 *CANCELLED*
Cedar Wood Preserve 180 North Wawecus Hill Rd., Norwich, CT, United States*THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED* Children ages 2-5 (and their adults) are invited to join naturalist and educator Beth Sullivan and Avalonia Board member Elanah Sherman for a walk through…
Documenting Discoveries at Tefftweald at Birchenturn Preserve
Tefftweald at Birchenturn 282 Grindstone Hill Road, North Stonington, CT, United StatesRESCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2023 / 10 AM - 12 PM Documenting discoveries on the trail is a key skill that needs to be in every naturalist’s toolkit. We’ll…
Vernal Pool Adventure at Babcock Ridge – CANCELLED
Babcock Ridge 113 Babcock Road, North Stonington, CT, United StatesCANCELLED DUE TO WIND AND RAIN. NEW DATE TBD. There’s no better way to celebrate the arrival of spring than to visit a woodland pond alive with the sights…