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SUMMARY:Water Fest 2024!!
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by the Alliance for the Mystic River Watershed\, Mashantucket Pequot Museum and Research Center\, and the Lantern Hill Valley Alliance\, come immerse yourself in issues of Community\, Collaboration\, Water\, and Watershed Protection! \n\n7:30-9 For early-bird hikers! Choose easy or rugged hikes on Lantern Hill\n​9:30-4 Waterfest 24\, at 72a Long Pond Road (the area between Homestead and Long Pond roads)\n​9:15\, 11:45\, 1:45 Boat-cleaning demos: With hydrilla threatening in nearby lakes\, it is important for everyone to observe best practices when moving a boat (even a kayak) from place to place.\n​10 Yootây Singers honor the water who gives us life \n11 Conversation Circle : Rahiem Eleazer\, Tobias Glaza\, Ed Lamoreaux\, Maggie Favretti\, Brenda Geer lead a discussion about how to collaborate across local cultural boundaries.\n12 and 2 Guided Paddles to see where the fishway to bring river herring home will go\n1pm Conversation Circle : Pollution Solutions and How to Make a Difference\n\n​All Day: Swimming and Paddling \nFun Learning Activities and opportunities to share your knowledge and hear from local experts about how to care for the water and keep each other safe.   \nParticipate in building our huge relationship map that shows how among all of us we know everyone!  \nTake part in the Mashantucket Pequot Museum’s Harvest Moon Market\, only four minutes away! (11-3) \nDetails and Registration by visiting the Alliance for the Mystic River Watershed homepage or by clicking here.
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/water-fest-2024/
CATEGORIES:Community,Conservation,Educational,Family,Festivals,On the Water,Volunteering,Water
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SUMMARY:Vernal Pool Adventure at Babcock Ridge - CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:CANCELLED DUE TO WIND AND RAIN. NEW DATE TBD. \n  \nThere’s no better way to celebrate the arrival of spring than to visit a woodland pond alive with the sights and sounds of newly awakened amphibians and invertebrates — and there’s no more exciting time to do so than at dusk when the local vernal pools are a noisy chorus of quacking wood frogs and bell-ringing spring peepers. As the skies darken\, we’ll follow our ears for about a half-mile hike to the center of the Babcock Ridge Preserve where a dry hole last autumn is now a rain-soaked “wicked big puddle.”  \nThis brimful temporary pond is a wetland nursery filled with a variety of exciting creatures. In addition to frogs\, we’ll likely see marbled salamander youngsters\, fairy shrimp\, giant predaceous diving beetles\, and the stars of the show\, the exquisite yellow-spotted salamanders. We’ll use nets to collect pond residents and examine them at close range before releasing them unharmed\, and if we’re especially lucky\, we might also hear the booming hoots of barred owls and the peents of woodcock.   \nBring a flashlight and a headlamp\, wear warm clothes and waterproof boots\, and don’t forget your spirit of adventure and curiosity on this family-friendly exploration of a fascinating part of the natural world.   \nWalk leader Bruce Fellman has been introducing people to vernal pool life for almost half-a-century. For more information\, contact the leader at bruce.fellman@yale.edu or 860-599-4867.  \nTo register for the adventure\, which is free and open to the public but limited to 25 people\, click on the link below. This program tends to fill up quickly\, but If there’s sufficient interest\, we’ll try to schedule additional walks. Note: heavy rain will postpone to Thursday\, the 21st\, same time\, but light rain will be just perfect for bringing out the critters — and raincoat-clad naturalists. \n  \nREGISTER HERE \n  \n*** \nAccessibility Note \nParking: Small off-street lot\, packed dirt surface\, no accessible space\, room for 7-8 cars. Lot located at Babcock Ridge Preserve trailhead. Additional parking available along the road. \nTrails: Narrow in spots\, some slopes\, some protrusions into pathway\, occasional wet areas. Off-pathway walking through open woods to vernal pool. Sampling for organisms involves dip-netting and getting hands wet. The hike back to the parking area takes place in the dark and is illuminated by flashlights and headlamps. \nCommunication: This walk will be amplified and may include live sonograms that provide pictorial representation of frog and bird calls. \nAvalonia Accessibility Statement: https://avalonia.org/accessibility-for-people-with-disabilities-statement/ \nAccessibility point person: Mary Anne Sherman\, 860-884-3500 or avalonialc@yahoo.com \n 
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/vernal-pool-adventure-at-babcock-ridge/
LOCATION:Babcock Ridge\, 113 Babcock Road\, North Stonington\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exploration,Family,Hikes,Walks,Water
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SUMMARY:Sheets Family Forest Ribbon Cutting & Guided Hike
DESCRIPTION:Join Avalonia for the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting of the Sheets Family Forest at 1:00 pm\, followed by a guided hike by naturalist Bruce Fellman from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm.\n \nThis spectacular 86-acre preserve boasts a 3 mile trail and a half-mile of frontage along the Green Fall River. This preserve is part of the Wood Pawcatuck Watershed\, which has received a Wild & Scenic designation.\n \nLight refreshments will be available -all are welcome! The Sheets Family Forest is on Puttker Road in North Stonington\, CT.\n 
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/sheets-family-forest-ribbon-cutting-guided-hike/
LOCATION:Sheets Family Forest\, Puttker Road\, North Stonington\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Preserves,Water
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220604T100000
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SUMMARY:Tefftweald Nature Trek
DESCRIPTION:Explore 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 the exquisite twists and turns of Wyassup Brook\, an artist’s\, writer’s\, and photographer’s delight. Don’t hesitate to call or email: 860-599-4867\, or fellnature@sbcglobal.net. \nPhoto credit: Bruce Fellman \nRegister
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/tefftweald-nature-trek/
LOCATION:Tefftweald at Birchenturn\, 282 Grindstone Hill Road\, North Stonington\, CT\, 06359\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature,Walks,Water
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220514T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220514T120000
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SUMMARY:In Search of Birds and Beavers
DESCRIPTION:The Donald R. Henne Memorial Preserve in North Stonington is a case study of the benefits of the Clean Water Act\, which is celebrating a half-century of safeguarding the nation’s water resources. On Saturday\, May 14th\, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon\, we’ll explore Henne and its wetlands\, which have become a haven for fish\, aquatic invertebrates\, especially dragonflies\, aquatic plants\, waterfowl\, and an assortment of other birds that thrive in wetlands habitats. In a slow-paced\, mile and a half\, family friendly hike led by Avalonia naturalist Bruce Fellman\, we’ll first comb the uplands for returning migratory songbirds and newly awakened Gray tree frogs then follow the trail along the edge of Henne’s freshwater marshes in search of Osprey\, tree swallows\, which nest in tree holes hammered out by woodpeckers\, singing warblers\, and the refuge’s signature species\, the Great blue heron. A recent heron count documented 22 nests\, many of them active\, in a rapidly expanding rookery area\, and we’ll zero in on the nests to look for the first hatchlings. \n \nWe’ll also scan the water and the woods for signs of beavers. These premier wetlands architects have recently been very active at Henne and resulted in semi-submerged sections of trail\, so wear waterproof boots! Bring binoculars\, bug spray\, cameras\, kids\, and your curiosity. \nAll attendees must be fully vaccinated and\, if possible\, boosted; since we’ll be outside\, masks are not required. \nREGISTER \nBruce Fellman can be reached at fellnature@sbcglobal.net or by phone: 860-599-4867. Heavy rain will postpone to the 15th\, same time.
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/in-search-of-birds-and-beavers/
LOCATION:Donald R. Henne Memorial Preserve\, Babcock Road\, North Stonington\, CT\, 06359\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature,Walks,Water
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SUMMARY:May Day Walk at Paffard Woods
DESCRIPTION:Look for Signs of Spring on May Day! \nJoin Beth Sullivan for a walk in the early spring woods.  We will spend time on a loop trail that leads us over three  stream crossings and sit for a while to listen to the brook.  We should find several spring wildflowers\, listen for birds and enjoy the greening of the woods.  Great photo opportunities.  The trail we will take is a little rough in spots\, roots\, stones and a few ups and downs.  Bring a walking stick if that will help.  Kids are welcome. A little mud is guaranteed. \nPhoto credit: Beth Sullivan\n \nRegister
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/may-day-walk-at-paffard-woods/
LOCATION:Paffard Woods\, N Main St.\, Stonington\, CT\, 06378\, United States
CATEGORIES:Water
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220423T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220423T120000
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SUMMARY:Avalonia Close-to-Earth-Day 2022 Walk
DESCRIPTION:photo credit: Bruce Fellman \nCelebrate Spring\, Earth Day\, and Clean Water at the Benedict Benson Preserve\nOne of the critical precursors of the passage of the Clean Water Act\, the landmark federal legislation whose 50 years of making a difference we celebrate throughout 2022\, is Earth Day\, the consciousness-raising holiday for the planet that began in 1970. As part of Avalonia’s ongoing tribute to the CWA\, join naturalist and guide Bruce Fellman as we wade into moving waters\, figuratively\, if not literally\, at the Benedict Benson Preserve on Saturday\, April 23rd\, shortly after Earth Day\, from 10 a.m. until noon\, in North Stonington to watch the refuge’s wetlands and its centerpiece stream come to life: a tribute to wise stewardship. \nIn keeping with our theme\, we’ll pay close attention to the area around Lantern Brook\, a delightful woodland stream that flows through the heart of the preserve and is wonderfully photogenic as it tumbles down a boulder field left behind by the glaciers that shaped this land. The area around the brook is paradise for botanists interested in mosses\, ferns\, lichens\, and wildflowers\, and while there are certain to be such stalwarts as Wood anemones\, a number of violets\, and Marsh marigolds in bloom\, there’s one botanical gem known as the hepatica that we’ll scramble up a favored hillside to seek out. Hepaticas thrive in specific\, rather “sweet” soil conditions unusual in our woods\, but Benson has the right stuff in one area.  \nThe Preserve features a typical Southern New England post-agricultural-abandonment upland forest dominated by oaks\, beeches\, birches\, and hickories\, many of them fully mature. Some are home to striking Pileated Woodpeckers\, while others support a wide array of hardwood-forest songbirds\, the most intriguing of which is the Cerulean Warbler. This stunning bird\, which is listed as a Species of Special Concern in Connecticut\, has been seen and heard at Benson and the surrounding area\, and is one of the treasures we’ll be looking for as we walk the approximately mile and a half trail system in search of signs of spring. \nThe trailhead for the Benedict Benson Preserve is located at 100 Swantown Hill Road in North Stonington.  A small parking area is on the West side of the road and there’s more parking on either side of Swantown. For more information and to register\, visit the Events Calendar of Avalonia’s website: avalonia.org/events/ Please note: parts of the trail are pretty rugged\, so while my pace is always family-friendly\, the terrain\, particularly our scramble up a rocky hillside in search of wildflowers\, might not be suitable for small kids and the occasional elder. You’ll want to wear waterproof hiking boots\, and trekking poles might be a good idea\, too. Bring water and an energy bar\, and\, of course\, binoculars and cameras.  Don’t hesitate to call or email: 860-599-4867\, or fellnature@sbcglobal.net. \nRegister Here
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/avalonia-close-to-earth-day-2022-walk/
LOCATION:Benedict Benson Preserve\, Swantown Hill Road\, North Stonington\, CT\, 06359\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exploration,Family,Preserves,Walks,Water
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SUMMARY:A Vernal Pool Adventure\, Babcock Ridge Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Babcock Rd\, North Stonington \nSpring is right around the corner\, and the frogs\, salamanders\, and aquatic invertebrates that have spent the colder season in hiding will be coming back to life in the temporary wetlands known as vernal pools. \nAt twilight\, we’ll hike the trail—it’s about a half-mile\, somewhat hilly walk—to a group of vernals in Avalonia’s Babcock Ridge Preserve to search for such creatures as Wood Frogs and Spring Peepers\, Spotted and Marbled Salamanders\, and Fairy Shrimp. We might also hear the booming hoots of Barred Owls and the peents of Woodcock. \nBring a flashlight\, wear warm clothes and waterproof boots\, and don’t forget your spirit of adventure on this family-friendly exploration of a fascinating part of the natural world. Walk leader Bruce Fellman has been introducing people to vernal pool life for almost half-a-century. \nAll attendees must be fully vaccinated and\, if possible\, boosted; since we’ll be outside\, masks are not required. \nNote: heavy rain will postpone to the 24th\, same time\, but light rain will be just perfect for bringing out the critters; dress accordingly.  \nRegister
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/a-vernal-pool-adventure-babcock-ridge-preserve-3/
CATEGORIES:Water
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220321T120000
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SUMMARY:Connecticut’s annual World Water Day event
DESCRIPTION:This year\, Rivers Alliance\, Save the Sound\, The Nature Conservancy\, Clean Water Action\, CT River Conservancy\, CT Land Conservation Council\, CT League of Conservation Voters\, Citizens Campaign for the Environment and other partners are coming together for an online celebration exploring “Groundwater – Making the Invisible Visible.”  We’ll also be recognizing and celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Clean Water Act\, how far we’ve come and how we can all do our part to protect clean water. \nPlease join us on Monday\, March 21\, from 12 noon to 1:00 p.m. for a free online event including: \n\nRemarks from Gov. Lamont;\nA “Groundwater 101” presentation; and\nA panel discussion that will explore threats to groundwater and steps we can all take to ensure every Connecticut resident has access to clean water\, now and in the future.\n\nRegister for this event
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/connecticuts-annual-world-water-day-event/
CATEGORIES:Water
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220309
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220310
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SUMMARY:Connecticut Association of Wetland Scientists - Virtual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Information & Register
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/connecticut-association-of-wetland-scientists-virtual-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Water
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