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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170310T173000
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CREATED:20170131T152735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170310T181144Z
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SUMMARY:Winter Gathering 2017 (despite today's snow\, it's a go!)
DESCRIPTION:UPDATE: We have been diligently watching the weather and road conditions and it looks like we are good to go for tonight’s Winter Gathering. Hope to see you there!\nJoin us for good fellowship\, good fun\, and good food! Bring your friends!
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/winter-gathering-2017/
LOCATION:Mystic Congregational Church\, 43 E Main St\, Mystic\, CT\, 06355\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dinners & Gatherings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170307T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170307T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T213004
CREATED:20170131T153057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170131T153057Z
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SUMMARY:Member Open House
DESCRIPTION:Avalonia will be holding a monthly “Open House” in the office on the first Tuesday of each month. This is a great time for anyone to stop by the office and have the opportunity to chat about any questions or concerns they may have or even just to pop in and see where we are and what we’re doing. \nNo need to call ahead\, just stop by between 10am and 2pm\, have a cup of coffee or tea\, and talk. Our office is located at 6 Hatch Street. We’d love to see you!
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/member-open-house-2/
LOCATION:Hatch Street Office\, 6 Hatch Street\, Mystic\, CT\, 06355\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170211T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170211T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T213004
CREATED:20170131T153340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170131T153340Z
UID:1447-1486810800-1486810800@avalonia.org
SUMMARY:Film Screening: "Hometown Habitat: Stories of Bringing Nature Home"
DESCRIPTION:This free screening of a 90 minute movie about landscaping for habitat value is sponsored by the Connecticut College Arboretum and Wild Ones.
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/film-screening-hometown-habitat-stories-of-bringing-nature-home/
LOCATION:Mystic & Noank Library\, 40 Library Street\, Mystic\, CT\, 06355\, United States
CATEGORIES:Media
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170207T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170207T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T213004
CREATED:20170131T152954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170131T152954Z
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SUMMARY:Member Open House
DESCRIPTION:Beginning February 7th\, Avalonia will be holding a monthly “Open House” in the office on the first Tuesday of each month. This is a great time for anyone to stop by the office and have the opportunity to chat about any questions or concerns they may have or even just to pop in and see where we are and what we’re doing. \nNo need to call ahead\, just stop by between 10am and 2pm\, have a cup of coffee or tea\, and talk. Our office is located at 6 Hatch Street. We’d love to see you!
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/member-open-house/
LOCATION:Hatch Street Office\, 6 Hatch Street\, Mystic\, CT\, 06355\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161022T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161022T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T213004
CREATED:20161017T140233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161017T140233Z
UID:1320-1477152000-1477157400@avalonia.org
SUMMARY:Haunted Hike at Preston Nature Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Avalonia naturalist and photojournalist Bruce Fellman will lead a family-friendly trek along the Preserve’s half-mile of gentle trails that starts with a search for migrating birds and butterflies\, including Monarchs\, and a scan of plants for caterpillars\, galls\, and all the preparations for winter that the natural world undergoes in October. \nThen\, as the darkness grows\, we’ll enter a spooky forest. If we survive\, we’ll emerge in the fields to hunt for bats and owls.\nCome in costume… if you dare. \nFor more information email us (newsletter@avalonialc.org)\, or just meet at 4pm at the trailhead on the south side of Krug Road\, 0.6 miles west of Jewett City Road (Route 164). \nTrail map here
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/haunted-hike-at-preston-nature-preserve/
LOCATION:Preston Nature Preserve\, Krug Road\, Preston\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161020T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161020T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T213004
CREATED:20161017T134751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161017T134751Z
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SUMMARY:Stonington Resiliency Plan Kick-Off Event
DESCRIPTION:The Town is excited to announce the public event to kick off its Municipal Coastal Resilience Plan on Thursday October 20th 6:00pm at Mystic Aquarium. The event will feature a children’s activity area\, food and interactive sessions to gather public feedback. \nThe focus will be on how Stonington prepares for sea level rise and extreme weather so our community continues to thrive for our children and future generations. The Town and Arup consulting team will present survey findings and other information. Stonington has a long and proud history of settlement dating back to 1649 and the Town is planning for it to thrive well into the future. Current changes in weather patterns and projected sea level rise present significant challenges for our coastal community and the Town is starting to plan in order to better understand the extent of risks we will face in the future and to identify things we can do to adapt and respond to these risks. This resiliency plan is about being wise\, planning ahead\, and protecting people\, places\, and investments. Broad public engagement in this resiliency planning will provide the best chances for success for our efforts and the best use of public and private resources. \nVIEW FLYER
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/stonington-resiliency-plan-kick-off-event/
LOCATION:Mystic Aquarium\, 55 Coogan Blvd.\, Mystic\, CT\, 06355\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161019T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161019T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T213004
CREATED:20161017T134105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161017T134105Z
UID:1311-1476903600-1476910800@avalonia.org
SUMMARY:Hometown Habitat: Stories of Bringing Nature Home - Documentary & Lecture at CT College
DESCRIPTION:Hometown Habitat: Stories of Bringing Nature Home is a documentary film that flips the landscaping paradigm by raising awareness about the critical role native plants play in the survival and vitality of local ecosystems..  Join in on a discussion after the 90 minute film. \nFREE screening at Blaustein Humanities Center\, Rm 210. For FREE reservations\, call 860-439-5020
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/hometown-habitat-stories-of-bringing-nature-home-documentary-lecture-at-ct-college/
LOCATION:Connecticut College\, 270 Mohegan Avenue\, New London\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161001T100500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161001T125000
DTSTAMP:20260404T213004
CREATED:20160906T152729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160921T185945Z
UID:1245-1475316300-1475326200@avalonia.org
SUMMARY:Argia Private Charter Cruise
DESCRIPTION:PURCHASE TICKETS \n \nPURCHASE TICKETS
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/argia-private-charter-cruise/
LOCATION:Argia Mystic Cruises\, 15 Holmes St # 7\, Mystic\, CT\, 06355\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cruises
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161001T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161001T103000
DTSTAMP:20260404T213004
CREATED:20160906T151016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160906T151016Z
UID:1242-1475312400-1475317800@avalonia.org
SUMMARY:DPNC led Walk-tober hike at Tefftweld at Birchenturn - FREE
DESCRIPTION:Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center will lead a hike at Tefftweld at Birchenturn. This is a free hike. \nmore about Tefftweld at Birchenturn
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/dpnc-led-walk-tober-hike-at-tefftweld-at-birchenturn-free/
LOCATION:Tefftweald at Birchenturn\, 282 Grindstone Hill Road\, North Stonington\, CT\, 06359\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160903T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160903T090000
DTSTAMP:20260404T213004
CREATED:20160628T134753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160825T170919Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Guided Hike Series: Knox Preserve (change of location)
DESCRIPTION:*Please note this hike was edited on 8/25 – change of location – the hike will be at Knox Preserve (previously listed as Knox Family Farm) \nLooking for a good hiking trail this summer? Join the Avalonia Conservancy as we embark on guided hiking trails on our beautiful preserves! See an array of wildlife\, get a good workout and spend some time learning about nature with family or friends! \nSeptember 3 rd : Knox Preserve\, Stonington CT \nTrail Details: Approximately 1 mile of trails. Easy\, family friendly. Wide flat trails\, pretty views along the water\, and a field of flowers great for butterflies. \nKnox Preserve location and details \npart of Avalonia’s Summer Guided Hike Series \nRSVP is not necessary but strongly appreciated! Please RSVP at amanda.dostie@gmail.com
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/summer-guided-hike-series-knox-family-farm-preserve/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160820T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160820T090000
DTSTAMP:20260404T213004
CREATED:20160628T134607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160628T134816Z
UID:1114-1471683600-1471683600@avalonia.org
SUMMARY:Summer Guided Hike Series: Preston Nature Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a good hiking trail this summer? Join the Avalonia Conservancy as we embark on guided hiking trails on our beautiful preserves! See an array of wildlife\, get a good workout and spend some time learning about nature with family or friends! \nAugust 20 th : Preston Nature Preserve\, Preston CT \nTrail Details: Well-established 0.5 mile trail system with bridges. Beautiful meadows\, pastures\, swamps\, ponds and varied vegetation \nPreston Nature Preserve location and details \npart of Avalonia’s Summer Guided Hike Series \nRSVP is not necessary but strongly appreciated! Please RSVP at amanda.dostie@gmail.com
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/summer-guided-hike-series-preston-nature-preserve/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160806T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160806T090000
DTSTAMP:20260404T213004
CREATED:20160628T134437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160628T134827Z
UID:1113-1470474000-1470474000@avalonia.org
SUMMARY:Summer Guided Hike Series: Avery Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a good hiking trail this summer? Join the Avalonia Conservancy as we embark on guided hiking trails on our beautiful preserves! See an array of wildlife\, get a good workout and spend some time learning about nature with family or friends! \nAugust 6 th : Avery Preserve\, Ledyard CT \nTrail Details: Approximately 1 mile of hiking trails. Beginner hike! Glacial rock deposits\, wetlands and lush wildlife. \nAvery Preserve location and details \npart of Avalonia’s Summer Guided Hike Series \nRSVP is not necessary but strongly appreciated! Please RSVP at amanda.dostie@gmail.com
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/summer-guided-hike-series-avery-preserve/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160723T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160723T090000
DTSTAMP:20260404T213004
CREATED:20160628T134320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160628T134841Z
UID:1112-1469264400-1469264400@avalonia.org
SUMMARY:Summer Guided Hike Series: D.R. Henne Memorial Brook Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a good hiking trail this summer? Join the Avalonia Conservancy as we embark on guided hiking trails on our beautiful preserves! See an array of wildlife\, get a good workout and spend some time learning about nature with family or friends! \nJuly 23 rd : D.R. Henne Memorial Brook Preserve\, North Stonington CT \nTrail Details: Main trail extends approximately 1.5 miles\, beginner hike! Full of lush vegetation and wetlands. \nD.R. Henne Memorial Brook Preserve location and details \npart of Avalonia’s Summer Guided Hike Series \nRSVP is not necessary but strongly appreciated! Please RSVP at amanda.dostie@gmail.com
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/summer-guided-hike-series-d-r-henne-memorial-brook-preserve/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160709T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160709T090000
DTSTAMP:20260404T213004
CREATED:20160628T134138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160628T134901Z
UID:1111-1468054800-1468054800@avalonia.org
SUMMARY:Summer Guided Hike Series: Hoffman Evergreen Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a good hiking trail this summer? Join the Avalonia Conservancy as we embark on guided hiking trails on our beautiful preserves! See an array of wildlife\, get a good workout and spend some time learning about nature with family or friends! \nJuly 9 th : Hoffman Evergreen Preserve\, Stonington CT \nTrail Details: About 2 miles of connected trails\, an intermediate-beginner hike! Mixed evergreen and hardwood forest. \nHoffman Evergreen Preserve location and details \npart of Avalonia’s Summer Guided Hike Series \nRSVP is not necessary but strongly appreciated! Please RSVP at amanda.dostie@gmail.com
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/summer-guided-hike-series-hoffman-evergreen-preserve/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160625T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160625T090000
DTSTAMP:20260404T213004
CREATED:20160622T131338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160622T131338Z
UID:1101-1466845200-1466845200@avalonia.org
SUMMARY:Impromptu Outing: Moore Woodlands
DESCRIPTION:Approximately 0.8 miles of trails connect Moore Woodlands to Beebe Pond Park trails. The preserve contains wetlands draining into the Mystic River. Great beginner hiking! \nTo read more about the preserve\, and for a map and directions click here. \nTo RSVP (optional\, but preferred) email
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/impromptu-outing-moore-woodlands/
LOCATION:Moore Woodlands\, 314-264 Capstan Ave\, Mystic\, CT\, 06355\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160605T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160605T100000
DTSTAMP:20260404T213004
CREATED:20160509T145124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160509T145124Z
UID:927-1465120800-1465120800@avalonia.org
SUMMARY:PINE SWAMP WILDLIFE CORRIDOR HIKE
DESCRIPTION:Meet us at the cul-de-sac at the end of Merry Lane\, Ledyard. \nPSWC protects one of southeastern Connecticut’s major aquifers\, and features ponds\, extensive swamps and upland woods. Its habitats support many types of plants\, flowers are abundant and birdwatching is excellent. Gravel roads and a low shrub habitat are excellent for rabbits.
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/pine-swamp-wildlife-corridor-hike/
LOCATION:Pine Swamp and Wildlife Corridor\, 113 Whalehead Rd\, Gales Ferry\, CT\, 06335\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160604T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160604T100000
DTSTAMP:20260404T213004
CREATED:20160509T144810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160509T144810Z
UID:926-1465034400-1465034400@avalonia.org
SUMMARY:HENNE PRESERVE AND BABCOCK RIDGE NATURE HIKE
DESCRIPTION:Early June is a great time to observe all kinds of wildlife and this hike\, led by naturalist and photojournalist Bruce Fellman\,  packs a lot of habitat diversity into a small and easily walkable distance. \nWe’ll start with a great circle trek of the rugged valleys and slopes of Babcock Ridge\, where we will look for vernal pools\, pileated woodpeckers\, worm-eating warblers\, glacier-carved boulders\, and possibly tree-climbing black rat snakes. We’ll follow with a more gentle walk through the Henne Preserve\, with its beaver-created wetlands\, nesting osprey and great blue heron\, tree swallows\, ducks\, turtles and possibly nesting red-headed woodpeckers.  Bruce will highlight the abundant plants and animals and help with photography. Bring binoculars\, cameras\, magnifying glasses\, and field guides. \nMeet Saturday\, June 4 at 10am at the small parking area at 113 Babcock Road\, North Stonington. Rain date Sunday\, June 5 at 10:30am.
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/henne-preserve-and-babcock-ridge-nature-hike/
LOCATION:Babcock Ridge\, 113 Babcock Road\, North Stonington\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160604T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160604T093000
DTSTAMP:20260404T213004
CREATED:20160509T144657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160529T174159Z
UID:925-1465032600-1465032600@avalonia.org
SUMMARY:Groton's X-Town Trail Hike
DESCRIPTION:This moderately-paced 5-6 mile hike is co-sponsored by Avalonia\, GOSA and the Town of Groton Parks & Recreation Department and connects public hiking trails on two state parks\, two Town of Groton parks\, and preserves owned by the Groton Open Space Association (GOSA)\, as well as Avalonia’s own Town’s End and Moore Woodlands preserves. \nThe hike extends from the Poquonnock River to the Mystic River in Noank and will involve a small amount of travel along paved roads. Meet at the Bluff Point State Park Parking lot at 9:30 am on Saturday\, June 4. A Groton Parks & Recreation bus will meet us at Beebe Pond Park about 1-1:30 pm for our return to Bluff Point parking lot. \nHeavy rain cancels; there is no scheduled rain date. No dogs\, please. \nPre-registration is requested: contact Sidney Van Zandt by phone 860-572-5715 or email svanzandt3@aol.com.
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/grotons-x-town-trail-hike/
LOCATION:Bluff Point State Park\, Depot Rd\, Groton\, CT\, 06340\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160527T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160527T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T213004
CREATED:20160509T144013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160509T144013Z
UID:919-1464372000-1464382800@avalonia.org
SUMMARY:ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
DESCRIPTION:There will be a business meeting at which we will review our activities for the past year\, and the  membership will elect the Officers and Board of Directors for the coming year. The Nominating Committee has submitted the following slate of candidates:\nPresident: Dennis Main\nVice-President: Sue Sutherland\nSecretary: Binti Ackley\nTreasurer:  Claude Pellegrino\nDirectors-at-Large:\nKaren Askins\nDick Conant\nScott Dawley\nRusty Morrison\nMike Pernal \nThis will be followed by a program that is open to the general public. Please feel free to invite your friends.  The speaker will be \nAyla Fox\n\nAyla Fox is a documentary filmmaker from Rhode Island who believes in using film to “communicate the science\, policy\, and social topics surrounding coastal issues to the public”. She founded her own production company called Shed Light Films and has worked with organizations such as The Nature Conservancy\,  NOAA\, Rhode Island Sea Grant\, Sailors for Seas\, and The Coastal Resource Center.\nWe are excited to welcome Ayla to speak with us about her experiences and the knowledge she has gained from her work She will be talking about.integrating technology and media for the success of an organization’s mission\, and the ways in which they can raise awareness and support.
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/annual-general-meeting/
LOCATION:LaGrua Center\, 32 Water Street\, Stonington\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160525T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160525T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T213004
CREATED:20160509T144401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160509T144401Z
UID:923-1464202800-1464202800@avalonia.org
SUMMARY:Avalonia on TV
DESCRIPTION:There will be a segment on Avalonia on SEC-TV’s non-profit series.  It will air on Wednesday\, May 25th at 7:00pm on channel 12.  
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/avalonia-on-tv/
LOCATION:SEC TV (Channel 12)
CATEGORIES:Media
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160514T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160514T100000
DTSTAMP:20260404T213004
CREATED:20160509T144251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160509T144251Z
UID:921-1463220000-1463220000@avalonia.org
SUMMARY:BABCOCK RIDGE DEDICATION
DESCRIPTION:We completed the acquisition of this beautiful property last spring. Now we have signs\, trails\, and  water crossings in place and are ready to proudly introduce it to the Avalonia membership. \nJoin us for the dedication\, rain or shine\, meeting at the preserve entrance at 113 Babcock Road. \nFormalities will be minimal\, and light refreshments will be served. There will be ample opportunity to explore the newly installed trails\, which connect with those on the popular Henne and Erisman preserves.
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/babcock-ridge-dedication/
LOCATION:Babcock Ridge\, 113 Babcock Road\, North Stonington\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Properties
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160507T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160507T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T213004
CREATED:20160407T131914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160407T131914Z
UID:835-1462615200-1462629600@avalonia.org
SUMMARY:Whitford Brook Volunteer Opportunity
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/whitford-brook-volunteer-opportunity/
LOCATION:Whitford Brook\, 46 New London Turnpike\, Route 184\, Mystic\, CT\, 06355\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteering
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ORGANIZER;CN="Save the Sound":MAILTO:www.savethesound.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151025T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151025T080000
DTSTAMP:20260404T213004
CREATED:20150810T171216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150810T171216Z
UID:639-1445760000-1445760000@avalonia.org
SUMMARY:Bird banding at Knox Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Bob Dewire has graciously offered to repeat his bird banding demonstration program at Knox Preserve Sunday Oct. 25 at 8am.  Hands on learning and a great opportunity for photos. \nThis program is by both Bob Dewire and Beth Sullivan. \nRain cancels.
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/bird-banding-at-knox-preserve/
LOCATION:Knox Preserve\, Wilcox Road\, Stonington\, CT\, 06378\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exploration
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151024T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151024T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T213004
CREATED:20150709T184407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151022T020059Z
UID:593-1445713200-1445724000@avalonia.org
SUMMARY:Avalonia’s 2nd Annual "Art of Conservation” Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:SAVE THE DATE! Avalonia’s 2nd Annual “Art of Conservation” exhibit and art auction\, at the Mystic Art Center. \nBUY TICKETS \nART CATALOG \nView Full Flyer and Participation Form
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/avalonias-2nd-annual-art-of-conservation-exhibit/
LOCATION:Mystic Museum of Art\, 9 Water St\, Mystic\, CT\, 06355\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151018T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151018T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T213004
CREATED:20151006T145625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151006T152727Z
UID:669-1445176800-1445184000@avalonia.org
SUMMARY:Nature Study Hike and Picnic at Tefftweald
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Tefftweald at Birchenturn Preserve\, for a fall exploration of this 77-acre jewel of a preserve. \nTo work up an appetite\, we’ll begin with a leisurely hike and explore the flora and fauna along the trail\, which will take us along the edge of Wyassup Brook. Naturalist and photojournalist Bruce Fellman will highlight botanical and zoological treasures\, from Mountain Laurels and Tulip Trees to migrating warblers and late-hopping Wood Frogs\, along our meandering route. Since we’ll be out at the height of fall foliage season\, this is sure to be a walk you’ll want to photograph; the leader will be happy to offer lots of helpful advice. \nAt the end of a mile-long trek\, we’ll enjoy beverages and cheese\, fruit and doughnuts; participants may also bring their own snacks to share. This year’s picnic takes place on Sunday\, October 18\, from 2 to 4\, at the Tefftweald Preserve in North Stonington. We’ll meet at the parking area just off 282 Grindstone Hill Road. \nNote: heavy rain postpones to the following Sunday\, October 25. For more information and to register\, contact Bruce Fellman\, 860-599-4867\, or bruce.fellman@yale.edu.
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/nature-study-hike-and-picnic-at-tefftweald/
LOCATION:Tefftweald at Birchenturn\, 282 Grindstone Hill Road\, North Stonington\, CT\, 06359\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exploration,Hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151010T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151010T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T213004
CREATED:20150709T184202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150709T184202Z
UID:591-1444474800-1444496400@avalonia.org
SUMMARY:Groton's Fall Festival
DESCRIPTION:Look for Avalonia’s booth at Groton’s Fall Festival. Be sure to stop by and say hello\, learn about our ongoing projects and meet your fellow conservationists. \nA community-wide event for artists\, crafters\, businesses and nonprofit organizations to display their wares and share information. Over 110 vendors participate and thousands of people from the local area (and some from the not-so-local area) attend. \nhttp://www.mysticchamber.org/events/groton-s-fall-festival
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/grotons-fall-festival/
LOCATION:Poquonnock Plains Park\, Groton\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151004T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151004T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T213004
CREATED:20150806T224323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150806T224323Z
UID:637-1443963600-1443963600@avalonia.org
SUMMARY:Timothy Lester Homestead Tour
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, October 4th at 1pm. \nVisit the 18th century Timothy Lester Homestead to learn about 3 Griswold properties on The National Register of Historic Places (Lat. Long.: 41.570433\,-71.957000). Visitors may explore the site where local American Revolutionary War militia met and trained; Avalonia owned Mary & John Walton Meadow Preserve. Walk the grounds\, view the exterior of the main “Garrison House”\, carriage house\, barn\, cistern\, old foundations and stonewalls and hear some of Griswold\, CT’s history. The barn was recently featured on the cover of the Barns of Connecticut book! \nTime: about 1.5 hours\, Distance: 0.5 miles. \nThis program is also listed in The Last Green Valley’s WALKTOBER calendar as well as included in Griswold\, CT’s Bicentennial calendar of events.
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/timothy-lester-homestead-tour/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Exploration
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://avalonia.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/waltonmeadowpreserve.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150927T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150927T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T213004
CREATED:20150806T142924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150806T143059Z
UID:616-1443348000-1443355200@avalonia.org
SUMMARY:Celebrate the Sound
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, September 27\n10:00am-12:00pm \nno registration fee\nAll ages (all children must be accompanied by an adult) \nCelebrate our local estuary in style! Join Mystic Aquarium educator and Avalonia volunteer MaryEllen Mateleska  for a habitat exploration program.  Search some of the unique plant and animal life that make Birch Plain Creek Park home.  Nets and buckets will be provided but be  prepared to bring shoes that can get dirty and be ready to have fun! \nThis salt marsh estuarine system lies along Birch Plain Creek on Thomas Road in Groton and offers an excellent habitat for a variety of animals.  A gravel parking lot is provided and there are nice walking trails along the creek. \n \nphoto by Joellen Anderson\nPhoto of Creek and Map courtesy Town of Groton website
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/celebrate-the-sound/
LOCATION:Birch Plain Creek Park\, Thomas Road\, Groton\, CT\, 06340\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exploration
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://avalonia.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/birchplaincreekpark.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150926T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150926T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T213004
CREATED:20150806T155142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150806T155142Z
UID:634-1443279600-1443279600@avalonia.org
SUMMARY:Celebrate National Public Lands Day
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate National Public Lands Day with a DPNC naturalist led walk on Avalonia’s Preston Nature Preserve on Krug Road\, one of Avalonia’s twenty one trailed preserves\, on Saturday\, September 26 at 3p.m. (Lat. Long.: 41.535453\, -71.977043). \nArrive early\, 10am-5pm\, to attend Preston’s 10th annual Scarecrow Festival to view and vote for your favorite scarecrow and stay after our 3pm walk to enjoy a Chicken BBQ dinner at the Preston City Congregational Church from 4 to 6:30pm. If you feel really creative\, design\, construct and submit your own scarecrow.  Prizes are being awarded for the public voted best scarecrow.
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/celebrate-national-public-lands-day/
LOCATION:Preston Nature Preserve\, Krug Road\, Preston\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hikes
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://avalonia.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/milkweedpreston.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150926T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150926T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T213004
CREATED:20150709T183412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150709T183412Z
UID:589-1443265200-1443283200@avalonia.org
SUMMARY:North Stonington Harvest Festival
DESCRIPTION:Look for Avalonia’s booth at the North Stonington Harvest Festival. Be sure to stop by and say hello\, learn about our ongoing projects and meet your fellow conservationists. \nEnjoy wagon rides\, animals\, antique tractors\, games\, gardening information\, fishing or hiking\, and great food.  Parking available in two areas: just inside the Hewitt Road entrance off Route 2\, or a quarter mile down Hewitt Road from Ryder Road\, where there is a marked parking area. \n(rain date: Sunday\, September 27)
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/north-stonington-harvest-festival/
LOCATION:Hewitt Farm\, 21 Wyassup Rd\, North Stonington\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals
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