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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170422T100000
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SUMMARY:Benedict Benson Dedication w/ Guided Hike on Earth Day
DESCRIPTION:with naturalist Bruce Fellman \nSwantown Hill Road in North Stonington\nLat/Lon: 41.4772679\, -71.9264603
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/guided-walk-through-benedict-benson-preserve/
LOCATION:Benedict Benson Preserve\, Swantown Hill Road\, North Stonington\, CT\, 06359\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hikes,Properties
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170422T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170422T150000
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CREATED:20170403T130246Z
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SUMMARY:Earth Day is Here! Program at Library
DESCRIPTION:You’ll first learn about Avalonia’s new program “Hike and Seek” so that you can try it another time on some of their local trails. \nAvalonia folks will also discuss protecting our waters\, including local watersheds and aquifers. What do we need to know about drinking water\, pollutants and our shoreline\, as well as the plants and animals that call the water their home? \nGet in the know and love the Earth today!
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/earth-day-is-here-program-at-library/
LOCATION:Mystic & Noank Library\, 40 Library Street\, Mystic\, CT\, 06355\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170603
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170604
DTSTAMP:20260404T213003
CREATED:20170518T173538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170518T173538Z
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SUMMARY:CT Trails Day (3 Events)
DESCRIPTION:We have three programs happening on Saturday\, June 3 for CT Trails Day: \n\nCross-town hike in Groton from 9:30-1:30 (in partnership with GOSA and Groton Parks and Rec.)\,\nThe Benedict Benson Hike in North Stonington from 10-12:30\nthe Dodge Paddock and Beal Preserve trail maintenance from 10-2 (in partnership with Mystic Aquarium)\n\nthose interested can find more information at www.ctwoodlands.org
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/ct-trails-day-3-events/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Hikes,Volunteering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170622T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170622T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T213003
CREATED:20170131T153943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170620T193751Z
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SUMMARY:Annual Membership Meeting 2017
DESCRIPTION:Please join Avalonia for our Annual Meeting!\nThursday\, June 22 at 6 p.m.\nProject O Building\, UConn Avery Point Campus\nRoom 243\, second floor \nOur business meeting and election of the 2018 Board of Directors will be followed by our program speaker. \nView Board Slate here \nLight refreshments will be served. \nSpeaker: Jeff Cordulack\nExecutive Director\, Northeast Organic Farming Association (www.ctnofa.org)\nOrganic garden and composting techniques\nPlease use the 2nd entrance for Avery Point and parking area D.
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/annual-membership-meeting-2017/
LOCATION:UCONN Avery Point Campus\, 1084 Shennecossett Rd.\, Groton\, CT\, 06340\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170718T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170718T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T213003
CREATED:20170713T202521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170713T202521Z
UID:1849-1500399000-1500406200@avalonia.org
SUMMARY:Picnic in the Park w/ Mystic Aquarium
DESCRIPTION:This event is hosted by Mystic Aquarium and requires $10 ticket per family (up to 4) with registration. \n“Families participating in Picnic in the Park programs will be provided a pizza dinner\, unstructured play activities\, and an opportunity to meet other nature play loving families! We’ll explore the rocky shore environment and tide pools as we discover the rich history of this hidden gem in Stonington Borough.” – Mystic Aquarium
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/picnic-in-the-park-w-mystic-aquarium/
LOCATION:Dodge Paddock & Beal Preserves\, 32 Wall Street\, Stonington Borough\, CT\, 06378\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dinners & Gatherings,Exploration,Family,Preserves
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170819T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170819T100000
DTSTAMP:20260404T213003
CREATED:20170817T151817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170817T151817Z
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SUMMARY:Preston Nature Preserve Walk
DESCRIPTION:The Avalonia public is welcome to join naturalist Bruce Fellman as he leads a walk for North Stonington Garden Club at Preston Nature Preserve. \nFrom Bruce: “Everyone should take advantage of the flower power of this refuge\, which is just gorgeous right now\, thanks\, in large part\, to extensive plantings of Bee Balm and natural plantings of Joe Pye Weed\, fleabane\, goldenrod\, and Monarch-caterpillar bearing milkweeds. I was there on a walk-through yesterday\, and it’s awash with butterflies\, beetles\, dragonflies\, and those things called birds. Hope to see some of you there\, and here’s a little appetizer… a PNP specialty: a Snowberry Clearwing hummingbird moth working the Bee Balm.”
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/preston-nature-preserve-walk/
LOCATION:Preston Nature Preserve\, Krug Road\, Preston\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,Hikes,Preserves
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170826T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170826T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T213003
CREATED:20170819T120623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170824T162800Z
UID:1889-1503741600-1503748800@avalonia.org
SUMMARY:Stroll with Naturalist Bruce Fellman at Samuel Lamb and Forsberg Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Bruce Fellman will lead a stroll through the new Samuel Lamb and Forsberg Preserve on Shewville Rd. in Ledyard at 10:00 on Saturday\, August 26.  The majority of this six-acre property is an old agricultural field which we’ll preserve as a wildflower meadow.  We will be identifying the wildflowers as well as the insects we find on them.  There are a number of interesting plants there and a very impressive display of joe-pye weed.\n\nAfter we acquired the property last September\, we brush-hogged it in December and removed the autumn olives that were present in the field. Other than mow a path\, we have done nothing else.  Now we need to consider how best to encourage the diversity of wildflowers.\n\nAll are welcome!\n\nThe preserve is located at the intersection of Town Farm and Shewville Rds. in Ledyard.  Parking is available alongside Town Farm Rd.
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/samuel-lamb-and-forsberg-preserve-stroll-with-naturalist-bruce-fellman/
LOCATION:Samuel Lamb and Forsberg Preserve\, Town Farm Road\, Ledyard\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170920T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170920T130000
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CREATED:20170901T134017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170920T142102Z
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SUMMARY:Knox Preserve Walk
DESCRIPTION:CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER \nBeth Sullivan will lead the Groton OATS group on a walk of Knox Preserve in Stonington. All are welcome. Rain cancels.
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/knox-preserve-walk/
LOCATION:Knox Preserve\, Wilcox Road\, Stonington\, CT\, 06378\, United States
CATEGORIES:Preserves,Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170921T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170921T183000
DTSTAMP:20260404T213003
CREATED:20170919T185303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170919T185303Z
UID:1951-1506018600-1506018600@avalonia.org
SUMMARY:The Role of Local Land Trusts in Conservation with North Stonington Garden Club
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/the-role-of-local-land-trusts-in-conservation-with-north-stonington-garden-club/
LOCATION:Wheeler Library\, 101 Main Street\, North Stonington\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171015
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171016
DTSTAMP:20260404T213003
CREATED:20170908T164027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170908T164027Z
UID:1941-1508025600-1508111999@avalonia.org
SUMMARY:Connecticut League of Conservation Voters 2017 Environmental Scorecard
DESCRIPTION:Connecticut League of Conservation Voters to Honor David Anderson\, a longtime Avalonia member\, at its 2017 Scorecard Launch \nDavid Anderson\, former state legislator and CTLCV Scorecard Committee chair\, will be recognized for his lifelong work to protect CT’s environment at the October 15 release of the 2017 Environmental Scorecard. \nThe Connecticut League of Conservation Voters will be launching its 2017 Scorecard on October 15 in Mystic\, Connecticut. The 2017 Scorecard will detail the voting records of every member of the State Senate and House of Representatives in the most recent legislative session. This will include both floor votes and committee votes on bills scored by the League. \nAn “insider” analysis of the recent legislative session from the perspective of environmental concerns will be provided by Executive Director\, Lori Brown. \nAs part of its 2017 Scorecard Launch\, the League will honor David Anderson\, a resident of Mystic\, and a founding member of the Connecticut League of Conservation Voters.  In addition to his long service as an active member of the CTLCV board\, Anderson served as its first chair of the Scorecard Committee in 2000.
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/connecticut-league-of-conservation-voters-2017-environmental-scorecard/
LOCATION:CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171022T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171022T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T213003
CREATED:20170918T135827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171007T195003Z
UID:1948-1508659200-1508670000@avalonia.org
SUMMARY:Bird Banding Event at Knox Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Bob Dewire and Beth Sullivan will demonstrate the process of federal bird banding of fall migrants passing through Knox Preserve where banding has occurred for almost 30 years. This is a hands-on experience for the whole family.
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/bird-banding-event-at-knox-preserve/
LOCATION:Knox Preserve\, Wilcox Road\, Stonington\, CT\, 06378\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Preserves
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171027T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171027T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T213003
CREATED:20171024T143903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171024T143951Z
UID:2017-1509098400-1509112800@avalonia.org
SUMMARY:Mystic River Kayak Clean-Up
DESCRIPTION:Ram Point Preserve and Downes Marsh are on the schedule for this Mystic River clean-up by kayak hosted by CUSH (Clean Up Sound & Harbor) \nSIGN-UP HERE TO PARTICIPATE \n \n 
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/mystic-river-kayak-clean-up/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Community
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171029T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171029T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T213003
CREATED:20170901T134531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170901T134531Z
UID:1925-1509282000-1509289200@avalonia.org
SUMMARY:WalkTober Walk at Knox Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Beth Sullivan will lead a WalkTober Walk at Knox Preserve for early fall observations. Everyone welcome!
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/walktober-walk-at-knox-preserve/
LOCATION:Knox Preserve\, Wilcox Road\, Stonington\, CT\, 06378\, United States
CATEGORIES:Preserves,Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180221T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180221T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T213003
CREATED:20171228T221129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180111T162150Z
UID:2132-1519234200-1519241400@avalonia.org
SUMMARY:50th Anniversary Celebration
DESCRIPTION:When: February 21\, 5:30 – 7:30PM (Snow date: Feb. 28)\nWhere: Mystic Aquarium\, Great Hall\nCost: $60 per person \nGuest speaker: Robert Klee\, Department of Energy and Environmental Protection\nSpecial citation from the State of Connecticut presented by Dianna Urban\nWine\, beer and hors d’oeuvres \nPhoto display \nTickets will be available the first week in January on our website or by sending a check to the Avalonia PO box 49\, Old Mystic\, CT 06372.
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/50th-anniversary-celebration/
LOCATION:Mystic Aquarium\, 55 Coogan Blvd.\, Mystic\, CT\, 06355\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180419T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180419T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T213003
CREATED:20180413T170950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180413T170950Z
UID:2455-1524135600-1524144600@avalonia.org
SUMMARY:Earth Day Event at UConn Avery Point
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Earth Day with the EcoHuskies on the UConn Avery Point Campus!
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/earth-day-event-at-uconn-avery-point/
LOCATION:UCONN Avery Point Campus\, 1084 Shennecossett Rd.\, Groton\, CT\, 06340\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Educational,Family
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180421T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180421T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T213003
CREATED:20171228T222124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171228T222124Z
UID:2135-1524319200-1524326400@avalonia.org
SUMMARY:Salamander Search with DPNC
DESCRIPTION:view event page for details
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/salamander-search-with-dpnc/
LOCATION:DPNC\, 109 Pequotseps rd\, Mystic\, CT\, 06355\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,Exploration,Family
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180422T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180422T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T213003
CREATED:20180413T170850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180413T170850Z
UID:2453-1524394800-1524405600@avalonia.org
SUMMARY:Marsh Restoration with Mystic Aquarium at Dodge Paddock and Beal Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Join Mystic Aquarium at the Dodge Paddock and Beal Preserve in Stonington Borough as they prepare this unique marshland for the summer! This family friendly event is open to conservationists of all ages\, and the Aquarium will provide work gloves\, buckets and gardening tools. \nCost: No cost but registration is requested to ensure they have all the supplies needed for this event! Contact educationinfo@mysticaquarium.org to register.
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/marsh-restoration-with-mystic-aquarium-at-dodge-paddock-and-beal-preserve/
LOCATION:Dodge Paddock & Beal Preserves\, 32 Wall Street\, Stonington Borough\, CT\, 06378\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Family,Preserves,Volunteering
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180429T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180429T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T213003
CREATED:20180417T163358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180417T163358Z
UID:2459-1525010400-1525017600@avalonia.org
SUMMARY:History & Nature Hike at Perry Natural Area
DESCRIPTION:April 29\,  2-4 pm.  \nPerry Natural Area\, North Anguilla Road in Stonington (directions) \nBeth Sullivan will lead a hike with Beth Moore from Stonington Historical Society. A joint effort to look at the history and nature of the area. \nParking is limited at site\,  so roadside parking will be necessary where ever possible.
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/history-nature-hike-at-perry-natural-area/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Educational,Exploration,Hikes,Preserves,Properties
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180505T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180505T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T213003
CREATED:20180430T144040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180502T122814Z
UID:2509-1525510800-1525518000@avalonia.org
SUMMARY:Cinco de Mayo Hike
DESCRIPTION:On March 20th\, Avalonia closed on one of its most exciting acquisitions in many years. The Tri-Town Ridgeline Forest\, a 409-acre property straddling Griswold\, North Stonington and Preston\, is the largest fee purchase made in Avalonia’s 50-year history\, bringing Avalonia’s total preserved acreage to exactly 4\,000. \nCome and join us at 91 Miller Road\, North Stonington on Saturday\, May 5th at 9 a.m. for an introduction to the property and a moderately easy guided hike. We should be finished by 11 a.m. Please bring a cellphone and water and email Sue Sutherland at suesutherland@snet.net with any questions. \nPlease register for the hike here \nWe look forward to seeing you then. \nPhoto: A large chestnut oak sits high on a ridge on Avalonia’s 409-acre Tri-Town Ridgeline Forest. The oak is but one example of the unusual flora and fauna found on this extraordinary land. The preserve is the conservancy’s largest acquisition in its 50-year history. Photo by Kelly Allen
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/cinco-de-mayo-hike/
LOCATION:TriTown Forest Preserve\, 91 Miller Road\, North Stonington\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hikes,Preserves
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180529T194500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180529T204500
DTSTAMP:20260404T213003
CREATED:20180515T210703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180515T210703Z
UID:2545-1527623100-1527626700@avalonia.org
SUMMARY:Full Moon Flower Walk with DPNC
DESCRIPTION:This walk\, hosted by Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center \nFrom DPNC – “Join us as we celebrate the full moon with an evening walk thru the Preston Nature Preserve\, an Avalonia Land Conservancy property. The transition from day to night can be an exciting time to tune our sense to nature. This program is suited for adults and older\, interested children and takes place whether the sky is clear or overcast. Moderate walk. Members: Free\, Nonmembers: $10” \nRegister Here
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/full-moon-flower-walk-with-dpnc/
LOCATION:Preston Nature Preserve\, Krug Road\, Preston\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180601T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180601T100000
DTSTAMP:20260404T213003
CREATED:20180515T211249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180515T211249Z
UID:2547-1527847200-1527847200@avalonia.org
SUMMARY:19th Annual CT Greenway Awards & National Trails Day Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Southeastern Connecticut’s First Greenway \nJoin Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection\, the Connecticut Greenways Council\, the Town of Ledyard and the Avalonia Land Conservancy for the 19th Annual CT Greenway Awards & National Trails Day Celebration. This event will be the official opening of the Great Oak Greenway in Ledyard\, southeastern Connecticut’s first such designation. \nThis ceremony will present awards to local conservation organizations as well as recognize the 50th anniversary of the National Trails System and the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act. Click HERE for the official invitation\, directions\, a list of the day’s events and guest speakers. Please let us know you are coming by registering HERE. We look forward to seeing you at this grand celebration! \nJune 1st 10am\nNathan Lester House\, in Ledyard\, CT\n153 Vinegar Hill Road\nLedyard\, CT 06335
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/19th-annual-ct-greenway-awards-national-trails-day-celebration/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:50th Anniversary,Conservation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180602T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180602T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T213003
CREATED:20180320T125319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180430T144747Z
UID:2391-1527930000-1527937200@avalonia.org
SUMMARY:North Stonington - Educational Walk - Tefftweald at Birchenturn
DESCRIPTION:A CT Trails Weekend Hike \nPhotography hike in honor of our 50th anniversary\, led by professional photographer. Wyassup Brook flows through a beautiful forest with rugged ledges\, rocky outcrops and historic stone structures. The property was a former Girl Scout Camp. Lois Tefft\, a founder of Avalonia\, purchased it and donated it to Avalonia when it was up for sale and likely to be developed. The preserve provides easy walking in a lovely setting. \nLeader: Carl Tjerandsen \n\nMeeting Place: 282 Grindstone Hill Rd\, North Stonington. Go down the dirt roadway to the parking area on the left. See Google Maps for directions.\n\n \nRain or shine.\n \nmore details
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/north-stonington-educational-walk-tefftweald-at-birchenturn/
LOCATION:Tefftweald at Birchenturn\, 282 Grindstone Hill Road\, North Stonington\, CT\, 06359\, United States
CATEGORIES:50th Anniversary,Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180602T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180602T121500
DTSTAMP:20260404T213003
CREATED:20180329T122802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180329T122933Z
UID:2422-1527930900-1527941700@avalonia.org
SUMMARY:Groton Hike - Bluff Point State Park\, X-TOWN TRAIL
DESCRIPTION:A CT Trails Weekend Hike \nMeet our bus at Bluff Point State Park that will deliver us to Avalonia Land Conservancy’s Town’s End Park. This is the reverse our hike from previous years. We’ll hike from Town’s End on Beebe Cove and the Mystic River\, to Groton’s Beebe Pond Park\, continuing over the ridge on GOSA’s Merritt Family Forest\, through Groton’s Mortimer Wright Preserve\, across RT 215 to Haley Farm State Park\, past Palmers’ and Mumford Coves\, and across the railroad bridge to Bluff Point and the Poquonnock River. Please arrive a little early for prompt bus departure. \nmore details \nLeader: Sidney F. Van Zandt \n\nMeeting Place: Bluff Point State Park\, Groton. See Google Maps for directions.\n\n\n \nRain cancels\n 
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/groton-hike-bluff-point-state-park-x-town-trail/
LOCATION:Bluff Point State Park\, Depot Rd\, Groton\, CT\, 06340\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180602T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180602T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T213003
CREATED:20180320T124958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180430T151109Z
UID:2388-1527933600-1527942600@avalonia.org
SUMMARY:North Stonington - Nature Walk - Babcock Ridge/Henne Preserve Trails
DESCRIPTION:A CT Trails Weekend Hike \nIn honor of our 50th anniversary\, we’ll explore of two of North Stonington’s most prized open spaces. This family-oriented nature hike will start with a great circle trek of the rugged valleys and slopes of Babcock Ridge\, where we’ll look for vernal pools\, Pileated Woodpeckers\, glacier-carved hillsides\, wildflowers\, and even tree-climbing Black Rat Snakes. \nWe’ll follow with a more gentle walk through the Henne Preserve and its beaver-created wetlands\, home to nesting Great Blue Herons\, acrobatic Tree Swallows\, all sorts of ducks and geese\, many colorful warblers and other songbirds\, an abundance of dragonflies and damselflies\, and maybe even Osprey. Bring your cameras\, binoculars\, and sketchpads\, along with an abundance of curiosity. \nLeader: Bruce Fellman\nMeeting Place: 113 Babcock Rd (0.9 miles from Wyassup Rd or 0.8 miles from Rt 49). Parking area is on the north side of the road by the preserve sign. See Google Maps for directions. \n Rain postpones. Rain date: Sunday\, June 3\, 2018 – 10:30am\n \nmore details
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/north-stonington-nature-walk-babcock-ridge-henne-preserve-trails/
LOCATION:Babcock Ridge\, 113 Babcock Road\, North Stonington\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:50th Anniversary,Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180602T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180602T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T213003
CREATED:20180329T123418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180329T123418Z
UID:2426-1527944400-1527951600@avalonia.org
SUMMARY:Ledyard - Paddle at Poquetanuck Cove
DESCRIPTION:A CT Weekend Event \nExplore Poquetanuck Cove with the Thames River Basin Partnership. The cove is a two mile long brackish water tidal cove of the Thames River with a long history of conservation focused efforts. The cove is a Connecticut Bird Sanctuary located between the Towns of Ledyard and Preston\, CT. We will launch from the Royal Oaks Drive car top boat launch in Ledyard just before high tide and view properties owned by Avalonia Land Conservancy (celebrating their 50th anniversary)\, The Nature Conservancy and the CT DEEP from the water. Life jackets and pre-registration required. \nLeader: Jean Pillo\nMeeting Place: Royal Oaks Drive car top boat launch in Ledyard See Google Maps for directions.\n \nrain cancels\n \nmore info
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/ledyard-paddle-at-poquetanuck-cove/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:On the Water
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180603T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180603T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T213003
CREATED:20180320T125536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180430T151059Z
UID:2393-1528030800-1528038000@avalonia.org
SUMMARY:Griswold - Educational Hike - Rixtown Road
DESCRIPTION:A CT Trails Weekend Hike \nChallenging hike up Rixtown Mt. in honor of our 50th anniversary with views and a quarry\, then through a chestnut oak forest to Avalonia’s Lost Pond\, hiking over two old stone dams. Remarkable stone walls and other structures are found along the entire trail. Please bring water and a cell phone. The entire loop hike requires the ability to climb about 60 flights of stairs over 2 hours. \nLeader: Sue Sutherland\nMeeting Place: 367 Rixtown Road\, Griswold. Carpooling is encouraged. See Google Maps for directions. \nmore info
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/griswold-educational-walk-rixtown-road/
LOCATION:Rixtown Mt.\, 367 Rixtown Road\, Griswold\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:50th Anniversary,Hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180623T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180623T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T213003
CREATED:20180511T201614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180606T192053Z
UID:2526-1529748000-1529753400@avalonia.org
SUMMARY:Hike - Pine Swamp Wildlife Corridor\, Ledyard
DESCRIPTION:Please park at our trailhead\, on Merry Lane\, which is off Whalehead Road – get directions \nTrail Details: North Tract- 2-mile trail loop\, beginner \nPine Swamp Wildlife Corridor is one of Ledyard’s most interesting\, and under-celebrated properties. Featuring an impressive glacial moraine\, ponds\, swamps\, and lush wildlife\, our preserve protects one of southeastern Connecticut’s major aquifers. Comprised of three major scenic tracts\, we will explore the properties’ beautiful glacier moraine features\, wildflowers and water resources. \nPlease RSVP for this event as a courtesy to Avalonia\, with your name and contact information. Any related questions or concerns can be addressed to Karen Askins. Email: k.askins@sbcglobal.net
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/hike-pine-swamp-wildlife-corridor-ledyard/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180626T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180626T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T213003
CREATED:20180525T175845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180608T204648Z
UID:2556-1530036000-1530036000@avalonia.org
SUMMARY:Annual Meeting 2018
DESCRIPTION:Avalonia will hold its annual membership meeting on June 26th at the Dennison Pequotsepos Nature Center\, 109 Pequotsepos Rd.\, Mystic\, CT. Doors will open at 6:00pm with light refreshments and a social gathering. The meeting will start at 6:30pm with an update of Avalonia’s accomplishments over the past 12 months. We will take some time to recognize several Avalonia volunteers and present our 2018 Hero Awards. \nThe primary business at hand will be to elect a slate of new board members\, who will be introduced by Avalonia’s president\, Dennis Main\, followed by a vote. After the vote\, member Mike Goodwin will be our special guest speaker. Mike has led a team of volunteers to upgrade the maps of Avalonia’s properties and he will introduce a new ARC GIS system that shows more of the amazing details of our properties. ARC GIS maps are downloadable to cell phones so a visitor can follow our trails and see elevations\, stone walls and other landmarks. This mapping project is the result of many hours of volunteer time and a proud accomplishment for Avalonia in 2018. See the map here. \nPlease join us for an evening of Avalonia accomplishments and successes in this\, our 50th anniversary year. \nPlease CLICK HERE to let us know you are coming. \nphoto: Beth Sullivan
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/annual-meeting-2018/
LOCATION:Dennison Pequotsepos Nature Center\, 109 Pequotsepos Road\, Mystic\, CT\, 06355\, United States
CATEGORIES:50th Anniversary,Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180707T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180707T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T213003
CREATED:20180511T201841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180608T195541Z
UID:2528-1530957600-1530963000@avalonia.org
SUMMARY:Hike - Hoffman Evergreen Preserve\, Stonington
DESCRIPTION:Our trailhead is located off Route 201\, and can be hard to see at times. You may receive directions using Google maps on either your computer\, our website\, or a smart-phone. Google Directions \nTrail Details: This is a beginner-intermediate hike\, geared towards individuals interested in hiking rocky\, woodland terrain. Roadside parking at signed trailhead. Mixed evergreen and hardwood forest\, some wetlands. \nmore on Hoffman Evergreen Preserve \nPlease RSVP this event HERE as a courtesy to Avalonia\, with your name and contact information.
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/hike-hoffman-evergreen-preserve-north-stonington/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180713T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180713T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T213003
CREATED:20180511T200900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180511T200900Z
UID:2522-1531497600-1531508400@avalonia.org
SUMMARY:Conservation & Tractor Night
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/conservation-tractor-night/
LOCATION:Bozrah Farmer’s Market\, 45 Bozrah St.\, Bozrah\, CT\, 06334\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation
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