We're sharing this on behalf of DEEP. Background The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (CT DEEP) has released its Draft Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) Initiative Program Evaluation for public review. This critical report, mandated by Public Act 25-125, evaluates how Connecticut can integrate and advance NBS in state programs supporting climate change mitigation and…
The Avalonia Land Conservancy’s Knox Preserve, which sits along the Stonington coast, is a four-season treasure trove of natural wonders, and it’s especially beautiful in June, as spring transitions to summer, noisy birds pause their northbound migrations to rest and feed for a while, an abundance of wildflowers bloom, and a plethora of pollinating insects,…
2026 CT TRAILS DAY CELEBRATION On Saturday, June 6, from 1 -3 pm, join us for a Trails Day Hike at Avery Preserve in Ledyard. This will be a leisurely walk along the orange-loop-trail and some of the side trails in Avery Preserve West Tract. Ambling along, we will pause, notice, and observe the…