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SUMMARY:Preston Clean-up
DESCRIPTION:Join the Terri Eickel and the Preston Town Committee on Saturday\, April 17 from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm to support the Town of Preston’s annual Roadside Clean-Up.  \nCovid safety protocols in place; registration and masks required. \nRegistration required. Register here.
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/preston-clean-up/
LOCATION:CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210422T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210422T150000
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SUMMARY:Earth Day Clean-up at StoneRidge
DESCRIPTION:Join the members of StoneRidge to assess (with a goal of starting some of the construction with installation to follow a few weeks later) the stair repairs that day\, cut back any brush\, remove trip hazards\, place benches and add the StoneRidge signage as described and allowed by Avalonia. \nCovid safety protocols in place\, registration required.  Limit of 14 people and masks are required. \nRegistration required. Register here.
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/earth-day-clean-up-at-stoneridge/
LOCATION:CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210424T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210424T110000
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SUMMARY:Hidden Treasure Hike at TriTown Forest Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Join us on a three mile adventure of discovery at one of CT’s premiere walking destinations. For our Earth Day adventure we will visit a series of seldom noted treasures (large and small) hidden in plain sight along the trail: historic stoneworks and the fascinating beautiful world of lichen and Bryophytes. Bring a snack\, water\, and a loupe or magnifying glass. \nCovid safety protocols are in place; registration limited to 14 people and masks are required. \nRegistration is required. Register here.
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/hidden-treasure-hike-at-tritown-forest-preserve/
LOCATION:TriTown Forest Preserve\, 91 Miller Road\, North Stonington\, CT\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210424T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210424T120000
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SUMMARY:Benedict Benson Preserve Hike
DESCRIPTION:In honor of Earth Day\, we’ll be hiking the main trail of Avalonia’s Benedict Benson Preserve on a mission to find signs of spring. There are sure to be emerging fern fiddleheads\, the calls of amphibians and newly arrived migrant songbirds\, including\, perhaps\, the rare Cerulean Warblers that occasionally call the refuge home\, and a stunning array of wildflowers\, especially an extra-extra bloomer called the Hepatica that thrives in a rocky area near the picturesque Lantern Brook. Veteran naturalist Bruce Fellman will lead this gently-paced exploration. \nCovid safety protocols are in place. Registration limited to 14 people.  Masks required. \nRegistration required. Register here.
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/benedict-benson-preserve-hike-2/
LOCATION:Benedict Benson Preserve\, Swantown Hill Road\, North Stonington\, CT\, 06359\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210424T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210424T150000
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SUMMARY:Earth Day Hike at Barrett Preserve
DESCRIPTION:It’s Earth Day\, so join Ledyard Town Committee Chair Laurie Gorham for a hike of Barrett Preserve in Ledyard. Get outside\, breathe the fresh air\, and celebrate the Earth! \nCovid protocols in place. Registration limited to 14 people. Masks required. \nRegistration required. Register here.
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/earth-day-hike-at-barrett-preserve/
LOCATION:CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210430T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210430T160000
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SUMMARY:An Arbor Day Celebration Tree "Hunt"
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Arbor Day 2021 along the trail on Avalonia Land Conservancy’s Moore Woodland’s preserve in Mystic\, CT \nJoin Jim Luce\, retired Connecticut College Supervisor of Grounds on Avalonia’s Moore Woodlands in Mystic on Arbor Day\, Friday April 30\, 3 – 4:00 pm or on Sunday\, May 2\, 1 – 3:00 pm. \nYou will receive a preserve trail map – then you will walk the trail searching for trees with ‘tags’ that identify the tree and match each tree tag with a number on your map. (You will find Connecticut’s state tree – the white oak somewhere along the trail) \nLearn more about identifying trees and enjoy your walk on one of many Avalonia’s trailed properties. \n(Rain cancels but tree identification maps will be available on site for two weeks\, and the tree tags will remain.)  \nThe Moore Woodlands entrance is located at the south end of Capstan Avenue in Mystic (Groton). \nLocation Map \nTrail Map \nRegistration is required. Register here.
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/an-arbor-day-celebration-tree-hunt/
LOCATION:CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210502T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210502T150000
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SUMMARY:An Arbor Day Celebration Tree "Hunt"
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Arbor Day 2021 along the trail on Avalonia Land Conservancy’s Moore Woodland’s preserve in Mystic\, CT \nJoin Jim Luce\, retired Connecticut College Supervisor of Grounds on Avalonia’s Moore Woodlands in Mystic on Arbor Day\, Friday April 30\, 3 – 4:00 pm or on Sunday\, May 2\, 1 – 3:00 pm. \nYou will receive a preserve trail map – then you will walk the trail searching for trees with ‘tags’ that identify the tree and match each tree tag with a number on your map. (You will find Connecticut’s state tree – the white oak somewhere along the trail) \nLearn more about identifying trees and enjoy your walk on one of many Avalonia’s trailed properties. \n(Rain cancels but tree identification maps will be available on site for two weeks\, and the tree tags will remain.)  \nThe Moore Woodlands entrance is located at the south end of Capstan Avenue in Mystic (Groton). \nLocation Map \nTrail Map \nRegistration is required. Register here.
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/an-arbor-day-celebration-tree-hunt-2/
LOCATION:CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210814T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210814T123000
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SUMMARY:Preston Nature Preserve Walk
DESCRIPTION:The 56 acres of meadows\, woods\, and wetlands of the Preston Nature Preserve are at their prettiest in August\, when the fields are dominated by Joe Pye Weed\, various goldenrods\, milkweeds\, grasses\, thistles\, asters\, and a remarkable expanse of Bee Balm\, to name some of the botanical treasures. The abundant blossoms always attract an array of exquisite butterflies\, from Monarchs and swallowtails to fritillaries and skippers\, with a collection of mesmerizing hummingbird moths thrown in for good measure. And that’s just the tip of the insect iceberg: PNP in August is alive with dragonflies\, beetles\, true bugs\, bees and wasps\, and other invertebrates. \nJoin naturalist Bruce Fellman on Saturday\, August 14th\, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.\, for an exploration of the plants and animals—yes\, it’s a great birding spot\, too—that thrive along PNP’s gentle trails. Bring binoculars\, hand lenses\, cameras\, notebooks\, your natural history curiosity\, and\, if you have them\, your kids and grandkids\, since this is a Hike and Seek area that we’ll also be using for a smart-phone-based digital scavenger hunt. \nPlease register for the walk today.  For more information\, please contact our hike leader\, Bruce Fellman at bruce.fellman@yale.edu; for information about Hike and Seek\, click here. \nRegister
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/preston-nature-preserve-walk-2021/
LOCATION:Preston Nature Preserve\, Krug Road\, Preston\, CT\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210926T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210926T170000
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CREATED:20210921T121710Z
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SUMMARY:Poetry Reading w/ Connecticut Poet Laureate\, Margaret Gibson
DESCRIPTION:Exciting news! Avalonia’s own Margaret Gibson has published another important book of poetry and will be presenting poems from it on Sunday\, Sept 26 at 4:00pm at the Arts Mystic Cafe in Mystic. Margaret’s poetry is nationally-recognized and she is Connecticut’s current Poet Laureate. Tickets for the reading are $15 for regular admission and $5 for students. Don’t miss this wonderful event! \nWith The Glass Globe\, celebrated poet Margaret Gibson completes a trilogy distinguished by its meditative focus on the author’s experience of her late husband’s Alzheimer’s disease. In this new collection\, she blends elegies of personal bereavement with elegies for the earth during the ongoing global crisis wrought by climate change. Gibson’s poems personalize the vastness of climate catastrophe while simultaneously enlarging personal grief beyond the limits of self-absorption. A work of great compassion and vision\, The Glass Globe is a necessary\, heartbreaking book from one of our most compelling poets.  To order your copy\, please call LSU Press at (800-848-6224).
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/poetry-reading-w-connecticut-poet-laureate-margaret-gibson/
LOCATION:Mystic Museum of Art\, 9 Water St\, Mystic\, CT\, 06355\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211001T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211001T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T211258
CREATED:20210901T130322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210902T121826Z
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SUMMARY:Right Trees for the Right Time Online Workshop: Part 1
DESCRIPTION:Judy Benson\, CT Sea Grant \nFocused on New England forests\, this October workshop is provided through a Long Island Sound Study Futures Fund Grant led by the University of Connecticut’s Sea Grant program in collaboration with the Avalonia Land Conservancy and the Northern Institute of Applied Climate Science (NIACS).  \nThe 4-part program will be virtual\, except for one field-based component that can focus a 2-hour trip to a local forest to apply the principles that your team will be learning. The total time commitment will be about 6-8 hours over the month of October.  \nThe 4-part program:   \n\nOctober 1\, 2021 (Friday) from 1-2:30 PM EST. VIRTUAL\, RECORDED\nOctober 8\, 2021 (Friday) from 1-2:30 EST. A VIRTUAL interactive session\nApproximately 2 hours for Field Work at a time\, date and local forest of your team’s choosing. Alternatively\, your team can visit the Hoffman Evergreen Preserve in Stonington\, CT on Saturday October 16 from noon to 2 PM with a rain date of Sunday October 17.\nOctober 22\, 2021 (Friday) from 1 – 2:30 EST. A VIRTUAL interactive session \n\nThis Workshop is offered at no cost\, but please gather a core team of participants (2-4) who can participate in all four sessions of the workshop. If you cannot raise a team\, but wish to participate individually\, we can accommodate you if you can commit to the four workshop sessions.   \nPlease click on links below: \nWorkshop Information \nWorkshop Registration \nThis workshop builds on the information presented in the 4-part UConn CLEAR webinar series\, Finding the Right Trees for the Right Time (See archived webinars).  However\, you do not need to have listened in on webinars to participate in the workshop.  \nYou can read more about the Hoffman Evergreen Preserve Project here. \nIf you have any questions\, please contact Juliana Barrett (CT Sea Grant): Juliana.barrett@uconn.edu or Sharon Lynch (Avalonia Land Conservancy): slynch@gwu.edu
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/right-trees-for-the-right-time-online-workshop-part-1/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211008T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211008T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T211258
CREATED:20210901T130406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210902T121835Z
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SUMMARY:Right Trees for the Right Time Online Workshop: Part 2
DESCRIPTION:Judy Benson\, CT Sea Grant \nFocused on New England forests\, this October workshop is provided through a Long Island Sound Study Futures Fund Grant led by the University of Connecticut’s Sea Grant program in collaboration with the Avalonia Land Conservancy and the Northern Institute of Applied Climate Science (NIACS).  \nThe 4-part program will be virtual\, except for one field-based component that can focus a 2-hour trip to a local forest to apply the principles that your team will be learning. The total time commitment will be about 6-8 hours over the month of October.  \nThe 4-part program:   \n\nOctober 1\, 2021 (Friday) from 1-2:30 PM EST. VIRTUAL\, RECORDED\nOctober 8\, 2021 (Friday) from 1-2:30 EST. A VIRTUAL interactive session\nApproximately 2 hours for Field Work at a time\, date and local forest of your team’s choosing. Alternatively\, your team can visit the Hoffman Evergreen Preserve in Stonington\, CT on Saturday October 16 from noon to 2 PM with a rain date of Sunday October 17.\nOctober 22\, 2021 (Friday) from 1 – 2:30 EST. A VIRTUAL interactive session \n\nThis Workshop is offered at no cost\, but please gather a core team of participants (2-4) who can participate in all four sessions of the workshop. If you cannot raise a team\, but wish to participate individually\, we can accommodate you if you can commit to the four workshop sessions.   \nPlease click on links below: \nWorkshop Information \nWorkshop Registration \nThis workshop builds on the information presented in the 4-part UConn CLEAR webinar series\, Finding the Right Trees for the Right Time (See archived webinars).  However\, you do not need to have listened in on webinars to participate in the workshop.  \nYou can read more about the Hoffman Evergreen Preserve Project here. \nIf you have any questions\, please contact Juliana Barrett (CT Sea Grant): Juliana.barrett@uconn.edu or Sharon Lynch (Avalonia Land Conservancy): slynch@gwu.edu
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/right-trees-for-the-right-time-online-workshop-part-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211016
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211025
DTSTAMP:20260404T211258
CREATED:20210611T163938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211012T204812Z
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SUMMARY:Great Avalonia Trail Trek 2021
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Great Avalonia Trail Trek\, a week-long fundraiser to support Avalonia’s efforts to conserve land\, protect watersheds\, and address the climate crisis! From Saturday\, October 16 to Sunday\, October 24\, 2021\, you will have the opportunity to hike\, run\, kayak\, or cycle* on Avalonia’s preserves- all to benefit the Avalonia Land Conservancy! \nSponsorship Opportunities \nStep 1: Register Online\nRegister for the Great Avalonia Trail Trek at pledgereg.com/great-avalonia-trail-trek \nYou can form a team or join a team…or you can be your own team. \nStep 2: Set a Fundraising Goal\nSet a fundraising goal and personalize your page. Set a goal that you feel you can reach and tell folks why you are participating – and don’t forget to sponsor yourself! \n\nStep 3: Ask Your Friends and Family to Sponsor You\nThe money you raise will help support Avalonia’s work to conserve and care for the land you love. \nStep 4: Have a Great Time on Avalonia’s Preserves\nFrom October 16 through October 24\, get outside and enjoy our preserves. Don’t forget to take selfies for the selfie contest! \nResources\nHow to Register \nFundraising Incentives \nDonation Levels \nEvent Rules \nTrail Trek Challenges \nTerri’s Tried-And-True Fundraising Tips \nFor more information about registration or sponsorship\, please contact Terri Eickel at terri@avalonialc.org
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/great-avalonia-trail-trek-2021/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Recreation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211016T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211016T100000
DTSTAMP:20260404T211258
CREATED:20211011T130234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211011T130234Z
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SUMMARY:Ribbon Cutting at Leo Antonino Preserve
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/ribbon-cutting-at-leo-antonino-preserve/
LOCATION:Leo Antonino Preserve\, 0 Antonino Road\, Groton\, CT\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211022T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211022T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T211258
CREATED:20210901T130530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210902T121841Z
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SUMMARY:Right Trees for the Right Time Online Workshop: Part 4
DESCRIPTION:Judy Benson\, CT Sea Grant \nFocused on New England forests\, this October workshop is provided through a Long Island Sound Study Futures Fund Grant led by the University of Connecticut’s Sea Grant program in collaboration with the Avalonia Land Conservancy and the Northern Institute of Applied Climate Science (NIACS).  \nThe 4-part program will be virtual\, except for one field-based component that can focus a 2-hour trip to a local forest to apply the principles that your team will be learning. The total time commitment will be about 6-8 hours over the month of October.  \nThe 4-part program:   \n\nOctober 1\, 2021 (Friday) from 1-2:30 PM EST. VIRTUAL\, RECORDED\nOctober 8\, 2021 (Friday) from 1-2:30 EST. A VIRTUAL interactive session\nApproximately 2 hours for Field Work at a time\, date and local forest of your team’s choosing. Alternatively\, your team can visit the Hoffman Evergreen Preserve in Stonington\, CT on Saturday October 16 from noon to 2 PM with a rain date of Sunday October 17.\nOctober 22\, 2021 (Friday) from 1 – 2:30 EST. A VIRTUAL interactive session \n\nThis Workshop is offered at no cost\, but please gather a core team of participants (2-4) who can participate in all four sessions of the workshop. If you cannot raise a team\, but wish to participate individually\, we can accommodate you if you can commit to the four workshop sessions.   \nPlease click on links below: \nWorkshop Information \nWorkshop Registration \nThis workshop builds on the information presented in the 4-part UConn CLEAR webinar series\, Finding the Right Trees for the Right Time (See archived webinars).  However\, you do not need to have listened in on webinars to participate in the workshop.  \nYou can read more about the Hoffman Evergreen Preserve Project here. \nIf you have any questions\, please contact Juliana Barrett (CT Sea Grant): Juliana.barrett@uconn.edu or Sharon Lynch (Avalonia Land Conservancy): slynch@gwu.edu
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/right-trees-for-the-right-time-online-workshop-part-4/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211202T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211202T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T211258
CREATED:20211109T174225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211109T174307Z
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SUMMARY:Avalonia Annual Meeting 2021
DESCRIPTION:Avalonia’s 2021 Annual Meeting will take place at the Velvet Mill\, 22 Bayview Avenue\, Stonington\, CT on Thursday\, Dec 2 from 6:30 – 8:30 pm. Join us for appetizers and pizza provided by Woodfellas Pizza! \nWe will vote on new Board members\, thank our outgoing Board members\, give out our Nature’s Hero award\, and premiere our new Avalonia video!  (But don’t worry\, we will keep the speechifying brief\, so that you can catch up with old friends!) \nPlease RSVP by Monday\, November 29. RSVP HERE \nThank you!
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/avalonia-annual-meeting-2021/
LOCATION:The Velvet Mill\, 22 Bayview Avenue\, Stonington\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220309
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220310
DTSTAMP:20260404T211258
CREATED:20220225T202813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220225T202813Z
UID:5200-1646784000-1646870399@avalonia.org
SUMMARY:Connecticut Association of Wetland Scientists - Virtual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Information & Register
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/connecticut-association-of-wetland-scientists-virtual-meeting/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Water
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220321T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220321T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T211258
CREATED:20220225T203040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220225T203040Z
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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/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Water
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220323T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220323T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T211258
CREATED:20220225T202958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220225T203641Z
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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/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Water
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220409
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220410
DTSTAMP:20260404T211258
CREATED:20220325T202219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220325T210829Z
UID:5271-1649462400-1649548799@avalonia.org
SUMMARY:Stewardship Day - April 9\, 2022
DESCRIPTION:Spring has sprung and it’s time to clean up the trails!  If you are itching to get outside\, we have multiple opportunities to help clear the trails\, remove invasives\, and more.   All stewardship activities will be on Saturday\, April 9. Times vary by location – see below for preserve locations and details.  \nIn general\, bring gloves\, bug spray\, and loppers (if you have them.)  If you don’t have them\, that is OK – we try to have extras.   \nRegister \nGriswold \n\nLocation: Dutka Preserve (meet at corner of Bethel Lane and Dutka Road)\nTime: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm\nActivity: Trail Installation\nWhat to Bring: Gloves\, bug spray\, water\, loppers\, chainsaw (if you are qualified and have safety gear)\nLeader: Dick Conant (contact details will be sent out to registrants)\n\nGroton \n\nLocation: Moore Woodlands (entrance at Capstan Avenue)\nTime: 9:30 am – 11:30 am\nActivity: Trail clean-up\, Invasive removal\, stonewall clean-up\nWhat to Bring: Gloves\, bug spray\, water\, loppers\nLeader: Bonnie Castellani (contact details will be sent out to registrants)\n\nLedyard \n\nLocation: Barrett Preserve\, 904 Long Cove Road\, across from Mount Vernon Drive\, limited parking available on mowed path at preserve\, additional parking on Mount Vernon Drive\nTime: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm\nActivity: invasive and black birch removal\, blazing the western side of the trail\, sealing the bench overlooking waterfall\nWhat to Bring: loppers and pruners (if you have them)\, insect/tick repellent\, water\, a desire to help and enjoy your neighbors 🙂\nContact: Laurie Gorham (contact details will be sent to registrants\n\nNorth Stonington (two opportunities) \n\nLocation: Sheets Family Forest (park across from 94 Puttker Road)\nTime: 8:00 am – 10:00 am\nActivity: Build bog bridges\, trail clean-up\nWhat to Bring: Gloves\, bug spray\, water\, loppers\, heavy hoes\, one hammer\, battery-powered screwdriver\, one folding pruning saw\nLeader: Carl Tjerandsen (contact details will be sent out to registrants)\n\n\nLocation: TriTown Forest (parking at 91 Miller Road)\nTime: 10:30 am – 1:00 pm\nActivity: Build bog bridges\, trail clean-up\nWhat to Bring: Gloves\, bug spray\, water\, loppers\, heavy hoes\, one hammer\, battery-powered screwdriver\, one folding pruning saw\nLeader: Carl Tjerandsen (contact details will be sent out to registrants)\n\nStonington \n\nLocation: Knox Preserve (parking at Wilcox Road)\nTime: 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm\nActivity: Invasive removal\, stonewall clean-up\nWhat to Bring: Gloves\, bug spray\, water\, loppers\, \nLeader: Beth Sullivan (contact details will be sent out to registrants)\n\nRegister
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/stewardship-day-april-9-2022/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Volunteering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220423T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220423T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T211258
CREATED:20220406T124856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220406T125120Z
UID:5298-1650708000-1650715200@avalonia.org
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220425T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220425T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T211258
CREATED:20220420T235659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220420T235659Z
UID:5342-1650888000-1650898800@avalonia.org
SUMMARY:Tree Planting at Hoffman Evergreen Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Planting season is again upon us and Avalonia’s efforts at the Hoffman Evergreen Preserve in Stonington continue!  This coming Monday April 25th from noon – 3:00 we will be planting more bare root seedlings at Hoffman as a part of the larger climate resiliency work underway there and would welcome any help you might be able to give.  \nMany of you will be familiar with the efforts there over the past several years. For those of you who aren’t\, the following offer a quick intro to the ecological underpinnings: \nhttps://avalonia.org/creating-the-forest-of-the-future-at-hoffman-evergreen-preserve/ \nhttps://forestadaptation.org/adapt/demonstration-projects/avalonia-land-conservancy-and-connecticut-sea-grant-hoffman-evergreen \nWhatever your level of familiarity\, please consider joining us this coming Monday afternoon.  Directions can be found here.  Feel free to bring you own shovel and gloves\, but if that’s not possible\, Avalonia will have a supply on hand.  Work will consist of hiking out to the planting locations and some shallow digging for planting bare root seedlings. Understanding that weekdays might be difficult for some\, we plan to have a number of weekend sessions at Hoffman as well. \nContact: Tobias Glaza at tglaza@avalonialc.org\n \nRegister
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/tree-planting-at-hoffman-evergreen-preserve/
LOCATION:Hoffman Evergreen Preserve\, 580-632 CT-201\, Stonington\, CT\, 06378\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220430T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220430T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T211258
CREATED:20220406T124240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220406T124302Z
UID:5294-1651323600-1651330800@avalonia.org
SUMMARY:Treesure Hunt on Moore Woodlands
DESCRIPTION:CELEBRATE ARBOR DAY 2022 BY WITH A TREESURE HUNT ON MOORE WOODLANDS PRESERVE IN MYSTIC\, CT \nJim Luce\, retired Connecticut College Supervisor of Grounds\, will lead a tree walk on Avalonia’s Moore Woodlands Preserve (located at the southerly end of Capstan Avenue in Mystic) on Saturday\, April 30\, 2022\, from 1-3pm. \nAfter receiving your ‘Treesure’ Hunt trail map and pencil\, you will walk with Jim along the trail searching for tree identification ‘tags’ and matching the number on your map with the name on the tree ‘tag’. \nLearn more about identifying a few of our native CT trees while enjoying your walk on one of many Avalonia’s trailed properties. (You will find Connecticut’s state tree\, the WHITE OAK\, somewhere along the trail) \nYour choice for COVID safety protocols                                                \nRain cancels the scheduled program but ‘Treesure’ Hunt maps will be available on site in a black mailbox for your self-guided trail walk\, and the tree tags will remain. \nRegister Here
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/treesure-hunt-on-moore-woodlands/
LOCATION:Moore Woodlands\, 314-264 Capstan Ave\, Mystic\, CT\, 06355\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Nature,Preserves,Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220501T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220501T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T211258
CREATED:20220420T234957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220420T234957Z
UID:5333-1651410000-1651417200@avalonia.org
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:20220514T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220514T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T211258
CREATED:20220501T155242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220501T155242Z
UID:5365-1652522400-1652529600@avalonia.org
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220604T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220604T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T211258
CREATED:20220420T235300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220602T204742Z
UID:5339-1654336800-1654344000@avalonia.org
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:20220605T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220605T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T211258
CREATED:20220501T155424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220501T155424Z
UID:5370-1654435800-1654439400@avalonia.org
SUMMARY:Leo Antonino Preserve Family Hike
DESCRIPTION:Date: Sunday\, June 5 \nTime: 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm\nHike Leaders:  Janet Anderson and Robert Volkmann\n \nJoin us for family-friendly hike celebrating CT Trails Day at the Leo Antonino Preserve in Groton.  The trail travels through mature woods\, along vernal pools and active brooks\, and near erratics and upthrust sections of granite. Parts are rocky and rooty with elevation changes.\n \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/leo-antonino-preserve-family-hike/
LOCATION:Leo Antonino Preserve\, 0 Antonino Road\, Groton\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220605T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220605T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T211258
CREATED:20220501T155514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220501T155514Z
UID:5372-1654441200-1654448400@avalonia.org
SUMMARY:TriTown Forest Preserve Hike
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, June 5\nTime: 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm\nHike Leader: Stephen Colgan\n \nJoin us for a leisurely 2.5 mile hike in the TriTown Forest Preserve.  We will follow the yellow trail which is generally flat but does have some short climbs and descents.  If you look on the All Trails App\, the trail is listed there as the TriTown Fenway Trail.\n \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/tritown-forest-preserve-hike/
LOCATION:TriTown Forest Preserve\, 91 Miller Road\, North Stonington\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220618T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220618T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T211258
CREATED:20220614T194652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220614T194652Z
UID:5446-1655542800-1655555400@avalonia.org
SUMMARY:Atlantic White Cedar Planting
DESCRIPTION:After many hours of site preparation\, we’ve finally created a large enough opening to begin planting! \nWith nearly 50 Atlantic White Cedar (Chamaecyparis thyoides) seedlings ready to plant in the wet\, peaty soil of the White Cedar Swamp/ Deans Mill Wildlife Corridor Preserve\, not only will you be helping to restore a portion of this wooded wetland\, this can also be a great opportunity to learn a bit about the ecology of this critical habitat type.  Funded in part by a grant from the Connecticut Association of Wetland Scientists. \nNo experience necessary.  Gloves and sturdy footwear recommended.  We will have extra shovels\, gloves\, and other tools. There is roadside parking between 265 Jerry Browne Road and the Aquarion Water Company. \nHope to see you there!
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/atlantic-white-cedar-planting/
LOCATION:White Cedar Swamp/Deans Mill Wildlife Corridor\, Jerry Browne Road\, Mystic\, CT\, 06355\, United States
CATEGORIES:Stewardship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220625T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220625T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T211258
CREATED:20220617T110406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220617T110406Z
UID:5455-1656149400-1656160200@avalonia.org
SUMMARY:Trail Maintenance and Cleanup at North Stonington's Herman E. Sheets Family Forest
DESCRIPTION:If you would like to get outside and make a difference\, then come experience the beautiful Green Fall River and surrounding forested uplands at the Herman E. Sheets Family Forest in North Stonington.  On the morning of Saturday June 25th from 9:30-12:30\, we will be focusing on trail maintenance and cleanup up the trailhead and parking area. This is in advance of the next day’s 7 Rivers Festival and our own Grand Opening of this preserve! \nParking is opposite 94 Puttker Road in North Stonington.  Please consider joining us!
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/trail-maintenance-and-cleanup-at-north-stoningtons-herman-e-sheets-family-forest/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Stewardship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220626T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220626T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T211258
CREATED:20220621T020005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220621T150033Z
UID:5509-1656248400-1656248400@avalonia.org
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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