Avalonia’s 2nd Annual “Art of Conservation” Exhibit
Mystic Museum of Art 9 Water St, Mystic, CT, United StatesSAVE THE DATE! Avalonia’s 2nd Annual "Art of Conservation” exhibit and art auction, at the Mystic Art Center. BUY TICKETS ART CATALOG View Full Flyer and Participation Form
Bird banding at Knox Preserve
Knox Preserve Wilcox Road, Stonington, CT, United StatesBob 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. This program is by both Bob Dewire and Beth Sullivan. Rain cancels.
Whitford Brook Volunteer Opportunity
Whitford Brook 46 New London Turnpike, Route 184, Mystic, CT, United StatesBABCOCK RIDGE DEDICATION
Babcock Ridge 113 Babcock Road, North Stonington, CT, United StatesWe 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. Join us for the dedication, rain or shine, meeting at the preserve entrance at 113 Babcock Road. Formalities will be minimal, and light refreshments…
Avalonia on TV
SEC TV (Channel 12)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.
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
LaGrua Center 32 Water Street, Stonington, CT, United StatesThere 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: President: Dennis Main Vice-President: Sue Sutherland Secretary: Binti Ackley Treasurer: Claude Pellegrino Directors-at-Large:…
Groton’s X-Town Trail Hike
Bluff Point State Park Depot Rd, Groton, CT, United StatesThis 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. The…
HENNE PRESERVE AND BABCOCK RIDGE NATURE HIKE
Babcock Ridge 113 Babcock Road, North Stonington, CT, United StatesEarly 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. We’ll start with a great circle trek of the rugged valleys and slopes of Babcock Ridge, where we will look…
PINE SWAMP WILDLIFE CORRIDOR HIKE
Pine Swamp and Wildlife Corridor 113 Whalehead Rd, Gales Ferry, CT, United StatesMeet us at the cul-de-sac at the end of Merry Lane, Ledyard. PSWC 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.
Impromptu Outing: Moore Woodlands
Moore Woodlands 314-264 Capstan Ave, Mystic, CT, United StatesApproximately 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! To read more about the preserve, and for a map and directions click here. To RSVP (optional, but preferred) email