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  • Earth Day is Here! Program at Library

    Mystic & Noank Library 40 Library Street, Mystic, CT, United States

    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. Avalonia 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…

  • CT Trails Day (3 Events)

    We have three programs happening on Saturday, June 3 for CT Trails Day: Cross-town hike in Groton from 9:30-1:30 (in partnership with GOSA and Groton Parks and Rec.), The Benedict Benson Hike in North Stonington from 10-12:30 the Dodge Paddock and Beal Preserve trail maintenance from 10-2 (in partnership with Mystic Aquarium) those interested can find…

  • Annual Membership Meeting 2017

    UCONN Avery Point Campus 1084 Shennecossett Rd., Groton, CT, United States

    Please join Avalonia for our Annual Meeting! Thursday, June 22 at 6 p.m. Project O Building, UConn Avery Point Campus Room 243, second floor Our business meeting and election of the 2018 Board of Directors will be followed by our program speaker. View Board Slate here Light refreshments will be served. Speaker: Jeff Cordulack Executive…

  • Picnic in the Park w/ Mystic Aquarium

    Dodge Paddock & Beal Preserves 32 Wall Street, Stonington Borough, CT, United States

    This event is hosted by Mystic Aquarium and requires $10 ticket per family (up to 4) with registration. "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…

  • Preston Nature Preserve Walk

    Preston Nature Preserve Krug Road, Preston, CT, United States

    The Avalonia public is welcome to join naturalist Bruce Fellman as he leads a walk for North Stonington Garden Club at Preston Nature Preserve. From 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…

  • Stroll with Naturalist Bruce Fellman at Samuel Lamb and Forsberg Preserve

    Samuel Lamb and Forsberg Preserve Town Farm Road, Ledyard, CT, United States

    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…

  • Knox Preserve wildflowers

    Knox Preserve Walk

    Knox Preserve Wilcox Road, Stonington, CT, United States

    CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER Beth Sullivan will lead the Groton OATS group on a walk of Knox Preserve in Stonington. All are welcome. Rain cancels.

  • Connecticut League of Conservation Voters 2017 Environmental Scorecard

    Connecticut League of Conservation Voters to Honor David Anderson, a longtime Avalonia member, at its 2017 Scorecard Launch David 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. The Connecticut League of Conservation Voters…