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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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.