Record Keeping Training Session
Hatch Street Office 6 Hatch Street, Mystic, CT, United StatesThere will be a short record keeping training session on Thursday, October 4 at 10:00 AM 6 Hatch St., Mystic to become familiar with the procedures. If you are interested, click HERE to sign on. Interested in joining our Record Keeping Team? learn more here
Tri-Town Natural History Trek
TriTown Forest Preserve 91 Miller Road, North Stonington, CT, United StatesThis trek is part of Walktober festivities sponsored by the Last Green Valley. The Tri-Town Ridgeline Forest, a 409-acre property straddling Griswold, North Stonington, and Preston, is Avalonia Land Conservancy’s newest acquisition. In honor of ALC’s 50th anniversary, we’ll explore Tri-Town’s rugged trails for migrating birds, insects, and amphibians, late-blooming wildflowers, early fall foliage, and…
Trail-Building Workshop
Our trail-building workshop will be on Friday, October 12, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM. This session will be held on our Tri-Town Preserve (North Stonington) and taught by Connecticut Forest & Park Association’s Clare Cain, one of the state’s leading trail planners. Send an email to abpatterson@ctconservation.org with your name and contact information for the trail-building class. Interested in joining our new…
RiverFest 2018
Devil's Hopyward State Park 366 Hopyard Road, East Haddam, CT, United StatesAvalonia will be participating with a table/tent at this event. Directions: From CT Route 9: take Exit 7, then a left at the end of the exit ramp onto CT Route 82 east/154 north. Take a right at the first traffic light following CT Route 82 east and follow the signs. From Interstate 395: take Exit 80…
Full “Hunters” Moon Walk with DPNC on Knox Preserve
Knox Preserve Wilcox Road, Stonington, CT, United StatesCelebrate the full “hunters” moon with Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center on a night hike through the Knox Preserve in Stonington (84 Wilcox Road), an Avalonia Land Conservancy property. Please note full moon hikes happen even on overcast nights, and are suitable for adults and older, interested children. Heavy rain cancels. Easy. Members: Free, Nonmembers: $10…
INFORMATION SESSION on ballot initiative #2
Groton Town Hall Annex 134 Groton Long Point Rd, Groton, CT, United StatesDear Friends of Groton's Environment, Now, with only 25 days remaining until Nov. 6th when we vote on Ballot Initiative #2, we're inviting you to attend an information session to learn more about the reasons for, and benefits of, this amendment to Connecticut’s constitution. Please, mark your calendar and join us for an INFORMATION SESSION and Q…
Treasures of Southeastern Connecticut Book Presentation Schedule
Steve Fagin is scheduled to give a series of presentations regarding the upcoming publication of “Treasures of Southeastern Connecticut. Our Proud History of Preserving Scenic Woodlands, Farms, the Shoreline and Other Natural Gems.” From Steve: "I’m very excited about the book and am sure those connected with Avalonia will be happy to read about how…
Winter Wonderland Hike
TriTown Forest Preserve 91 Miller Road, North Stonington, CT, United StatesBundle up and take a winter tour of Avalonia's TriTown Forest Preserve! The route will be decided by the hike leader based on the condition of the trails, but there will be plenty of options. You may visit a winter wonderland at Lost Pond or pause in the solitude of a deep valley. Discover a…
A Vernal Pool Adventure, Babcock Ridge Preserve
Babcock Ridge 113 Babcock Road, North Stonington, CT, United StatesAfter a long winter in hiding, an amazing variety of frogs, salamanders, and aquatic invertebrates will once again make their presence felt in a temporary wetland known as a vernal pool. At twilight, we’ll hike the trail to a group of vernals in Avalonia’s Babcock Ridge Preserve to search for such creatures as wood frogs…
Become a Nature Detective at Moore Woodlands (NEW DATE 4/16)
Moore Woodlands 314-264 Capstan Ave, Mystic, CT, United StatesNEW DATE 4/16: Please note this event has been moved from Monday 4/15 to Tuesday 4/16 due to forecasted rain. Register Here