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
All Hands on Deck! Seedling Planting at Anna Coit Parcel
Anna Coit Parcel 65 Denison Hill Road, North Stonington, CT, United StatesHere's the situation. Anna Coit, an amazing force of nature and long-time Avalonia supporter, willed a parcel of land to us that needs our help. We have secured 2,900 pine and spruce seedlings that need to be planted as soon as possible on Anna's property, as they can only live so long out of the…
Benedict Benson Preserve Hike
Benedict Benson Preserve Swantown Hill Road, North Stonington, CT, United StatesIn 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…
Hike & Seek Babcock Ridge/Henne Preserves
Babcock Ridge 113 Babcock Road, North Stonington, CT, United StatesWith the dogwoods and spring wildflowers in bloom, and the birds singing and nesting, there’s no better time for a walk than mid-May. But Avalonia’s Hike and Seek program makes a good walk better, particularly for families who take part in this ongoing natural history scavenger hunt. For this family-friendly introduction to the Hike and…
CT Trails Weekend – 5 Hikes
Celebrate CT Trails Day / Weekend with 5 Avalonia-sponsored hikes! Follow the links for details. TriTown Forest Preserve - June 1, 9am-12pm Great Oak Greenway - June 1, 10-11:30am Hike & Seek on Knox Preserve - June 1, 1-2:30pm Tefftweald at Birchenturn - June 2, 9-11:30am Groton Central Greenway - June 2, 1-4pm