Member Open House
Hatch Street Office 6 Hatch Street, Mystic, CT, United StatesBeginning February 7th, Avalonia will be holding a monthly “Open House” in the office on the first Tuesday of each month. This is a great time for anyone to stop by the office and have the opportunity to chat about any questions or concerns they may have or even just to pop in and see…
Film Screening: “Hometown Habitat: Stories of Bringing Nature Home”
Mystic & Noank Library 40 Library Street, Mystic, CT, United StatesThis free screening of a 90 minute movie about landscaping for habitat value is sponsored by the Connecticut College Arboretum and Wild Ones.
Member Open House
Hatch Street Office 6 Hatch Street, Mystic, CT, United StatesAvalonia will be holding a monthly “Open House” in the office on the first Tuesday of each month. This is a great time for anyone to stop by the office and have the opportunity to chat about any questions or concerns they may have or even just to pop in and see where we are…
Winter Gathering 2017 (despite today’s snow, it’s a go!)
Mystic Congregational Church 43 E Main St, Mystic, CT, United StatesUPDATE: We have been diligently watching the weather and road conditions and it looks like we are good to go for tonight's Winter Gathering. Hope to see you there! Join us for good fellowship, good fun, and good food! Bring your friends!
Benedict Benson Dedication w/ Guided Hike on Earth Day
Benedict Benson Preserve Swantown Hill Road, North Stonington, CT, United Stateswith naturalist Bruce Fellman Swantown Hill Road in North Stonington Lat/Lon: 41.4772679, -71.9264603
Earth Day is Here! Program at Library
Mystic & Noank Library 40 Library Street, Mystic, CT, United StatesYou'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 StatesPlease 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 StatesThis 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 StatesThe 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…