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SUMMARY:Shop Mystic...Support Avalonia
DESCRIPTION:Shop at the stores listed below\, all Avalonia business members\, the weekend of December 20 – 22\, 2019 and\, by just mentioning Avalonia at the check out\, 10% of your purchase will be donated to Avalonia. Make these dates and shops the time and place to buy a gift you’ll love from a local business\, and you’ll contribute to conserving the land you love\, too. \n  \n\nMallove’s of Mystic does not miss a beat representing the tradition of Mallove’s Jewelers. You receive expert and personal service in a beautiful atmosphere in historic downtown Mystic. Whether you’re visiting this area or live nearby\, make Mallove’s of Mystic your jewelry destination. Visit their website. \n  \n\nAt Adore\, you’ll find a unique gift for that special person. Whether you’ve visited their store or only know them online\, they want to welcome you! They seek out beautifully crafted home products created both in the USA and around the world. Visit their website. \n  \n\nA Friar Tuck gift certificate makes the perfect stocking-stuffer! An old English tavern with great food and drink in historic downtown Mystic\, Friar Tuck’s is a place to come relax with friends… new and old.\nFriar Tuck’s is not your typical tavern. Its local owners\, talented and friendly staff\, impressive assortment of entrees and appetizers\, happy hour specials\, and live music – make Friar Tuck’s the place to be – everyday! Visit their website. \n  \n\nGive the gift of a stay at Steamboat Inn to your summer guests. The Inn is an 11-room luxury facility with the finest amenities and most beautiful views of the Mystic River. Located in the heart of historic downtown Mystic\, it’s just steps from fabulous shopping and fine dining. Visit their website. \n  \n\nThis is a ” place to:\nRENT – Paddle Boards\, Single & Tandem Kayaks\, Bikes\, Snowboards\, Monster Paddle Board\nSHOP – Apparel\, paddle boards\, kayaks\, bikes\, snow gear\, skateboards\, accessories.\nThey’re all about open space\, protecting the environment and Avalonia.\nVisit their store. Visit their website. \n  \n\nFind what you’re looking for this holiday at Hang the Moon\, Mystic’s go-to shop for women’s gifts\, accessories and jewelry. They’re proud to offer a wide array of exceptional gifts for women\, made by exceptional women. Shop small; whop locally owned; shop Mystic; support Avalonia. Visit their Facebook page. \n  \n\nWelcome historic downtown Mystic’s only one-stop shop for guys featuring unique and functional gifts\, grooming products\, accessories\, clothing\, bar ware and more. We are proud to be one of the many locally owned and operated businesses here in downtown Mystic. It’s easy to find a gift for that guy who is so tough to shop for! Visit their website. \n  \n\nOne place to shop for men\, women\, and kids. They’re an independent\, locally-owned and operated clothing store. The owners live in the community that they love and they graciously thank you all for your continued support. Shop local\, live local\, love local. Tidal River Clothing is a fan of Avalonia’s Hike & Seek program. Visit their website. \n  \n\nWhether you’re looking for relaxation\, preventative or rehabilitative care\, or want to add massage to your wellness routine\, each massage is customized to meet your individual needs. They’re now offering Reiki\, Chakra Balancing Sessions\, and CBD Massage. The perfect holiday gift certificate for him or her! Visit their website. \n  \n\nDating back to the 1800s\, Mystic has been famous for its delicious homemade ice cream. Mystic Drawbridge Ice Cream\, in business since the mid 1950s\, continues that tradition today. An ice cream gift certificate makes a sweet stocking-stuffer! Visit their website.
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/shop-mystic-support-avalonia/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200120T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200120T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T211204
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SUMMARY:Youth Winter Hike at TriTown
DESCRIPTION:The weather outside may be frightful\, but a winter hike can be delightful\, and to encourage you — as if Avalonia members needed any encouragement — we’re offering a special kid’s adventure on Martin Luther King Day\, Monday\, January 20th\, from 2 to 3p.m. at the TriTown Ridgeline Forest Preserve in North Stonington. Naturalist and long-time youth leader Kelly Allen will lead 8 to 12 year olds and their adults in search of winter wildlife over relatively easy TriTown trails for about two miles\, and if the weather cooperates\, we’ll snowshoe a shorter route. After the trek we will enjoy hot chocolate at the Miller Road trailhead. \nParticipants will need:\nNon-cotton base layers\nWool socks\nWinter boots\nWinter gloves\nWinter hat\nWaterproof weather appropriate outer shells\, such as snow pants and winter jacket shell\nA full water bottle and a high energy snack (candy bars with nuts are perfect!)\nSnowshoes (extras if you have them) \nLocation: TriTown Ridgeline Forest\, 90 Miller Rd\, North Stonington trailhead \nIn the event of truly frightful conditions – bitter cold\, steady rain\, strong winds\, more than moderate snow — the reschedule date is Sunday\, January 26\, 2 to 3pm. \nFor more information and to register\, contact Kelly: rooted2wanderlust@gmail.com \nphoto by Bruce Fellman
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/youth-winter-hike-at-tritown/
LOCATION:TriTown Forest Preserve\, 91 Miller Road\, North Stonington\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hike & Seek,Hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200208T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200208T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T211204
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UID:3646-1581184800-1581195600@avalonia.org
SUMMARY:Full Snow Moon Hike at TriTown
DESCRIPTION:Date: February 8\, 2020\nTime: 6–9 PM\nLocation: TriTown Forest Preserve\, 90 Miller Rd. trailhead. \nFebruary’s full moon is known as the Snow Moon\, and whether it rises over a leaf-litter brown or dazzlingly white landscape\, the TriTown Forest Preserve in North Stonington is a wonderful place to enjoy the mid-winter lunar show. Join veteran naturalist Kelly Allen on Saturday evening\, February 8th\, for a nighttime adventure that will be a combination\, depending on your inclination\, of pre-Valentine’s Day romance and bracing trek. Given the difficult terrain and the darkness\, you’ll want to leave the kids at home. Our route\, starting at the trailhead\, will cover a distance of about 2.5 miles and follow the Blue loop west up and over Lambert Mountain and back down the west Yellow trail along the ridgeline—a trek definitely not for the faint-hearted (or anyone out of shape). If we’re lucky\, we might even hoot up some owls! \nTruly inclement weather like sleet\, hail\, polar vortex cold (below zero)\, blizzard winds and downpours will cancel. \nPlease bring the following items: \n\nSnowshoes (extras if you have them)\, microcleats\, trekking poles\nHead lamp (with extra batteries!)\nNon-cotton base layers\nWool socks\nWinter boots\nWinter gloves\nWinter hat\nBuff or balaclava\nFleece jacket as appropriate\nWeatherproof outer shells\, such as snow pants and winter jacket shell.\nBackpack to carry your things\nA full water bottle (that does not leak) and high-energy snacks.\n\nphoto by Bruce Fellman
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/full-snow-moon-hike-at-tritown/
LOCATION:TriTown Forest Preserve\, 91 Miller Road\, North Stonington\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hikes,Preserves
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200222T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200222T100000
DTSTAMP:20260404T211204
CREATED:20200217T184155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200217T184540Z
UID:3691-1582365600-1582365600@avalonia.org
SUMMARY:Hike the Avery Preserve
DESCRIPTION:An Avalonia representative will take us through the Avery Preserve which features a maple swamp\, open upland woods\, and Atlantic white cedar. This hike is cosponsored by Ledyard Library and Avalonia Land Conservancy and consists of two to three miles. Please wear proper hiking attire. \nPark on East tract off Avery Hill Road. \nThis is a Hike & Seek property. See clues to discover here. \n 
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/hike-the-avery-preserve/
LOCATION:Avery Preserve\, 55-35 Avery Hill Rd\, Ledyard\, CT\, 06339\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200223T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200223T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T211204
CREATED:20200129T155248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200129T155248Z
UID:3685-1582470000-1582475400@avalonia.org
SUMMARY:Mystic Green Forum on State Legislation
DESCRIPTION:RSVP here:\nhttps://mysticforumonstatelegislation.eventbrite.com
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/mystic-green-forum-on-state-legislation/
LOCATION:Mystic Congregational Church\, 43 E Main St\, Mystic\, CT\, 06355\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Conservation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200314T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200314T100000
DTSTAMP:20260404T211204
CREATED:20200309T232609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200313T203437Z
UID:3798-1584180000-1584180000@avalonia.org
SUMMARY:Video Filming: Crowd Needed at Knox (CANCELLED)
DESCRIPTION:UPDATED: THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED \nJoin us at Knox Preserve (84 Wilcox Road\, Stonington\, CT) on Saturday\, March 14th at 10am to film a special video as a thank you to selected donors. \nYou don’t need to read any lines\, we simply need you to cheer and smile. The more the merrier\, so please invite and bring any family or friends who want to come help out! \nThe rain date is Sunday 3/29 at 1pm\, please keep an eye on our social media in case of cancellation. We hope to see you there!
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/video-filming-crowd-needed-at-knox/
LOCATION:Knox Preserve\, Wilcox Road\, Stonington\, CT\, 06378\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Preserves
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200325T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200325T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T211204
CREATED:20200227T143040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200324T213723Z
UID:3771-1585161000-1585166400@avalonia.org
SUMMARY:A Vernal Pool Adventure\, Babcock Ridge Preserve (CANCELLED)
DESCRIPTION:This event has been cancelled due to Coronavirus concerns. Avalonia trails remain open\, but visitors need to use caution\, avoid large groups\, and use good judgement when meeting other hikers. \nWhile winter has hardly lived up to its name\, an amazing variety of frogs\, salamanders\, and aquatic invertebrates have spent the colder season in hiding. But with the arrival of spring\, they’re coming back to life in the temporary wetlands known as vernal pools. 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 and Spring Peepers\, Spotted and Marbled Salamanders\, and Fairy Shrimp. We might also hear the booming hoots of Barred Owls and the peents of Woodcock. \n\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\nBring a flashlight\, wear warm clothes and waterproof boots\, and don’t forget your spirit of adventure on this family-friendly exploration of a fascinating part of the natural world. \nWalk leader Bruce Fellman has been introducing people to vernal pool life for almost half-a-century. \nphotos: Bruce Fellman
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/a-vernal-pool-adventure-babcock-ridge-preserve-2/
LOCATION:Babcock Ridge\, 113 Babcock Road\, North Stonington\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Hike & Seek,Nature,Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200927T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200927T183000
DTSTAMP:20260404T211204
CREATED:20200918T133616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200918T133616Z
UID:4168-1601231400-1601231400@avalonia.org
SUMMARY:Avalonia Annual Meeting 2020
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our Annual Meeting on Sunday\, September 27\, 2020 from 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm! Our meeting will be on Zoom this year\, but we hope to see your smiling faces on the computer screen. \nTopic: Annual Member Meeting\nTime: Sep 27\, 2020 06:30 PM Eastern Time \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/88222245000 \nMeeting ID: 882 2224 5000\nOne tap mobile\n+13017158592\,\,88222245000# US (Germantown)\n+13126266799\,\,88222245000# US (Chicago) \nDial by your location\n+1 301 715 8592 US (Germantown)\n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n+1 929 205 6099 US (New York)\n+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)\n+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)\n+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)\nMeeting ID: 882 2224 5000\nFind your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kbQybaYmQ
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/avalonia-annual-meeting-2020/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201017
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201026
DTSTAMP:20260404T211204
CREATED:20200901T183322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200901T183322Z
UID:4152-1602892800-1603670399@avalonia.org
SUMMARY:Great Avalonia Trail Trek 2020
DESCRIPTION:Do you want to help save land? Do you like getting a good workout in? If you answered yes to both of those questions\, then you should sign up for the Great Avalonia Trail Trek! The Great Avalonia Trail Trek is a week-long fundraiser from Saturday\, October 17 to Sunday\, October 25 that will give you the chance to raise money for Avalonia while enjoying our beautiful preserves. The money raised at the Great Avalonia Trail Trek will support Avalonia’s land conservation and stewardship efforts\, including helping us reach our fundraising goal for the TriTown Forest Preserve. \nSee details and register
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/great-avalonia-trail-trek-2020/
CATEGORIES:Hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201017T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201017T100000
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CREATED:20201015T141046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201015T141129Z
UID:4213-1602928800-1602928800@avalonia.org
SUMMARY:For the Birds: A Forest Tour of Avalonia’s Hoffman Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Hoffman Preserve on Saturday\, October 17 as Hull forester Chris Casadei leads a woods walk “For the Birds: A Forest Tour of Avalonia Conservancy’s Hoffman Preserve.” This is an easy 2-mile walk and participants will view and discuss recent forest management activity designed to improve forest health and wildlife habitat. This forest includes areas of softwood plantation and native cover types\, some managed and some untouched. \nLocation is across the street from 578 North Stonington Road\, Stonington\, CT. Ample roadside parking is available and leashed dogs are welcome. Walk time is 10 am on 10/17. Please register in advance by emailing info@hullforest.com.
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/for-the-birds-a-forest-tour-of-avalonias-hoffman-preserve/
LOCATION:Hoffman Evergreen Preserve\, 580-632 CT-201\, Stonington\, CT\, 06378\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature,Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210417T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210417T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T211204
CREATED:20210405T195239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210405T195239Z
UID:4553-1618653600-1618660800@avalonia.org
SUMMARY:Preston Clean-up
DESCRIPTION:Join the Terri Eickel and the Preston Town Committee on Saturday\, April 17 from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm to support the Town of Preston’s annual Roadside Clean-Up.  \nCovid safety protocols in place; registration and masks required. \nRegistration required. Register here.
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/preston-clean-up/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210422T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210422T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T211204
CREATED:20210405T195032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210412T162200Z
UID:4551-1619096400-1619103600@avalonia.org
SUMMARY:Earth Day Clean-up at StoneRidge
DESCRIPTION:Join the members of StoneRidge to assess (with a goal of starting some of the construction with installation to follow a few weeks later) the stair repairs that day\, cut back any brush\, remove trip hazards\, place benches and add the StoneRidge signage as described and allowed by Avalonia. \nCovid safety protocols in place\, registration required.  Limit of 14 people and masks are required. \nRegistration required. Register here.
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/earth-day-clean-up-at-stoneridge/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210424T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210424T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T211204
CREATED:20210405T194414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210414T191557Z
UID:4542-1619254800-1619262000@avalonia.org
SUMMARY:Hidden Treasure Hike at TriTown Forest Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Join us on a three mile adventure of discovery at one of CT’s premiere walking destinations. For our Earth Day adventure we will visit a series of seldom noted treasures (large and small) hidden in plain sight along the trail: historic stoneworks and the fascinating beautiful world of lichen and Bryophytes. Bring a snack\, water\, and a loupe or magnifying glass. \nCovid safety protocols are in place; registration limited to 14 people and masks are required. \nRegistration is required. Register here.
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/hidden-treasure-hike-at-tritown-forest-preserve/
LOCATION:TriTown Forest Preserve\, 91 Miller Road\, North Stonington\, CT\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210424T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210424T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T211204
CREATED:20210405T194742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210405T194742Z
UID:4545-1619258400-1619265600@avalonia.org
SUMMARY:Benedict Benson Preserve Hike
DESCRIPTION:In 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 stunning array of wildflowers\, especially an extra-extra bloomer called the Hepatica that thrives in a rocky area near the picturesque Lantern Brook. Veteran naturalist Bruce Fellman will lead this gently-paced exploration. \nCovid safety protocols are in place. Registration limited to 14 people.  Masks required. \nRegistration required. Register here.
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/benedict-benson-preserve-hike-2/
LOCATION:Benedict Benson Preserve\, Swantown Hill Road\, North Stonington\, CT\, 06359\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210424T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210424T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T211204
CREATED:20210405T194906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210408T132515Z
UID:4548-1619272800-1619276400@avalonia.org
SUMMARY:Earth Day Hike at Barrett Preserve
DESCRIPTION:It’s Earth Day\, so join Ledyard Town Committee Chair Laurie Gorham for a hike of Barrett Preserve in Ledyard. Get outside\, breathe the fresh air\, and celebrate the Earth! \nCovid protocols in place. Registration limited to 14 people. Masks required. \nRegistration required. Register here.
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/earth-day-hike-at-barrett-preserve/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210430T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210430T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T211204
CREATED:20210405T193907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210426T122757Z
UID:4535-1619794800-1619798400@avalonia.org
SUMMARY:An Arbor Day Celebration Tree "Hunt"
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Arbor Day 2021 along the trail on Avalonia Land Conservancy’s Moore Woodland’s preserve in Mystic\, CT \nJoin Jim Luce\, retired Connecticut College Supervisor of Grounds on Avalonia’s Moore Woodlands in Mystic on Arbor Day\, Friday April 30\, 3 – 4:00 pm or on Sunday\, May 2\, 1 – 3:00 pm. \nYou will receive a preserve trail map – then you will walk the trail searching for trees with ‘tags’ that identify the tree and match each tree tag with a number on your map. (You will find Connecticut’s state tree – the white oak somewhere along the trail) \nLearn more about identifying trees and enjoy your walk on one of many Avalonia’s trailed properties. \n(Rain cancels but tree identification maps will be available on site for two weeks\, and the tree tags will remain.)  \nThe Moore Woodlands entrance is located at the south end of Capstan Avenue in Mystic (Groton). \nLocation Map \nTrail Map \nRegistration is required. Register here.
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/an-arbor-day-celebration-tree-hunt/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210502T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210502T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T211204
CREATED:20210405T194010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210426T122733Z
UID:4538-1619960400-1619967600@avalonia.org
SUMMARY:An Arbor Day Celebration Tree "Hunt"
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Arbor Day 2021 along the trail on Avalonia Land Conservancy’s Moore Woodland’s preserve in Mystic\, CT \nJoin Jim Luce\, retired Connecticut College Supervisor of Grounds on Avalonia’s Moore Woodlands in Mystic on Arbor Day\, Friday April 30\, 3 – 4:00 pm or on Sunday\, May 2\, 1 – 3:00 pm. \nYou will receive a preserve trail map – then you will walk the trail searching for trees with ‘tags’ that identify the tree and match each tree tag with a number on your map. (You will find Connecticut’s state tree – the white oak somewhere along the trail) \nLearn more about identifying trees and enjoy your walk on one of many Avalonia’s trailed properties. \n(Rain cancels but tree identification maps will be available on site for two weeks\, and the tree tags will remain.)  \nThe Moore Woodlands entrance is located at the south end of Capstan Avenue in Mystic (Groton). \nLocation Map \nTrail Map \nRegistration is required. Register here.
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/an-arbor-day-celebration-tree-hunt-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210814T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210814T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T211204
CREATED:20210801T174434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210801T174509Z
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SUMMARY:Preston Nature Preserve Walk
DESCRIPTION:The 56 acres of meadows\, woods\, and wetlands of the Preston Nature Preserve are at their prettiest in August\, when the fields are dominated by Joe Pye Weed\, various goldenrods\, milkweeds\, grasses\, thistles\, asters\, and a remarkable expanse of Bee Balm\, to name some of the botanical treasures. The abundant blossoms always attract an array of exquisite butterflies\, from Monarchs and swallowtails to fritillaries and skippers\, with a collection of mesmerizing hummingbird moths thrown in for good measure. And that’s just the tip of the insect iceberg: PNP in August is alive with dragonflies\, beetles\, true bugs\, bees and wasps\, and other invertebrates. \nJoin naturalist Bruce Fellman on Saturday\, August 14th\, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.\, for an exploration of the plants and animals—yes\, it’s a great birding spot\, too—that thrive along PNP’s gentle trails. Bring binoculars\, hand lenses\, cameras\, notebooks\, your natural history curiosity\, and\, if you have them\, your kids and grandkids\, since this is a Hike and Seek area that we’ll also be using for a smart-phone-based digital scavenger hunt. \nPlease register for the walk today.  For more information\, please contact our hike leader\, Bruce Fellman at bruce.fellman@yale.edu; for information about Hike and Seek\, click here. \nRegister
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/preston-nature-preserve-walk-2021/
LOCATION:Preston Nature Preserve\, Krug Road\, Preston\, CT\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210926T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210926T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T211204
CREATED:20210921T121710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210921T121710Z
UID:4983-1632672000-1632675600@avalonia.org
SUMMARY:Poetry Reading w/ Connecticut Poet Laureate\, Margaret Gibson
DESCRIPTION:Exciting news! Avalonia’s own Margaret Gibson has published another important book of poetry and will be presenting poems from it on Sunday\, Sept 26 at 4:00pm at the Arts Mystic Cafe in Mystic. Margaret’s poetry is nationally-recognized and she is Connecticut’s current Poet Laureate. Tickets for the reading are $15 for regular admission and $5 for students. Don’t miss this wonderful event! \nWith The Glass Globe\, celebrated poet Margaret Gibson completes a trilogy distinguished by its meditative focus on the author’s experience of her late husband’s Alzheimer’s disease. In this new collection\, she blends elegies of personal bereavement with elegies for the earth during the ongoing global crisis wrought by climate change. Gibson’s poems personalize the vastness of climate catastrophe while simultaneously enlarging personal grief beyond the limits of self-absorption. A work of great compassion and vision\, The Glass Globe is a necessary\, heartbreaking book from one of our most compelling poets.  To order your copy\, please call LSU Press at (800-848-6224).
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/poetry-reading-w-connecticut-poet-laureate-margaret-gibson/
LOCATION:Mystic Museum of Art\, 9 Water St\, Mystic\, CT\, 06355\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211001T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211001T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T211204
CREATED:20210901T130322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210902T121826Z
UID:4899-1633093200-1633098600@avalonia.org
SUMMARY:Right Trees for the Right Time Online Workshop: Part 1
DESCRIPTION:Judy Benson\, CT Sea Grant \nFocused on New England forests\, this October workshop is provided through a Long Island Sound Study Futures Fund Grant led by the University of Connecticut’s Sea Grant program in collaboration with the Avalonia Land Conservancy and the Northern Institute of Applied Climate Science (NIACS).  \nThe 4-part program will be virtual\, except for one field-based component that can focus a 2-hour trip to a local forest to apply the principles that your team will be learning. The total time commitment will be about 6-8 hours over the month of October.  \nThe 4-part program:   \n\nOctober 1\, 2021 (Friday) from 1-2:30 PM EST. VIRTUAL\, RECORDED\nOctober 8\, 2021 (Friday) from 1-2:30 EST. A VIRTUAL interactive session\nApproximately 2 hours for Field Work at a time\, date and local forest of your team’s choosing. Alternatively\, your team can visit the Hoffman Evergreen Preserve in Stonington\, CT on Saturday October 16 from noon to 2 PM with a rain date of Sunday October 17.\nOctober 22\, 2021 (Friday) from 1 – 2:30 EST. A VIRTUAL interactive session \n\nThis Workshop is offered at no cost\, but please gather a core team of participants (2-4) who can participate in all four sessions of the workshop. If you cannot raise a team\, but wish to participate individually\, we can accommodate you if you can commit to the four workshop sessions.   \nPlease click on links below: \nWorkshop Information \nWorkshop Registration \nThis workshop builds on the information presented in the 4-part UConn CLEAR webinar series\, Finding the Right Trees for the Right Time (See archived webinars).  However\, you do not need to have listened in on webinars to participate in the workshop.  \nYou can read more about the Hoffman Evergreen Preserve Project here. \nIf you have any questions\, please contact Juliana Barrett (CT Sea Grant): Juliana.barrett@uconn.edu or Sharon Lynch (Avalonia Land Conservancy): slynch@gwu.edu
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/right-trees-for-the-right-time-online-workshop-part-1/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211008T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211008T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T211204
CREATED:20210901T130406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210902T121835Z
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SUMMARY:Right Trees for the Right Time Online Workshop: Part 2
DESCRIPTION:Judy Benson\, CT Sea Grant \nFocused on New England forests\, this October workshop is provided through a Long Island Sound Study Futures Fund Grant led by the University of Connecticut’s Sea Grant program in collaboration with the Avalonia Land Conservancy and the Northern Institute of Applied Climate Science (NIACS).  \nThe 4-part program will be virtual\, except for one field-based component that can focus a 2-hour trip to a local forest to apply the principles that your team will be learning. The total time commitment will be about 6-8 hours over the month of October.  \nThe 4-part program:   \n\nOctober 1\, 2021 (Friday) from 1-2:30 PM EST. VIRTUAL\, RECORDED\nOctober 8\, 2021 (Friday) from 1-2:30 EST. A VIRTUAL interactive session\nApproximately 2 hours for Field Work at a time\, date and local forest of your team’s choosing. Alternatively\, your team can visit the Hoffman Evergreen Preserve in Stonington\, CT on Saturday October 16 from noon to 2 PM with a rain date of Sunday October 17.\nOctober 22\, 2021 (Friday) from 1 – 2:30 EST. A VIRTUAL interactive session \n\nThis Workshop is offered at no cost\, but please gather a core team of participants (2-4) who can participate in all four sessions of the workshop. If you cannot raise a team\, but wish to participate individually\, we can accommodate you if you can commit to the four workshop sessions.   \nPlease click on links below: \nWorkshop Information \nWorkshop Registration \nThis workshop builds on the information presented in the 4-part UConn CLEAR webinar series\, Finding the Right Trees for the Right Time (See archived webinars).  However\, you do not need to have listened in on webinars to participate in the workshop.  \nYou can read more about the Hoffman Evergreen Preserve Project here. \nIf you have any questions\, please contact Juliana Barrett (CT Sea Grant): Juliana.barrett@uconn.edu or Sharon Lynch (Avalonia Land Conservancy): slynch@gwu.edu
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/right-trees-for-the-right-time-online-workshop-part-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211016
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211025
DTSTAMP:20260404T211204
CREATED:20210611T163938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211012T204812Z
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SUMMARY:Great Avalonia Trail Trek 2021
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Great Avalonia Trail Trek\, a week-long fundraiser to support Avalonia’s efforts to conserve land\, protect watersheds\, and address the climate crisis! From Saturday\, October 16 to Sunday\, October 24\, 2021\, you will have the opportunity to hike\, run\, kayak\, or cycle* on Avalonia’s preserves- all to benefit the Avalonia Land Conservancy! \nSponsorship Opportunities \nStep 1: Register Online\nRegister for the Great Avalonia Trail Trek at pledgereg.com/great-avalonia-trail-trek \nYou can form a team or join a team…or you can be your own team. \nStep 2: Set a Fundraising Goal\nSet a fundraising goal and personalize your page. Set a goal that you feel you can reach and tell folks why you are participating – and don’t forget to sponsor yourself! \n\nStep 3: Ask Your Friends and Family to Sponsor You\nThe money you raise will help support Avalonia’s work to conserve and care for the land you love. \nStep 4: Have a Great Time on Avalonia’s Preserves\nFrom October 16 through October 24\, get outside and enjoy our preserves. Don’t forget to take selfies for the selfie contest! \nResources\nHow to Register \nFundraising Incentives \nDonation Levels \nEvent Rules \nTrail Trek Challenges \nTerri’s Tried-And-True Fundraising Tips \nFor more information about registration or sponsorship\, please contact Terri Eickel at terri@avalonialc.org
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/great-avalonia-trail-trek-2021/
CATEGORIES:Recreation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211016T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211016T100000
DTSTAMP:20260404T211204
CREATED:20211011T130234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211011T130234Z
UID:5048-1634378400-1634378400@avalonia.org
SUMMARY:Ribbon Cutting at Leo Antonino Preserve
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/ribbon-cutting-at-leo-antonino-preserve/
LOCATION:Leo Antonino Preserve\, 0 Antonino Road\, Groton\, CT\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211022T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211022T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T211204
CREATED:20210901T130530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210902T121841Z
UID:4904-1634907600-1634913000@avalonia.org
SUMMARY:Right Trees for the Right Time Online Workshop: Part 4
DESCRIPTION:Judy Benson\, CT Sea Grant \nFocused on New England forests\, this October workshop is provided through a Long Island Sound Study Futures Fund Grant led by the University of Connecticut’s Sea Grant program in collaboration with the Avalonia Land Conservancy and the Northern Institute of Applied Climate Science (NIACS).  \nThe 4-part program will be virtual\, except for one field-based component that can focus a 2-hour trip to a local forest to apply the principles that your team will be learning. The total time commitment will be about 6-8 hours over the month of October.  \nThe 4-part program:   \n\nOctober 1\, 2021 (Friday) from 1-2:30 PM EST. VIRTUAL\, RECORDED\nOctober 8\, 2021 (Friday) from 1-2:30 EST. A VIRTUAL interactive session\nApproximately 2 hours for Field Work at a time\, date and local forest of your team’s choosing. Alternatively\, your team can visit the Hoffman Evergreen Preserve in Stonington\, CT on Saturday October 16 from noon to 2 PM with a rain date of Sunday October 17.\nOctober 22\, 2021 (Friday) from 1 – 2:30 EST. A VIRTUAL interactive session \n\nThis Workshop is offered at no cost\, but please gather a core team of participants (2-4) who can participate in all four sessions of the workshop. If you cannot raise a team\, but wish to participate individually\, we can accommodate you if you can commit to the four workshop sessions.   \nPlease click on links below: \nWorkshop Information \nWorkshop Registration \nThis workshop builds on the information presented in the 4-part UConn CLEAR webinar series\, Finding the Right Trees for the Right Time (See archived webinars).  However\, you do not need to have listened in on webinars to participate in the workshop.  \nYou can read more about the Hoffman Evergreen Preserve Project here. \nIf you have any questions\, please contact Juliana Barrett (CT Sea Grant): Juliana.barrett@uconn.edu or Sharon Lynch (Avalonia Land Conservancy): slynch@gwu.edu
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/right-trees-for-the-right-time-online-workshop-part-4/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211202T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211202T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T211204
CREATED:20211109T174225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211109T174307Z
UID:5080-1638469800-1638477000@avalonia.org
SUMMARY:Avalonia Annual Meeting 2021
DESCRIPTION:Avalonia’s 2021 Annual Meeting will take place at the Velvet Mill\, 22 Bayview Avenue\, Stonington\, CT on Thursday\, Dec 2 from 6:30 – 8:30 pm. Join us for appetizers and pizza provided by Woodfellas Pizza! \nWe will vote on new Board members\, thank our outgoing Board members\, give out our Nature’s Hero award\, and premiere our new Avalonia video!  (But don’t worry\, we will keep the speechifying brief\, so that you can catch up with old friends!) \nPlease RSVP by Monday\, November 29. RSVP HERE \nThank you!
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/avalonia-annual-meeting-2021/
LOCATION:The Velvet Mill\, 22 Bayview Avenue\, Stonington\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220309
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220310
DTSTAMP:20260404T211204
CREATED:20220225T202813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220225T202813Z
UID:5200-1646784000-1646870399@avalonia.org
SUMMARY:Connecticut Association of Wetland Scientists - Virtual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Information & Register
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/connecticut-association-of-wetland-scientists-virtual-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Water
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220321T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220321T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T211204
CREATED:20220225T203040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220225T203040Z
UID:5202-1647864000-1647867600@avalonia.org
SUMMARY:Connecticut’s annual World Water Day event
DESCRIPTION:This year\, Rivers Alliance\, Save the Sound\, The Nature Conservancy\, Clean Water Action\, CT River Conservancy\, CT Land Conservation Council\, CT League of Conservation Voters\, Citizens Campaign for the Environment and other partners are coming together for an online celebration exploring “Groundwater – Making the Invisible Visible.”  We’ll also be recognizing and celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Clean Water Act\, how far we’ve come and how we can all do our part to protect clean water. \nPlease join us on Monday\, March 21\, from 12 noon to 1:00 p.m. for a free online event including: \n\nRemarks from Gov. Lamont;\nA “Groundwater 101” presentation; and\nA panel discussion that will explore threats to groundwater and steps we can all take to ensure every Connecticut resident has access to clean water\, now and in the future.\n\nRegister for this event
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/connecticuts-annual-world-water-day-event/
CATEGORIES:Water
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220323T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220323T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T211204
CREATED:20220225T202958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220225T203641Z
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SUMMARY:A Vernal Pool Adventure\, Babcock Ridge Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Babcock Rd\, North Stonington \nSpring is right around the corner\, and the frogs\, salamanders\, and aquatic invertebrates that have spent the colder season in hiding will be coming back to life in the temporary wetlands known as vernal pools. \nAt twilight\, we’ll hike the trail—it’s about a half-mile\, somewhat hilly walk—to a group of vernals in Avalonia’s Babcock Ridge Preserve to search for such creatures as Wood Frogs and Spring Peepers\, Spotted and Marbled Salamanders\, and Fairy Shrimp. We might also hear the booming hoots of Barred Owls and the peents of Woodcock. \nBring a flashlight\, wear warm clothes and waterproof boots\, and don’t forget your spirit of adventure on this family-friendly exploration of a fascinating part of the natural world. Walk leader Bruce Fellman has been introducing people to vernal pool life for almost half-a-century. \nAll attendees must be fully vaccinated and\, if possible\, boosted; since we’ll be outside\, masks are not required. \nNote: heavy rain will postpone to the 24th\, same time\, but light rain will be just perfect for bringing out the critters; dress accordingly.  \nRegister
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/a-vernal-pool-adventure-babcock-ridge-preserve-3/
CATEGORIES:Water
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220409
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220410
DTSTAMP:20260404T211204
CREATED:20220325T202219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220325T210829Z
UID:5271-1649462400-1649548799@avalonia.org
SUMMARY:Stewardship Day - April 9\, 2022
DESCRIPTION:Spring has sprung and it’s time to clean up the trails!  If you are itching to get outside\, we have multiple opportunities to help clear the trails\, remove invasives\, and more.   All stewardship activities will be on Saturday\, April 9. Times vary by location – see below for preserve locations and details.  \nIn general\, bring gloves\, bug spray\, and loppers (if you have them.)  If you don’t have them\, that is OK – we try to have extras.   \nRegister \nGriswold \n\nLocation: Dutka Preserve (meet at corner of Bethel Lane and Dutka Road)\nTime: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm\nActivity: Trail Installation\nWhat to Bring: Gloves\, bug spray\, water\, loppers\, chainsaw (if you are qualified and have safety gear)\nLeader: Dick Conant (contact details will be sent out to registrants)\n\nGroton \n\nLocation: Moore Woodlands (entrance at Capstan Avenue)\nTime: 9:30 am – 11:30 am\nActivity: Trail clean-up\, Invasive removal\, stonewall clean-up\nWhat to Bring: Gloves\, bug spray\, water\, loppers\nLeader: Bonnie Castellani (contact details will be sent out to registrants)\n\nLedyard \n\nLocation: Barrett Preserve\, 904 Long Cove Road\, across from Mount Vernon Drive\, limited parking available on mowed path at preserve\, additional parking on Mount Vernon Drive\nTime: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm\nActivity: invasive and black birch removal\, blazing the western side of the trail\, sealing the bench overlooking waterfall\nWhat to Bring: loppers and pruners (if you have them)\, insect/tick repellent\, water\, a desire to help and enjoy your neighbors 🙂\nContact: Laurie Gorham (contact details will be sent to registrants\n\nNorth Stonington (two opportunities) \n\nLocation: Sheets Family Forest (park across from 94 Puttker Road)\nTime: 8:00 am – 10:00 am\nActivity: Build bog bridges\, trail clean-up\nWhat to Bring: Gloves\, bug spray\, water\, loppers\, heavy hoes\, one hammer\, battery-powered screwdriver\, one folding pruning saw\nLeader: Carl Tjerandsen (contact details will be sent out to registrants)\n\n\nLocation: TriTown Forest (parking at 91 Miller Road)\nTime: 10:30 am – 1:00 pm\nActivity: Build bog bridges\, trail clean-up\nWhat to Bring: Gloves\, bug spray\, water\, loppers\, heavy hoes\, one hammer\, battery-powered screwdriver\, one folding pruning saw\nLeader: Carl Tjerandsen (contact details will be sent out to registrants)\n\nStonington \n\nLocation: Knox Preserve (parking at Wilcox Road)\nTime: 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm\nActivity: Invasive removal\, stonewall clean-up\nWhat to Bring: Gloves\, bug spray\, water\, loppers\, \nLeader: Beth Sullivan (contact details will be sent out to registrants)\n\nRegister
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/stewardship-day-april-9-2022/
CATEGORIES:Volunteering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220423T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220423T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T211204
CREATED:20220406T124856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220406T125120Z
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SUMMARY:Avalonia Close-to-Earth-Day 2022 Walk
DESCRIPTION:photo credit: Bruce Fellman \nCelebrate Spring\, Earth Day\, and Clean Water at the Benedict Benson Preserve\nOne of the critical precursors of the passage of the Clean Water Act\, the landmark federal legislation whose 50 years of making a difference we celebrate throughout 2022\, is Earth Day\, the consciousness-raising holiday for the planet that began in 1970. As part of Avalonia’s ongoing tribute to the CWA\, join naturalist and guide Bruce Fellman as we wade into moving waters\, figuratively\, if not literally\, at the Benedict Benson Preserve on Saturday\, April 23rd\, shortly after Earth Day\, from 10 a.m. until noon\, in North Stonington to watch the refuge’s wetlands and its centerpiece stream come to life: a tribute to wise stewardship. \nIn keeping with our theme\, we’ll pay close attention to the area around Lantern Brook\, a delightful woodland stream that flows through the heart of the preserve and is wonderfully photogenic as it tumbles down a boulder field left behind by the glaciers that shaped this land. The area around the brook is paradise for botanists interested in mosses\, ferns\, lichens\, and wildflowers\, and while there are certain to be such stalwarts as Wood anemones\, a number of violets\, and Marsh marigolds in bloom\, there’s one botanical gem known as the hepatica that we’ll scramble up a favored hillside to seek out. Hepaticas thrive in specific\, rather “sweet” soil conditions unusual in our woods\, but Benson has the right stuff in one area.  \nThe Preserve features a typical Southern New England post-agricultural-abandonment upland forest dominated by oaks\, beeches\, birches\, and hickories\, many of them fully mature. Some are home to striking Pileated Woodpeckers\, while others support a wide array of hardwood-forest songbirds\, the most intriguing of which is the Cerulean Warbler. This stunning bird\, which is listed as a Species of Special Concern in Connecticut\, has been seen and heard at Benson and the surrounding area\, and is one of the treasures we’ll be looking for as we walk the approximately mile and a half trail system in search of signs of spring. \nThe trailhead for the Benedict Benson Preserve is located at 100 Swantown Hill Road in North Stonington.  A small parking area is on the West side of the road and there’s more parking on either side of Swantown. For more information and to register\, visit the Events Calendar of Avalonia’s website: avalonia.org/events/ Please note: parts of the trail are pretty rugged\, so while my pace is always family-friendly\, the terrain\, particularly our scramble up a rocky hillside in search of wildflowers\, might not be suitable for small kids and the occasional elder. You’ll want to wear waterproof hiking boots\, and trekking poles might be a good idea\, too. Bring water and an energy bar\, and\, of course\, binoculars and cameras.  Don’t hesitate to call or email: 860-599-4867\, or fellnature@sbcglobal.net. \nRegister Here
URL:https://avalonia.org/event/avalonia-close-to-earth-day-2022-walk/
LOCATION:Benedict Benson Preserve\, Swantown Hill Road\, North Stonington\, CT\, 06359\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exploration,Family,Preserves,Walks,Water
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