The Dean's Mill bridge project in Stonington is complete! Talk about a team effort! Upon receipt of a grant from the Stonington Garden Club, the Stonington Town Committee was able to purchase the lumber and supplies. To get to…
On Saturday, September 7, 2024, we gathered to celebrate the grand opening of the Cooper Preserve in North Stonington. A good time was had by all! Thanks for joining us! Photos by Gail Kahover
By Lili Kane Pike Marshall, Barrett, Sheets, South Dumpling Island, and Downes, Paffard, and Cottrell Marshes are among the numerous Avalonia properties that have hosted academic studies this past spring and summer. The work has been diverse, including mammalian, avian,…
On July 31, 2024, Governor Ned Lamont announced that his administration is awarding $14.5 million in state grants to aid in the purchase and protection of more than 2,626 acres of open space through 17 projects in 18 municipalities across…
Story and photos by Gail Kahover You still have a little time to enter the 2024 Photo Contest — the deadline is this Saturday, August 31. If you need some direction, point your compass to one of these six…
This month, Opening Spaces' editor Elanah Sherman, interviews Melissa Marshall. A graduate of UConn School of Law and a person with a lifelong mobility disability, Melissa is an esteemed trainer in the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other disability-related…
by Sharon J. Lynch Sometimes, it is nice to find a moment to eat, absorb fresh air, light breezes, and the sounds, sights, and smells of nature. Maybe you are a parent with a toddler you are introducing to…
by Lili Kane, Land Stewardship Intern Three weeks ago, a small group of Avalonia volunteers and staff joined Dr. Carole Cheah, a research scientist from the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, at Hoffman Preserve in Stonington for an exciting new venture…
Charter Oak is giving away $300,000 by matching their member's donations to the 501(c)(3) organization of their choice. The money runs out fast, please choose Avalonia!
Do you have a truck you may want to donate for a tax deduction? Are you a dealer who has a truck that could be donated in exchange for publicity on our website, social media channels, and in our newsletter?…