Fall 2019 Newsletter
Our Avalonia Trails Fall 2019 Edition is now available.
Volunteers in Focus: Maggie DeFosse
Avalonia has its first volunteer student intern! Maggie DeFosse from Stonington will complete her graduation requirements from Colorado State University by working with us for several months this fall and winter. At Colorado State, Maggie majored in Human Dimensions of…
Volunteer Shoutouts: November 2019
Andy Conway On August 30th and October 18th, a small group of volunteers led by Andy Conway, until recently a professional arborist and tree climber, participated in two work parties to remove dead trees: the first from the parking lot…
Seeking Director of Development and Programs, full-time position
OUR MISSION We preserve natural habitats in southeastern Connecticut by acquiring and protecting lands and communicating the value of these irreplaceable resources. Avalonia Land Conservancy, founded in 1968, is a land trust dedicated to conservation through the acquisition of open space.…
Volunteer Tree Work at TriTown Forest Preserve
photo by Carl Tjerandsen On August 30th and October 18th 2019, a small group of volunteers led by Andy Conway, until recently a professional arborist and tree climber, participated in two work parties to remove dead trees: the first from…
Consider a Gift to Avalonia this Year
donate now General Appeal 2019 Let’s face it, climate change is happening now. We all have been reading the same headlines over the past few months: The Amazon—the “lungs of the Earth”— is burning. Scientists have been underestimating the pace…
Limited Time! Avalonia Hats for Sale
Looking for an opportunity to represent your favorite land conservancy? Here's your chance! Avalonia will be selling hats for a limited time only, so place your order by October 20th. October 20th, 2019 deadline. We'll ship your hat to you…
CT’s small solutions to climate change: creating salt marsh in Stonington
read article with The Connecticut Mirror
Charter Oak Matching Donations to Avalonia
Are you a Charter Oak member? Did you know that they will match your donation to Avalonia up to $500? Make a generous gift between August 20th and November 27th, 2019 in increments of $25. First, make your donation to…
