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- Water 2022
Prior to 1972, bacteria levels in the Hudson River were 170 times the legal limit, the Cuyahoga River near Cleveland caught fire, pollution in the Chesapeake cost millions in lost…
- Preserves
Not far from you in Stonington, there is a natural treasure teeming with life. Birds and animals make their homes in the trees and shrubs, asters dot the hillside…
- Organization News
Avalonia volunteers and members were saddened to hear that Gerry Stefon lost his hard fought battle with cancer on November 29, 2021. Gerry had many roles: environmental conservationist, former member…
- Organization News, Support
Did you get out on the trails this year? If so, you weren’t alone! During the pandemic, Avalonia has seen a big increase in the number of visitors to our…
- Organization News, Preserves
More than 50 years ago, Robert D. Hoffman planted a forest of hemlock, spruce, and pine trees at what is known as the Hoffman Evergreen Preserve, seeking to recreate the…
- Stewardship & Volunteering
A combination of diverse skills, commitment and serendipity brought Len Parker to Avalonia. On a cold winter day in early 2012, Len and his wife Ingrid hiked out to meet…
- Organization News
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- Programs
Judy Benson, CT Sea Grant Forest Resource Managers, Land Trust Members, & Land Owners Gather your team and register! Focused on New England forests, this October workshop is provided through…
- Organization News
The land trust accreditation program recognizes land conservation organizations that meet national quality standards for protecting important natural places and working lands forever. Avalonia Land Conservancy is pleased to announce…
- Organization News, Programs
Charter Oak Credit Union will match all qualified* charitable donations YOU make to the Avalonia Land Conservancy between Tuesday, August 17, 2021 and Wednesday, November 24, 2021. Credit unions were…
- Events, Organization News
If you would like a chance to come meet our new Stewardship Coordinator, Toby Glaza, then please join us for one of our “Tuesdays with Terri and Toby” coffee hours.…
- Organization News, Preserves
This 86-Acre Parcel Is A Key Connector To Expanding Regional Greenway The Avalonia Land Conservancy has saved an ecological and historically significant property in North Stonington, signing the final documents…
- Organization News, Stewardship & Volunteering
Glaza is the first Stewardship Coordinator in Avalonia’s 52-year history. The Avalonia Land Conservancy announced today that it has hired the organization’s first Stewardship Coordinator, Tobias Glaza from Mystic. Tobias…
- Organization News
The Avalonia Land Conservancy is saddened to announce the passing of two great advocates for open space and the planet. Claude Pellegrino and David Young, both former Board members and…
- In the News, Preserves
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- In the News, Preserves
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- Events
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…