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- Organization News
We are thrilled to announce the addition of Mary Anne Sherman as Avalonia’s new Office Manager, effective this week. Mary Anne lives in Niantic, and has years of experience working…
- Water 2022
Join Avalonia for the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting of the Sheets Family Forest on June 26, 2022 at 1:00 pm, followed by a guided hike by naturalist Bruce Fellman…
- Events
People of all ages joined naturalist Bruce Fellman on a hike at Henne Preserve in search of birds and beavers on Saturday, May 14. The group saw lots of great…
- Stewardship & Volunteering
Over the past month both new and seasoned volunteers have generously donated their time, energy, and expertise to assist Avalonia in its mission to preserve natural habitats in southeastern Connecticut by…
- Water 2022
By Bob Chapin I was picking up trash along Miller Rd and the northern part of Shewville Rd during the Town Cleanup Day, and noticed that most of it was…
- Stewardship & Volunteering
We had a great time on Avalonia Stewardship Day on Saturday, April 9! After a long winter, volunteers got out and helped install new trails and clean up old ones,…
- Stewardship & Volunteering
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…
- Organization News
Our Avalonia Trails Spring 2022 Edition is now available.
- Preserves
Great News! Avalonia and the Trust for Public Land have almost met the fundraising goal for the Copps Brook Preserve, which means that TPL has acted on their option…
- 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…