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CT Trails Day is almost here!  On June 5 and June 6th, join us on the trails for CT Trails Day, which is part of nationwide celebration of America’s trails. …

With warm weather on the way, more and more people are getting outside to explore southeastern Connecticut’s numerous – preserves and hiking trails.  If you are new to the area…

Our Avalonia Trails Spring 2021 Edition is now available.

There are times, even during a pandemic, that things just fall into place and work out right. Last October a new volunteer, Dale Wilson Jr., answered an Avalonia website volunteer…

Presented By Dr. Maria Janowiak, Northern Institute of Applied Climate Science, as part of the 2021 UConn CLEAR webinar series in collaboration with Avalonia Land Conservancy on March 10, 2021.

New England Cottontails are listed as a “vulnerable” species, due to their declining numbers. Loss of habitat is the primary reason, so Avalonia has been active in helping provide them…

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New approaches to forest management that can help maximize ecosystem resiliency in changing climate conditions will be the focus of four talks being offered in conjunction with a recently announced…

Thanks to YOUR generous support, Avalonia has paid off the Conservation Fund loan three months early! We are grateful for our wonderful funders for helping make this possible. In addition…

Hi everyone! It’s December 31, 2020 – the end of a year that has been incredibly challenging for our country and our world. I don’t know what 2021 will bring,…

“Battered by coastal storms and infestations of wooly adelgids, gypsy moth, winter moth and emerald ash borer, sections of the 200-acre Hoffman Evergreen Preserve will now serve as a living…

Avalonia Land Conservancy welcomes Bonnie Castellani as the new acting Groton Town Committee Chair. Janet Anderson has held the position for the past two years and will continue to be…

As a valued member, we know that you care about the planet as much as we do. Your support kept us going this year, allowing us to continue conserving land…

This #GivingTuesday, you can support Avalonia in a few ways! Give to our #GivingTuesday fundraiser on Facebook here – Facebook is matching donations up to $7M until the money runs…

Our world has changed in the last year, and there is one issue that cannot be overshadowed. It affects all of us equally, regardless of wealth, ethnic background, or political…

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There are not many parking options and there are two trails. The first, with dark blue trail head, ran along the Mystic Reservoir and was a lollipop loop. It was…

There are many parking options and a variety of trails to choose from Avalonia and the Denison Society. I hiked about three miles of the trails but there were many…

Our Avalonia Trails Fall 2020 Edition is now available.

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