Save What You Love
read article (by Cris Cadiz in Sound & Country) photo by Terri Eickel
“Clean Trails” grant for Bog-Bridges at TriTown Forest Preserve
Avalonia recently received a $250 dollar grant from the Extremeterrain Clean Trails program to help purchase materials for a series of bog-bridges to be installed on the TriTown Forest Preserve trail system in Griswold. Currently, a bog-bridge application proposal is…
How the CARES Act Impacts Charitable Giving in 2020
In March 2020, Congress passed the CARES Act to help bolster the economy during the coronavirus pandemic. Officially named the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, the CARES Act provided a vast array of financial relief for individuals, businesses,…
Purple Martins and Cub Scouts
above photo by Sandy Alexander On Sunday, July 12, Avalonia Town Committee chairperson Beth Sullivan had absolute joy of introducing a new generation of cub Scouts to the newest generation of Purple Martins at the Knox Preserve. She arranged for…
Volunteer Shoutouts: June 2020
Neil and Laurie Duncan Following completion of the transfer of the 77 Christy Hill road lot to Avalonia from the town of Ledyard, a subset of the Avalonia Ledyard Town Committee, led by town committee chairs Neil and Laurie Duncan,…
Avalonia COVID-19 Update: Stewardship Activities – 6/25/2020
Avalonia has been working closely with staff, board members, and several outside organizations to understand State of Connecticut Requirements and best protocol for our organization to address risk associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. This is a task taken to protect…
Avalonia Closes on Two Preserves Adding 228 Acres of Greenway
After more than five years of grant writing, fundraising, and rallying community support, the Avalonia Land Conservancy has officially closed on two major parcels known as the Atkinson and Dirlam properties. Together they add 228 acres of land to the…
A Half Acre Makes a Big Difference for Avalonia, Ledyard, and State
Avalonia’s most recent acquisition is not the biggest, but it turns out to be a big win for Connecticut, the town of Ledyard, and to Avalonia’s Barrett Preserve. The property is at 77 Christy Hill Rd in Ledyard and even…
Black Bear Sighting in North Stonington
There have been reported sightings of black bear in the North Stonington area, including several near Avalonia's preserves. We urge anyone walking our trails to be alert and keep all dogs leashed for their protection. If you see a black…
