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 Canadian forest of his youth. Donated to Avalonia, it has…
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 Beth Sullivan, Stonington Town Chair, and long-time volunteer Binti Ackley…
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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 a Long Island Sound Study Futures Fund Grant led by…
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 it is applying for renewal of accreditation. A public comment…
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 built on people helping people and Avalonia is fortunate to…
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. For five weeks, we will be at a different coffee…
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 on June 10, 2021. The Herman E. Sheets Family Forest…