January was freezing, and April rainy, but the Trail Maintenance Team made up for lost time with two recent working visits to the Leo Antonino Preserve. Groton Town Committee Chair, Janet Andersen, and Trail Maintenance Team leader, Neil Duncan, led…
Jim Sullivan, an active Avalonia volunteer from Stonington, is the kind of guy who doesn’t mind getting his hands dirty, his clothes torn, and his sense of direction challenged. He is always willing to join other volunteers (particularly his wife, Beth,…
Don’t like walking alone in the woods? Invite someone to join you! We've just launched an interactive site for Avalonia members and the general public to inform them about our hikes, inspire them to "get up, get out and get…
On Tuesday, April 2, the Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce invited Chuck Toal, Director of Development and Programs, for an interview on the Chamber's "Mystic Matters" show. The program will air three times on SEC-TV, the area's public access channel…
Protected Forest, Surrounding Greenways, Waterways, Wetlands, Thriving Flora and Fauna, A Brief History of the Land and Its People, Popular Attractions Avalonia Protected Forest The 527-acre TriTown Preserve (TTFP) is located in North Stonington, Griswold and Preston amidst a large…
Evolving the Brand A child friendly "wildlife" adaptation Over 50 years, Avalonia has evolved into an organization that does more than just protect open space; we engage in environmental advocacy & education, wildlife & watershed protection, community outreach,…
On a cold day in November, Chuck Toal, Avalonia's programs and development director, arrived at StoneRidge, an independent living retirement community in Mystic. It was a great day to do indoor conservation work. He was greeted by StoneRidge’s Wendie Colvin,…