CT’s small solutions to climate change: creating salt marsh in Stonington
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Charter Oak Matching Donations to Avalonia
Are you a Charter Oak member? Did you know that they will match your donation to Avalonia up to $500? Make a generous gift between August 20th and November 27th, 2019 in increments of $25. First, make your donation to…
Conservancy Clearing Trees at Hoffman Evergreen Preserve to Restore Forest
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Hoffman Harvest: Restoration Begins
Above: Trees planted fifty years ago are dead or dying. (Photo Beth Sullivan) If you have hiked in a state park recently, you may have noticed the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (CT DEEP) signs on the trails…
Nature’s Heroes 2019
At Avalonia Land Conservancy's annual meeting on July 25th, two retiring board members, Maureen Dewire and Margaret Gibson (pictured with Dennis Main, President) were recognized for their many years of service. Five others were recognized for their positive impact on…
A Conservation Conversation
On July 13th, a beautiful day, more than 50 residents, local officials and state - representatives joined the Connecticut Land Conservation Council (CLCC) and the Avalonia Land Conservancy for a hike to a discussion of conservation funding. Amy Paterson, Executive…
Atkinson-Dirlam Preserve Project
Avalonia Land Conservancy is seeking support to complete the acquisition of approximately 250 acres of property located in Gales Ferry CT. This project was recently awarded a CT Open Space and Watershed Land Acquisition grant, covering approximately 65% of the…
Sandy Point Beach Passes 2019
Sandy Point Beach passes are now available for sale for 2019. See details
Record Keeping Team Overhauling Land Records
Avalonia’s Record Keeping Team, led by Len Parker, is in the process of overhauling Avalonia’s land record filing system to be sure all legal documents are properly backed up and paper files consistently named and properly stored. After fifty years, …
Leo Antonino Preserve Trail Work
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…