The Sunday before Thanksgiving, Tefftweald at Birchenturn Preserve in North Stonington was a bustle of activity, likely more than it had seen in several months. Avalonia staff and volunteers braved the chill and after an initial rendezvous at the pavilion,…
It is with heavy hearts that we share news of the passing of Frank Eppinger. A celebration of his life was held on September 29th at the Wadawancuk Club in Stonington, CT. Frank was lauded to the rooftops in a…
Avalonia is pleased to introduce Christopher Kepple as our new Director of Philanthropy. A Connecticut native, Chris has served as Director of Development at both the Mystic Noank Library and the Stonington Historical Society. In addition to his experience with…
Avalonia is organizing an Advisory Council that will include at least one member from every municipality and tribal entity in the area covered by the Southeastern Connecticut Council of Governments (SECCOG). (Scroll down to the bottom of the home page…
The work wasn’t glamorous (it rarely is), but on a recent Sunday morning a group of volunteers, together with Avalonia’s Director of Stewardship, met at Cedar Wood Preserve in Norwich to assess and begin the management of the invasive vegetation…
Fifteen participants from a half dozen different towns were out early Sunday morning, October 27, 2024 at the newest Avalonia acquisition, Glemboski-Ous Preserve at South Road on the Bozrah-Montville Town lines. At 159.42 acres, the Preserve has nearly 2 miles…
photograph by Megan Young Four-year-old Clara cupped her hands gently around the Purple Martin nestling as naturalist and educator Beth Sullivan explained why these birds are so important. Clara’s eyes lit up as the tiny bird settled itself in and…
Anytime of year, in my opinion, is the right time to visit an Atlantic white cedar swamp, but on Saturday October 5th all the environmental variables seemed to align, giving us a beautiful day for a “swamp walk”. A contingent from…
Story and Photos by Elanah Sherman When people linger after a party, the event is considered a success. The same applies to a hike. Avalonia’s hike for people with visual disabilities and their friends, held on September 22, 2024 at…
Story and Photos by Dennis Main Nearly a dozen people showed up to support our stewardship efforts at Pike Marshall Preserve in Ledyard on Sunday, September 29, 2024. Beginning at the parking lot along Gallup Hill Road at the Burton…
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