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…
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…
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…
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…
Dear friends of Avalonia, We are writing today with frustration, sadness and anger over the current events occurring across our country. For over a week, our country has been rocked with protests, rejecting the systemic and institutional racism that makes…
read article with The Westerly Sun photo: Steven Slosberg, Special to the Sun
June 1, 2020: Due to a sighting of a protective coyote and a potential den, the Mitchell Reed Preserve has been closed to visitors for the next few weeks until the coyote and her pups have left this area.
The Avalonia Land Conservancy (Avalonia) is pleased to announce the hire of their new full time Director of Development and Programs, Teresa “Terri” Eickel. Terri is a lifelong resident of eastern Connecticut and already has a successful fifteen-year career of non-profit development. This included creating…
Mission: We preserve natural habitats in southeastern Connecticut by acquiring and protecting lands, and communicating the value of these irreplaceable resources.
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