While I hesitate to say that there is ever a “slow “period for Avalonia stewardship, with the completion of the annual monitoring of our preserves and conservation easements, we have been able to catch our breath, although with the recent…
The Southeastern New England Educational and Charitable Foundation (SNEC) has again generously funded Avalonia's summer-long internship program. This will be an opportunity for students, enrolled in undergraduate or graduate degree programs in natural sciences, environmental studies, land conservation, or related…
A portion of the Blue Trail at Moore Woodlands Preserve in Groton has been rerouted for safety considerations. This rerouted area is clearly marked in the field and is denoted on the following map. Visitors are asked to adhere to…
By Elanah Sherman Featured Image: Chad Frost of Kent + Frost Landscape Architects presents the plan The year 2024, the third year of Avalonia’s ongoing accessibility initiative, was bookended by efforts to establish a highly accessible trail at Cedar…
Avalonia Land Conservancy’s 2024 Annual Meeting proved to be a resounding success, drawing a crowd of more than 100 people, with a waiting list of eager attendees. Held at the La Grua Center in Stonington Borough, the event brought together…
This coming spring many of us who hike the Avalonia preserves from Bozrah, to Griswold, south to the coast and in between will be keeping our eyes peeled for evidence of the Eastern screech-owl (Megascops asio), a small cavity nesting…
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…