Nature Notes: Chase the blues away with a nature walk
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CTSG, Avalonia project looks to prepare forest for the future
"Battered by coastal storms and infestations of wooly adelgids, gypsy moth, winter moth and emerald ash borer, sections of the 200-acre Hoffman Evergreen Preserve will now serve as a living lab and demonstration site for how land managers can help…
Purple Martins and Cub Scouts
above photo by Sandy Alexander On Sunday, July 12, Avalonia Town Committee chairperson Beth Sullivan had absolute joy of introducing a new generation of cub Scouts to the newest generation of Purple Martins at the Knox Preserve. She arranged for…
Avalonia Closes on Two Preserves Adding 228 Acres of Greenway
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…
A Half Acre Makes a Big Difference for Avalonia, Ledyard, and State
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…
Black Bear Sighting in North Stonington
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…
Bucolic Knox Preserve owes debt to its namesake’s triumph over development
read article with The Westerly Sun photo: Steven Slosberg, Special to the Sun
Mitchell Reed Preserve Temporarily Closed Due to Coyote Activity
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.
Let’s Pay Off the TriTown Mortgage Right Now!
UPDATE: YOU DID IT! Thanks to your generous support, we have reached our goal of $125,000 and have paid off the Conservation Fund loan for the TriTown Forest Preserve, conserving this beautiful preserve forever. Thank you for making this a…