“Opening Spaces” will introduce readers to the principles of accessibility and Avalonia’s related efforts, challenges, and successes. In the process, readers will meet the people of Avalonia (and beyond) who are working toward achieving broad accessibility goals. From the…
The extreme flooding events of last December and earlier this January have put Avalonia’s watershed protection efforts in stark relief. Now, more than ever, preserving and restoring habitat, protecting riparian buffers and natural water flow, and properly siting and stewarding…
Avalonia Land Conservancy's Annual Members Meeting was held on December 3, 2023. It featured a diverse agenda aimed at recognizing and celebrating the organization's achievements and contributors. The event began with a networking session, followed by recognition of staff and…
Avalonia Land Conservancy, Inc. expresses deep gratitude to our generous donors and the Edgerton family heirs for their significant contributions. The Edgerton family's donation of 5.24 acres on Paint Mill Drive has allowed Avalonia to expand and integrate these lands…
We have exciting news! Work has been completed on the entryway to Cedar Wood Preserve, one of Avalonia’s newest acquisitions in Norwich. After this week's rain and wind storm, the bridge shows its worth. The parking lot for the…
While December may be a great time to hit the trails for a brisk walk in the woods, please remember it is still hunting season, and wearing bright colors is a good way to be visible and stay safe. Peak…
A rare visitor from the West made an appearance at Avalonia’s Wequetequock Cove Preserve last month, much to the delight of area birders. The Western Kingbird was spotted on November 13 by Joe Attwater of the Connecticut Audubon Society’s Roger…
If the turnout at our most recent stewardship event at Hoffman Preserve is any measure, it is safe to say that there remains a high degree of interest in and commitment to the climate resiliency efforts initiated there in 2018.…
The longer shadows and dipping temperatures of late fall and winter mean that it is time for, among other things, managing our meadows and fields. Avalonia staff, volunteers, and contractors maintain nearly 80 acres of fields across the Conservancy's various…
If you thought the weather in Connecticut was bad in 2023, you’re not alone. We witnessed a series of extreme weather events this year. There were droughts and floods, unseasonal heatwaves and freezes. These events serve as a reminder of…