https://youtu.be/fnTOMkPWMRQ Not far from you in Stonington, there is a natural treasure teeming with life. Birds and animals make their homes in the trees and shrubs, asters dot the hillside in the autumn sun, and brooks of clear, clean…
Avalonia volunteers and members were saddened to hear that Gerry Stefon lost his hard fought battle with cancer on November 29, 2021. Gerry had many roles: environmental conservationist, former member of Avalonia’s Board of Directors from 2006 to 2018, former…
Did you get out on the trails this year? If so, you weren’t alone! During the pandemic, Avalonia has seen a big increase in the number of visitors to our trails, as people looked for ways to connect with something…
More than 50 years ago, Robert D. Hoffman planted a forest of hemlock, spruce, and pine trees at what is known as the Hoffman Evergreen Preserve, seeking to recreate the Canadian forest of his youth. Donated to Avalonia, it has…
A combination of diverse skills, commitment and serendipity brought Len Parker to Avalonia. On a cold winter day in early 2012, Len and his wife Ingrid hiked out to meet Beth Sullivan, Stonington Town Chair, and long-time volunteer Binti Ackley…
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Judy Benson, CT Sea Grant Forest Resource Managers, Land Trust Members, & Land Owners Gather your team and register! Focused on New England forests, this October workshop is provided through a Long Island Sound Study Futures Fund Grant led by…