On
June 2, as part of the 2013 Connecticut Trails Day activities,
Avalonia Land Conservancy will sponsor a hike on our Avery Preserve.
From 9 AM to about 11 AM, this will be about a moderate 2 mile hike
on well used trails through open woodlands. Meet Mike Goodwin, Ben
Anderson, and Joan Nichols at 35 Avery Hill Road in Ledyard. Please
park at the ball field off Stoddards Wharf Road as shown on the map
above and follow the signs to the meeting place. You do not need to
register. Please come and join us.
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| Avery Preserve |
Avalonia’s
Avery Preserve in Ledyard is one of our oldest preserves. The West
Tract, where we will hike, was donated by Amos Avery in 1970. It was
part of a 1653 land grant to the Avery family that had been handed
down through 10 generations. The property was studied by a State
Environmental Review Team in 1985. The team’s report recommended
clearing up to 20 % of the property to enhance wildlife and
regeneration of the forest. Avalonia did not act on the report at
the time. This year we contracted with Joan Nichols, a forester from
Lebanon, CT, to prepare a Forest Stewardship Plan for the property.
The plan will provide recommendations on how to manage this important
preserve. Joan Nichols will be with us on the hike to give us her
recommendations for the property, as well as discuss how the property
has changed in the last 28 years. Don't miss this opportunity to walk
the Avery Preserve with a trained forester.
Written
by Mike Goodwin. Photo by Rick Newton.
You
can find more information about the 2013 Connecticut Trails Day here.
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