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We are teaming up with the Connecticut Botanical Society (CBS) for a walk in this coastal preserve. The property consists of two meadows and hedgerows between the road and the cove, with mowed paths around each meadow for a total distance of just under a mile.  The preserve hosts many thicket nesting birds, shorebirds and waterfowl. 

Avalonia land steward Beth Sullivan has known this preserve for over 10 years. She started an iNaturalist project to inventory the plant communities and would love it if participants would contribute their observations.  As a CBS field trip,  the  list of all plant species identified will become part of the CBS's records of the state's flora.

NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED.  RAIN DATE IS AUGUST 10.  Wear long pants and closed-toe shoes to avoid poison ivy. Drinking water, sun protection and insect repellent are strongly recommended.  

Directions: From Rte 1 in Stonington, turn south onto Greenhaven Rd. Turn right In less than 200 ft onto Palmer Neck Rd toward the Barn Island boat launch. Continue 0.6 mi to 41°21’07.3″N 71°52’45.1″W. The preserve is on your right.

Parking: Park with care along the mowed shoulder of Palmer Neck Rd on the preserve side. A few cars can park beyond the far entrance and more can line up behind the curve marker sign. Beware of poison ivy along the stone wall. There are also a couple of small pull outs on the opposite side of the road for additional parking.

Leaders: Beth Sullivan  [email protected] or Lydia Pan  [email protected]