The Avon Land Trust

Featuring Hartford Courant Outdoors Columnist Peter Marteka and Avon Town Historian Nora Howard Friday, November 18th, 2011 7 pm at the Avon Congregational Church, 6 West Main Street (not the Senior Center as previously announced).

On Saturday, October 15th,1:00 pm, the Avon Land Trust will host its annual Fall Hike along its own beautiful Skyline Trail to the peak of Talcott Mountain. The hike is 2+ miles each way, with some moderately steep portions, and offers breathtaking ridge views. Hikers can join in the fun at the top, where the Heublein ‘Tower Toot’ festival will be underway, and enjoy refreshments, courtesy of the land trust, back down at the bottom.

Avon hikers and outdoor enthusiasts of all ages are encouraged to attend. Hikers should be in good health, and dressed in shoes with thick, treaded soles. Leashed dogs are welcome. ALT leaders and hike participants will meet at 1:00 p.m. on Hazen Road, off of Woodford Hills Rd. Please park on the right.

Raindate is Sunday, October 16th.

Sunday, October 2, 2011 2 – 5 pm

Come see our newest property, a magical place of open meadow, buttonwood wetlands and a historic ice pond. Guided tours, live music, refreshments and more.

The property is located at the end of Chidsey Road, off Rte 10 between the Cider Mill and Revernolls.

The Avon Land Trust board is delighted to announce that former ALT board president and current board member, Dr. Robert “Bob” Breckinridge, has been selected the 2011 UNICO Avon Citizen of the Year. The award will be presented to him at Avon Day, September 24, at 2:00 p.m. Bob was the unanimous choice of the selection committee, who recognized him for his “tireless work to help preserve green space in Avon” and for “truly mak(ing) Avon a better place to live.”

Read the Avon News article here.

Visit the Avon Land Trust and Unplugged Learning Booth at AVON DAY, Saturday, September 24, 2011 (raindate, September 25, 2011) on the athletic fields behind Thompson Brook School on Thompson Road, Avon.