About
Our Mission
– To preserve and protect undeveloped land in Avon, and enhance our town’s environmental and historic resources, and scenic beauty.
– To acquire through donations and purchases additional land to be preserved in its natural state.
– To maintain wildlife habitats on our properties.
– To provide public access to appropriate properties, for the public enjoyment of nature.
– To actively seek wetlands, woodlands, meadowlands, and ridgelines which have unique scenic, historic, scientific and ecological significance for Avon.
– To promote the conservation of open space, an appreciation of nature, and stewardship of the environment.
Board of Directors
Co-Presidents
Robert Breckinridge, Jr
Rick Dubiel
Vice President
Susan Rietano-Davey
Co-Secretaries
Paul Schned
Jeff Grindrod
Treasurer
Scott Lewis
Directors
David Whitney
Heidi Zacchera
Len Oremland
Ruth Woodford
Volunteer Consultants
The Avon Land Trust deeply appreciates the following people who have donated their time and unique expertise to help us with special projects”
Volunteers
Janet Conner – historian
Jerry P Maher (Neriani Land Surveying LLC) – surveying
Ed Roy – carpentry
Dick Rulon – vintage mechanical equipment
Scott Schroeder – construction
Richard Szewczak (Szewczak, Kilty, & Fluhr) – structural engineering
Jack Thavenius (ROTHA) – bridges
Andy Whalen (Maher Paint & Wallpaper) – paints/painting|
Bill Wollenburg – contracting