Program areas at Avalon Nature Preserve
Preservation & maintenance of Nature preserveavalon Nature Preserve was established to celebrate the life of paul simons and his love for Nature and the outdoors. Avalon owns, operates, and maintains a 216 acre Preserve consisting of fields, forest, wetlands and agricultural land. The foundation seeks to protect and restore the ecological and historical heritage of the Preserve. It is the desire of the foundation to inspire present and future generations to cultivate their own connections to the natural world. Avalon is open year-round for public enjoyment.
Agricultural programbirdsfoot farm at Avalon seeks to foster an ethos of stewardship through conscious coexistence. Following regenerative practices, the farm will celebrate the interconnectedness between natural ecosystems and conservation agriculture. More information can be found on Avalon's website, https//avalonnaturepreserve.org.
Outdoor education, Nature programs and lecture series Avalon offers various programs including, but not limited to, youth based programs which attempt to get the younger generations into the outdoors and connected to the environment. More information can be found on Avalon's website, https//avalonnaturepreserve.org.
The foundation's primary exempt purpose as a private
Operating foundation is to maintain and restore the natural elements of the Preserve. It is hoped that present and future generations of visitors will find pleasure in these gardens, walks and woods. In addition, the Preserve offers various programs in an attempt to get children into the outdoors and connected to their natural environment. The means by which the foundation fulfills this goal is through the "Avalon seedlings and the "natural connections" programs. Through these programs, children have the opportunity to learn about what the natural world has to offer and participate in a variety of hands on activities. The programs are offered year round and meet on the grounds of the Avalon Preserve.