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Annual Meeting

We look forward to your participation in the virtual Andover Village Improvement Society 2021 Annual Meeting to take place on Tuesday, March 9, 2021 from 7:30-8:30PM

AVIS president, John Hess, will lead the meeting, which will provide information on the activities and accomplishments of AVIS over the last year, including its care for more than 25 Andover reservations.

Confronting Racism

Like many of you, we are appalled by the injustices and acts of violence against racially marginalized groups. The events that have unfolded in the past weeks and months shake us all. The murders of unarmed black people over decades, and the recent protests (that have followed), illustrate the historic, systemic racism and environmental injustice that exists in our country towards people of color, especially Black and Brown people.

COVID-19 Advisory

Advice from the Andover Board of Health. “The Governor’s advisory to stay home allows for taking walks outdoors; residents are encouraged to get some fresh air daily, while keeping a safe distance from each other. Popular public trail systems have been overwhelmed, making it difficult to maintain the 6’ separation; residents are encouraged to seek out lesser used trails, and bypass those having a lot of cars in the lot.”

Our Mission

AVIS is a non-profit land trust in Andover, MA dedicated to acquiring land and preserving it in its natural state. We encourage public use and quiet enjoyment of the protected land.

Founded in 1894, AVIS is one of the oldest conservation organizations in the country

Read The Andovers Magazine article on AVIS

Upcoming Events

Spring 2021: Annual Meeting

Complete Calendar

Recent Events

Harold R. Rafton snowshoe hike
Goldsmith Woodlands nighttime snowshoe hike

e-Awakening.com

Our friends at e-Awakening.com have created two new videos featuring Andover people talking about the reservations and volunteers who make them possible.:

Volunteers Build a Boardwalk on Andover Land (Video)

Andover Conservation and AVIS Reservations Preserve Open Space (Video)

About Our Reservations

About 1100 acres of AVIS reservations are open to all for hiking, birding, and cross country skiing.

Explore Reservations

Volunteer wardens are responsible for the care and oversight of each reservation and they are often neighbors.

Contact a Warden

Hiking trips and other community events are scheduled by various groups throughout the year.

View Events

Donating

AVIS relies on the generosity of our members and the public to acquire new land for preservation and maintain the AVIS reservations for the public enjoyment.

Join or Donate

Volunteering

There are volunteer opportunities for people to get involved in reservation maintenance, event planning, technology improvement, and more.

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