Our Mission

AVIS is a non-profit land trust dedicated to a) acquiring land and preserving it in its natural state, and b) encouraging public use and quiet enjoyment of the reservations. Founded in 1894, AVIS is one of the oldest conservation organizations in the country.

Join AVIS in preserving open spaces, woodlands, and wetlands in Andover, Massachusetts, USA. Explore membership and volunteer activities with AVIS.

Andovers Magazine article on AVIS (Adobe PDF)

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AVIS Capital Campaign

Protect the Merrimack River and the Bay Circuit Trail on the former Franciscan Seminary property. (Donate)

As of September 1, 2016 AVIS has raised more than 50% of its $400,000 goal from foundations and AVIS leadership donors. We ask the community to support this effort to protect the riverfront and the Bay Circuit Trail in Andover. A full description can be found in this document. (PDF)

Shawsheen River Greenway Dedication-Saturday, April 23, 11:00am to 3:00pm

Information about the Dedication Activities

Kinder Morgan proposed Natural Gas pipeline update

Information about the proposed Kinder Morgan pipeline.

Turtle Mound Archaeological Site

Information about a future reservation near Haggetts Pond

Andover's Backyard

AVIS was recently featured in a Boomer Being TV show titled Andover's Backyard. It is hosted by Leslie Noymer. "Boomer Being" is a program dedicated to the issues and topics the 'Baby Boomer' generation contend with in the twenty-first century. Please watch for the show on Andover TV - Comcast Channel 8 or Verizon Channel 47. You can also see the show on AndoverTV.org find the program for Boomer Being Episode 34. Or, click on the YouTube link.

Support AVIS through AmazonSmile

Dear Supporter - here is an easy way to support AVIS and the work we do in Andover. When you make purchases on-line you can use AmazonSmile and, when you select Andover Village Improvement Society before shopping, Amazon will donate 0.5% of the purchase price to AVIS.

What is AmazonSmile?
AmazonSmile is a simple and automatic way for you to support your favorite charitable organization every time you shop, at no cost to you. When you shop at http://smile.amazon.com/ , you’ll find the exact same low prices, vast selection and convenient shopping experience as http://Amazon.com/ , with the added bonus that Amazon will donate a portion of the purchase price to your favorite charitable organization. You can choose from nearly one million organizations to support.

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To shop at AmazonSmile simply go to http://smile.amazon.com/ from the web browser on your computer or mobile device. You may also want to add a bookmark to http://smile.amazon.com/ to make it even easier to return and start your shopping at AmazonSmile.

About Our Reservations

About 1100 acres of AVIS reservations are open to all for hiking, birding, and cross country skiing. Hunting is prohibited on all of our reservations with nine exceptions. Motor vehicles, fires, and camping on these conservation lands are prohibited. Photos, maps, and further information are available on the reservations page.

Volunteer wardens are responsible for the care and oversight of each reservation and they are often neighbors. If you have questions or concerns about a particular reservation, please contact the reservation's warden.

Various groups offer hiking trips throughout the year. See the events and links page for more information.

Hike Along Merrimack River in Deer Jump Reservation:

  
 
To find out more about AVIS, contact info@avisandover.org

Website last updated: September 9th, 2016 © AVIS - webmaster@avisandover.org