Goldsmith Woodlands is open to the public; click here for details.
Upcoming Events
AVIS 2026 Annual Meeting
Tuesday, April 14, at Indian Ridge Country Club
This year, the Welcome portion of the evening will be Appetizers and a Cash Bar, followed by the Meeting and Speakers.
6:00 pm: Welcome Appetizers and Cash Bar • 7:30 pm: Meeting and Speakers
Our speaker this year is Jeff Denoncour, ecologist with the Trustees of Reservations, who will present Restoring the Balance: The Importance of Deer Management.
Please RSVP and pre-pay no later than:
April 1, 2026 (payment online) • April 4, 2026 (payment via check)
The Welcome Appetizers and Cash Bar portion of the event requires a reservation and pre-payment. Tickets are $40 each. (AVIS Wardens and Eco Team Volunteers may purchase a ticket for $25). The Meeting and Speaker portion is open to all members free of charge.
Important: Everyone should RSVP for the event, whether attending the Welcome portion at 6:00 pm or just the Speaker portion at 7:30 pm, so we have a headcount for the venue.
Time to Renew your membership!
Renew your Membership online. Read about the importance of Your Membership on the blog.
Goldsmith Woodlands Project
Help AVIS build its first All Persons Trail. Read about it on the blog.
Click here for Goldsmith updates.
Invasive Plant identification and Removal Sessions
Eco team focuses on identifying and removing invasive plants and replanting native species. These hands-on sessions use manual methods such as hand pulling, weed wrenches, hand saws, and buckthorn baggies. Middle-schoolers (with an adult) and up are welcome. Eco Team is a fun way to learn about AVIS reservations and explore the trails, and it is great way to fulfill school community service hours. Sign up for Eco Team emails through this link and receive up-to-date notifications on time and locations. More information is available on the blog.
Blog Entries
Goldsmith Woodlands All Persons Trail Project
Life Beneath the Ice and Snow: Turtles in Winter
Reflections on a Rewarding and Fun-filled Year
About Our Reservations
About 1,200 acres of AVIS reservations are open to all for hiking, birding, and cross country skiing.
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