Avalonia receives land donation at Hewitt Farm in North Stonington
North Stonington ― The Avalonia Land Conservancy has announced that it has received a donation of a three-acre parcel of land from the Estate of Mary B. Cooper in the Hewitt Farm area.
The land is located directly across from the main parking site at Hewitt Farm. The land conservancy said the “Richard and Mary Cooper Preserve” will provide excellent opportunities for passive recreation and wildlife protection and viewing.
Avalonia Board President Dennis S. Main said the parcel has well-maintained paths and wildlife viewing areas which will be retained in accordance with the Coopers’ wishes.
The land conservancy said the couple, who lived in North Stonington, were long-time supporters of the organization. Richard Cooper was instrumental in creating and mapping the trails at Hewitt Farm. Richard Cooper died in 2018 and Mary Cooper in 2021.
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