Ryan and Emily Bouchard of The Mushroom Hunting Foundation will lead the group along Canonchet Farm trails to find diverse autumn mushrooms in their natural habitats, demonstrating helpful tools and techniques for collecting. They will discuss mushroom science and safety rules, putting special emphasis on the edible summer species that are considered "safe for beginners"[.....]
The Rhode Island Land Trust Council is posting this event on behalf of the South Kingstown Land Trust. For this event, SKLT requires that you register directly with them. Please register here. Step outside and bring your creativity into the open air with local artist Trish Hurley. In this four-part plein air series, you’ll learn[.....]
On a self-guided walking tour, visitors can explore farm fields with grazing livestock, stroll along the shore, and view seasonal farm activities on up to 2.5 miles of hiking trails. We recommend wearing sturdy shoes and a hat. Please check in with the tour guide in the barnyard before starting your hike. Tickets can be[.....]
Laura Carberry leads a fanciful bird walk along the Ernie and Norma O’Leary Agricultural and Conservation Land. Discover birds in flight as the start of migration takes place. Use 265 Croff Road, Pascoag, RI as a GPS reference. Sturdy shoes are a must. The approximate 1 mile loop takes place on both the Buck Hill[.....]
The Rhode Island Land Trust Council is posting this event on behalf of the Audubon Society of Rhode Island. For this event, ASRI requires that you register directly with them. Please register here. Learn more about birds by observing bird banding, where experts capture, band, measure, and release songbirds. Birds will be gently removed from[.....]
Explore Historic New England's Casey Farm! Guided farm tours are an easy walk including one room of the circa 1750 farmhouse, gardens, cemetery, and fields with animals. Advance tickets available through https://www.historicnewengland.org/property/casey-farm/. $10/adults, $9 seniors, $5 students, $2 SNAP/EBT cardholders, $25 maximum for a family. Free for children under 5 and for members of Historic[.....]
Explore Hicks Farm in northern Tiverton! The Land Trust and the Town are raising funds to preserve 48.8 acres of field, forest, and shore, all for public access. TLT is hosting walks on the following Saturdays in October: 4, 18, and 25, from 9:00am - 10:30am. Parking: The Sign Shop & Awnings has generously agreed to[.....]
Join the Smithfield Land Trust for a hike at Latham Brook Preserve! Moderate to difficult hike with the option to do the full 4-mile trail system or break off mid-way through. Jim Gass will be guiding the entire hike. Wear durable hiking clothes and shoes or boots and bring water.
The Rhode Island Land Trust Council is posting this event on the behalf of The Watch Hill Conservancy. For this event, the Conservancy requires that you register directly with them. Registration on Meetup does not confirm your attendance. Please register here. View the migrating butterflies and other insects with expert Bruce Fellman leading a walk around[.....]
Join the Coventry Land Trust for a guided hike at Stella Hall Conservation Area to celebrate Land Trust Days! Learn about the rare habitats, ecosystems, and wildlife at Stella Hall that make this property unique. Stella Hall's main trail features a gradual slope, and mostly wide trail that gradually changes from pine needles and soil[.....]
A casual walk at Lawton Farm led by the Scituate Land Trust and Scituate Conservation Commission. Check out work on the trails, including new boardwalks, all made possible by a state Recreational Trails Grant.
On a self-guided walking tour, visitors can explore farm fields with grazing livestock, stroll along the shore, and view seasonal farm activities on up to 2.5 miles of hiking trails. We recommend wearing sturdy shoes and a hat. Please check in with the tour guide in the barnyard before starting your hike. Tickets can be[.....]
The Rhode Island Land Trust Council is posting this event on behalf of Historic New England. For this event, Historic New England requires that you register directly with them. Registration on Meetup does not confirm your attendance. Please register here. Get the farmer’s perspective as you travel by hayride wagon through the landscape on this[.....]
The Rhode Island Land Trust Council is posting this event on behalf of The Watch Hill Conservancy. For this event, The Watch Hill Conservancy requires that you register directly with them. Registration on Meetup does not confirm your attendance. Please register here! We welcome both new and experienced bird watchers to join us in exploring the variety[.....]
The Rhode Island Land Trust Council is posting this event on behalf of the Blackstone Parks Conservancy. For this event, the Conservancy requires that you register directly with them. Registration on Meetup does not confirm your attendance. Please register here! Board a boat for a guided tour of the Seekonk River and shore. See Providence and East[.....]
The Rhode Island Land Trust Council is posting this event on behalf of the Blackstone Parks Conservancy. For this event, the Conservancy asks that you register directly with them. Registration on Meetup does not confirm your attendance. Please register here! Watch the Hunter’s Moon rise majestically over the Seekonk River. Observe the night sky with powerful binoculars.[.....]
Join the Bristol Land Conservation Trust (BLCT) for a Full Hunter's Moonrise Walk on Monday, October 6 at Mount Hope Farm. The event, at 250 Metacom Avenue, Bristol, RI, begins at 5:00 p.m. with guests gathering in the main parking lot just below the barn. Celebrate the beauty of fall with a leisurely walk to[.....]
The Rhode Island Land Trust Council is posting this event on behalf of Westerly Land Trust. For this event, WLT requires that you register directly with them. Please register here. Join us for a magical evening under the rising Hunter’s Supermoon as we explore the scenic trails of Champlin Farm Preserve. As daylight fades, we'll[.....]
The Rhode Island Land Trust Council is posting this event on the behalf of The Watch Hill Conservancy. For this event, the Conservancy requires that you register directly with them. Registration on Meetup does not confirm your attendance. Please register here. Celebrate World Migratory Bird Day with us! Join Napatree Science Advisors and Napatree Naturalists on[.....]
The Rhode Island Land Trust Council is posting this event on behalf of the Audubon Society of Rhode Island. For this event, ASRI requires that you register directly with them. Registration on Meetup does not confirm your attendance. Please register here! Discover the art of nature observation and reflection guided by Audubon naturalists. These hands-on courses invite[.....]
The Rhode Island Land Trust Council is posting this event on behalf of the Charlestown Land Trust. For this event, CLT requires that you register directly with them. Registration on Meetup does not confirm your attendance. Please register here! Join the Charlestown Land Trust on Saturday, October 11th at 10AM for an guided plant and inspect walk[.....]
The East Providence Conservation Commission will be leading guided walks of the grounds at Hunts Mills to coincide with the East Providence Historical Society's monthly open house. The walks will be held at 12 PM every second Sunday of each month. This is an easy and relaxed paced walk of approximately 1 mile on wooded[.....]
Calling all leaf peepers! Aquidneck Island Land Trust will lead a free autumn nature walk on Wednesday, October 15, from 4-5:30 p.m. We will look for fall foliage and walk a section of the Sakonnet Greenway Trail, the longest public-access walking trail on Aquidneck Island. Participants will learn more about the plants of our local[.....]
The Rhode Island Land Trust Council is posting this event on behalf of the South Kingstown Land Trust. For this event, SKLT requires that you register directly with them. Registration on Meetup does not confirm your attendance. Please register here! Kick off our potluck and lecture series with Russ Cohen on October 21st! Bring a dish to[.....]
The Burrillville Land Trust president will lead a short physical journey of self-discovery, personal growth, and connection with nature and others. Along the way we will stop, listen, share and learn about ourselves and each other. The one mile Bob Cat Loop Trail requires sturdy shoes, a smile and curiosity.
Discover the woodland and field ecology of East Greenwich's newest conserved property at Mawney-Pine Preserve. This guided walk will be led by George Christie (BS Landscape Architecture, MS Entomology), rare species data clerk for the RI Natural History Survey and native plant conservation volunteer for the Native Plant Trust, and Lizzie Hunt, East Greenwich Municipal[.....]
Friends of Canonchet Farm President Tom Hoagland and Trails Chair Alan Woodmansee will lead a walk along the Nature Trail and showcase the work of our volunteers removing invasive plants and cutting new trails, plus seeing the rebuilt stone walls and boardwalks and the site of the new Three Sisters Garden. They will also discuss[.....]
The Rhode Island Land Trust Council is posting this event on behalf of the Audubon Society of Rhode Island. For this event, ASRI requires that you register directly with them. Registration on Meetup does not confirm your attendance. Please register here! Join Audubon for spooky stories and cold beer on a crisp October night. Sip on some[.....]
Start your day with coffee and a nature walk! Join our Naturalists for a themed walk (plants, birds, marine life) based on participants' interests and enjoy this excellent opportunity to learn about the natural history of Napatree Conservation Area. Open to all ages. Participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.[.....]
The Rhode Island Land Trust Council is posting this event on behalf of the Charlestown Land Trust. For this event, CLT requires that you register directly with them. Registration on Meetup does not confirm your attendance. Please register here! Join the Charlestown Land Trust on Saturday, October 25th at 3:30pm at Mill Pond Preserve for an evening[.....]
If you have questions about a specific Land Trust Day activity, please contact the person and Land Trust listed with that event.
If you have questions about Rhode Island Land Trust Days, please contact:
Land Trust Days Coordinator: Virginia Streeter vstreeter@rilandtrusts.org