Kick Off Celebration at Patricia Sprague Forest Preserve
2019-08-09 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Halifax) | Patricia Sprague Forest Preserve, Railroad Ave, Charlestown, RI, 02813
Location: Charlestown
Join the Charlestown Land Trust and the Rhode Island Land Trust Council for an evening walk at Patricia Sprague Forest Preserve to kick off Land Trust Days 2019!
Come experience the natural beauty of this newly-open preserve along the Pawcatuck River, with its vast meadow, oak forests, vernal pools, and glaciated landscape. Make sure to bring your cameras!
The evening begins with light refreshments at 6pm. The walk starts at 6:30. We will be walking for about 1 hour at a moderate pace, so be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes and bring bug spray. This event is FREE and suitable for all ages. Leashed dogs are welcome.
Rain Date: Saturday, August 10 at 6pm. Visit the Facebook or Meetup event for updates.
Questions? Contact Karen Jarret – (401) 742-6954
Directions: From Route 1 take Route 112 north. Go over the railroad tracks and turn right onto Railroad Avenue. The Preserve entrance and parking lot are on the left.

Boyden Heights/Coastal Coves Walk
2019-08-10 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Halifax) | Boyden Heights Conservation Area, 115 Boyden Blvd, Riverside, RI, United States
Location: East Providence
Join the East Providence Conservation Commission for a lovely Saturday morning walk in August!
This will be a 2 mile walk that visits a small conservation area before coming out to the East Bay Bike Path, which we will follow to visit 3 coastal coves. This will be a great opportunity to spot all sorts of birds — so bring your camera!
The walk is easy as most of it is on the bike path. Wear comfortable shoes and bring plenty of water. We will walk a relaxed pace. This event is FREE & open to the public, Kid-friendly and dogs welcomed!
* This event will be canceled in the case of heavy rain and/or thunderstorms. Visit the Facebook or Meetup event for updates.
Questions? Candace Powning – cpowning@rilandtrusts.org, (401) 400-2686
Directions: From 195 East – Exit 4 (Riverside) – Follow Veteran’s Parkway to Pawtucket Avenue (by Bradley Hospital) – Continue straight on Pawtucket Avenue for three blocks – Turn right onto Boyden Boulevard – Parking on right at bottom of hill.

Knight Farm Trail Walk
2019-08-10 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Halifax) | Knight Farm, Cranston, RI
Location: Cranston
Join the West Bay Land Trust for a Saturday morning walk through the woods!
Come take a walk and experience the beautiful 1.5 mile trail, through woodlands, past a nearby brook, and along a cultivated field. This time of year, the air is filled with the aroma of the blooming native summersweet!
This event is free and suitable for all ages. Be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes, and bring along water and sunscreen!
In the event of rain, the walk will take place on Sunday, August 11 from 10-11am. Updates will be posted to this Meetup event.
Directions: Meet at the intersection of Laten Knight Road and Beechwood Dr., Cranston, RI

Kite Flying at Jacob's Point
2019-08-10 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Halifax) | Jacobs Point, Jacobs Point Rd, Warren, RI, United States
Location: Warren
Come fly a kite with The Warren Land Conservation Trust at Jacob’s Point!
To get things off the ground in Warren, come explore the fair winds as we fly kites from the beach at Jacob’s Point. Enjoy views overlooking the salt marsh and the Warren River. Bring your own kite or use one of ours!
This event is FREE. All ages and abilities are welcome!
Rain date: Sunday, Aug. 11 from 10 am-2 pm. Check out The Warren Land Conservation Trust Facebook page for updates.
Questions? Email warrenlctri@gmail.com
Directions: Jacob’s Point is off the East Bay Bike Path on the Warren/Bristol town line, just north of Audubon’s Claire McIntosh Wildlife Refuge. Bike over, or park on Locust Terrace and walk about 1/4 mile south on the Bike Path to the WLCT Jacob’s Point trail out to the beach.

Miantonomi Open Tower Days
2019-08-10 11:00 - 14:00, 2019-08-17 11:00 - 14:00, 2019-08-24 11:00 - 14:00 (America/Halifax) | Miantonomi Memorial Park, Hillside Avenue, Newport, RI, 02840
Location: Newport
Join the Newport Open Space Partnership to climb to the top of Miantonomi Tower and enjoy the view from the highest point on the island!

The tower sits in Miantonomi Park, which is conserved by Aquidneck Land Trust and is the largest city-owned park in Newport. The park features nature trails, picnic areas, and a playground. The tower, completed in 1929, was designed by the renowned architectural firm of McKim, Mead & White.
The historic tower will be open for FREE every Saturday from 11 am – 2 pm from June 15 through August.
Directions and Parking: 120 Hillside Ave, Newport, RI 02840. A path from the parking lot leads to the tower.

Climbing Pocasset Ridge
2019-08-11 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Halifax) | Pocasset Ridge Conservation Area, 2910 Main Rd, Tiverton, RI, 02878
Location: Tiverton
Join the Tiverton Open Space Commission, The Nature Conservancy, and Tiverton Land Trust for an exploration of the varied habitats at the Pocasset Ridge Conservation Area. From the cardinal flowers in the lowlands, to overlooking treetops from the “cliff,” this walk is sure to be a delight!
The property contains 600 acres of rugged forest preserved by the joint efforts of The Nature Conservancy, Tiverton Open Space Commission, and Tiverton Land Trust. We’ll stroll through a delightfully accessible wetland, make the climb to oak-huckleberry barrens on the rocky highlands, explore a rich basin of towering oaks, then make our way to the “cliff” overlooking a sheer, ninety-foot drop to a red maple-yellow birch swamp.
Please make sure you are well-prepared for rugged trails, a bit of a climb, and an invigorating experience in East Bay’s wildest forest – bring water, bug spray, and comfortable walking/hiking shoes. This hike is not intended for those under the age of 10.
Visit the Meetup or Facebook event for updates!
For questions and to register for this event: Email grplunkett@gmail.com with the subject – Pocasset Ridge.
Directions: Pocasset Ridge Conservation Area is located at 2910 Main Road, Tiverton, RI. Look for the sign at the intersection of Main Road and Nannaquaket Road in Tiverton.

Hunts Mills Historical Walk
2019-08-11 13:30 - 15:00 (America/Halifax) | Hunts Mills, Hunts Mills Road, Rumford, RI, 02916, us
Location: East Providence
Join the East Providence Conservation Commission for a 1 mile historical walk on the grounds of the Hunt House!
The historic house, home to the East Providence Historical Society, will be open before and after the walk. The walk is easy and slow paced, as we will make several stops along the way to talk about the history of the property and nearby community.
This event is free and suitable for all ages. Be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes and sunblock.
The walk will be canceled in the event of heavy rain/thunderstorms. Check the Facebook or Meetup event for updates.
Questions? Call 401-435-7703 x6 or email egermani@cityofeastprov.com
Directions: 65 Hunts Mill Road, East Providence, RI. Take interstate 195 to Massachusetts Exit 1 (Seekonk). Turn left onto Route 114A North and cross over Route 44. First left after State Line onto Hunts Mill Road.

3rd Thursday Hike: Crawley Preserve
2019-08-15 08:30 - 09:30 (America/Halifax) | Crawley Preserve, 198 Glen Rock Road, Richmond, RI
Location: South Kingston
Join the South Kingstown Land Trust for their August 3rd Thursday hike at Crawley Preserve!
The trails at Crawley Preserve pass though a beautiful upland forest of beech, oak and the occasional white pine. There are three well-marked and well-maintained trails on 99 acres straddling two towns: Richmond and South Kingstown, with most of the property (84.2 acres) in Richmond. The Preserve was acquired in 2003 as a joint project of the Richmond Rural Land Conservation Trust and South Kingston Land Trust and funded by the Town of South Kingstown and The Nature Conservancy.
For more information about Crawley Preserve or to find trail maps, please visit: http://www.sklt.org/land-we-protect/trail-maps/.
This event is free and suitable for all ages. Be sure to wear comfortable walking/hiking shoes! In the event of rain, check the South Kingstown Land Trust Facebook Page for updates.
Questions? Call 401-789-0962
Directions: From Route 1 southbound take exit for Route 110 (Ministerial Rd.). Follow Ministeral Rd. for 5.9 miles to a light at the interection of Route 138. Make a left and continue 3.3 miles to Upsquepaugh Rd. Turn right onto Old Usquepaugh Rd. and continue 0.1 mile, passing a stone dam on the right, then bear right onto Glen Rock Rd. Continue 0.3 mile to parking area on left.

Twilight Paddle on Hundred Acre Cove
2019-08-16 17:30 - 20:30 (America/Halifax) | Walker Farm Boat Launch, 509 County Rd, Barrington, RI, 02806
Location: Barrington
**At this time, we have reached capacity through our online registration. If you have already registered online at the Barrington Library website, then you’re all set!
If you have not registered, but are interested in joining the waitlist, please contact Jessica D’Avanza, the Community Engagement Librarian at jessicad@barringtonlibrary.org.**

Join the Barrington Land Conservation Trust and the Barrington Public Library for a twilight paddle on Hundred Acre Cove!
Come celebrate the summer with community members as we paddle around the Cove and up the Runnins River. The paddle will begin at 5:30pm and end around sunset. We hope to get a peek at the rising moon as well!
To plan for the weather, we recommend wearing clothes/shoes that you won’t mind getting wet and bringing bug spray and a water bottle. Severe weather cancels the event. A life jacket is required for participation.
Bring your own kayak or canoe, or rent one from Walker Farm Kayaks. Please call 401-369-4832 for kayak/canoe reservations.
Registration for the Twilight Paddle required at: https://www.barringtonlibrary.org/events/2019/04/23/twilight-paddle-hundred-acre-cove
Questions? Contact Jessica D’Avanza (401) 247-1920 x312
Directions: Meet at the Walker Farm Boat Ramp (509 County Rd) off Route 114, just north of the White Church Bridge (Massasoit Avenue) in Barrington. Look for a small brown sign that says “Walker Farm” and follow the short dirt road to the boat ramp. Ample parking is available.

Jacob's Point Beach Sing
2019-08-16 18:00 - 20:30 (America/Halifax) | Jacobs Point, Jacobs Point Rd, Warren, RI, United States
Location: Warren
Join The Warren Land Conservation Trust for an evening at Jacob’s Point Beach – the perfect spot in nature to build community and have fun singing together around a campfire!
Bring a song to teach, learn a new song, join in chorus, or simply listen and enjoy. Be inspired by the sea and land and relax with friends both old and new as the day winds down. Jacob’s Point will delight your senses with a soft August breeze, the rustle of salt marsh grass, cool gentle waves, the scent of wild roses and osprey in flight.
This event is FREE and suitable for all ages! If there is a chance of rain/bad weather, check The Warren Land Conservation Trust Facebook page for updates.
Questions? Email warrenlctri@gmail.com
Directions: Park at the Audubon Society Nature Center and Aquarium lot at 1401 Hope Street, Bristol, RI. We will meet there at 6pm and walk together down through the meadow to the East Bay Bike Path. Take a right heading north on the bike path. Take a left at the Warren Land Trust sign down the Jacob’s Point trail to the beach. This is approximately a 10-15 minute walk.
*This is not an Audubon sponsored event, but a Warren Land Trust and RI Land Trust Days event.

"Sturgeon" Full Moonrise at Mount Hope Farm
2019-08-16 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Halifax) | Mt Hope Farm, 250 Metacom Ave, Bristol, RI, 02809, us
Location: Bristol
Join the Bristol Land Conservation Trust and Mount Hope Farm for a Full Moonrise Walk at this beautiful protected farm!
Participants will be able to enjoy the full brightness of the (almost) Full Moon rising over Mount Hope Bay. We will explore the early evening sky, including the bright planets Jupiter and Saturn. We even may hear an owl or two, see a shooting star or hear a coyote howl – every walk at the Farm has its dramatic moments!
Except for the final viewing location in the field, walking will be on paved road. Be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes and bring bug spray.
This event is free and suitable for all ages. A $5 donation is suggested.
In the event of rain, this event will be canceled. Updates will be posted on the Facebook and Meetup event.
Questions? Contact bristollandtrust@gmail.com
Directions: 250 Metacom Ave., Bristol. Meet at the Barn across from the Governor Bradford House.

Lawton Farm Walk
2019-08-17 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Halifax) | Lawton Farm, Seven Mile Rd, Hope, RI, 02831, us
Location: Scituate
Join the Scituate Land Trust for a Saturday morning walk through Lawton Farm!
Scituate Land Trust members will guide visitors around this prize conservation area near the Scituate Reservoir. Together we will cross the new footbridge on a leisurely walk on the perimeter trail around the fields and a brief loop through the woods.
Managed primarily as a grassland bird sanctuary, Lawton Farm has been improved recently through a Department of Environmental Management grant. The new entrance kiosk carries educational information and features bird illustrations colored on ceramic tiles by children from the Hope after school program.
This event is free and suitable for all ages. Be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes and sun screen! No pets allowed during nesting season.
In the event of rain, this event will be canceled. Check the Facebook or Meetup event for updates.
Directions: From Scituate Avenue (Rt. 12), head south on Seven Mile Road 6/10 of a mile. Lawton Farm entrance is on your right.

Guided Bird Walks
2019-08-18 08:00 - 10:00, 2019-09-01 08:00 - 10:00 (America/Halifax) | Norman Bird Sanctuary, 583 3rd Beach Rd, Middletown, Rh, 02842, us
Location: Middletown
Join Norman Bird Sanctuary for their Sunday-morning guided bird walks!
Count up as many bird species as you can, from soaring red-tailed hawks to tiny hovering hummingbirds. You’ll learn how to identify common year-round residents and seasonal migrants.
All birding levels welcome! Binoculars are helpful but not required. Limited pairs of binoculars are available to borrow when the Welcome Center opens at 9:00 am.
These walks are FREE and open to the public. Norman Bird Sanctuary holds free guided bird walks every other Sunday!
Questions? Contact Norman Bird Sanctuary – (401) 846-2577, info@normanbirdsanctuary.org
Directions: 583 Third Beach Road, Middletown, RI 02842. Meet in the parking lot at 8:00 am.

Nature Walk With Otter Brown*
2019-08-18 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Halifax) | Haile Farm Preserve, New Industrial Way, Warren, RI
Location: Warren
*Revision from the Warren Land Conservation Trust:
“Unfortunately a conflict has come up in Ben Gagliardi’s schedule and he will not be able to lead the Nature Walk. However, we are fortunate that Otter Brown has agreed to lead the walk as scheduled!
Otter’s credentials:
He has worked for Mass Audubon for ten years. He is an “all-round naturalist with geological leanings/learnings”. He taught Environmental Science and AP Environmental Science at the Wheeler School for 35 years. Since retiring he has served on the Rehoboth Land Trust Board and has organized and helped lead their seasonal hikes.”

Join The Warren Land Conservation Trust and Ben Gagliardi of the RISD Nature Lab for a walk around Haile Farm Preserve!
Ben has done wonderful, informative walks for the land trust in the past and is an expert on bugs. During the nature walk, he will share his expertise in observing the essence of the Preserve protected by the Warren Land Conservation Trust. He will be joined by his botanist friend, Charlie Delavoi, who specializes in moss.
Comfortable walking shoes, sunblock, and bug spray are recommended. This event is free and suitable for all ages!
In the event of rain/bad weather, check The Warren Land Conservation Trust Facebook page for updates.
Questions? Email warrenlctri@gmail.com
Directions: Meet at the end of New Industrial Way, Warren, RI (off Old Market St.)

Evening Hike at Grills Preserve
2019-08-18 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Halifax) | Grills Preserve, end of Bowling Lane, Westerly, RI, us
Location: Westerly
Join The Westerly Land Trust for an evening hike at Grills Preserve!
This wooded land is perfect for an outing with scenic views along the Pawcatuck River and a panoramic vista from atop Big Hill. We’ll learn about the preserve’s habitats, animals, and some of the interesting historical features of the land. Come along and enjoy the great outdoors with us!
Please dress appropriately (i.e. comfortable walking shoes/boots) for this moderate, 2-mile walk. You may also want to bring along bug spray and a water bottle.
The terrain is mostly flat but there are some tricky sections that require crossing streams on large log bridges. This event is suitable for all ages and is FREE to attend. Visit the Facebook or Meetup event for updates.
Registration is required to attend: Please email mlee@westerlylandtrust.org with your name, number of attendees, email address, and phone number. Registration is first come, first serve as there is a limited number of spots available.
Questions? Contact Meg Lee – mlee@westerlylandtrust.org
Directions: The parking lot for Grills Preserve is located at 198 Bowling Lane. Follow Bowling Lane to the very end (it’s a dead end) and you will see a large gravel parking lot.

Edible Wild Plant Walk at Jacob's Point
2019-08-19 15:30 - 17:30 (America/Halifax) | Jacobs Point, Jacobs Point Rd, Warren, RI, United States
Location: Warren
Join The Warren Land Conservation Trust and wild edibles enthusiast Russ Cohen, author of the book Wild Plants I Have Known… and Eaten, on a ramble through Audubon’s Claire McIntosh Preserve, and the Warren Land Trust’s adjacent Jacob’s Point Preserve, to learn about the comestible virtues of at least two dozen species of edible wild plants!
The East Bay Region is home to over 100 species of edible wild plants! Keys to the identification of each species will be provided, along with information on how to properly forage and prepare them.
Be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes for this 2-hour walk. Use of sunscreen and bug spray is advised.
In the event of rain/bad weather, check The Warren Land Conservation Trust Facebook page for updates.
Questions? Email warrenlctri@gmail.com
Directions: Park at the Audubon Society Nature Center and Aquarium lot at 1401 Hope Street, Bristol, RI. We will meet there at 3:30pm and begin the walk together.

Signature Trees of Mount Hope Farm
2019-08-22 17:45 - 19:45 (America/Halifax) | Mt Hope Farm, 250 Metacom Ave, Bristol, RI, 02809, us
Location: Bristol
Join the Bristol Land Conservation Trust, Mount Hope Farm, and long-time professional arborist Matt Largess of Largess Forestry, Inc. on a guided tour of the Farm’s many unique trees!
During this easy, 3/4 mile walk around the main house (and if time permits, around the duck pond), we will learn about what makes a healthy tree, their role in nature and current tree threats. Following the tour, join us for some light refreshments!
Comfortable walking shoes and bug repellent are recommended. Be sure to bring a camera to capture the beauty of the farm at dusk!
This event is free and suitable for all ages. A $5 donation is suggested.
In the event of rain/bad weather, this event will be canceled. Check the Facebook or Meetup event for updates.
Questions? Contact bristollandtrust@gmail.com
Directions: 250 Metacom Ave. Bristol. Meet at the area just outside the Barn. Please park in the lot behind the Barn (east side).

Explore the Vernal Pools of Wolf Hill Forest Preserve
2019-08-24 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Halifax) | Wolf Hill Forest Preserve, Waterview Dr, Smithfield, RI, 02917, us
Location: Smithfield
Join the Smithfield Land Trust to explore the Vernal Pools of Wolf Hill Forest Preserve and enjoy the beautiful vista that looks out to Providence and Narragansett Bay!
There are 5 vernal pools in this hidden gem property in the center of Smithfield. We will learn about the environmental importance of Vernal Pools, what creatures use the pools, and how the vegetation enhances the lives of the salamanders, turtles and frogs.
This event is free and suitable for all ages. Rain or shine, so dress according to the weather! Be sure to bring bug spray and water.
Updates will be posted to Facebook and Meetup events.
Questions? Call 401-233-1000 ext. 122 or email landtrust@smithfieldri.com
Directions: Waterview Drive, Smithfield, RI. Off Route 116 (Pleasant View Avenue) behind Smithfield Police Station at the Leo Bouchard Conservation Commission. Parking on Waterview Dr.

Pond Dippin' with Audubon
2019-08-24 14:00 - 15:30 (America/Halifax) | Audubon Powder Mill Ledges, 12 Sanderson Road, Smithfield, RI, 02917, United States
Location: Smithfield
Join the Audubon Society of Rhode Island for an excursion to learn about the life of a pond!
You may know that frogs, ducks and turtles live near ponds, but have you ever looked for the small creatures that live in the mud and skate across the water surface? Come along on this search for ALL the life of a pond. Use nets and magnifiers to check out pond plants and animals that often elude the naked eye. Come dressed for mud and wet ground. This program is designed for adults and children alike.
Audubon Powder Mill Ledges is a natural oasis in Smithfield, Rhode Island. The pond is a short, easy hike from the parking lot.
Questions? Contact Kim Calcagno – kcalcagno@asri.org
To reserve your spot: Visit Audubon’s website and click on CALENDAR to register. $12/adult and child pair, $7 each additional participant. (It is not sufficient to indicate attending on Meetup or Facebook – attendees must register on http://www.asri.org.)
Directions: Find directions at http://www.asri.org.

Twilight Hike with Audubon
2019-08-25 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Halifax) | Caratunk Wildlife Refuge – Audubon Society of RI, 301 Brown Ave, Seekonk, MA, 02771, us
Location: Seekonk, MA
Join the Audubon Society of Rhode Island for a beautiful and peaceful twilight hike in Caratunk Wildlife Refuge!
Enjoy a quiet evening walk around Muskrat Pond and return along a forest path, listening and watching for creatures of the night. Please wear appropriate clothing and comfortable walking shoes, bring water, bug spray and a flashlight. This evening walk is best for hikers ages 12 and older.
Questions? Call 401.949.5454 or visit http://www.asri.org
To reserve your spot: Visit Audubon’s website and click on CALENDAR to register. $14 Adult, $7 Child. (It is not sufficient to indicate attending on Meetup or Facebook – attendees must register on http://www.asri.org.)
Directions: Find directions at http://www.asri.org.

Miantonomi Open Tower Days
2019-08-31 11:00 - 14:00 (America/Halifax) | Miantonomi Memorial Park, Hillside Avenue, Newport, RI, 02840
Location: Newport
Join the Newport Open Space Partnership to climb to the top of Miantonomi Tower and enjoy the view from the highest point on the island!

The tower sits in Miantonomi Park, which is conserved by Aquidneck Land Trust and is the largest city-owned park in Newport. The park features nature trails, picnic areas, and a playground. The tower, completed in 1929, was designed by the renowned architectural firm of McKim, Mead & White.The historic tower will be open for FREE every Saturday from 11 am – 2 pm from June 15 through August.Directions and Parking: 120 Hillside Ave, Newport, RI 02840. A path from the parking lot leads to the tower.

Labor Day Hike at Mercy Woods
2019-09-02 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Halifax) | Sumner Brown Road, Sumner Brown Rd, Cumberland, RI, 02864, us
Location: Cumberland
Join the Cumberland Land Trust for a guided hike at Mercy Woods!
This newly conserved property consists of trails through woodlands and open fields, with views of rocky ridges and well-preserved stonewalls and rock piles. A two and four mile trail hike will be offered, over moderate terrain.
This event is free and suitable for ages 6 and up. Be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes & sunscreen. There are no restroom facilities on site.
In the event of rain, the guided walk will be canceled. Check the Facebook or Meetup event for updates.
Questions? Contact Debamitchell@yahoo.com or (401) 743-4192.
Directions: Sumner Brown Road, Cumberland, RI. Turn onto Sumner Brown Rd from Wrentham Rd (Rt-121). The parking lot will be immediately on the right.

All Ages Hike & Park Rx at Browning Woods
2019-09-07 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Halifax) | Browning Woods, Shannock Road, South Kingstown, RI
Location: South Kingston
Join the South Kingstown Land Trust for an all ages hike at Browning Woods Trail through pine and oak forest and past some amazing stone walls!
This monthly hike on first Saturdays is part of a new Park Rx initiative in which healthcare providers in South County are joining a national movement to “prescribe” taking walks and spending time in nature for better physical and mental health!
We will hike about 3 miles, though you can shorten your outing to about 1 mile if desired. For more information about Browning Woods or to find trail maps, please visit: http://www.sklt.org/land-we-protect/trail-maps/.
This event is free and suitable for all ages. Kids and leashed dogs welcome. Be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes! In the event of rain, check the South Kingstown Land Trust Facebook Page for updates.
Questions? Call 401-789-0962
Directions: From Rt. 1 southbound take a right onto Shannock Road. Stay on Shannock Road for 1.3 miles to a stop sign. Bear left and continue another 0.2 mile on Shannock Rd. Parking area will be on the right across from Moraine Court.

Neutaconkanut Hill September Monthly Guided Hike
2019-09-07 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Neutaconkanut Hill Ballfield, 120 Killingly Street, Providence, Rhode Island 02909
Location: Providence
As part of RI Land Trust Days and Blackstone Go!, Neutaconkanut Hill Conservancy and the Providence Parks Department along with the Blackstone Heritage Corridor and the RI Land Trust Council invite you to this 1st Saturday of the month guided hike at Neutaconkanut Hill! Come see the natural evidence of the change of seasons firsthand.
Dress for the day’s weather – be sure to wear comfortable walking or hiking shoes. This walk is suitable for all ages. Little ones must be accompanied by an adult or guardian. Dogs on a leash are also welcomed. Insect repellent is recommended year round as a precaution against ticks which carry Lyme Disease. There are no public restrooms on site.
This walk is free and open to the public. Donations are welcomed to help support these events and the work of the Conservancy. No advance reservations are required.
Questions? Any cancellations will be posted on the NHC Facebook page on the Friday, the day before hike.
Directions: Meet at 120 Killingly Street, Providence RI 02909 at the NHC Map Kiosk. There is ample parking at baseball field parking lot.

Audubon Raptor Weekend
2019-09-07 10:00 - 2019-09-08 16:00 (America/Halifax) | The Audubon Society of Rhode Island Nature Center and Aquarium, 1401 Hope St, Bristol, RI, 02809, us
Location: Bristol
Join the Audubon Society of Rhode Island for an exciting weekend filled with Eagles, Owls, Hawks, Falcons and more!
These formidable and magnificent predators of the sky are headed to Bristol, Rhode Island. Razor-sharp talons, extraordinary strength, hooked beaks and highly developed eyesight and hearing make raptors the rulers of the avian world.
This September they will be descending on the Audubon Society of Rhode Island’s Nature Center and Aquarium in Bristol, Rhode Island for Raptor Weekend 2019. Wildlife rehabilitators and experts from across the Northeast will bring a wide variety of these extraordinary birds to the largest raptor celebration in New England. Enjoy live raptor presentations, educational programs, and activities for bird enthusiasts of all ages.
* Audubon Raptor Weekend takes place over the weekend of September 7 & 8, from 10am-4pm both days.
Questions? Call the Nature Center and Aquarium – (401) 949-5454 ex. 3118
To reserve your spot: Visit Audubon’s website and click on CALENDAR to register. Adult $16, Child $11, children under age 3 are free. (It is not sufficient to indicate attending on Facebook or Meetup – attendees must register on http://www.asri.org.)
Directions: Find directions at http://www.asri.org.

CANCELED: Watercolor Workshop at Watson Farm
2019-09-08 09:30 - 15:30 (America/Halifax) | Historic New England Watson Farm, 455 North Rd, Jamestown, RI, 02835, United States
Location: Jamestown
** Due to expected rain on Saturday, this event has been canceled. **

Join Historic New England for a day of limitless artistic inspiration by the vistas and vignettes of this gorgeous seaside farm!
Artist Vicki Iannuccillo presents a full-day outdoor painting workshop for budding and flourishing artists. Capture facets of the historic farm buildings, stone walls, gardens, fields, and seascapes. Please bring painting materials and a bag lunch. Open to all levels of experience.
This is the second workshop in a three-part series. The other two are August 17 and October 5.
Visit the Meetup or Facebook event for updates.
For questions and to register: Tickets in advance are recommended – $45, or $25 for Historic New England members. Call 423-0005 ext. 3 or email WatsonFarm@historicnewengland.org for more information. In case of rain, the workshop will be postponed to the following day – Sunday, September 8.
Directions: Take Route 138 east across Jamestown Bridge. Take Helm St. exit. Turn right onto North Road. The farm is 0.3 miles on the right. From Newport Bridge, take the first exit. Follow signs to Jamestown. Turn right on Narragansett Avenue. Turn right at light on North Road. The farm is 1.6 miles on the left. Follow signs for visitors parking to ample, unpaved lot.

Napatree Nature Walk
2019-09-08 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Napatree Point Conservation Area, Fort Road, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
Location: Westerly
Join the Watch Hill Conservancy and Lead Naturalists Kevin Rogers and Laura Craver for a nature walk on beautiful Napatree Beach!
Featured in Yankee, RI Monthly and PBS, Napatree was the site of 39 homes prior to the 1938 Hurricane. Now this pristine barrier beach is a conservation area managed by The Watch Hill Conservancy and home to several endangered birds, plants and insects.

Bring water, sunscreen and comfortable shoes for walking on a beach. In the event of rain/bad weather, check the Facebook or Meetup event for updates.
Questions? Email Napatreenaturalist@gmail.com
Directions to 1 Fort Road Westerly, RI:
From Route 95 North- Take Exit 92 for Pawcatuck, Connecticut. Turn right turn onto Route 2 (Liberty Street). Merge onto Route 78 towards Westerly. Follow the directions below from the end of Route 78.

From Route 95 South- Take Exit 1 for Westerly, Rhode Island. Turn right off the exit ramp. Travel approximately 5.5 miles on Route 3. Turn left onto Route 78 and follow until the end, approximately 2.6 miles. Cross RT 1 through the traffic light which will put you on Airport Road. Travel 1.4 miles to the end. Turn left onto Watch Hill Road and proceed approximately 4 miles until you enter Watch Hill Village. This is Bay Street. Once parked, follow the harbor sea wall past the shops and the Watch Hill Yacht Club all the way out to the entrance to Napatree.
