EVENT FULL: Land Trust Days Kickoff at Haile Farm Preserve
2020-08-21 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Halifax) | Haile Farm Preserve, New Industrial Way, Warren, RI
Location: Warren
*Pre-registration on the MeetUp event is required for ALL attendees.
Join the Warren Land Conservation Trust and the Rhode Island Land Trust Council for a brief talk on Friday, August 21 at 6pm by entomologist Ben Gagliardi, followed by a self-guided walk at Haile Farm Preserve to kick off Land Trust Days 2020!
The Haile Farm Preserve, one of the signature properties of the Warren Land Conservation Trust, is comprised of 60 acres and has approximately two and a half miles of easy walking trails. It is remarkable for its variety of ecosystems ranging from upland forests (including numerous stone walls) to tidal marshes. Several trails lead to outstanding views of the Palmer River. The new Jade Trail, completed this spring, leaves from New Industrial Way and provides an opportunity for an interesting “loop” walk.
Ben will give a brief introduction about local insect diversity and include some examples/photos/descriptions/stories about insects that he has encountered along the Haile Farm Preserve trails. Following the talk, attendees will guide themselves along the preserve’s trail systems and then reconvene at 7:15pm to review our discoveries.
To make the walk even more interesting, bring your smart phone to take pictures of interesting things you see along the trail and upload them to a project on the iNaturalist app and/or collect live specimens in jars/containers that you can bring along! We will set up a table for touchless viewing.
All participants must wear a face covering. Be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes and bring bug spray. This event is FREE and suitable for all ages. Leashed dogs are welcome.
*NOTE: This event will be limited to 15 attendees to allow for adequate distancing during the talk & along the trail. All attendees (including guests – limit 2) must be pre-registered on the MeetUp event.
Rain Date: none
Questions? Contact: Michael Gerhard – 401-529-0563 or mgerhardt39@yahoo.com
Directions to the trailhead will be sent out to everyone who has registered on MeetUp prior to the event date.

EVENT FULL: Boyden Heights Coastal Cove Walk
2020-08-22 09:00 - 11:00 | Boyden Heights Conservation Area, 115 Boyden Blvd, Riverside, RI, United States
Location: East Providence
*Pre-registration on the MeetUp event is required for ALL attendees.
Join the East Providence Conservation Commission for a summer morning stroll through the woods and out to the bike path! From there we will walk the bike path a bit to visit two or three coastal coves. This hike is two to three miles long. Bring your camera! Many birds are usually seen in the coves.
All participants must wear a face covering. Be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes and bring bug spray. This event is FREE and suitable for all ages. Leashed dogs are welcome.
Heavy rain/thunderstorms will cancel this event. Showers will not. Updates regarding weather will be posted to this Meetup event.
*NOTE: This event will be limited to 15 attendees to allow for adequate distancing during the walk. All attendees (including guests – limit 2) must be pre-registered on the MeetUp event.
Questions? Ernie Germani, 401-435-7703 x6 Mon-Fri 8AM-4PM
Directions to the trailhead will be sent out to everyone who has registered on MeetUp prior to the event date.

Land Trust Days Kickoff at Haile Farm Preserve (Part 2!)
2020-08-22 18:00 - 20:00 | Haile Farm Preserve, New Industrial Way, Warren, RI
Location: Warren
*Pre-registration on the MeetUp event is required for ALL attendees.
Join the Warren Land Conservation Trust and the Rhode Island Land Trust Council for a brief talk on Saturday, August 22 at 6pm by entomologist Ben Gagliardi, followed by a self-guided walk at Haile Farm Preserve as Part 2 of the Land Trust Days 2020 Kickoff!
The Haile Farm Preserve, one of the signature properties of the Warren Land Conservation Trust, is comprised of 60 acres and has approximately two and a half miles of easy walking trails. It is remarkable for its variety of ecosystems ranging from upland forests (including numerous stone walls) to tidal marshes. Several trails lead to outstanding views of the Palmer River. The new Jade Trail, completed this spring, leaves from New Industrial Way and provides an opportunity for an interesting “loop” walk.
Ben will give a brief introduction about local insect diversity and include some examples/photos/descriptions/stories about insects that he has encountered along the Haile Farm Preserve trails. Following the talk, attendees will guide themselves along the preserve’s trail systems and then reconvene at 7:15pm to review our discoveries.
To make the walk even more interesting, bring your smart phone to take pictures of interesting things you see along the trail and upload them to a project on the iNaturalist app and/or collect live specimens in jars/containers that you can bring along! We will set up a table for touchless viewing.
All participants must wear a face covering. Be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes and bring bug spray. This event is FREE and suitable for all ages. Leashed dogs are welcome.
*NOTE: This event will be limited to 15 attendees to allow for adequate distancing during the talk & along the trail. All attendees (including guests – limit 2) must be pre-registered on this MeetUp event.
Rain Date: none
Questions? Contact: Michael Gerhardt (Cell: 401-529-0563)
email: mgerhardt39@yahoo.com
Directions to the trailhead will be sent out to everyone who has registered on MeetUp prior to the event date.

EVENT FULL: Climbing Pocasset Ridge
2020-08-23 09:00 - 11:00 | Pocasset Ridge, 2910 Main Rd, Tiverton, RI, United States
Location: Tiverton
*Pre-registration on the MeetUp event is required for ALL attendees.
Join the Tiverton Open Space Commission for a vigorous hike exploring deep woods in the Pocasset Ridge Conservation Area of Tiverton. From cardinal flowers in the lowlands to viewing treetops from the ridge, this walk offers many interesting features.
The preserve’s 600 plus acres of forest was protected by the joint efforts of The Nature Conservancy, Tiverton Open Space Commission, and Tiverton Land Trust. We’ll stroll through a delightful wetland, make the climb to oak barrens on rocky highlands, explore a rich basin of towering oaks, then proceed on to the “cliff” overlooking a sheer, ninety-foot drop above a red maple-yellow birch swamp. Participants must be prepared for rugged trails, a bit of a climb, and a totally invigorating experience in East Bay’s wildest forest.
All participants must wear a face covering. Be sure to wear comfortable walking/hiking shoes and bring bug spray. This event is FREE. This hike is inappropriate for those under age 10, and dogs are not permitted in the preserve.
Severe weather will cancel this event. Updates regarding weather will be posted to the Meetup event.
*NOTE: This event will be limited to 15 attendees to allow for adequate distancing during the walk. All attendees (including guests – limit 2) must be pre-registered on the MeetUp event.
Questions? Send us a message on Meetup.
Directions to the trailhead will be sent out to everyone who has registered on MeetUp prior to the event date.

CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER: Boyden Heights Coastal Cove Walk (Part 2)
2020-08-29 09:00 - 11:00 | Boyden Heights Conservation Area, 115 Boyden Blvd, Riverside, RI, United States
CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER.
Location: East Providence
*Pre-registration on this MeetUp event is required for ALL attendees.
Join the East Providence Conservation Commission for a summer morning stroll through the woods and out to the bike path! From there we will walk the bike path a bit to visit two or three coastal coves. This hike is two to three miles long. Bring your camera! Many birds are usually seen in the coves.
All participants must wear a face covering. Be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes and bring bug spray. This event is FREE and suitable for all ages. Leashed dogs are welcome.
Heavy rain/thunderstorms will cancel this event. Showers will not. Updates regarding weather will be posted to this Meetup event.
*NOTE: This event will be limited to 15 attendees to allow for adequate distancing during the walk. All attendees (including guests – limit 2) must be pre-registered on this MeetUp event.
Questions? Ernie Germani, 401-435-7703 x6 Mon-Fri 8AM-4PM
Directions to the trailhead will be sent out to everyone who has registered on MeetUp prior to the event date.

RAIN DATE: Kite Flying at Jacob's Point (Drop-in afternoon!)
2020-08-30 12:00 - 15:00 | Jacobs Point, Jacobs Point Rd, Warren, RI, United States
Location: Warren
NOTE: This is a drop-in style event. A member of the Land Trust will be on the beach from 12pm-3pm. You do not need to arrive at the start time! Come anytime during the 3 hr period to fly a kite!
GO FLY A KITE! Join the Warren Land Conservation Trust for the 2nd annual kite flying event. Drop in anytime between from 12pm-3pm! You can use one of the Land Trust’s kites or bring your own. This beach looking over the Warren River has a steady on-shore breeze for just about any kind of kite. Fun for ages 3 to 103.
Jacob’s Point is a hidden gem off the East Bay Bike Path. Enjoy the beach, watch the boats go by, or watch the osprey, purple martins and salt marsh sparrows. This beach is literally off the beaten path.
Jacob’s Point is located off the East Bay Bike Path 1,000 feet south of Locust Terrace, where there is on-street parking (please do not park beyond the bike path on this road). It also is 1,000 feet north of ASRI’s Nature Center and Aquarium.
We will be practicing social distancing – we can’t fly the kites too close together anyway. We respectfully ask that if there are more than 15 people in one area of the beach, groups move farther down the beach to remain spaced well apart.
Participants must wear a face covering. This event is FREE.
Rain Date: Aug. 30, 12pm-3pm
Severe weather will postpone this event to the rain date. Updates regarding weather will be posted to this Meetup event.
*NOTE: This event will be limited to 40 attendees. This is higher than other Land Trust Days events since it is a “drop-in” style event, and there is a lot of space for distancing along the beach. All attendees (including guests – limit 3) must be pre-registered on this MeetUp event.
Questions? Send us a message on Meetup.
Directions to the beach will be sent out to everyone who has registered on MeetUp prior to the event date.

Nockum Hill: (Self-Guided) Hike & Hatchlings
2020-09-03 09:00 - 11:00, 2020-09-08 09:00 - 11:00, 2020-09-10 09:00 - 11:00 | Doug Rayner Wildlife Refuge, Barrington, RI, 02806, United States
Location: Barrington
Come take a self-guided walk to explore Nockum Hill in Barrington and maybe catch sight of some hatching terrapins! Volunteers from the Terrapin Project will be available on site during the dates and times listed below to answer questions about the project!
September 1, 9-11am
September 3, 9-11am
September 8, 9-11am
September 10, 9-11am
For the past 30 years, volunteers have monitored seasonal nesting of the diamondback terrapin population at Nockum Hill in Barrington. From June to mid-July, female terrapins nest in the sandpits, and in mid-August the terrapin hatchlings start to emerge!
The Terrapin Project and this town owned wildlife refuge are managed by the Nockum Hill Management Committee.
All participants should wear a face covering, comfortable walking/hiking shoes, sunscreen, & bring bug spray. This event is FREE and suitable for all ages. No dogs, horses, bicycles or vehicles allowed on the property.
*NOTE: Since this is a posting for self guided walks during these Open Trail time slots (attendees will not be walking together in groups) there is no required RSVP for this event.
Location: Doug Rayner Wildlife Refuge at Nockum Hill
Directions & Parking: Parking is available near the white gate on George Street in Barrington (plug 49 George St, Barrington, RI into your GPS/maps app).
To help support the stewardship efforts that maintain this property, please visit http://www.blct.org to make a donation, or email info@blct.org if you are interested in volunteering.

Westconnaug Meadows Walk
2020-09-05 16:00 - 17:00 | Westconnaug Meadows, 49 George Washington Hwy, Clayville, RI, 02815, us
Location: Scituate
Join the Scituate Land Trust and the Gentian Garden Club on this quiet wooded walk at Westconnaug Meadows and test your knowledge of a variety of tree species: white pine, gray birch, oak, and chestnut, among others. The property, owned by the Scituate Land Trust, offers a short trail that is just over a mile long. This trail has been called one of the most peaceful, serene, and quiet hikes in Rhode Island! It is a good hike for beginners and children.
All participants must wear a face covering. Be sure to wear comfortable walking/hiking shoes and bring bug spray. This event is FREE and suitable for all ages. Leashed dogs welcomed.
Severe weather will cancel this event. Updates regarding weather will be posted to this Meetup event.
*NOTE: This event will be limited to 15 attendees to allow for adequate distancing during the walk. All attendees (including guests – limit 2) must be pre-registered on this MeetUp event.
Questions? Contact Cindy Gianfrancesco – gleanergardens@cox.net or 401-440-7916
Directions to the trailhead will be sent out to everyone who has registered on MeetUp prior to the event date.

Paddle Hundred Acre Cove (Self-Guided)
2020-09-13 17:30 - 19:00 | Walker’s Farm, Barrington, RI, 02806, us
Location: Barrington
Celebrate RI Land Trust Days with a self-guided paddle on Hundred Acre Cove in Barrington! Hundred Acre Cove is a large tidal estuary, and paddling north is easiest during slack tide headed into a low tide.
This happens on the following dates at these approximate times:
Friday, August 28th 5:30pm
Sunday, September 13th 5:30pm
Saturday, September 19th 10:00am
Saturday, September 26th 5:00pm
Saturday, October 3rd 9:30am
Sunday, October 4th 10:00am
Saturday, October 17th 9:00am
Sunday, October 25th 4:30pm
Please double check the tide before launching. A good reference is https://www.usharbors.com/harbor/rhode-island/barrington-warren-ri/tides/. Please note that Hundred Acre Cove is 10-15 minutes behind this table.
*NOTE: No guide will be present, this is a self-guided event. Bring your own kayak or canoe and a PFD (lifejacket).
If you have any questions or would like to learn more about the Barrington Land Conservation Trust, please visit their website at blct.org or Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/barringtonlandtrust/
Directions: Access to the Cove is from the Walker Farm Boat Ramp off Route 114, just north of the White Church Bridge (Federal Rd. intersection) in Barrington. More info about the boat ramp here: https://exploreri.org/siteReport.php?siteID=50&src=criteria

3rd Thursday Hike: Weeden Farm
2020-09-17 08:30 - 10:00 | South Kingstown Land Trust Barn, 17 Matunuck Beach Rd, Wakefield, 02879, United States
Location: South Kingstown
Registration for this walk is done through the South Kingstown Land Trust and will be capped at 8 people. ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST pre-register via the form found here: http://sklt.org/events-calendar/
(Joining the event on Meetup/Facebook is not sufficient for registration!)
Join South Kingstown Land Trust for their monthly 3rd Thursday Hike! September’s hike will be on Weeden Farm, which is located on a glacial outwash plain.
This easy-to-walk 1.6 mile trail features pastoral views of stone walls and fields actively cultivated for hay and corn. Visitors also may enjoy views of fields managed for wildlife habitat and a large grove of larch trees.
Wear a face covering, comfortable walking shoes, sunblock & bug spray. This event is FREE and suitable for all ages.
Reminder, all attendees must be registered HERE: http://sklt.org/events-calendar/. Registrants will be notified via email if there are any changes due to weather.
Directions: From Route 1 southbound take the exit marked Matunuck Beach Rd. Take the second driveway on the right (17 Matunuck Beach Rd.) and park in the lot for the South Kingstown Land Trust Barn. The trail starts just inside the opening in the stone wall as you enter the parking lot.

Esek Hopkins Park Walk
2020-09-26 16:00 - 17:00 | Esek Hopkins, Scituate, RI, 02857, us
Location: Scituate
Join the Scituate Land Trust and the Gentian Garden Society for a walk through Esek Hopkins Park, focused on a wooded area subject to a timber salvage operation later this year.
Learn about how thinning tree stands and removing dead trees can improve the health of the forest and the safety and enjoyment of visitors. The Town of Scituate leases the property, which is owned by the State and managed by the local Conservation Commission and Land Trust. The walk is jointly sponsored by the Scituate Land Trust and the Gentian Garden Society.
All participants must wear a face covering. Be sure to wear comfortable walking/hiking shoes and bring bug spray. This event is FREE and suitable for all ages. Leashed dogs welcomed.
Severe weather will cancel this event. Updates regarding weather will be posted to the Meetup event.
*NOTE: This event has a larger group size limit because there will be multiple walk leaders that will split the group if more than 15 attendees. All attendees (including guests – limit 2) must be pre-registered on this MeetUp event.
Questions? Contact Cindy Gianfrancesco – gleanergardens@cox.net or 401-440-7916
Directions to the trailhead will be sent out to everyone who has registered on MeetUp prior to the event date.

EVENT FULL: Turner Reservoir Hike
2020-09-27 09:00 - 11:00 | Turner Reservoir Loop Trailhead Parking, 400 Pleasant St, Rumford, RI, 02916, us
Location: East Providence
*Pre-registration on the MeetUp event is required for ALL attendees.
Join the East Providence Conservation Commission for a 3 mile hike around the Turner Reservoir. We will visit Bridgham Farm, the Newman Oak, and stop for a break on a very picturesque peninsula. Be sure to bring your camera as birds are commonly observed here!
All participants must wear a face covering. Be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes and bring bug spray. This event is FREE and suitable for all ages. Leashed dogs are welcome.
Heavy rain/thunderstorms will cancel this event. Showers will not. Updates regarding weather will be posted to the Meetup event.
*NOTE: This event will be limited to 15 attendees to allow for adequate distancing during the walk. All attendees (including guests – limit 2) must be pre-registered on the MeetUp event.
Questions? Ernie Germani, 401-435-7703 x6 Mon-Fri 8AM-4PM
Directions to the trailhead will be sent out to everyone who has registered on MeetUp prior to the event date.

Full Harvest Moonrise Walk
2020-10-01 18:00 - 20:00 | Mt Hope Farm, 250 Metacom Ave, Bristol, RI, 02809, us
Location: Bristol
All attendees must pre-register on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/full-harvest-moonrise-walk-tickets-122556713429
In celebration of Rhode Island Land Trust Days, the Bristol Land Conservation Trust (BLCT) is sponsoring a Full Harvest Moonrise Walk on Thursday, October 1st at Mount Hope Farm in Bristol. The event, which runs from 6 to 8 pm, will be held at Mount Hope Farm. Arrive early to begin our walk at 6 pm. It is an easy walk of about .7 mile to the shoreline.
The Bristol Land Conservation Trust is a small nonprofit organization. The donation of $5 per person and $10 per family will help the BLCT in its mission – to help conserve and protect the town’s valuable open space either through direct ownership or conservation easements.
All participants must wear a face covering. Be sure to wear comfortable walking/hiking shoes and bring bug spray & a flashlight. This event is suitable for all ages. Dogs are not allowed at Mount Hope Farm, so please leave them at home!
Rain Date: Friday, October 2nd, 6-8pm. Registrants will be notified via email if the event will be moved to the rain date.
*NOTE: This event will be limited to 25 attendees. All attendees (including guests – limit 2) must be pre-registered on this Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/full-harvest-moonrise-walk-tickets-122556713429
Questions? Email bristollandtrust@gmail.com or call Ray Payson at (401) 225-4903
Directions to Mount Hope Farm will be sent to you once you register on Eventbrite.

EVENT FULL: Sunset Farm Trail Guided Walk
2020-10-03 10:00 - 11:30 | Sunset Farm, 505 Point Judith Rd, Narragansett, RI, 02882, us
Location: Narragansett
All attendees must register on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sunset-farm-trail-guided-walk-tickets-122248748297
Join the Narragansett Land Conservancy Trust and naturalist Frances Topping for a guided walk through Sunset Farm Trail!
The Town of Narragansett’s Sunset Farm Trail is a 1.5-mile loop trail which is a peaceful stroll through quiet woods. There is even a nice ‘peak’ at Point Judith Pond from a pleasant upland bluff. The trail passes through the only active farm in Narragansett. The 1-1/2-hour tour will be conducted by Frances Topping, a naturalist, artist and educator from Charlestown.
All participants must wear a face covering. Be sure to wear comfortable walking/hiking shoes and bring bug spray. This event is FREE and suitable for all ages.
*NOTE: This event is limited to 15 attendees. All attendees (including guests – limit 2) must be pre-registered on this Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sunset-farm-trail-guided-walk-tickets-122248748297
About the walk leader: Frances Topping has lived in RI for 18 years. She has a BS in geography with botany and zoology as well as a BFA. She worked for 10 years for a nature center as an interpretive naturalist in Ohio delivering walks and other programs about the flora, fauna and history of that area for all ages and abilities. In Rhode Island she has given walks and talks for the RI Wild Plant Society and art workshops for the RI Natural History Survey, RIWPS, and other art groups, and talks on native and invasive plants among other topics for Master Gardeners, RIWPS and garden clubs. Her artwork is mostly nature related with plants a specialty as can be seen on her website francestoppingvisuals.com .
Rain Date: In the case of heavy rain, the walk will be postponed to Sunday, October 4, 2020 at 10:00 AM. Updates about weather will be send out via email to all registrants.
Directions: You will receive directions to the trailhead once you complete registration on Eventbrite! A map of the trail is found at the ExploreRI website: https://exploreri.org/trailmaps/Sunset_Farm_Trail.pdf

3rd Thursday Hike: Yawgoo Pond
2020-10-15 08:30 - 10:30 | South Kingstown Land Trust Yawgoo Pond Area, 493 Barbers Pond Rd, West Kingston, RI, 02892, us
Location: South Kingstown
All participants must pre-register on the South Kingstown Land Trust website: http://sklt.org/events-calendar/
Join the South Kingstown Land Trust (SKLT) for their October 3rd Thursday Hike! The October hike features the 2.2 mile Yawgoo Pond Trail, which takes the hiker by a kettle hole bog, over Mud Brook, and through a grove of stately white pine trees. Yawgoo Trail is also noted for its thick under-story of mountain laurel, especially near the steep banks of the kettle hole, and spectacular views of pristine Yawgoo Pond.
The first acquisition in this area by SKLT, a 12.04 acre parcel at the south end of Yawgoo Pond, was through private donations in February 2001. The second acquisition, in October of 2005, preserved 68.3 acres on the east side of the pond. This project received support from the DEM Forest Legacy and Open Space Bond Fund, The Nature Conservancy, The Champlin Foundations, The Bafflin Foundation, and private donations from neighbors.
All participants should wear a face covering. Be sure to wear comfortable walking/hiking shoes and bring bug spray. This event is FREE and suitable for all ages.
For directions, visit http://sklt.org/land-we-protect/trail-maps/. Registration required and will be capped.
Subject to CDC COVID-19 guidelines. May be cancelled due to health risk concerns. Registrants will be notified of updates/cancellations.
Photo Credit: Ernie Germani

Lawton Farm Walk
2020-10-17 16:00 - 17:00 | Lawton Farm, Seven Mile Rd, Hope, RI, 02831, us
Location: Scituate
NOTE: All attendees must pre-register HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lawton-farm-walk-tickets-119640950303
(Responding on Meetup event is not sufficient for registration!)
Come learn about 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. Great walk for birders! The annual bird count consistently tracks nearly 40 species of birds.
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 walk is jointly sponsored by the Scituate Land Trust and the Gentian Garden Club.
All participants must wear a face covering. Be sure to wear comfortable walking/hiking shoes and bring bug spray. This event is FREE and suitable for all ages. Leashed dogs welcomed.
Severe weather will cancel this event. Updates regarding weather will be sent out to attendees who have registered here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lawton-farm-walk-tickets-119640950303.
*NOTE: This event has a larger group size limit because there will be multiple walk leaders that will split the group if more than 15 attendees. All attendees (including guests – limit 2) must be pre-registered at this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lawton-farm-walk-tickets-119640950303.
Questions? Contact Cindy Gianfrancesco – gleanergardens@cox.net or 401-440-7916
Directions to the trailhead will be sent out to everyone who has pre-registered prior to the event date.

Land Trust Days KICK-OFF at Lawton Farm
2021-08-20 17:30 - 19:00 | Lawton Farm, Seven Mile Rd, Hope, RI, 02831, us
Location: Scituate
Join the Scituate Land Trust and Rhode Island Land Trust Council for an evening walk at Lawton Farm to kick off Land Trust Days 2021!
Come experience Rhode Island’s natural beauty as Scituate Land Trust members guide you through this prize conservation area near the Scituate Reservoir! Together we will cross the 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 improved the signage and stream crossings through a Department of Environmental Management grant. The annual bird count consistently tracks nearly 40 species of birds!
The evening begins with an introduction at 5:30 p.m. The walk starts at 6:00 p.m. We will be walking for about 40 minutes 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. No pets allowed during nesting season.
Rain Date: Saturday, August 21 at 5:30pm. Updates will be shared on the Facebook & Meetup events.
Questions? Contact Rob Bower – robbower@aol.com
Directions: From Scituate Avenue (Rt. 12), head south on Seven Mile Road 6/10 of a mile. Lawton Farm is on your right.
Learn more about the Scituate Land Trust HERE.

EVENT AT CAPACITY! Coastal Coves Walk
2021-08-21 09:00 - 11:30 | Boyden Heights Conservation Area, 115 Boyden Blvd, Riverside, RI, United States
Location: East Providence
Join the East Providence Conservation Commission for a summer morning stroll through the woods and out to the bike path! From here we will walk the bike path a bit to visit two or three coastal coves. This hike is 2-3 miles long. Bring your camera! Many birds are usually seen in the coves.
Be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes and bring bug spray and water. This event is FREE and suitable for all ages! Leashed dogs welcome.
Rain date: None. Heavy rain/thunderstorms will cancel the event. Updates will be shared on the Facebook & Meetup events.
Questions? Contact Ernie Germani – 401-435-7703 x6
Directions: The trail head is opposite 116 Boyden Boulevard, East Providence. From I-195, take RI Exit 1B. Stay right at split to Riverside. Follow Veterans Parkway to the set of lights. Take 3rd right after light onto Boyden Boulevard. Parking is near the end of the road on the right.
Learn more about the East Providence Conservation Commission HERE.

EVENT AT CAPACITY! A Walk in the Woods: Botanizing in the Patricia Sprague Forest Preserve
2021-08-23 16:00 - 18:00 | Patricia Sprague Forest Preserve, Railroad Ave, Charlestown, RI, 02813
Location: Carolina (Charlestown)
This FREE event has limited capacity. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED BY EMAILING angela@charlestownlandtrust.org.
Join ecologist and Charlestown Land Trust board member Keith Killingbeck for a walk in the woods! Bill Bryson, author of the 1998 classic A Walk In The Woods, won’t be with us in the Patricia Sprague Forest Preserve, but we’ll make up for his absence by botanizing throughout this 27.8-acre oasis along the Pawcatuck River.
While infinitely shorter than the subject of Bryson’s book, the 2,184-mile Appalachian Trail, the trail through the Sprague Forest intersects a diverse suite of plant communities as varied as upland forest, old fields, and floodplain forest. This diversity supports the wide variety of plant species we will see, identify, and talk about. On our special to-do list for this trip is to find the Indian pipe plants that should be there, but that are not on the Sprague list yet. While Bryson never did succeed in hiking the entire AT, we will have no trouble navigating this 1.2-mile walk in the woods.
Be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes and bring bug spray and water. This event is FREE and suitable for all ages! Attendees are asked to leave their dogs at home for this walk.
Rain Date: None. Updates will be emailed to those who have registered for the event by emailing angela@charlestownlandtrust.org.
Questions? Email angela@charlestownlandtrust.org
Meeting Place/Directions: From Carolina Back Road, turn onto Railroad Ave in Carolina, RI. The parking lot will be on the left.
Learn more about the Charlestown Land Trust HERE.

Bristol Land Conservation Trust Talk and Tour of the Green Infrastructure at the Town Beach
2021-08-24 17:30 - 19:00 | Bristol Town Beach, 50 Asylum Rd, Bristol, RI, 02809, us
Location: Bristol
Join the Bristol Land Conservation Trust (BLCT) for a talk and special tour of the green infrastructure projects that have been constructed at the Bristol Town Beach and Sports Complex to include the bio-retention swale, the parking area rain gardens with native vegetation to control stormwater, and the beach tree planting to discourage Canada Geese activity. These projects were implemented to improve the water quality of Narragansett Bay and reduce the frequency of beach closures.
Led by Walter Burke – Acting/Former longtime Director of Parks and Recreation for the Town of Bristol – guests will be treated to a lively discussion and tour of an award-winning series of eco-friendly projects at the Town Beach and Sports Complex. Through ingenuity and perseverance Mr. Burke was able to acquire several grants to piece together what now has made the Town Beach both an attractive and eco-friendly recreational destination.
Participants will meet at the Bristol Town Beach Pavilion (50 Asylum Road) for a short introduction to the area. During the tour numerous trees will be highlighted that have made this area so appealing.
Should weather be inclement, guests will meet at the nearby Quinta-Gamelin Community Center at 101 Asylum Road for a talk and PowerPoint presentation.
The BLCT welcomes new members. Annual dues are $25 for an individual and $40 per family. For more information, email the BLCT at BristolLandTrust@gmail.com.
Rain Date: None. Updates will be shared on the Meetup and Facebook events.
Cost: $10 per person and $20 per family (cash or check only) and free for BLCT members. Proceeds benefit the BLCT in its mission to conserve and protect open spaces in Bristol.
Questions? Email BristolLandTrust@gmail.com or post in the Meetup or Facebook event!
Directions & Meeting Place: Bristol Town Beach Pavilion – 50 Asylum Road, Bristol, RI
Learn more about the Bristol Land Conservation Trust HERE.

Go Fly a Kite! @ Jacob's Point
2021-08-28 13:00 - 16:00 | Jacobs Point, Jacobs Point Rd, Warren, RI, United States
Location: Warren
GO FLY A KITE! Join the Warren Land Conservation Trust for the 3rd annual kite flying event. Drop in anytime between from 1pm-4pm! You can use one of the Land Trust’s kites or bring your own.
This beach looking over the Warren River has a steady on-shore breeze for just about any kind of kite. Fun for ages 3 to 103. Jacob’s Point is a hidden gem off the East Bay Bike Path. Enjoy the beach, watch the boats go by, or watch the osprey, purple martins and salt marsh sparrows. This beach is literally off the beaten path.
This event is FREE and suitable for all ages! Leashed dogs welcome.
Rain Date: Sunday, August 29, 1-4pm. Updates will be shared on the Facebook & Meetup events.
Questions? Email WarrenLCTRI@gmail.com
Meeting Place/Directions: Jacob’s Point is located off the East Bay Bike Path 1,000 feet south of Locust Terrace, where there is on-street parking (please do not park beyond the bike path on this road). It also is 1,000 feet north of ASRI’s Nature Center and Aquarium.
Learn more about the Warren Land Conservation Trust HERE.

Labor Day Guided Walks at Blackall Family and Ballou Farm Preserves
2021-09-06 10:00 - 12:00 | 114 W Wrentham Rd, 114 W Wrentham Rd, Cumberland, RI, 02864, us
Location: Cumberland
Join the Cumberland Land Trust for a guided walk at the Blackall Family and Ballou Farm Preserves. You will have your choice of two guided walks – 1.5 miles or 3.0 miles in length. The trails, many of which are new, are easy to moderate in difficulty but include some medium sized hills and a bit of rock hopping.
This event is FREE and hikers of all ages are invited.
Please wear comfortable athletic or hiking shoes/boots. Drinking water and insect repellent are highly recommended.
Though leashed dogs are normally allowed on Cumberland Land Trust managed properties, out of respect for all the participants they will not be allowed on these guided hikes.
Rain Date: None. Heavy rain and/or thunderstorms will cancel the hike. Updates will be shared on the Facebook & Meetup events.
Questions? Post in the Facebook or Meetup event!
Directions: The trailhead and parking are on West Wrentham Road in Cumberland, 0.6 miles north of the West Wrentham Road intersection with Mendon Road. (Type 114 West Wrentham Rd into GPS.)
Learn more about the Cumberland Land Trust or download a trail map HERE.

Guided Walk at Latham Brook Preserve
2021-09-11 09:30 - 10:30 | Latham Brook Preserve, 320 Log Road, Smithfield, RI, 02917
Location: Smithfield
Come join the Smithfield Land Trust for a guided walk with Biologist Jim Gass to explore Latham Brook Preserve! The Land Trust is currently working on developing new trails through this 125 acre property.
The trails are under construction. They are rough hiking and the area has some wet spots, so we recommend water-resistant footwear, bug spray and long pants and sleeves.
This event is FREE and suitable for all ages! Leashed dogs welcome.
Rain Date: None. Heavy rain/thunderstorms will cancel this walk. Updates will be shared on the Facebook & Meetup events.
Questions? Post in the Facebook or Meetup event!
Meeting Place/Directions: Latham Brook Preserve, southern end of Burlingame Road, off of Latham Farm Road, Smithfield, RI (Enter “48 Burlingame Road” into your GPS.)
Learn more about Smithfield Land Trust HERE.
Photo credit: Trails & Walks in Rhode Island Blog.

From Forage to Fashion - Natural Dyes Workshop and Conversation
2021-09-11 09:30 - 2021-09-12 15:00 | Edward D. Vock Conservation Area, 603-805 Jackson Schoolhouse Rd, Pascoag, RI, 02859, us
Location: Burrillville
This workshop spans two days:
Saturday, September 11: 9:30am – 3pm
Sunday, September 12: 9:30am – 3pm
You may choose to attend just one day for $75, or both days for $100.
Register in advance by calling (401) 447-1560.
Join the Burrillville Land Trust for a natural dye workshop and community conversation. A multi-day workshop on sustainably sourcing, processing and extracting dyes from plants that can be used for natural color from the forests and meadows of Burrillville, RI. Yoga in the morning, a catered lunch, guided foraging, extraction, and dyeing with experts in native people, botany and our sense of place.
Participants will learn first hand how natural dyes are collected, manufactured and used. And participants will color and craft their own textile outfits, aprons, throw pillows, scarves or wrap around skirts. The two day workshop is limited to 15 participants. The workshop will culminate in a forest runway show -an opportunity to celebrate and exhibit the created work, the color palette of the forest and discuss the opportunities that working with nature can create for a local, sustainable textile production.
Participants must bring a smile, a chair and hat, sturdy shoes for a walk on both days, a change of clothes, a willingness to share, and a desire to cast what is learned to a wider audience once the workshop has ended.
Each day includes the following: Morning Yoga; gathering materials with an ethnobotanist; catered lunch; presentation and story telling of and by indigenous peoples; dyeing with experts; closing meditation; and take away samples for scarves, tote bags, wrap around skirts, or apron.
This event is suitable for adults & children ages 12+. Advance registration required.
Rain Date: None. Rain/thunderstorms may cancel the event. Updates will be shared on the Meetup & Facebook events.
Questions? Call (401) 447-1560
Meeting Place/Directions:
Day 1 (9/11) – Edward D. Vock Conservation Area, Pascoag, RI
Day 2 (9/12) – Stillwater Pavilion, 100 Tinkham Land, Harrisville, RI 02830
(Specific directions will be sent out once you are registered.)
Learn more about the Burrillville Land Trust HERE.

Audubon Raptor Weekend
2021-09-11 10:00 - 15:00 | The Audubon Society of Rhode Island Nature Center and Aquarium, 1401 Hope St, Bristol, RI, 02809, us
Location: Bristol
This event spans a weekend:
September 11: 10am-3pm
September 12: 10am-3pm
This event has an admissions fee. See below for details!
Raptor Weekend is back! Eagles, Owls, Hawks, and Falcons, 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.
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 demonstrations, educational programs, and activities for bird enthusiasts of all ages.
Purchase tickets online HERE.
General Admission:
Adult: $13/member, $16/non-member
Child (ages 4 – 12): $9/member, $11/non-member
Children under age 3 are free.
Questions? Contact Anne DiMonti adimonti@asri.org
Meeting Place/Directions: Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium – 1401 Hope Street, Bristol, RI
Learn more about Audubon Society of Rhode Island HERE.

"ROOTSTOCK" Revive the Roots 10th Anniversary
2021-09-11 12:00 - 17:00 | Mowry Commons, 374 Farnum Pike, Smithfield, RI, 02917, us
Location: Smithfield
Ticketing through Eventbrite:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/166462334323
Join Revive the Roots for an afternoon of music, art and activities in celebration of 10 years at the beautiful Mowry Commons! Enjoy breathtaking overlooks to the Stillwater Reservoir, tours, performances, live music, crafts for kids, food trucks, a 50/50 raffle, live animals, pollinators gardens, beehives and much more!
To keep this event accessible to all community members it is $1 to attend. We ask that you consider a donation of $10 – $30 to support Revive the Roots in our practices of Ecological Healing, Enriching Community and Securing Sustenance.
Due to this pricing structure only one ticket may be purchased at a time. Due to Covid-19 all attendees must have a ticket. This will allow us to comply with CDC guidelines and safety recommendations. It may take some extra time to register your family or group and we thank you for this.
Rain Date: None. Updates will be shared on the Meetup event page.
Questions? Contact Hannah – hannah@revivetheroots.org (…or post a question in the Meetup event!)
Ticketing through Eventbrite:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/166462334323
Location: 374 Farnum Pike, Smithfield RI 02917
Learn more about Revive the Roots HERE.

EVENT AT CAPACITY: Row on the Palmer River
2021-09-12 09:00 - 11:00 | Kelly Street, Kelly St, Warren, RI, 02885, us
Location: Warren
EVENT AT CAPACITY. If you did not already pre-register by emailing WarrenLCTRI@gmail.com, there is no more room in this event (or in the boat). But if you plan to bring your own canoe or kayak, you may attend without being pre-registered.
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This FREE event has limited capacity (there will be a waitlist if needed). REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED by emailing WarrenLCTRI@gmail.com.
Join the Warren Land Conservation Trust on a row to our Tom’s Island Preserve. We will launch at 9 am from the end of Kelly Street in Warren and row up the Palmer River to Tom’s Island. Ten participants will row a dory or pilot gig a mile to Tom’s Island and a mile back. You will learn to row together in unison as a crew, see the marshes and habitats along the river, and learn about the Land Trust’s efforts in preservation and conservation in the area.
The Palmer River has some of the most extensive – and threatened – salt marsh habitat in New England. Tom’s Island itself has been shrinking year to year, as a result of sea level rise and erosion from storms. Come see the island for yourself – it may be gone in the next few years.
Lifejackets will be provided. Wear weather appropriate clothing in layers and shoes that can get wet. Bicycle type fingerless gloves can be used to protect hands. Bring sunscreen, water and a light snack.
Adults only in the land trust’s boats.
If you come with your own kayak or canoe, no registration is necessary and you must provide your own lifejacket.
Rain Date: None. Heavy rain/thunderstorms will cancel the event. Updates will be shared on the Facebook & Meetup events.
Questions? Email WarrenLCTRI@gmail.com
Meeting Place/Directions: The group will be departing from Kelly Street on Belcher’s Cove, Warren. Take RI route 114 to Kelly Street. Take Kelly Street (across from Patriot Liquors) across the bike path, proceed to the end at the cove. You will be directed where to park.
Learn more about the Warren Land Conservation Trust HERE.

Striped Maple Hike
2021-09-12 10:00 - 12:00 | William Klutz Woodland, 112 Joe Sweet Rd, Chepachet, RI, 02814, us
Location: Chepachet
Join Glocester Land Trust for a 2 ½ mile walk on five new trails in the Klutz Woodland area of the 1278 acre Sprague Farm Town Forest.
Among the sights will be lots of stone walls, a mid 1800’s farmhouse foundation and chimney, groups of the rare Striped Maple tree, and old gravel roads unchanged for 200 years.
The walk will take about two hours. Some of the walk will pass through muddy areas so everyone should wear appropriate footwear.
Dogs are welcome but they must be leashed and social. No aggressive dogs. It is not yet hunting season, so orange clothing is not necessary.
Rain Date: None. Rain/thunderstorms may cancel this walk. Updates will be shared on the Facebook & Meetup event pages.
Questions? Contact walk leader Roy Najecki at 647-3631 (…or post a question in the Facebook or Meetup event!)
Meeting Place/Directions: Meet at the new Klutz Woodland parking area which is across from 162 Joe Sweet Road in the Chepachet area of Glocester.
Learn more about Glocester Land Trust HERE.
