Hunts Mills - Historic Tour of the Grounds
2025-08-10 12:00 - 13:00 (Africa/Abidjan) | John Hunt House, 65 Hunts Mill Road, Rumford, RI, 02916, United States
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 trails that is good for beginners and kids. The grounds have plenty of history dating over centuries. We will stop several times and discuss the history of the property as well as the Ten Mile River.
Meet in the parking lot by John Hunt House. The John Hunt House, a museum of East Providence history, will open at 1:00 PM following the hike.

Land Trust Days 2025 Kickoff at Borders Farm
2025-08-10 12:00 - 16:00 (Africa/Abidjan) | Borders Farm
Join the Rhode Island Land Trust Council and Borders Farm to kickoff Land Trust Days 2025! RILTC will be leading a walk to find the #RIWalksChallenge creature hidden at Borders Farm during Second Sundays at the Farm. Come out for a great, family-friendly time with lots of activities!

Natural History Walk
2025-08-16 09:00 - 10:30 (Africa/Abidjan) | Napatree Point Conservation Area, Fort Road, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
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.
Join our Naturalists for a themed walk (plants, birds, marine life) based on participants and enjoy this excellent opportunity to learn about the natural history of Napatree Conservation Area.
Open to all ages
This program is designed to last 90 minutes so participants can utilize the free parking along Bay Street.
Light rain will not cancel these events, but a downpour will. Program cancellations will be communicated via email,
This is a FREE program offered by The Watch Hill Conservancy.
REGISTER HERE.

Tours of Casey Farm
2025-08-19 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-23 08:30 - 12:30, 2025-08-26 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-30 08:30 - 12:30, 2025-09-02 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-09-06 08:30 - 12:30 (Africa/Abidjan) | Casey Farm, 2325 Boston Neck Road, Saunderstown, RI, 02874
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 New England. Can pay online or in person with cash or credit card.
Farm tours are offered every Tuesday afternoon through October 14, and Saturday mornings 8:30 – 12:30 through October 25.

Bird Talk with Burrillville Land Trust
2025-08-19 18:15 - 19:15 (Africa/Abidjan) | Jesse M Smith Memorial Library, 100 Tinkham Ln, Harrisville, RI, United States
Laura Carberry from the Audubon Society of Rhode Island will be talking all things owls and night time birds of prey! Sponsored by the folks from the Burrillville Land Trust.

Self-guided Walking Tours of Watson Farm
2025-08-21 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-23 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-28 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-30 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-09-04 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-09-06 13:00 - 16:00 (Africa/Abidjan) | Watson Farm, 455 North Road, Jamestown, RI, 02835, United States
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 purchased in advance at HistoricNewEngland.org. $10/adult, $9/senior, $5 student, free under 5 years old or member of Historic New England

Gator Tours with South Kingstown Land Trust
2025-08-22 09:00 - 12:00 (Africa/Abidjan) | Weeden Farm, 17 Matunuck Beach Road, South Kingstown, RI, 02879, United States
The Rhode Island Land Trust Council is posting this event on behalf of South Kingstown Land Trust. For this event, SKLT requires that you register directly with them. Please register here.
This free, one-hour guided ride through Weeden Farm was created with accessibility at its core—offering a welcoming way for more people to experience the beauty of our conserved lands. Led by SKLT staff, these small-group tours highlight the farm’s history, our conservation work, and seasonal stewardship—no hiking required.
When: Every 2nd and 4th Friday at 9 AM & 11 AM
This program is designed especially for people who may not be able to comfortably explore our trails on foot. If you typically hike independently, we kindly ask that you leave seats open for those who rely on this opportunity to connect with nature. We promise there will be more ways for you to get involved!

Connecting about Climate: Community Conversations at Casey Farm
2025-08-22 16:00 - 17:30 (Africa/Abidjan) | Casey Farm, 2325 Boston Neck Road, Saunderstown, RI, 02874
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.
Talking about climate change can feel overwhelming—you’re not alone in feeling this way. While nearly 70% of Americans are concerned about climate change, only 35% regularly discuss it with friends and family, even when they share similar views. Yet, these conversations are essential for driving change and building resilient communities. But how do we start them? That’s where you come in!
Join Joie Grandbois, Historic New England’s Director of Sustainability at Casey Farm, for an interactive workshop designed to help you navigate meaningful conversations about climate change. Through guided activities, tools, and shared experiences, this workshop fosters connection and empowers personal action.
REGISTER HERE.

Natural History Walk
2025-08-30 09:00 - 10:30 (Africa/Abidjan) | Napatree Point Conservation Area, Fort Road, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
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. Please register here.
Join our Naturalists for a themed walk (plants, birds, marine life) based on participants and enjoy this excellent opportunity to learn about the natural history of Napatree Conservation Area.
Open to all ages
This program is designed to last 90 minutes so participants can utilize the free parking along Bay Street.
Light rain will not cancel these events, but a downpour will. Program cancellations will be communicated via email,
This is a FREE program offered by The Watch Hill Conservancy.
REGISTER HERE.

Guided Trail Walk at Mill Pond Preserve
2025-08-30 10:00 - 12:00 (Africa/Abidjan) | Mill Pond Preserve, 4968 S County Trail, Charlestown, RI, 02813
The Rhode Island Land Trust Council is posting this event on behalf of Charlestown Land Trust. For this event, Charlestown Land Trust requires that you register directly with them. Registration on Meetup does not confirm your attendance. Please register here.
Join CLT in celebrating Land Trust Days with a special guided walk led by Bill McCusker—a farewell tour with our longtime President! Learn about CLT’s work, the fascinating history of Mill Pond, and the importance of protecting open space in our community.
This event is free and open to all, but space is limited. Please register here.

Mushroom Foray with South Kingstown Land Trust
2025-08-31 10:00 - 12:00 (Africa/Abidjan) | Browning Woods, Shannock Road, South Kingstown, RI
The Rhode Island Land Trust Council is posting this event on behalf of South Kingstown Land Trust. For this event, SKLT requires that you register directly with them. Please register here.
Come join the Rhode Island Mycological Society in conjunction with the South Kingstown Land trust for a Mushroom Foray!
Bring water, comfortable hiking shoes, bug spray, a basket/something to collect fungi with, and your adventurous spirit!
We will meet at the Browning Woods trailhead for 10AM before heading into the woods to find and collect fungi for about an hour. Then we will head back to the ID table to identify and document our findings.
Please carpool if possible as the parking lot is not very large.
Children are always welcome but please NO DOGS.
Please be aware that this is not a foraging walk and we are not collecting mushrooms to eat them! This is to document species and to discuss their ecology.

Cumberland Land Trust Labor Day Hike
2025-09-01 10:00 - 12:00 (Africa/Abidjan) | High Rock Farm Preserve, 177 Scott Road, Cumberland, RI, 02864, United States
Please join the Cumberland Land Trust for our Labor Day Hike at the Scott Brook and High Rock Preserves, whose trails have recently been dramatically modified due to a high level of beaver activity. Hikers will have their choice of two guided walks, a 2 mile or a 3.5 mile hike.
Both hikes are rated as moderate to moderate+ and include short steep hills and a bit of rock hopping.
Hikers will experience beautiful woodlands, historic stone walls, stream crossings and views of the beaver environments and dams along Scott Brook. Hikers will also view Scott Brook Chasm and the Bluebird Meadow.
For your reference, John Kostrzewa recently highlighted the preserves in his Providence Journal “Walking Rhode Island” column.
Young hikers are invited to join us on the guided hike. Though leashed dogs are usually allowed on our trails, in respect to the other hikers, dogs are not allowed on the Labor Day hike.
Because of some rocky terrain along the trails, It is advised that hikers wear sturdy footwear. Hikers should also protect themselves from insects and carry drinking water.
The hike will start from the Outdoor Environmental Education Center (OEEC) High Rock Preserve trailhead on Monday, September 1 (Labor Day) at 10:00 am. The OEEC is located at 186 Scott Road in Cumberland. Heavier precipitation or thunderstorms will cancel the hike.
Trail maps can be downloaded from Cumberlandlandtrust.org.
OEEC is located at 41.95381, -71.42808

Rocky Ruins Hike with The Nature Conservancy
2025-09-03 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Canonchet Preserve
The Canonchet Brook Preserve contains some of the best examples of colonial and Indigenous stonework in Rhode Island, from stone walls to sawmill ruins to an impressive barn foundation. Join The Nature Conservancy for a tour of this rugged landscape of glacial boulders and rocky outcrops, tucked away in a quiet corner of the state.
For this 3.5-mile hike, please be prepared to walk over an uneven trail surface; sturdy hiking shoes are recommended. Hikers are required to wear orange during hunting season, but vests will be provided if you don’t have your own.
Meet in the parking lot at approximately 715 Main Street (Route 3) in Hopkinton.
Limited to 12 participants. RSVP here.

Guided Hike at Browning Woods with South Kingstown Land Trust
2025-09-05 09:00 - 11:00 (Africa/Abidjan) | Browning Woods, Shannock Road, South Kingstown, RI
The Rhode Island Land Trust Council is posting this event on behalf of South Kingstown Land Trust. For this event, SKLT requires that you register directly with them. Please register here.
Step back in time on a 3.5-mile guided hike through the historic Browning Woods Farm. Along the way, you’ll pass old stone walls and farm foundations, while keeping an eye out for wildlife tracks, unique trees, and the beauty of the forest coming back to life. The trail is packed earth and mostly easy walking, with just a few gentle hills.
This walk is free, but registration is required as space is limited. Inclement weather will cancel.
All ages are welcome. Please bring binoculars and wear sturdy boots. Sorry, no dogs allowed.

Birds & Brews with Audubon Society of RI
2025-09-05 18:00 - 20:30 (Africa/Abidjan) | Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium, 1401 Hope Street, Bristol, RI, 02809, United States
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.
Audubon partners with Proclamation Ale Co. of Warwick for an Audubon Raptor Weekend Brewery Night on Friday, September 5, 2025. Enjoy live music by the To Be Continued Band (TBCB) and meet live Audubon owl and hawk ambassadors. Sip cold brews, enjoy some snacks, and learn all about these amazing birds of prey.
Tickets must be purchased online in advance at asri.org/raptor-weekend. Online advance tickets through August 19, 2025: $40/person.
Online ticket as of August 20, 2025: $50/person.
Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium, 1401 Hope Street, Bristol, RI; Ages: 21+

Intro to Nature Journaling with Westerly Land Trust
2025-09-06 09:30 - 11:30 (Africa/Abidjan) | Barlow Nature Preserve, 449 Westerly Bradford Rd, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
The Rhode Island Land Trust Council is posting this event on behalf of the Westerly Land Trust. For this event, WLT requires that you register directly with them. Please register here.
Discover the joy of nature journaling—a fun, informal way to explore the outdoors using words, pictures, and numbers. Inspired by the practices of John Muir Laws and the Wild
Wonder Foundation, our group, welcomes all ages and experience levels. No artistic skill required!
Why Join?
Deepen your connection to the natural world
Boost curiosity, mindfulness, and appreciation for the environment
Reduce stress through quiet observation
Learn about plants, animals, and landscapes in a creative, personal way
Document your outdoor experiences in a meaningful way
What to Bring:
A notebook or sketchbook
Pens or pencils
Optional: colored pencils, markers, binoculars, magnifying glass
Parking is available in the main parking lot at Barlow Nature Preserve, with overflow parking in the field behind the outbuildings to the east (up the farm road).
Led by Jonah Salsich, a Westerly resident and experienced elementary teacher of over 18 years, who is also an amateur naturalist and artist. After discovering the power of nature journaling, he has blended his passions for teaching, observing, and creating into a practice that sparks wonder and connection. With experience in both journaling and leading nature journaling workshops, he is excited to invite others on this rewarding journey.
This is a relaxed, no-pressure group. We’re here to share inspiration, spend time outdoors, and grow our sense of wonder together—one page at a time.
All are welcome. Come curious!
To introduce everyone to the art of nature journaling and as part of Land Trust Days, this event is free for everyone and open to all ages. There will be two workshops following this intro open to ages 18 and up. Workshop 1 is on September 20, and Workshop 2 is on October 4. We hope to see you there.

Audubon Raptor Weekend
2025-09-06 10:00 - 2025-09-07 16:00 (Africa/Abidjan) | Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium, 1401 Hope Street, Bristol, RI, 02809, United States
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.
The rulers of the sky are descending on the Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium in September. Birds of prey with long sharp talons, hooked beaks, and highly developed eyesight are heading to Bristol. They’re raptors, the superior hunters of the avian world.
Owls, hawks, and falcons will be featured in live presentations, educational programs, and activities for bird enthusiasts of all ages. Audubon Raptor Weekend presents a unique opportunity for visitors to get up-close with many species and learn about their adaptations and habitats in this engaging, family-friendly weekend event.
For more information on Raptor Weekend, visit asri.org/raptor-weekend.
Tickets go on sale July 24, 2025 and may be ordered in advance at:
asri.org/raptor-weekend or purchased the day of at the event.
– $20/Non-member Adult, $15/Non-member Child (4-12), Children 3 and under free
Non-member Family 4 Pack $60
– $15/Member Adult, $10/Member Child (4-12), Children 3 and under free
Member Family 4 Pack $50
Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium, 1401 Hope Street, Bristol, RI; Ages: All.
