Land Trust Days 2024 Kickoff with Coventry Land Trust
2024-08-23 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Tutsch and Merrill S. Whipple Conservation Area, 100 Sandy Bottom Road, Coventry, RI, 02816, United States
Join the Council and the Coventry Land Trust on Friday, August 23rd at the Tutsch and Merrill S. Whipple Conservation Area to kickoff Land Trust Days 2024!
The event will feature a short speaking program, commencing at 2:00pm, celebrating the work of the Coventry Land Trust. The hike will begin at 2:15pm and will take visitors over the boardwalk, through the swamp, and along the border of Whipple. The hike will pass by the Pawtuxet, cross streams that lead into the river, and spend time in an upland forest of pine trees and other hardwoods. It will then pass by the meadow and along the swamp to return to the parking area.
Tutsch and Merrill S. Whipple Conservation Area is the first property acquired by the Coventry Land Trust during the early 2000s. It is over 50 acres of wetlands and pine forest, including a red maple swamp, vernal pools, a grassy meadow, and swaths of pine trees. A boardwalk goes through the swamp from the western entrance of Whipple. Beyond this, trails are average hiking trails, with some rooty areas, small bridges over streams, and pine needle covered ground.
Parking is available at the conservation area at the Sandy Bottom Road entrance.

Dedication of the Ernie and Norma O’Leary Agricultural and Conservation Land
2024-08-24 13:00 - 14:30 (Africa/Abidjan) | O’Leary Agricultural Land, 265 Croff Road, Pascoag, RI, 02859, United States
Join the Burrillville Land Trust for a celebration of the newly preserved Ernie and Norma O’Leary Agricultural and Conservation Land! The event will include a speakers program — including a reading of an E. Merrill Root poem, a poet who stayed in a still-standing cabin on the property — and the dedication of a memorial bench for Ernie O’Leary. Come meet the O’Leary family and drink some cold lemonade! Please wear sturdy shoes for a leisurely 0.2 mile walk to the event site.
Directions: Use 265 Croff Road, Pascoag, RI or 41.97689° N, 71.79693° W as GPS guides. From the east enter Croff Road from Buck Hill Road just before you reach CT. Travel down Croff Road about 3/4 mile. Event and parking will be on the left — look for EVENT signs.
For more information call 401.447.1560 or send an email to burrillvillelandtrustfriends@gmail.com.

Evening Walk at Johannis Farm Wildlife Preserve
2024-08-29 17:00 - 18:30 (Africa/Abidjan) | Johannis Farm Wildlife Preserve, 461 Sowams Road, Barrington, RI, 02806, United States
The Rhode Island Land Trust Council is posting this event on behalf of the Barrington Land Conservation Trust. For this event, BLCT requires that you register directly with them. Please register here.
Experience an evening walk at one of Barrington’s rarely seen wilderness areas with the Barrington Land Conservation Trust.
On Thursday, Aug. 29, at 5 pm, join a guided walk through the Johannis Farm Wildlife Preserve, a 32-acre expanse of field, forest and wetland between Sowams Road and the Palmer River. The walk will be led by Property Steward Bill Kirkpatrick.
Johannis Farm Wildlife Preserve is located on Sowams Road, 0.7 miles north of Sowams Elementary School. The walk takes approximately one hour over wet and moderate terrain. We recommend you wear lightweight long pants, sturdy shoes and socks, and a lightweight long-sleeved shirt to protect against mosquitos and ticks. Bug spray will be available. Parking is available on site. Dogs are not allowed because of the birds and animals that make this wildlife preserve their home.
Be aware that the primary bridge which connected the two sides of the property was washed out during a king high tide storm. You will be able to walk both sides of the property, but you won’t be able to walk it as a loop trail. A new bridge is in the permitting phase.
Johannis Farm Wildlife Preserve was acquired by the Land Trust in 1991 through a combination of Rhode Island and Barrington Open Space bonds and charitable donations to the Barrington Land Conservation Trust. Due to the sensitive native plants and animals on the property, it is not generally open to the public. The Land Trust hosts several guided walks each year to enable the public to experience the property, which has been preserved as a wilderness reserve in perpetuity.

"Ask for Glass" with Block Island Conservancy
2024-08-31 09:00 - 11:30 (Africa/Abidjan) | Block Island Farmers Market, 1 Legion Way, Block Island, RI, 02807, United States
The Block Island Conservancy is hosting a raffle during the Block Island Farmers Market to guess how many plastic cups are delivered to Block Island restaurants in one week in the summer. This is to educate people how much plastic waste is produced throughout the summer and encourage people to “ask for glass” when out to eat. The winner will get a basket of sustainability items from BIC.

Fungal Foray at Stella Hall
2024-08-31 10:00 - 12:00 (Africa/Abidjan) | Stella Hall Conservation Area, Phillips Hill Rd, off of Harkney Hill Rd., Coventry, RI, 02816, United States
The Rhode Island Land Trust Council is posting this event on behalf of the Coventry Land Trust. For this event, CLT requires that you register directly with them. Please register here.
The Coventry Land Trust and the RI Mycological Society are hosting a Fungal Foray at 10 AM, August 31st, at Stella Hall Conservation Area!
At the foray, participants can expect to meet at the trailhead at 10, be split into fungal-finding teams, search for fungi, and return to identify challenging species and celebrate all the findings. Expect foraying to take 1.5-2 hours, and another 0.5-1 hour for identifying if you want to do some identification work! You are welcome to walk the trails before and after as much as you wish.
Please be aware that this is not a foraging walk! This is to document species and their ecology for scientific research.
Parking is available across from 528 Phillips Hill Road, in a dirt lot about 100 feet south of the trailhead. Meet at the trailhead. Bring bug spray, water, sunscreen, and a curiosity for nature.
Register at tinyurl.com/CLTAugust.

Wild Mushroom Workshop: Take the Mystery Out of Mushrooming
2024-08-31 10:00 - 13:00 (Africa/Abidjan) | Powder Mill Ledges Refuge, 12 Sanderson Road, Smithfield, RI, 02917, United States
The Rhode Island Land Trust Council is posting this event on behalf of the Audubon Society of RI. For this event, ASRI requires that you register directly with them. Please register here.
Join the Audubon Society of Rhode Island for an introduction to mushrooms and fungus and learn how to identify mushroom groups and species that grow in the area. Start inside with a presentation on mushroom identification — view wild mushrooms on display that were collected from other areas, depending on availability. Next, venture out for a hike in the woods with an expert guide to find mushrooms growing in the wild. Afterwards, sample a couple of tasty mushroom dishes using a variety of cultivated wild mushrooms.
Please note: Collecting mushrooms on Audubon properties is prohibited. Wear closed-toe shoes, socks and long pants and dress for the weather.
Space is limited. Advance registration is required at asri.org/calendar.
Fee: $30/member; $40/non-member
Ages: Adult

Guided Hike at Atlantic White Cedar Swamp / Burlingame Preserves
2024-09-02 10:00 - 12:00 (Africa/Abidjan) | White Cedar Swamp, 215 Nate Whipple Highway(route 120), Cumberland, RI, 02864, United States
Please join the Cumberland Land Trust for a 2.25-mile Labor Day guided hike at the 153 acre Atlantic White Cedar Swamp and Burlingame Preserves. The preserves include beaver modified wetland areas, hardwood forest and features an endangered Atlantic White Cedar grove. We will hike along numerous historic stone walls, pass by a historic cellar hole, meander by a number of bedrock hummocks and glacier carved lowlands and walk on a 200 foot long boardwalk over the wetlands.
The difficulty is considered moderate. Hiking shoes are highly recommended as the footing will vary from soft to wet bottomland soils to some rocky terrain. Applying insect protection and having a bottle of water to consume while on the hike is also advised.

Nature Gardening Webinar with Doug Tallamy
2024-09-03 19:00 - 20:30 (Africa/Abidjan) | Online event
The Rhode Island Land Trust Council is posting this event on behalf of the Barrington Land Conservation Trust. For this event, BCLT requires that you register directly with them. Please register here.
Renowned author and entomologist Doug Tallamy joins us via Zoom on Tuesday, Sept. 3, at 7 pm for a presentation on Nature Gardening and a Q&A with the audience.
Author of Bringing Nature Home, The Living Landscape, and New York Times best-seller Nature’s Best Hope, Doug has helped a generation of people understand the connection between insects, plants and the ecosystems they share.
Doug’s talk will motivate people to help restore ecosystem function where they live, work, play, worship, and farm.

Guided Hike at the Alewife Brook Trail with South Kingstown Land Trust
2024-09-06 09:00 - 11:00 (Africa/Abidjan) | Alewife Brook Preserve, 73 Wordens Pond Road, South Kingstown, RI, 02879, United States
The Rhode Island Land Trust Council is posting this event on behalf of the South Kingstown Land Trust. For this event, SKLT requires that you register directly with them. Please register here.
Celebrate Land Trust Days and savor the last days of the forest in full summer bloom on the Alewife Brook Trail, a beautiful one mile loop trail off Wordens Pond Road. You’ll explore a diverse array of habitats, look for the hay-scented fern creature from the RI Walks Challenge, and be on the lookout for migratory birds, interesting trees, plants, mushrooms, and more. All ages welcome. No dogs. Binoculars and boots recommended.
Directions
From the North or South via Route 1: take the exit for Route 110 (Ministerial Road). Follow Ministerial Road for 2.2 miles to a red blinking light. Take a left on Worden’s Pond Road and continue ¼ mile to trailhead parking on left.
From the North via Route 138: take Route 138 to Route 110 (Ministerial Road). Follow Ministerial Road for 3.8 miles to a red blinking light. Take a right on Worden’s Pond Road and continue ¼ mile to trailhead parking on left.

Audubon Raptor Weekend
2024-09-07 10:00 - 2024-09-08 16:00 (America/New_York) | 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 RI. 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 and hearing are headed to Bristol. They’re raptors, the superior hunters of the avian world. Eagles, 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. Visitors who ride their bike to the event or take the bus will receive a complimentary Raptor Weekend Button.
Purchase tickets in advance at asri.org/raptor-weekend.

Second Sundays at Borders Farm
2024-09-08 12:00 - 16:00 (Africa/Abidjan) | Borders Farm
Borders Farm located at 31 North Road in Foster RI is hosting “Second Sundays at the Farm” on September 8, 2024 from noon to 4:00 PM.
Bring snacks or a picnic lunch and relax on the lawn of the historic Phillips Farmhouse. Palagi’s Ice Cream Truck will be on site all day. Enjoy family friendly lawn games like croquet and badminton. Check out our network of trails and look for a RI Walks creature on Margery’s Red Trail. There will be events throughout the day.
Events:

Providence Brigade Band, a 19th century brass band playing historical music in period uniforms, will perform live music at 2pm
Mark Luzio will give a talk on Elihu Fish and the architecture of the Phillips Farmhouse
15 Minute Field Trips will be back with a fun educational drop in ‘Nocturnal Animals’ activity for kids of all ages to enjoy from 1-3pm
Tour the Food Bank community garden 1-3pm
Limited guided tours of the historic Phillips Farmhouse Museum

Second Sundays events are made possible by support from Borders Farm Preservation, Inc, Navigant Credit Union, June Rockwell Levy Foundation, and the Rhode Island Foundation.

Mushroom Walk & Watercolor with Audubon Society of RI
2024-09-11 09:30 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Maxwell Mays Wildlife Refuge, 2082 Victory Highway, Coventry, RI, 02816, United States
The Rhode Island Land Trust Council is posting this event on behalf of the Audubon Society of RI. For this event, ASRI requires that you register directly with them. Please register here.
Hike on the Maxwell Mays Wildlife Refuge with an expert guide to find mushrooms and learn about native species growing in the wild. Then, return to the art studio to create an ‘ants-eye view’ painting of a mushroom in watercolor. No experience necessary, all materials provided.
Space is limited. Advance registration is required at asri.org/calendar.
Fee: $40/member, $45/non-member
Ages: Adult

Trolley Tour with Aquidneck Land Trust
2024-09-12 17:00 - 19:00 (Africa/Abidjan) | Aquidneck Land Trust, 790 Aquidneck Ave, Middletown, RI, United States
The Rhode Island Land Trust Council is posting this event on behalf of the Aquidneck Land Trust. For this event, ALT requires that you register directly with them. Please register here.
Join the Aquidneck Land Trust for an insightful guided tour by Conservation Director Alex Chuman to view some of their conserved properties across the Island. The tour will take place on one of Viking Tours’ comfortable, air-conditioned vintage trolleys.
The tour will leave from Aquidneck Land Trust’s office (790 Aquidneck Avenue, Middletown, RI 02842) at 5pm sharp. It will stop at Land Trust-conserved Sweet Berry Farm for a delicious wine and cheese reception before returning to Land Trust Offices by 7 pm.
Free for members, $10 cash for non-members.

Bird Banding 'Walk & Talk' with Aquidneck Land Trust
2024-09-14 08:00 - 09:00 (Africa/Abidjan) | 123 Valley Road, 123 Valley Road, Middletown, RI, 02842, United States
The Rhode Island Land Trust Council is posting this event on behalf of the Aquidneck Land Trust. For this event, ALT requires that you register directly with them. Please register here.
Have you ever seen birds being banded? Here’s your chance! Learn about migratory bird research at this special Walk & Talk with the Aquidneck Land Trust. Aquidneck Land Trust’s former Board Chair and Salve Regina professor Jim Chace will lead this free tour and bird banding demonstration at Bailey Brook in Middletown. The walk will meet at 8:00 am on Saturday, September 14, at the Middletown Police Station (123 Valley Road, Middletown) and then walk over together to the mobile bird banding station and see what Jim catches!
Parking is limited so please carpool if possible. Bailey Brook is a primary source of drinking water for Middletown and Newport residents, and serves as habitat for several migratory bird species. The Land Trust partnered with the Town of Middletown to preserve the parcel of land buffering Bailey Brook.

Narrow River Land Trust Workshop on Invasive Species
2024-09-14 09:00 - 11:00 (Africa/Abidjan) | RI
The Rhode Island Land Trust Council is posting this event on behalf of the Narrow River Land Trust. For this event, NRLT requires that you register directly with them. Please register by emailing Office@Narrowriverlandtrust.org by September 8th.
The end of summer is a good time to turn your attention to the treatment of invasive species in your yard and your neighborhood. This is the time of year that the plants are sending their nutrients back into their roots and setting their seeds that will be scattered by birds and small mammals. Want to learn more? Come to the Narrow River Land Trust Workshop on Invasive Species!
The training will include information on several of the most serious and pervasive plants, their identification, and control strategies. It will also include a hands-on demonstration of the tools used to control the plants and a discussion of some chemical options. In the field, we will identify many of the plants discussed and spend some time removing them. The field work will be mechanical only, but the discussion of the chemical options will be integrated in the tour of the invasive species. The fieldwork will be held at a NRLT property adjacent to the training venue.
Location details will be provided upon RSVP to Office@Narrowriverlandtrust.org.

Walk at Latham Brook Preserve with Naturalist Jim Gass
2024-09-14 09:30 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | Latham Brook Preserve, 320 Log Road, Smithfield, RI, 02917
Join the Smithfield Land Trust and Author and Naturalist Jim Gass as we take a leisurely stroll down the paths of the Land Trust’s Latham Brook Preserve. Along the way, we will learn about native trees and shrubs, invasive species, and anything else we encounter. The trail is about 3 miles long over challenging terrain. Wear comfortable hiking shoes, and bring water, insect repellent and snacks.

Walk at Latham Brook Preserve with Naturalist Jim Gass
2024-09-14 09:30 - 12:30 (Africa/Abidjan) | Latham Brook Preserve, 320 Log Road, Smithfield, RI, 02917
Join the Smithfield Land Trust and Author and Naturalist Jim Gass as we take a leisurely stroll down the paths of the Land Trust’s Latham Brook Preserve. Along the way, we will learn about native trees and shrubs, invasive species, and anything else we encounter. The trail is about 3 miles long over challenging terrain. Wear comfortable hiking shoes, and bring water, insect repellent and snacks. Register on Meetup.

Westconnaug Meadows Walk & Presentation with John Kostrzewa
2024-09-14 10:00 - 12:00 (Africa/Abidjan) | Westconnaug Meadows, 49 George Washington Hwy, Clayville, RI, 02815, us
Join the Scituate Land Trust for a walk of Westconnaug Meadows, and learn from the Providence Journal columnist John Kostrzewa! An easy hike will be followed by a slide presentation and talk on the best hikes in Rhode Island. Bring a lawn chair if staying for the talk and question and answer session. Leashed dogs welcome.
Directions: Traveling north on I295 take exit 6 Right off exit. (From I295 south Left off exit 6) Left Comstock pkwy. Right on Route 12. Follow across the bridge over the reservoir dam. Continue on Route 12 to 102/14 (Plainfield Pike) intersection and go left. Take the 2nd left on Field Hill Rd. Take a right on George Washington Hwy by Clayville Elementary Scool. Wesconnaug Meadows will be on the left. There is a parking lot on the left or on street parking.

Pollinator Pathway Tour with Barrington Land Conservation Trust
2024-09-15 12:00 - 17:30 (Africa/Abidjan) | Barrington Farm School, 100 Federal Road, Barrington, RI, 02806, United States
The Rhode Island Land Trust Council is posting this event on behalf of the Barrington Land Conservation Trust. For this event, BCLT requires that you register directly with them. Please register here.
The Barrington Pollinator Pathway team of the Barrington Land Conservation Trust is hosting its first ever Pollinator Pathway tour in partnership with the Barrington Farm School! Learn how to welcome and support pollinators in your yard with native plants and pesticide free zones. Visit gardens, both new and some established, to get inspiration and share ideas with fellow gardeners.
You’ll discover 13 diverse gardens on the tour, all spaces created with nature in mind. The tour includes backyard gardens, front lawn conversions, and gardens dealing with saltwater intrusion. There will be meadows in the making and established meadows as well. Building wildlife habitat is a journey, and every garden on the tour represents something a little different.
The event is free, but registration is required. A map of the properties will be available on the day of the event when you check in. The Land Trust has purchased 50 Pollinator Pathway signs in advance for those who wish to place one in their garden. The cost is $20 per sign. You may purchase one at the event, while supplies last. Cash or check only, please.
Schedule:

Noon to 1 pm – Check in and map pick up at the Farm School
Noon to 4:30 pm – Visit sites on the tour
4 pm to 5:30 pm – Tour the Farm School and gather for refreshments and raffle prizes.

Full Moon Hike at Weeden Farm
2024-09-17 18:30 - 20:30 (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 the South Kingstown Land Trust. For this event, SKLT requires that you register directly with them. Please register here.
Celebrate Land Trust Days and enjoy a special twilight guided hike illuminated by the beautiful glow of September’s Harvest Moon at Weeden Farm on Matunuck Beach Road. We’ll discuss the history of Weeden Farm, listen for owls and other nocturnal wildlife, and more. Guests are encouraged to enjoy the campfire, make a s’more, and bring their own snacks to enjoy.
This event is free, with a suggested donation of $10 per attendee. Dogs are not allowed on guided hikes.
Directions
From the North or South: take Route 1 to Matunuck Beach Road. Take the second driveway on the right (17 Matunuck Beach Road) 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.

Lunar Eclipse Encounter with Audubon Society of RI
2024-09-18 21:00 - 23:00 (America/New_York) | Caratunk Wildlife Refuge, 301 Brown Ave, Seekonk, MA, United States
The Rhode Island Land Trust Council is posting this event on behalf of the Audubon Society of RI. For this event, ASRI requires that you register directly with them. Please register here.
Join the Audubon Society of Rhode Island for the second lunar eclipse of 2024. An Audubon naturalist will start the night off by delving into the relationship between various wildlife and the moon and covering the science behind a lunar eclipse. End the evening outside for a beautiful view of the eclipse while enjoying a cup of hot chocolate.
Space is limited. Advance registration is required at asri.org/calendar.
Fee: $12/member adult, $6/member child; $18/non-member adult, $9/non-member child
Ages: 10 and up

Walk to Garrison House Acres with Narrow River Land Trust
2024-09-21 10:00 - 11:00 (Africa/Abidjan) | Middlebridge Educational Area, 95 Middlebridge Road, Narragansett, RI, 02882, United States
The Rhode Island Land Trust Council is posting this event on behalf of the Narrow River Land Trust. For this event, NRLT asks that you register directly with them. Please register here.
Wildlife Biologist Nick Ernst will lead a walk along the Narrow River salt marsh, meadows, and woodlands of this beautiful preserve. The walk is approximately one mile round-trip. The property is is home to an osprey nest with a live web cam.
Ticks may be prevalent. Wear light-color/light-weight clothing and sturdy shoes or boots and other appropriate clothing. Insect repellant recommended.

Gansett Loop Trail Walk
2024-09-21 10:00 - 13:00 (Africa/Abidjan) | Narragansett Community Center, 53 Mumford Road, Narragansett, RI, 02882, United States
The Narragansett Land Conservancy Trust (NLCT) and the Friends of Canonchet Farm (FOCF) will be featuring the recently designed Gansett Loop Trail on Saturday, September 21, 2024 as part of Narragansett’s Gansett Days celebration.
The entire Gansett Loop Trail is 5.2 miles in length — walkers can complete the entire trail or walk one or more of the distinct legs of the trail. The Gansett Loop includes the entire Canonchet Farm Nature Trail which runs from the West Beach Parking Lot to the Narragansett Community Center, the Crooked Brook trail, which runs from South Pier Road south, across Kinney Ave and ends at Gibson Ave and a walk along the iconic Narragansett seawall from South Pier Road back to the West Parking Lot. Each segment can be walked by participants individually out and back, or combined to experience the entire length of the Gansett Loop.
Volunteers will be available to assist walkers at four checkpoints along the trail: the Narragansett Community Center, the Middle School Parking Lot, Gibson Ave near the Hazard cemetery and by the South Beach Pavilion. Water will be available at the checkpoints for participants to refill their water bottles. The volunteers will be answering questions, providing directions and showcasing the trail and the organizations. The volunteers will be at the checkpoints from 10 am until 1pm. Walkers can begin their hike at any of the checkpoints and parking will be available at three locations: the Pier Middle School, the Narragansett Community Center, and the West Parking Lot opposite the Narragansett Town Beach.
The NLCT and the FOCF plan to provide participants a keepsake of the event. The first day of Autumn is an excellent time to enjoy the Narragansett woodlands and ocean views and get some exercise as well. Come see the recreational opportunities available to all, both citizens and visitors alike, and celebrate the natural diversity of our town.

Rootstock 2024
2024-09-22 12:00 - 18:00 (Africa/Abidjan) | Mowry Commons, 374 Farnum Pike, Smithfield, RI, 02917, us
The Rhode Island Land Trust Council is posting this event on behalf of Revive the Roots. For this event, Revive the Roots requires that you register directly with them. Please register here.
Join Revive the Roots for the 4th Annual Rootstock! Rootstock is a great way to experience the 23 acre Mowry Commons in Smithfield RI and slip into fall vibes. You choose your experience…

Bring a chair and blanket and let the music wash over you all day
Wander and explore… look at the bugs… look at the plants… look at the animals… take a tour
Learn from our Share Space presenters about health and wellness, nature based practices and sustainability
Food by Tacofied! Vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options will be on the menu.
Meet our community partners, the amazing folks building community and taking environmental action in Rhode Island
Make things! Crafts and communal mural for kids and adult alike

Festivities kick off at 12pm with bands starting at 1pm. Rootstock runs rain or shine and will only be canceled for severe weather conditions. We have plenty of space underneath the Community Garden Pavilion and the Main Stage tent. In the case of rain, we recommend bringing an umbrella and wearing rain boots to fully explore and enjoy your Rootstock experience.

Time & Space Mandala Workshop at Allin's Cove
2024-09-22 15:00 - 17:30 (Africa/Abidjan) | Allin’s Cove, 57 3rd Street, Barrington, RI, 02806, United States
The Rhode Island Land Trust Council is posting this event on behalf of the Barrington Land Conservation Trust. For this event, BCLT requires that you register directly with them. Please register here.
Join artist Beth Adoette as you walk a unique Land Trust property, Allin’s Cove, and create ephemeral nature mandalas in the landscape using only objects found at the site. Then, with the help of some short introspective writing and meaningful discussion, allow nature, art, and your own intuition to give you insight into your life at this moment in time and place.
The workshop costs $35/person. All registration fees benefit the presenting artist. The workshop is open to adults ages 18 and up. Please do not bring your pets as they may interfere with other people’s art on the ground.
This interesting eco-art wellness experience is an opportunity to connect with yourself, nature, and community all in a beautiful setting of tidal cove, grassland, and marsh. Mandalas are ephemeral and will not be taken home. Photographs are encouraged.

Hawk and Handsaw Farm Tour with the Eastern RI Conservation District
2024-09-26 17:00 - 18:00 (Africa/Abidjan) | Hawk and Handsaw Farm, 20 Moitoza Lane, Portsmouth, RI, 02871, United States
The Rhode Island Land Trust Council is posting this event on behalf of the Eastern Rhode Island Conservation District. For this event, ERICD requires that you register directly with them. Please register here.
Join the Eastern RI Conservation District for a tour of Hawn and Handsaw Farm! Hawk and Handsaw Farm is a small market farm located in Portsmouth, RI, that grows assorted vegetables, edible flowers, and medicinal herbs. During the tour we will hear about the history of the farm and the conservation practices they utilize to help the environment. We will be outdoors, rain or shine, so come dressed for the weather and walking over potentially uneven terrain.
This event is in partnership with the Natural Resources Conservation Service Rhode Island. USDA NRCS is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender. Persons with disabilities who require accommodations to participate in this activity should contact the Disability SEPM, Allie Brown, at 401-822-8841 or allie.brown@usda.gov, or dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunication relay services.

Family Fun Day with West Greenwich Land Trust
2024-09-28 11:00 - 16:00 (Africa/Abidjan) | West Greenwich Town Hall Pavillion and Louttit Library, 280 Victory Highway, West Greenwich, RI, United States
Join the West Greenwich Land Trust for Family Fun Day! The land trust will conduct a guided tour of the Fry Pond Trail, and there will be lawn games, ice cream, and more.
Family Fun Day will be held behind West Greenwich Town Hall at the pavilion and playground. The Fry Pond Trail is located just behind the pavilion. Free, no registration required.

Turner Reservoir Hike
2024-09-29 09:00 - 10:30 (Africa/Abidjan) | Turner Resevoir Loop Parking Lot, Pleasant Street, East Providence, RI, United States
Join the East Providence Conservation Commission for a hike! This 2 mile out and back walk will follow the shore of the Turner Reservoir. The reservoir is a haven for birds, so we will be on the look out for them. We will also stop and talk about trees hear and there! Be sure to wear proper footwear (especially after a rain event) as some of the trails can be muddy.

Guided Hike at Crawley Preserve
2024-10-04 09:00 - 11:00 (Africa/Abidjan) | Crawley Preserve, 198 Glen Rock Road, Richmond, RI
The Rhode Island Land Trust Council is posting this event on behalf of the South Kingstown Land Trust. For this event, SKLT requires that you register directly with them. Please register here.
Explore the diverse habitats at Crawley Preserve as the fall foliage starts to take its hold on the forest. You’ll be on the lookout for migratory birds and other wildlife as well as interesting trees, plants, and other features of the landscape. This hike is part of RI Land Trust Council’s “Land Trust Days” so come celebrate at a beautiful trail shared between SKLT and the Richmond Rural Preservation Land Trust!
Inclement weather cancels. No dogs allowed on guided hikes.
Directions
From the South: take either Route 2 or Route 110 (Ministerial Road) to Route 138. Make a left onto Route 138 and continue 2 miles from Route 2 or 3.3 miles from Route 110 to Old Usquepaugh Road. Turn right onto Old Usquepaugh Road and continue 0.1 mile, passing a stone dam on the right, then bear right onto Glen Rock Road. Continue 0.3 mile to the parking area on left.
From the North: take Route 2 to Route 138. Turn right on Route 138 and proceed per directions above.

Bird Walk at Bush Hill and Wilson Park
2024-10-05 08:00 - 10:30 (Africa/Abidjan) | Bush Hill parking, 44 Main Street, Wickford, RI, 02852, United States
Join the Land Conservancy of North Kingstown for a casual walk through Bush Hill looking for fall migrating birds. If time and interest allow, we’ll continue our walk across the Mill Cove footbridge into Wilson Park to the boat ramp. Bring your binoculars!
The walk is on relatively flat terrain, with one small slope. Paths are gravelly with some exposed roots so appropriate footwear should be worn. Walk will be about a mile and a half if we go all the way to the boat ramp and is relatively easy.
Meet/park at the trailhead in the rear of the parking lot of the First Baptist Church. No dogs allowed.
