Hicks Farm Group Walk with Tiverton Land Trust
2025-10-04 09:00 - 10:30 (America/New_York) | RI
Explore Hicks Farm in northern Tiverton! The Land Trust and the Town are raising funds to preserve 48.8 acres of field, forest, and shore, all for public access. TLT is hosting walks on the following Saturdays in October: 4, 18, and 25, from 9:00am – 10:30am.
Parking: The Sign Shop & Awnings has generously agreed to let us use their parking lot in FRONT of the building. The address is 454 Main Rd, Tiverton, RI 02878. We will leave the parking lot to begin the group walk promptly at 9:05 am.
Come Prepared: Please dress accordingly, wear comfortable shoes and bring water. Wearing long pants tucked into socks and applying insect repellent is encouraged. Note that there will be no bathroom access.
As Hicks Farm is currently under private ownership, these public walks are only permitted while being led by TLT.
To learn more about this important conservation initiative, visit TLT’s website: https://www.tivertonlandtrust.org/hicks-farm
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A Walk in the Woods at Latham Brook Preserve
2025-10-04 09:00 - 12:00 (Africa/Abidjan) | Latham Brook Preserve, 320 Log Road, Smithfield, RI, 02917
Join the Smithfield Land Trust for a hike at Latham Brook Preserve! Moderate to difficult hike with the option to do the full 4-mile trail system or break off mid-way through. Jim Gass will be guiding the entire hike. Wear durable hiking clothes and shoes or boots and bring water.

Butterflies & Insects Walk with The Watch Hill Conservancy
2025-10-04 10:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Napatree Point Conservation Area, Fort Road, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
The Rhode Island Land Trust Council is posting this event on the behalf of The Watch Hill Conservancy. For this event, the Conservancy requires that you register directly with them. Registration on Meetup does not confirm your attendance. Please register here.
View the migrating butterflies and other insects with expert Bruce Fellman leading a walk around Napatree Point Conservation Area. Bruce Fellman, naturalist, journalist and teacher, has extensive knowledge and expertise in documentation of our environment, insects, and wetlands in Rhode Island. Bruce writes in the weekly natural history column, ‘A Naturalist’s Journal,’ which has been a fixture in the area’s newspapers since 1978. Fellman and Napatree Naturalists will lead a walk with participants to observe and learn about the insects and migrating Monarchs on Napatree Point Conservation Area.
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Guided Hike with the Coventry Land Trust
2025-10-04 10:00 - 12:00 (Africa/Abidjan) | Stella Hall Conservation Area, Phillips Hill Rd, off of Harkney Hill Rd., Coventry, RI, 02816, United States
Join the Coventry Land Trust for a guided hike at Stella Hall Conservation Area to celebrate Land Trust Days! Learn about the rare habitats, ecosystems, and wildlife at Stella Hall that make this property unique. Stella Hall’s main trail features a gradual slope, and mostly wide trail that gradually changes from pine needles and soil to sand. Check out the cedar swamp and pine barrens, and enjoy the view of beautiful Stump Pond at the beach area. Bring your binoculars in case you see any birds!
Free and no registration required.
Coventry Land Trust members will be available to answer questions about Stella Hall and how to get involved with the Land Trust.

Walk at Lawton Farm
2025-10-04 10:00 - 12:00 (Africa/Abidjan) | Lawton Farm, Seven Mile Rd, Hope, RI, 02831, us
A casual walk at Lawton Farm led by the Scituate Land Trust and Scituate Conservation Commission. Check out work on the trails, including new boardwalks, all made possible by a state Recreational Trails Grant.

Self-guided Walking Tours of Watson Farm
2025-10-04 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

Hayride Day at Watson Farm
2025-10-04 13:00 - 17:00 (Africa/Abidjan) | Watson Farm, 455 North Road, Jamestown, RI, 02835, United States
The Rhode Island Land Trust Council is posting this event on behalf of Historic New England. For this event, Historic New England requires that you register directly with them. Registration on Meetup does not confirm your attendance. Please register here.
Get the farmer’s perspective as you travel by hayride wagon through the landscape on this seaside working farm. See the herd of Red Devon cattle, the flock of sheep, and other animals dotting the pastures and up close with the farmers. Or, take a self-guided walking tour on more than two miles of moderate trails from the barnyard to the shoreline. Kids can do crafts and a treasure hunt. Refreshments will be available from Cynthia’s Cottage Kitchen. Hayrides start at 1:30, 2:30, 3:30, and 4:30.
Cost: Free for members, $10 for nonmembers
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Bird and Learn with The Watch Hill Conservancy
2025-10-05 08:00 - 09:30 (America/New_York) | 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!
We welcome both new and experienced bird watchers to join us in exploring the variety of bird species in the Napatree Point Conservation Area, recognized as a “Globally Important Bird Area” by the National Audubon Society. During our 2-mile walk, we’ll observe and learn about these beautiful animals, sharing our appreciation and knowledge with each other. This program is open to anyone with a desire to learn about birding or share their expertise. We encourage your curiosity and enthusiasm as we aim to foster lasting connections. A limited number of binoculars will be available for participants.
Ages 10+
This program is designed to last 90 minutes so participants can utilize the free parking along Bay Street.
Rain will cancel these events. Program cancellations will be communicated via email.
This is a FREE program offered by The Watch Hill Conservancy.
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RiverRide on the Seekonk with Blackstone Parks Conservancy
2025-10-05 11:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | RI, United States
The Rhode Island Land Trust Council is posting this event on behalf of the Blackstone Parks Conservancy. For this event, the Conservancy requires that you register directly with them. Registration on Meetup does not confirm your attendance. Please register here!
Board a boat for a guided tour of the Seekonk River and shore. See Providence and East Providence from a different point of view and learn about the river and the wildlife living on, in and near it. Boat rides start at 11:00 am, 11:50 am , or 12:40 pm.
Due to high demand, reservations are required. Priority will be given to members. Registration for members of the Blackstone Parks Conservancy commences on Friday, September 26; non-member registration commences on Monday, September 29. To access the reservations form please click here.
The boat is operated by Save the Bay; they require all participants to sign a consent form.
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MoonRise on the Seekonk with Blackstone Parks Conservancy
2025-10-05 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | RI, United States
The Rhode Island Land Trust Council is posting this event on behalf of the Blackstone Parks Conservancy. For this event, the Conservancy asks that you register directly with them. Registration on Meetup does not confirm your attendance. Please register here!
Watch the Hunter’s Moon rise majestically over the Seekonk River. Observe the night sky with powerful binoculars. Gaze at the planets through powerful telescopes with Rhode Island’s amateur astronomers, the Skyscrapers. Hear Joe’s Backyard Band play music that is out of this world! Bring picnics, blankets, family and friends. At Blackstone Field, across from the Narragansett Boat Club (2 River Drive, Providence, RI 02906).
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Full Harvest Moonrise Walk with The Amateur Astronomical Society of RI
2025-10-06 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Mount Hope Farm, 250 Metacom Ave, Bristol, RI, 02809, United States
Join the Bristol Land Conservation Trust (BLCT) for a Full Hunter’s Moonrise Walk on Monday, October 6 at Mount Hope Farm. The event, at 250 Metacom Avenue, Bristol, RI, begins at 5:00 p.m. with guests gathering in the main parking lot just below the barn. Celebrate the beauty of fall with a leisurely walk to the shore field, about .8 mile, where we will wait for the moon to rise over scenic Mount Hope Bay at about 5:55 p.m., sky conditions permitting. Joining us will be Michael Corvese from Skyscrapers, The Amateur Astronomical Society of RI. He will talk about the origins of the moon followed by lunar observing with a telescope and binoculars. Nature has a way of surprising us, so we’re hoping for an awe-inspiring experience. This event is suited for everyone, including families and children of all ages.

Please wear appropriate walking shoes, and bring bug repellent, binoculars, and a flashlight (for the walk back) if desired. The fee for the walk is $15 per person, $25 per family, and free for BLCT members. Proceeds will benefit the conservation and stewardship efforts of the BLCT. The event should conclude between 7 and 7:30 PM. Light refreshments will be served. For further information email the BLCT at BristolLandTrust@gmail.com or contact Ray Payson at 401-225-4903.

Hunter’s Supermoon Hike with Westerly Land Trust
2025-10-06 17:30 - 19:30 (Africa/Abidjan) | Champlin Farm Preserve, 64 Boombridge Road, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
The Rhode Island Land Trust Council is posting this event on behalf of Westerly Land Trust. For this event, WLT requires that you register directly with them. Please register here.
Join us for a magical evening under the rising Hunter’s Supermoon as we explore the scenic trails of Champlin Farm Preserve. As daylight fades, we’ll set out on a guided hike through fields and woodlands, watching the full moon climb above the trees.
This special full moon, known as the Hunter’s Moon, is not only larger and brighter than usual, but steeped in seasonal lore. Along our 3-mile adventure, we’ll share moon myths, wildlife insights, and pause to take in the natural beauty of the preserve lit by moonlight.
Bring sturdy shoes, a flashlight or headlamp (just in case), and dress for the evening chill.
Parking is available in the Champlin lot.
This event is NO COST for WLT members and $10 for not-yet members.

Migratory Bird Day with The Watch Hill Conservancy
2025-10-11 08:00 - 09:30 (America/New_York) | Napatree Point Conservation Area, Fort Road, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
The Rhode Island Land Trust Council is posting this event on the behalf of The Watch Hill Conservancy. For this event, the Conservancy requires that you register directly with them. Registration on Meetup does not confirm your attendance. Please register here.
Celebrate World Migratory Bird Day with us!
Join Napatree Science Advisors and Napatree Naturalists on this 2 mile walk around Little Narragansett Bay that will detail the variety of bird species on Napatree Point Conservation Area. During the walk, we will observe using binoculars and scopes, while we share our appreciation, knowlege, and expertise with each other. New and experienced bird watchers are welcome!
A limited number of binoculars will be available for participants.
Ages 10+
This program is designed to last 90 minutes so participants can utilize the free parking along Bay Street.
Rain will cancel these events. Program cancellations will be communicated via email.
This is a FREE program offered by The Watch Hill Conservancy

Nature Journaling Workshops: Trees
2025-10-11 10:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | RI
The Rhode Island Land Trust Council is posting this event on behalf of the Audubon Society of Rhode Island. For this event, ASRI requires that you register directly with them. Registration on Meetup does not confirm your attendance. Please register here!
Discover the art of nature observation and reflection guided by Audubon naturalists. These hands-on courses invite participants to expand their knowledge of Rhode Island’s natural history while learning and implementing field illustration techniques. Learn the technical and interpretive skills needed to communicate scientific and ecological information through art, gain new knowledge, and explore a variety of natural habitats. A journal will be provided to all participants.
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Fall Plant and Insect Walk with Charlestown Land Trust
2025-10-11 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | RI
The Rhode Island Land Trust Council is posting this event on behalf of the Charlestown Land Trust. For this event, CLT requires that you register directly with them. Registration on Meetup does not confirm your attendance. Please register here!
Join the Charlestown Land Trust on Saturday, October 11th at 10AM for an guided plant and inspect walk with the former director of the URI Plant Protection Clinic, Heather Faubert, to explore the diverse plant and insect life at the beautiful and historic Amos Greene Farm.
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Hunts Mills - Historic Tour of the Grounds
2025-10-12 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-11-09 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.

Fall Foliage Walk & Talk with Aquidneck Island Land Trust
2025-10-15 16:00 - 17:30 (America/New_York) | Gardner Seveney Sports Complex, 110-298 Linden Ln, Portsmouth, RI, 02871, us
Calling all leaf peepers! Aquidneck Island Land Trust will lead a free autumn nature walk on Wednesday, October 15, from 4-5:30 p.m. We will look for fall foliage and walk a section of the Sakonnet Greenway Trail, the longest public-access walking trail on Aquidneck Island. Participants will learn more about the plants of our local ecosystems and ask questions with our Stewardship staff in an intimate setting.
Park in the lot across from the trail kiosk and polo field at the Gardner Seveney Sports Complex, off East Main Road. We will meet at the kiosk and head south, past The Pennfield School, across Sandy Point Road, and into the woods. Please wear comfortable shoes and dress warmly.
Rain date: Thursday, October 16 from 4-5:30 p.m.
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Please DO Eat the Daisies: The Virtues of Non-Native Weeds and Invasives
2025-10-16 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | South Kingstown Land Trust Barn, 17 Matunuck Beach Rd., 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. Registration on Meetup does not confirm your attendance. Please register here!
Kick off our potluck and lecture series with Russ Cohen on October 21st! Bring a dish to share, enjoy good company, and settle in for an engaging presentation.
About the Lecture: Rhode Island is home to countless native plants—but what about the non-native weeds and invasives already thriving here? Join wild edibles expert and author Russ Cohen (Wild Plants I Have Known…and Eaten) for a lively slide presentation featuring more than two dozen tasty non-native plants found right here in the Ocean State.
From familiar species like daisies and dandelions to the lesser-known Asiatic dayflower, Russ will share tips on identification, edible parts, seasonal availability, preparation methods, and guidelines for safe, responsible foraging.
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Nature Walk with Burrillville Land Trust
2025-10-18 08:30 - 10:00 (America/New_York) | Edward D. Vock Conservation Area, 603-805 Jackson Schoolhouse Rd, Pascoag, RI, 02859, us
The Burrillville Land Trust president will lead a short physical journey of self-discovery, personal growth, and connection with nature and others. Along the way we will stop, listen, share and learn about ourselves and each other. The one mile Bob Cat Loop Trail requires sturdy shoes, a smile and curiosity.

Mawney-Pine Preserve Fall Ecology Walk & Trail Grand Opening
2025-10-18 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Mawney-Pine Preserve, 1140 Tillinghast Road, East Greenwich, RI, United States
Discover the woodland and field ecology of East Greenwich’s newest conserved property at Mawney-Pine Preserve. This guided walk will be led by George Christie (BS Landscape Architecture, MS Entomology), rare species data clerk for the RI Natural History Survey and native plant conservation volunteer for the Native Plant Trust, and Lizzie Hunt, East Greenwich Municipal Land Trust Trustee, and native plant expert.
Mawney-Pine Preserve is a 40-acre parcel purchased by the Town of East Greenwich in 2024 for permanent conservation. This August, Land Trust members worked with town staff to facilitate a major trail-building project by the Audubon Society of Rhode Island’s Youth Conservation League (YCL). The preserve now features three trails totaling 1.5 miles, including short inclines, rock outcroppings, a meadow, a historic cemetery, and a footbridge over the Hunt River.
Event Details

Family-friendly
Rain date: Sunday, October 19th, 2:00 PM
Check “Friends of the East Greenwich Land Trust” Facebook page for updates

Meet in the parking area. The trails are not accessible and the preserve is not yet on maps—please navigate to 1140 Tillinghast Road and follow signs. Program begins promptly at 2:00 PM.
Register on Meetup here.

Trail Walk with Friends of Canonchet Farm
2025-10-19 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Canonchet Farm, 39 Canonchet Rd, Hope Valley, RI, 02832, United States
Friends of Canonchet Farm President Tom Hoagland and Trails Chair Alan Woodmansee will lead a walk along the Nature Trail and showcase the work of our volunteers removing invasive plants and cutting new trails, plus seeing the rebuilt stone walls and boardwalks and the site of the new Three Sisters Garden. They will also discuss the invasive plants to be seen along the trail and what measures can be taken to eliminate them and allow native plants to regrow in their place.

Bones and Brews with Audubon Society of Rhode Island
2025-10-24 18:30 - 20:30 (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 Rhode Island. For this event, ASRI requires that you register directly with them. Registration on Meetup does not confirm your attendance. Please register here!
Join Audubon for spooky stories and cold beer on a crisp October night. Sip on some local brews as Audubon naturalist delves into the spooky and scientific aspects of local wildlife. Examine some cool animal skulls and discover both New England and international wildlife folklore. End the night with a short hike around the Caratunk Wildlife Refuge, watching and listening for nature at night. Please bring a flashlight, wear sturdy shoes, and dress for the outdoors. For ages 21+. Advance registration required.
Caratunk Wildlife Refuge, 301 Brown Avenue, Seekonk, MA; Fee: $20/member; $25/non-member. Ages: 21 and up. Register online through the events calendar at asri.org.
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Natural History Walk with The Watch Hill Conservancy
2025-10-25 09:00 - 10:30 (America/New_York) | Napatree Point Conservation Area, Fort Road, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
Start your day with coffee and a nature walk! Join our Naturalists for a themed walk (plants, birds, marine life) based on participants’ interests and enjoy this excellent opportunity to learn about the natural history of Napatree Conservation Area.
Open to all ages. Participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
This program is designed to last 90 minutes so participants can use the free parking along Bay Street.
This program will start at 9:00 AM and meet at The Napatree Point Conservation Area entrance.
Registration is required.
Light rain will not cancel these events, but a downpour will.
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S'mores Social with Charlestown Land Trust
2025-10-25 15:30 - 17:30 (America/New_York) | RI
The Rhode Island Land Trust Council is posting this event on behalf of the Charlestown Land Trust. For this event, CLT requires that you register directly with them. Registration on Meetup does not confirm your attendance. Please register here!
Join the Charlestown Land Trust on Saturday, October 25th at 3:30pm at Mill Pond Preserve for an evening of fall fun! We’ll kick things off with a guided trail walk, followed by a cozy gathering around the fire to enjoy s’mores and conversation with fellow Charlestown nature lovers.
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Moth Night! with South Kingstown Land Trust
2025-10-28 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | South Kingstown Land Trust Barn, 17 Matunuck Beach Rd., South Kingstown, RI, 02879, United States
Join us for Moth Night! Celebrate Halloween weekend with a spooky (and fascinating) evening of “mothing” at Weeden Farm. Enjoy a potluck and lecture with David Gregg, Executive Director of the Rhode Island Natural History Survey. Afterward, we’ll head outdoors for a guided stroll to observe moths drawn to illuminated sheets, as David helps us identify the species attracted to our “trap.” Bring the kids and kick off Halloween with this unique and family-friendly event!
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