Self-guided Walking Tours of Watson Farm
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, 2025-09-11 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

Tours of Casey Farm
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, 2025-09-09 13:00 - 16:00 (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.

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.

Bird and Learn with The Watch Hill Conservancy
2025-09-07 08:00 - 09:30 (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.
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.
REGISTER HERE.

Trail Improvement and Reforestation Celebration with Scituate Land Trust
2025-09-07 11:00 - 13:00 (Africa/Abidjan) | Esek Hopkins Recreation Area, Battery Meeting House Rd, Scituate, RI, United States
You are cordially invited to the Trail Improvement and Reforestation Celebration at Esek Hopkins Park!
Agenda:
11:00 a.m. Brief Business Meeting – Annual Meeting of the Scituate Land Trust and the Scituate Conservation Commission
11:15 a.m. Welcome Remarks by:
Senator Jack Reed; Terrence Gray, Director, RI Department of Environmental Management; and Kate Sayles, Executive Director, RI Land Trust Council.
12:00 to 1:00 p.m Park Guided Tour
Park entrance is off Battey Meetinghouse Road just south of the intersection with Danielson Pike, opposite the State Police Barracks in North Scituate.

Thirst for Justice with the Barrington Land Conservation Trust
2025-09-09 19:00 - 20:30 (Africa/Abidjan) | Barrington Public Library, 281 Country Rd, 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.
Join us for a free screening of Thirst for Justice, an award-winning documentary film about the quest for clean water, directed and produced by Leana Hosea. The event will take place on Tuesday, Sept. 9, at 7 pm in the Salem Family Auditorium at the Barrington Public Library. The 58-minute film will be followed by audience response.
This event is part of the Land Trust Learning Series, a partnership between the Land Trust and the Barrington Public Library and supported by local sponsors.
Armed only with facts and their illnesses, extraordinary citizens take on industry and government, risking arrest to protect clean water. From Flint to the Navajo Nation, via Standing Rock, this is their story.
THIRST FOR JUSTICE follows Janene Yazzie as she searches for the source of contamination in her son’s school’s water in Sanders, Arizona. She suspects drinking uranium-contaminated water from the 1979 Church Rock dam spill caused her ovarian cancer.

Four-Part Painting Course: Plein Air Classes with Trish Hurley
2025-09-10 13:00 - 15:30 (Africa/Abidjan) | 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. Please register here.
Step outside and bring your creativity into the open air with local artist Trish Hurley. In this four-part plein air series, you’ll learn the foundations of outdoor sketching and painting while exploring the beautiful landscapes of SKLT properties.
Each class begins with a short discussion and live demonstration, where Trish introduces techniques in spatial design, composition, and atmospheric perspective. You’ll then set up with your own materials to sketch or paint on-site, using nature as your subject. Trish will move among participants, offering individual guidance and tips to help you develop your eye and technique. Sessions wrap up with a group critique, where everyone shares their work in a relaxed and supportive setting.
Over the course of the series, you’ll practice:
* Capturing light, shadow, and changing skies
* Simplifying forms to convey the essence of a landscape (*less is more*)
* Using composition to guide the viewer’s eye
* Experimenting with your choice of medium—drawing, watercolor, oil, or more
Please bring lightweight, outdoor-friendly materials and consider accessibility when choosing easels or supplies.
Trish, a South Kingstown artist whose work has been exhibited across the U.S., has taught art in New England since 2006. She lives locally with her husband, Steve, and their cat, Bubba.
Dates: September 10th, September 17th, September 28th, October 1st
Time: 1:00 – 3:30 PM
Price: $100 for non-members.
$75 for SKLT Members.
OR come to one session for $25. While attending a single session is possible if absolutely necessary, we ask that participants sign up for the full course whenever possible, as this helps maintain the flow of the class.
Join us for this unique opportunity to learn, create, and connect with nature through art!

Welcome Days with South Kingstown Land Trust
2025-09-10 16:30 - 17:30 (Africa/Abidjan) | Weeden Farm, 17 Matunuck Beach Road, South Kingstown, RI, 02879, United States
Curious About SKLT? Join Us for Welcome Days at Weeden Farm
Whether you’re a longtime neighbor or just discovering our trails, Welcome Days is a great way to get to know the South Kingstown Land Trust.
Join us for a one-hour guided walk through the Woodcock Campus, including the Barn, Office & Welcome Center, and Tractor Shed. Along the way, SKLT board members will share stories about our work—how we protect open space, care for the land, and build a stronger, more connected community.
This is a chance to learn more, ask questions, and explore how you can get involved—whether through volunteering, membership, or simply enjoying the landscapes we all love.
Free and open to all. Light refreshments served. Registration encouraged but not required. Please register here.

Bird Migration in Rhode Island and Native Food Sources
2025-09-10 18:00 - 19:30 (Africa/Abidjan) | Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium, 1401 Hope Street, Bristol, RI, 02809, United States
Join RI RC&D for a presentation on Bird Migration in Rhode Island and Native Food Sources, presented by Lauren Parmelee (Senior Director of Education Programs, Audubon Society of RI). The presentation will be one hour, followed by a 30 minute Q&A.
TO REGISTER, PLEASE CONTACT Paul Dolan, RI RC&D Director Phone 401-500-0399 or email rircd2283 @gmail.com
