Casey Farm Watercolor Workshop
2022-09-10 09:30 - 15:30 (Africa/Abidjan) | Historic New England’s Casey Farm, 2325 Boston Neck Road, Saunderstown, RI, 02874
****See registration instructions below!***
Let your creativity flow with inspiration from a beautiful seaside farm at a full day of watercolor painting with artist Vicki Iannuccillo. After a one-hour demonstration of landscape painting, set up your materials and capture the many facets of the farm buildings, grazing animals, stone walls, and gardens on the grounds. Vicki offers guidance on composition, lighting, and painting techniques. Please bring painting materials (suggested list will be supplied) and a bag lunch, but please leave pets at home. Open to all levels of experience.
Whether you have never painted before or you are a plein air veteran, you can choose from an amazing variety of inspiring subjects to paint that Vicki will help you to capture on paper. It is a peaceful day of creativity that you should treat yourself to!
$45 / person, and $30 for members of Historic New England
Please call 401-237-7474 or pre-register here: https://my.historicnewengland.org/13921/wat-painting-2.

Raptor Weekend Hosted by Audubon Society of Rhode Island
2022-09-10 10:00 - 12:00 | The Audubon Society of Rhode Island Nature Center and Aquarium, 1401 Hope St, Bristol, RI, 02809, us
***See registration instructions below!***
New England’s Largest Celebration of Birds of Prey
They are coming! Amazing birds of prey with long sharp talons, hooked beaks, and highly developed eyesight and hearing are descending upon Audubon this fall. They’re raptors, the superior hunters of the avian world. Many species of these formidable and striking birds will be at the Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium in Bristol, Rhode Island on September 10 and 11, 2022 from 10 AM – 4 PM for Raptor Weekend 2022.
Eagles, owls, hawks and falcons will be featured in live presentations, educational programs and activities for bird enthusiasts of all ages. Audubon presents a unique opportunity for visitors to get up-close with many species and learn about raptors and their adaptations in this engaging, family-friendly weekend event.
Tickets range from $9-$60 per person.
Learn more and purchase tickets here: https://asri.org/raptor-weekend/event-info.html
Instagram: @riaudubon
Facebook: @AudubonRI

Esek Hopkins Park Walk with Scituate Land Trust
2022-09-10 12:00 - 14:00 | Battey Meetinghouse Road, Battey Meetinghouse Rd, Scituate, RI, 02857, us
Join the Scituate Land Trust for an afternoon walk at Esek Hopkins Park on Saturday, September 10, at 1:00 p.m. 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. 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. Well mannered leashed pets are welcome.
Come early and join our Trail Improvements and Reforestation Kickoff with remarks by Sen. Jack Reed at 12:30 p.m.
The park entrance is on Battey Meetinghouse Road, just south of the intersection with Danielson Pike, immediately opposite the State Police Barracks in North Scituate

Revive the Roots: Rootstock 2022 at Mowry Commons
2022-09-10 12:00 - 20:00 | 374 Farnum Pike, 374 Farnum Pike, Smithfield, RI, 02917, us
***See registration instructions below!***
Rootstock 2022
Saturday September 10th from 12 PM to 8 PM
We welcome you to celebrate the land and community that has supported Revive the Roots in a year of unprecedented growth!
In 2022 we have:

Purchased our base of operations at the historic Mary Mowry House
Grown 415 pounds of produce to support hunger relief through Hope’s Harvest
Started our first CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) a 15 week program that provides food for families and individuals
Hired Annie as Revive the Roots’ Annual Production Manager (Our first paid position!)
Welcomed learners of all ages to Mowry commons through Tinkergarten Classes, School tours, workshops and welcomed back the Young Farmers Network of Southeastern New England
All this was made possible through our amazing community who have contributed over 2,000 hours to care for the 23 acre Mowry Commons

Music, art and activities schedule TBA
Food provided by 2 Sisters 4 Good
Tickets & Pricing:
To keep this event accessible to all community members it is free 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. Families may purchase one ticket at the suggested Family donation price of $11-$45. Revive the Roots is a 501c3 nonprofit organization. Thank you for your continued support!
Gratitude:
To everyone who funded, guided and supported this huge achievement, thank you for believing in us! Not just in this moment, but throughout our journey to foster diverse landscapes and programs to gather, create, learn, and grow food in community.
Revive the Roots recognizes with respect the original land stewards, the Wampanoag people. The place we refer to as Mowry Commons was first named “Wionkeige,” translated as “Land at the Bend.” It is on Wampanoag land that we hold Rootstock.
Learn more about Revive the Roots: https://www.revivetheroots.org/
TICKETS HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rootstock-2022-tickets-399179164627

The Steampunk Seed Traveling Show with Blackstone Parks Conservancy
2022-09-10 14:00 - 15:30 | 2 River Dr, 2 River Dr, Providence, RI, 02906, us
***See registration instructions below!***
Join us for a seed hunt and sort by travel ability. See the amazing time-traveling seeds!
Meet at Blackstone Field, across from the Narragansett Boat Club (2 River Drive, Providence, RI 02906).
Masks, distancing and registration strongly recommended.
This event is part of our monthly “Art & Science in the Park” series with 15 Minute Field Trips, focusing on community action to protect wildlife, promote biodiversity, and combat climate change. Learn about local flora and fauna through art and science activities. Great for families or to use in the classroom. Stay longer to enjoy the park, pick up litter, or use your new knowledge to educate others.
This event is led by Melissa Guillet, from 15 Minute Field Trips. Melissa has taught art for over 20 years and is an avid nature-lover involved in gardening, hiking, and collecting data as a citizen scientist.
Check the 15 Minute Field Trips Facebook page for weather updates.
***REGISTER HERE***

Hunts Mills Historic Tour
2022-09-11 13:30 - 15:30 | 65 Hunts Mill Rd, 65 Hunts Mill Rd, Rumford, RI, 02916, us
The East Providence Conservation Commission (with the Ten Mile River Watershed Council) hosts a walk along the trails of Hunts Mills in collaboration with the East Providence Historical Society on the second Sunday of each month when the John Hunt House & Museum is open to the public. The walk is just under a mile and winds along the Ten Mile River. We stop at several spots on the property and talk about the rich and diverse history of the property and the surrounding area from the 1600’s to present day.
Important parking information: From Providence, 195 East to Exit 2C (Pawtucket Avenue/Seekonk). At end of exit turn right onto Warren Avenue (Route 6 West). At traffic light turn right onto Pawtucket Avenue (Route 114 North). Follow Pawtucket Avenue 1.7 miles to Pleasant Street. Turn right at Pleasant Street (Route 114A South). IGNORE the LEFT TURN ONLY sign which is placed there for construction. You will reach Hunts Mills before the bridge closure. Follow Pleasant Street 0.2 miles then turn right onto the Hunts Mills property. Stay left at the split in the road. Park where available near the John Hunt House. NOTE: THE PLEASANT STREET BRIDGE IS CLOSED. IF YOU ATTEMPT TO GET HERE FROM 114A IN SEEKONK YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO. We will meet at the gazebo trailhead and start at 130 PM sharp.
Dogs are allowed but must be leashed and controlled!
Heavy Rain/Thunderstorm will cancel the event.
Learn more at https://www.facebook.com/EPConservationCommission

Classical Indian Music with Blackstone Parks Conservancy
2022-09-11 18:00 - 19:30 | 2 River Dr, 2 River Dr, Providence, RI, 02906, us
***See registration instructions below!***
Classical Indian Music with Ajit Acharya, tabla, and Srinivas Reddy, sitar.
At Blackstone Field, across from the Narragansett Boat Club (2 River Drive, Providence, RI 02906). Bring a blanket!
To register for the event please click here.
The classical music of India is an improvisatory art music tradition with roots in ancient philosophies and yogic practices. Today there are two distinct classical systems: the southern Carnatic tradition and the northern Hindustani tradition. Srinivas and Ajit are practitioners of the Hindustani genre, which they learned from their respective teachers in the traditional master-disciple mode of apprenticeship. The Hindustani music tradition is unique in its rich blend of Indian and Islamic aesthetics.
All classical music of India is based on two fundamental concepts of melody and rhythm, known respectively as raga and tala. Ragas are melodic landscapes that encode specific musical parameters related to note combinations and embellishments as well as non-musical guidelines regarding the intended mood and time/season of a given performance. Ragas evolved from the voice but can be expressed on any melodic instrument. The exposition of a raga is further accompanied by the complex polyrhythms of various talas as realized on the tabla drum.
This evening Srinivas and Ajit will perform a medley of early evening ragas set to a variety of talas.
Learn more here.
Register HERE.

Connors Farm Conservation Area Hike
2022-09-17 09:00 - 12:00 | 24 Connors Farm Dr, 24 Connors Farm Dr, Smithfield, RI, 02917, us
Smithfield Land Trust and Smithfield Conservation Commission invite you to our properties. It is a wooded area with a narrow stream with ledges, boulders and outcroppings. It is part of the historic farmland that is throughout Smithfield. Please wear substantial shoes, bring water and bug spray. The Trails are hilly, rocky and narrow. It is moderately difficult and the hike will be about 2.5 to 3 miles.
This picturesque property was part of the historic farming community of Smithfield. A brook running through the property was important to the farmers for creating a cranberry bog and a small farm pond to water dairy cows and crops.
There is no rain date. Dogs must be leashed. Trails are narrow, so large active dogs might cause hazardous conditions.
Learn more about the Smithfield Land Trust at https://www.facebook.com/smithfieldlandtrust.

Stella Hall Conservation Area Land Trust Days
2022-09-17 10:00 - 13:00 | Phillips Hill Road, Phillips Hill Rd, Coventry, RI, 02816, us
Join the Coventry Land Trust for a guided walk, followed by an open trail day at the Stella Hall property to introduce this conservation area to Coventry!
Come experience the seasonal changes that September brings. The scenery on the trails is a mix of pine and hardwood forest along with wetlands and a scenic view of Stump Pond. A beaver dam can be seen at an inlet of Stump Pond. This property offers hikers a peaceful backdrop for a weekend excursion. The property is situated within a beautiful 70 acre conservation area where the Coventry Land Trust has developed three trails that are wide, level and easy to walk regardless of experience level.
At 10am there will be a guided walk of the property’s yellow trail with members of the Land Trust. The walk will be 1 ¼ miles long (about 45-60 minutes) at a moderate pace.
Following the guided walk, all trails well be open until 1pm for self-guided access. There will be a member of The Coventry Land Trust at the trailhead to provide information and direct you to the trails.
Be sure to wear comfortable clothing and good walking/hiking shoes. The Coventry Land Trust will provide bottled water, snacks and bug spray. In addition, the Land Trust will be holding a drawing featuring gift certificates from local businesses.
This event is free and open to the public. Leashed dogs welcome. (No plans for a rain date)
Questions? Contact Dennis Greene – pag397@verizon.net or (401) 397-8368.
Stella Hall Conservation Area is located on Phillips Hill Road.
Directions: From route 117 turn onto Hill Farm Road. Immediately after the bike path crosswalk turn right onto Phillips Hill Road. Trail head and parking is approximately ¼ mile ahead. From Harkney Hill Road turn onto Phillips Hill Road. Trail head and parking is approximately 1 mile ahead. Look for Land Trust signage – tent and tables will be set up.

Family Fun Day with the West Greenwich Land Trust
2022-09-17 13:00 - 16:00 | 280 Victory Hwy, 280 Victory Hwy, West Greenwich, RI, 02817, us
This event is geared towards family and outdoor activities. The land trust will conduct a guided tour of one of our trails. There will be lawn games for play. There will be food and ice cream trucks available for food purchase, and raffle baskets to benefit the West Greenwich Land Trust.
West Greenwich Town Hall has a beautiful pavilion and lawn for family enjoyment and the Fry Pond Trail is located behind the pavilion.
This is a free event. Restrooms are available. Leashed dogs are welcome.
Learn more about the West Greenwich Land Trust at their website or Facebook.

Ghost Cat Rodeo Concert with Blackstone Parks Conservancy
2022-09-17 18:00 - 19:30 | 2 River Dr, 2 River Dr, Providence, RI, 02906, us
***See registration instructions below!***
What if The Byrds and The Dead met at a truck stop? That’s the idea: the Ghost Cat Rodeo band’s own songs and more by The New Riders, Flying Burrito Brothers, Emmylou Harris, Gram Parsons, Johnny Cash, Lucinda Williams, the Stones and more…
On Saturday, September 17 at 6 PM at Blackstone Field, across from the Narragansett Boat Club (2 River Drive, Providence, RI 02906).
Learn more here.
Register HERE.

Bird Walk at Hunts Mills with Audubon Society of Rhode Island
2022-09-18 08:30 - 09:30 | 65 Hunts Mill Rd, 65 Hunts Mill Rd, Rumford, RI, 02916, us
***See registration instructions below!***
Join an Audubon naturalist for an early morning bird walk at the historic Hunts Mills property in East Providence. Located along the Ten Mile River, this lovely park has big trees, gardens and a nature trail. We will look for resident and migrating songbirds, as well as water birds in the river. Bring binoculars and wear sturdy walking shoes. Extra binoculars will be available.
Advance registration required. Walks are weather dependent. This is a collaborative effort between Audubon Society of Rhode Island, East Providence Historical Society and the Blackstone Valley Tourism Council. Ages 12 and up.
COST
$5.00 per Member (East Providence Historical Society members fee is also $5)
$7.00 per Non member
Learn more and purchase tickets HERE.
CONTACT E-MAIL
msolis@asri.org
Instagram: @riaudubon
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AudubonRI

Borders Farm Guided Trail Hike and Providence Brigade Band Concert
2022-09-18 10:00 - 13:00 | Borders Farm Preservation, Inc., 31 North Rd, Foster, RI, 02825, us
Come to the farm and enjoy a full day of fun!

Guided hike on our farm trails
Community Food Bank Garden tours
Historic George Phillips farmhouse tours
Providence Brigade Band Concert at 2pm
Lucky Dogs produce & Borders Farm beef for sale
Borders Farm tees & hats for sale
Children’s nature activities by 15 Minute Field Trips from 10 a.m – Noon (please register in advance by contacting bordersfarmevents@gmail.com)
Baked goods table & switchel tastings
Antique Tractor photo opportunity
See our cattle and new calves in their pasture
Quilt raffle drawing (tickets still available!)
Antique farm implement display

We recommend bringing drinking water, sunscreen, sunhat and your comfy lawn chair for the concert. You are invited to bring your own picnic lunch and enjoy the farmhouse front lawn between the hikes and the concert. This event is FREE and suitable for all ages! Friendly, leashed dogs welcome.
Updates will be shared on Meetup.
Questions? Contact bordersfarm@gmail.com.
Meeting Place/Directions: Borders Farm, 31 North Road, Foster, RI
Learn more about Borders Farm here: bordersfarm.org.

Napatree Point Family Beach Exploration
2022-09-18 13:00 - 14:30 | Napatree Point Conservation Area, Fort Road, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
***See registration instructions below!***
The Watch Hill Conservancy is excited to host a FREE Family Beach Exploration program at 1:00 pm on Sunday, September 18th, 2022, in the Napatree Point Conservation Area. Participants will join a Napatree Naturalist to learn about the different organisms found along the shores of Napatree. Participants will also assist with seine net sampling to discover the species found in Little Narragansett Bay.
Open to all ages and limited to 25 participants. Participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Participants should be prepared to walk about 1 mile on the beach, get their feet wet, and clothing dirty. Light rain will not cancel this event, but a downpour will. Participants will receive an email the morning of the event if the event is canceled.
This program will leave from the Napatree Point Conservation Area entrance.
REGISTER ON EVENTBRITE HERE!
We ask that you do not bring your dog to while attending the Family Beach Exploration Program. More information about visiting Napatree can be found here.
Parking: Napatree Point Conservation Area does not have its own designated parking facilities. Watch Hill Village is a small, popular seaside community with a handful of parking options for visitors. In the height of the summer, these tend to fill quickly.
Instagram: @thewatchhillconservancy
Facebook: @thewatchhillconservancy

Social Paddle on Quonnie Pond
2022-09-18 16:00 - 17:30 | Quonnie Boat Ramp, W Beach Rd, Charlestown, RI, 02813, us
***See registration instructions below!***
Join the Charlestown Land Trust for a social paddle on eastern Quonochontaug Pond. Catch a glimpse of CLT properties you wouldn’t otherwise see, including a parcel with a salt marsh habitat restoration project overseen by our partners at Save the Bay. The fun will continue afterwards at the Haversham for a drink (not included) and the opportunity to learn more about CLT.
Follow West Beach Rd, Charlestown, to the end. Boat launch and parking there.
Additional details:

Paddlers are expected to bring their own gear (kayak or paddleboard), including a PFD which must be worn during the paddle.
Participants must complete a waiver at time of paddle.
This event is weather dependent. If the event is cancelled due to inclement weather, participants will receive notice

Registration REQUIRED and will be capped at 20. Reserve your spot here!

Kayak Eco Tour on Great Salt Pond in Block Island
2022-09-18 17:00 - 19:00 | 216 Ocean Ave, 216 Ocean Ave, New Shoreham, RI, 02807, us
***See registration instructions below!***
Block Island Land Trust and Pond & Beyond Kayak are hosting an eco-tour around the great salt pond to highlight adjacent conservation lands. No first time kayakers or children please. This early evening kayak paddle will explore largely undeveloped shorelines of the Great Salt Pond.
$20 per person
Register by calling or emailing Corrie at blockislandkayak@gmail.com and 401-578-2773.
In the event of rain, this event will be held on Monday, September 19th, at the same time.

Mammals of Caratunk with Audubon Society of Rhode Island
2022-09-19 08:00 - 10:00 | 301 Brown Ave, 301 Brown Ave, Seekonk, MA, 02771, us
***See registration instructions below!***
Enjoy a presentation on the mammals that call Caratunk home, then take a hike to Muskrat Pond. Be sure to wear boots and clothes suitable for the weather. Bring binoculars and camera.
Cost
$10.00 per Member Adult
$5.00 per Member Child
$12.00 per Non member Adult
$7.00 per Non Member Child
Learn more and purchase tickets HERE.
CONTACT E-MAIL
msolis@asri.org
Instagram: @riaudubon
FACEBOOK: @AudubonRI

Gong Bath at Sunnyacres Preserve
2022-09-21 18:00 - 19:00 | 149 S Woody Hill Rd, 149 S Woody Hill Rd, Westerly, RI, 02891, us
***See registration instructions below!***
If you want to change the world, start with yourself.
–Mahatma Gandhi
Treat yourself to a beautiful and relaxing sound journey tuned into the frequency of peace and tranquility! Relax and enjoy the healing and transformative power of the Gong! You’ll be transported to a new level of calm and serenity! Dress comfortably, bring water and pillow, yoga mat, blanket, and bolsters if you need them to be comfortable laying on the ground. Sleeping bags are also welcome!
The event is outdoors at Sunnyacres Preserve in Westerly, RI. This event is in collaboration with the Westerly Land Trust and a portion of the proceeds go directly to them.
This gong bath is led by Heather Paris (aka Bani Teja Kaur) and her husband Thad Paris. Heather is a Kundalini Yoga Instructor, Break-work Practitioner and Sound Healer…. as well as a Family Life Coach, Vegan, Mom of 10+ kids, and a Best-Selling Author! Thad is a Master Firewalk Instructor, Sound Healer, Vegan, Dad of 10+ kids, Marine Corp Vet and all around great guy! Don’t miss out on this special event… purchase your ticket now!
WHAT IS A GONG BATH? A gong bath is a meditative state where you bathe in the healing vibrations of sound. The gong bath creates a sacred portal to self which heightens consciousness and resets your nervous system. It is excellent to help relieve anxiety, stress, anger, and trauma and brings harmony back to the mind, body, and spirit. This ancient healing technology can have a profound effect and requires nothing of you for it to work… just sit back, relax, and tune in to the healing power of sound.
Sign up here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gong-bath-sound-journey-celebrating-international-peace-day-tickets-374379307587
Learn more here: https://westerlylandtrust.org/event/gong-bath-sound-journey-celebrating-international-peace-day/
Instagram: @WesterlyLandTrust
Facebook: @WesterlyLandTrust

Autumnal Equinox Hike with Audubon Society of Rhode Island
2022-09-22 10:00 - 12:00 | 12 Sanderson Rd, 12 Sanderson Rd, Smithfield, RI, 02917, us
***See registration instructions below!***
Come on this leisurely hike and explore the changes of the season at Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge. Join an Audubon naturalist to search for wildlife and plants and learn their facts and folklore stories. Hike is easy/moderate with lots of stops for discussion. Wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes and dress for the weather.
COST
$10.00 per Member
$14.00 per Non member
Learn more and purchase tickets HERE.
CONTACT E-MAIL
msolis@asri.org
Instagram: @riaudubon
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AudubonRI

First Day of Fall Evening Walk at Fort Refuge with Audubon Society of RI
2022-09-22 18:30 - 20:30 | 1443 Providence Pike, 1443 Providence Pike, North Smithfield, RI, 02896, us
***See registration instructions below!***
Come to Fort Wildlife Refuge for a relaxing evening walk. Enjoy the quiet and gentle sounds of early fall in the fields and woods. Dress for the weather and walking on forest trails.
COST
$10.00 per Member Adult
$5.00 per Member Child
$12.00 per Non member Adult
$7.00 per Non Member Child
Learn more and purchase tickets HERE.
CONTACT E-MAIL
msolis@asri.org
Instagram: @riaudubon
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AudubonRI

Bird Walk at Bush Hill Preserve
2022-09-24 08:30 - 10:00 | 44 Main St, 44 Main St, North Kingstown, RI, 02852, us
We’ll take a leisurely walk through the preserve looking and listening for fall migrating songbirds. There will be views into a saltmarsh from the new bridge the Land Conservancy of North Kingstown has installed, and if there is time, we may continue the walk into the adjacent Wilson Park.
If there is rain or excessive winds, we will not be able to do the walk. No dogs at this event.
Bush Hill Preserve is accessed behind the First Baptist Church in Wickford. 44 Main Street, Wickford. Park behind the First Baptist Church, all the way in the back, at the trail entrance.
Learn more about the Land Conservancy of North Kingstown on their website or Facebook.

CANCELLED: Row to Jacob's Point with Warren Land Conservation Trust
2022-09-24 12:00 - 15:00 | Warren Town Wharf, 279 Water St, Warren, RI, 02885, United States
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO EXPECTED HIGH WINDS.
Adult participants will learn how to row a 4 oared dory or a 6 oared pilot gig from two experienced coxswains. Participants will row a mile to Warren Land Trust’s property Jacob’s Point, where the boats will be beached and the rowers will have a chance to explore and learn about Jacob’s Point beach and salt marsh ecology. Participants will then row back to the wharf. Please wear water shoes and weather-appropriate clothing and a hat. Gloves to protect your hands when rowing are helpful. Bring sunscreen, bug spray, water, and a snack, and binoculars to view bird life. Participants are required to wear a PFD which will be provided. 10 spaces are available.
The Wharf is on Water Street between State and Washington St. Parking is limited on the wharf. Please follow the signs. Street parking is also available in the neighborhood.
Learn more about Warren Land Conservation Trust, Inc at https://warrenlct.org/

Guided Trail Walk of Booth Pond Conservation Area
2022-09-24 13:00 - 15:00 | Booth Pond Conservation Area, Woonsocket, RI, 02895, us
Join the North Smithfield Land Trust for a guided walk on the newly opened Booth Pond Conservation Area, which lies within North Smithfield and Woonsocket. This wildlife conservation area totals 130 acres and includes the pond, surrounding wetlands and upland forest.
The first half of the walk to see the pond is of moderate difficulty, and for those not interested in continuing further, we will return to the trailhead. The second half of the walk has a few sections of somewhat challenging uphill/downhill terrain and a walking stick may be helpful. You will find a scenic overview of the surrounding area at a lookout point at the higher elevation.
Be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes and bring bug spray and water. This event is FREE and suitable for all ages! No registration necessary.
Although leashed dogs are normally permitted on the trails (all pet waste removed), it may be best to leave them at home for this group activity.
Rain Date: None. Rain/thunderstorms will cancel the walk. Updates will be shared on Meetup.
Questions? Post on Meetup or contact Virginia Streeter (vstreeter@rilandtrusts.org).
Meeting Place/Directions: Trailhead is located within the Dowling Village Shopping Center, North Smithfield. Park near the ALDI store, and walk down toward The Club apartment complex (2 Booth Pond Way, North Smithfield, RI). Green trailhead sign will be off to your right.
Learn more about the North Smithfield Land Trust here.

Boots and Beer at Edward D. Vock Conservation Area
2022-09-24 16:00 - 18:00 | 422 Jackson Schoolhouse Rd, 422 Jackson Schoolhouse Rd, Pascoag, RI, 02859, us
***See registration instructions below!***
Boots & Beer hike in the Edward D. Vock Conservation Area at the corner of Jackson Schoolhouse Road and Olney Keach Road. Join us for a leisurely walk as we hike the Bob Cat Loop Trail. Sturdy hiking boots or sneakers are a must. The mile+ long trail climbs up a glacial esker or two, crosses a stream or two, and ends up in the first Rhode Island American Chestnut germ plasm orchard. Then join your fellow nature enthusiasts and relax at Bravo Brewing Company, 75 Pascoag Main Street, Pascoag, RI, 02859 for a beer (or whatever) and a slice or two of pizza.
Register on Meetup.
This event is free, but for each donation of $20 to the Burrillville Land Trust, you get one drink of your choice and a slice or two of pizza. All proceeds go towards our fund raising effort to Save Sweet’s Hill – 150 acres next to East Avenue in Harrisville.
Any forecasted rain at the time of the hike postpones the event to the following week. Notification via email and text.
The hike and conservation area is located at 41.95442° N, 71.74287° W OR use 422–498 Jackson School House Road, Pascoag, RI 02859. If you get lost call Paul at (401) 447-1560.
Dogs must be on a leash until we cross Leland Brooke. Dogs need to have all their shots.
Learn more about Burrillville Land Trust on their website or Facebook.

New Trail at Klutz Woodland/Sprague Farm
2022-09-25 10:00 - 13:00 | 162 Joe Sweet Rd, 162 Joe Sweet Rd, Chepachet, RI, 02814, us
This month the Coleman Trail in the Klutz Woodland section of the 1200 acre Sprague Farm was completed and marked. Come and explore the newest trails made by Glocester Land Trust Volunteers in the past year. Wear sturdy walking shoes as there is some rough terrain, perhaps water/mud, and a few steep slopes. Total length is about 3 1/2 miles and will take about 3 hours.
Along the route will be three circa 1880’s remnants of family farmhouses (Angell Sweet, Joe Sweet, and Smith Sprague) one with a still standing three story chimney, corn crib, sheep shearing pen, and outbuildings (barns). Some of the trails are colonial era gravel roads. Numerous stone walls, none newer than the 1850’s, and a few granite culverts are along the route. One trail will pass through a grove of Striped Maple trees which are rare in Rhode Island, and a glen of fragrant ferns. Several trails pass through dense mountain laurel and witch hazel.
Friendly social dogs are welcome but they must be leashed. Walk is cancelled in the event of rain.
The Klutz Woodland trailhead parking area is across from 162 Joe Sweet Road. Joe Sweet Road is a narrow road off of Pine Orchard Road in Chepachet village.

Autumn Evening at Caratunk with Audubon Society of Rhode Island
2022-09-29 18:30 - 20:30 | 301 Brown Ave, 301 Brown Ave, Seekonk, MA, 02771, us
***See registration instructions below!***
Join Audubon at the Caratunk Wildlife Refuge for a relaxing evening walk. Enjoy the quiet and gentle sounds of early fall in the fields and woods. Dress for the weather and walking on forest trails. Ages 9 and up.
COST
$10.00 per Member Adult
$5.00 per Member Child
$12.00 per Non member Adult
$7.00 per Non Member Child
Learn more and purchase tickets HERE.
CONTACT E-MAIL
msolis@asri.org
Instagram: @riaudubon
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AudubonRI

Harvest Fair at Norman Bird Sanctuary
2022-10-01 10:00 - 2022-10-02 17:00 | Norman Bird Sanctuary, 583 3rd Beach Rd, Middletown, Rh, 02842, us
For over 45 years, the Norman Bird Sanctuary’s annual Harvest Fair attracted visitors from far and wide for a celebration of the harvest season. This award-winning event is a fall favorite in New England. Challenge friends to a sack race, compete in the Home & Garden Competition, peruse the Crafter’s Tent, enjoy live music, and so much more during this weekend of festivities for the whole family!
Purchase tickets HERE.
When: October 1 and 2 | 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
The Norman Bird Sanctuary is a nonprofit wildlife sanctuary and environmental education center. All proceeds directly support their mission to protect the 300-acre refuge for the benefit of wildlife and the community to enjoy. All guests are asked to respect the following guidelines:

Smoking is strictly prohibited.
Outside beverages and seating are not permitted.
Dogs and other pets are not allowed.

Historic Cemetery Tour: Winnapaug Farm Preserve
2022-10-04 17:15 - 18:15 | Winnapaug Farm Preserve, 117 Shore Rd, Westerly, RI, United States
***See registration instructions below!***
There are nearly 100 historic burial grounds in Westerly, five of which are on Westerly Land Trust properties. In this series, we will be exploring three of these historic cemeteries. Join WLT and Larry Hunter, local commissioner of the Rhode Island Historic Cemetery Commission and member of Rediscovering History, Inc. for our first stop on the tour: Winnapaug Farm Preserve.
Larry will walk us through “Cemetery 101” (as he calls it), which explains orientation and types of headstones, the use of footstones and field stones, and the types of materials. We will also discuss the dos and don’ts of cemeteries, cleaning, maintenance, and restoration of stones.
Tours are recommended for adults. Please prepare for being out in the grass and woods, and bring bug repellant and water. Sign up for one or all three tours as each burial ground offers its own unique characteristics.
REGISTER HERE.
Each tour is FREE for WLT members and $10 for NON-members, which Larry Hunter has generously pledged to donate to WLT.

Self-Guided Odyssey at Burlingame
2022-10-08 09:00 - 12:00 | 215 Nate Whipple Hwy, 215 Nate Whipple Hwy, Cumberland, RI, 02864, us
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Discover the hidden beaver, Glacier Split Rock, an abandoned road from the 1700s, and more on a 2 mile, self-guided walk over moderate terrain Cumberland Land Trust property.
This is a free event. Families are welcome but hike is best for older children due to terrain. Dogs are allowed if leashed.
To register, email Mike Boday at mboday2@gmail.com.
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Neutaconkanut Hill Conservancy Guided Hike
2022-10-08 09:45 - 11:30 | 120 Killingly St, 120 Killingly St, Providence, RI, 02909, us
A guided hike by Neutaconkanut Hill Conservancy. Neutaconkanut Hill is the western boundary point for the City of Providence. Come see a natural wonder in an urban setting.
No registration necessary. Dogs are welcome as long as they are leashed and friendly. Kids 5 and over are welcome when accompanied by parent or guardian.
Cancellations due to weather will be posted on Meetup, Facebook, and the website.
Driving instructions: Easy access from 295 North or South, take 6 East from highway and get off at Killingly Street, Providence 02909. Ball Field Parking lot.
