Borders Farm Guided Trail Hike and Providence Brigade Band Concert
2022-09-18 10:00 - 13:00 (Africa/Abidjan) | 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
***See registration instructions below!***
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.
Facebook: @CumberlandLandTrust
Instagram: @cumberlandlandtrust

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.

Hiking the Mill Pond Preserve: History, Botany, and a Few Surprises
2022-10-08 10:00 - 12:00 | Mill Pond Preserve, 4968 S County Trail, Charlestown, RI, 02813
***Registration for this event is now closed!***
Join Charlestown Land Trust Board Members Bill McCusker and Keith Killingbeck for a leisurely hike in the Charlestown Land Trust’s Mill Pond Preserve. Initially, the Preserve functioned as a fish hatchery, but that is no longer in operation. The hatchery and the plants of the Preserve will be the focus of our hike from 10:00 AM to noon on Saturday, October 8. What could be better than a walk in a New England forest and former fish hatchery in the middle of fall?
Cancelled if weather is inclement. An email will be sent to those who RSVP’d in the event of cancellation.
With birds as a focus on this hike, we ask that you leave dogs at home.
Mill Pond Preserve is located on Route 2 (Charlestown, RI), just north of the Route 1 intersection. Going north it is the first driveway on the right after the entrance to Norton Supply. Look for signs. Visitors should wear sturdy shoes.

Go Fly a Kite! @ Jacob's Point
2022-10-08 13:00 - 16:00 | Jacobs Point, Jacobs Point Rd, Warren, RI, United States
GO FLY A KITE! Join the Warren Land Conservation Trust for the 4th annual kite flying event. Drop in anytime between from 1pm-4pm! You can use one of the Land Trust’s kites or bring your own.
This beach looking over the Warren River has a steady on-shore breeze for just about any kind of kite. Fun for ages 3 to 103. Jacob’s Point is a hidden gem off the East Bay Bike Path. Enjoy the beach, watch the boats go by, or watch the osprey, purple martins and salt marsh sparrows. This beach is literally off the beaten path.
This event is FREE and suitable for all ages! Leashed dogs welcome.
Rain Date: Sunday, October 9, 1-4pm. Updates will be shared on this Meetup event.
Questions? Email WarrenLCTRI@gmail.com (…or post a question in this Meetup event!)
Meeting Place/Directions: Jacob’s Point is located off the East Bay Bike Path 1,000 feet south of Locust Terrace, where there is on-street parking (please do not park beyond the bike path on this road). It also is 1,000 feet north of ASRI’s Nature Center and Aquarium.
Learn more about the Warren Land Conservation Trust here.
Photo credit: E. Jenny Flanagan

Hunts Mills Historic Tour
2022-10-09 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

Blood Moon Hike at Steere Hill
2022-10-09 18:00 - 20:00 | Steere Hill Glocester Land Trust Trailhead, 374 US-44, Chepachet, RI, 02814, us
***See registration instructions below!***
Join Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council for a full moon hike to the beautiful and historic Steere Hill in Glocester, RI. We’ll start at the trailhead on Route 44, and travel the wide, flat trail for about 20 minutes to the top of Steer Hille, where we’ll have some hot cocoa and enjoy a new moon. Kid friendly! Pre-registration is required.
Date: Sunday, October 9th, 2022
Time: 6:00pm
Place: Steere Hill Farm Conservation Area – 374 US-44, Chepachet, RI 02814
Map: Steere Hill Trailhead
Tickets: $10 per person
Purchase tickets HERE.
Learn more about WRWC at:
wrwc.org
FB: @WRWCRI
IG: @thewoony

Historic Cemetery Tour: Quaker Burial Ground
2022-10-11 17:15 - 18:15 | Quaker Burial Ground, 108 Old Post Rd, Westerly, RI, 02891, us
***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 second stop on the tour: Quaker Burial Ground.
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.

Guided Hike at the DuVal Trail System with South Kingstown Land Trust
2022-10-14 09:00 - 11:00 | DuVal Trail Head, South Kingstown, RI, 02879, us
***See registration instructions below!***
Celebrate peak fall foliage and Land Trust Days with an adventure through SKLT’s most extensive trail system. You’ll hike the Polly’s Rock Loop Trail lined with thriving forest on your way to the Jones Camp Trail featuring the beautiful Bulls Head Pond. The total length is about two miles. You’ll also be on the lookout for migratory birds and other wildlife as well as interesting trees, plants, and other features of the landscape. Learn more here.
Blaze orange required.
Inclement weather cancels.
All ages welcome. Dogs are not allowed on guided hikes, but otherwise allowed on leash.
HIKE CAPACITY FULL. Please reach out to matt.eldridge@sklt.org to be placed on the waiting list.

Harvest Market with the Tiverton Land Trust
2022-10-16 12:00 - 16:00 | Pardon Gray Preserve Trailhead Parking, 3460 Main Rd, Tiverton, RI, 02878, us
The Tiverton Land Trust and the Tiverton Farmers Market are collaborating to bring you a Fabulous Fall Pop-up Market. Artisanal foods, food trucks, makers, artists, live music, guided tours and more.
This is a kid-friendly event. Dogs are allowed, but must be leashed.
Rain date is October 23rd, 2022.
Save on parking and skip the line by paying ahead for parking HERE. Parking will be free for anyone arriving on bicycles and for Harvest Market Volunteers! The market is still looking for volunteers; sign up for a volunteer slot HERE.
Facebook: @tivertonlandtrust
Instagram: @tivertonlandtrust

Fungi In The Forest — A Mushroom Exploration
2022-10-18 16:30 - 18:00 | Johnston, Johnston, RI, 02919, us
***Registration for this event is now full!***
Join the Northern Rhode Island Conservation District on Tuesday, October 18 to learn about common local fungi and their importance to our forested ecosystems. Please note that this is not a foraging/collecting walk, but a chance to learn about and enjoy fungi in their native environment. Our walk will be led by RI Mycological Society founder and NRICD Board Member Deana Tempest Thomas.
Be prepared for light hiking and the potential for mud and uneven terrain. Kid friendly. Leashed and friendly dogs are welcome. Please be prepared to pack out any dog waste.
Registration for this event is now full, but you can join the waitlist by emailing your name and contact information to mallard.nricd@gmail.com. Exact location and directions to the event will be shared directly with attendees.
Participants will be notified if the event must be cancelled. Event will proceed in light rain.
Please bring an orange vest if you have one. We will have some extras available if you do not.

Historic Cemetery Tour: Grills Preserve
2022-10-18 17:00 - 18:00 | Grills Preserve, end of Bowling Lane, Westerly, RI, us
***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 third stop on the tour: Grills 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. This historic cemetery is nestled in the woods. We will take a short hike on the trails that will lead us out to our last historic tour. Hike is 1 mile in and 1 mile out.
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.

Providence Birding Adventure
2022-10-20 09:30 - 10:30 | North Burial Ground, 5 Branch Ave, Providence, RI, 02904, us
Join naturalists from the Audubon Society of Rhode Island and the Providence Parks Urban Wildlife Refuge Partnership for a free bird walk in Providence on Thursday, October 20, from 9:30-10:30 am.
We are meeting at North Burial Ground, a lovely green space near the heart of the city. There is a pond and the Moshassuck River runs along the edge, providing good wetland habitat for birds and amphibians as well. We will gather at the gate on the east side of the cemetery, where Rochambeau meets North Main Street.
Reach out to Lisa Maloney lmaloney@asri.org with any questions.
We encourage you to bicycle, carpool or use public transit if you can. The R-line bus stops there, and the gate is right near the bus shelter. If driving, you can park along North Main Street.
Some safety recommendations:

Dress for the weather and wear sturdy walking shoes.
The paths are paved, but uneven in some places. The gate can accommodate a walker or a wheelchair. Let us know if you have any questions or concerns about the terrain.
Please wear a mask if you are not vaccinated or if you feel more comfortable doing so.
We encourage you to bring your own equipment – binoculars and field guides – so that we can limit sharing among participants.

We acknowledge that these lands we will explore are the traditional, ancestral and contemporary lands of the Narragansett, Nahaganset, Wôpanâak, and Pokanoket nations. We are grateful to these local indigenous nations for being the first to steward these lands and waters, and for continuing that stewardship in the present and into the future.
These birding adventures began in 2018 as part of the Urban Bird Treaty Program, and in 2019, Providence was designated a Bird Treaty City. To read more about the Urban Bird Treaty and other participating cities, visit the website and check out the Storymap.

Autumn Nature Hike with ALT
2022-10-20 16:00 - 17:30 | Gardner Seveney Sports Complex, 110-298 Linden Ln, Portsmouth, RI, 02871, us
***See registration instructions below!***
Join the Aquidneck Land Trust for an autumn nature hike on the ALT-conserved Sakonnet Greenway Trail!
This is a free event, but registration is required. REGISTER HERE.

Guided Hike at the Alewife Brook Trail with Town of South Kingstown Parks & Rec
2022-10-22 09:00 - 11:00 | Wordens Pond Road, Wordens Pond Rd, South Kingstown, RI, us
Join South Kingstown’s Natural Resource Officer / Harbormaster Mike Stach on a guided fall foliage hike on the beautiful Alewife Brook Trail. The one-mile trail loops through a 43-acre property acquired from the Rhode Island Boy Scouts, with funding from the Town of South Kingstown, RI Dept. of Environmental Management, and the Nature Conservancy.
Free, no registration required.
Please be aware of limited parking at the trailhead. From Route 1 southbound take 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 0.26 mile to trailhead parking on left.
