Casey Farm Market
2023-10-21 08:30 - 12:30, 2023-10-28 08:30 - 12:30 (Africa/Abidjan) | Casey Farm, 2325 Boston Neck Road, Saunderstown, RI, 02874
The Casey Farm Market offers high quality, locally grown and produced goods, produce, and food. Join us at this weekly event where friends and locals shop, support their local farmers and small business owners, gather, and enjoy the community.
Walking trails and guided farm tours are available during the market. Guided tours of the barnyard and farmhouse area are $10. Walking trails to the bay and in the woodlands are open for free, dawn to dusk. The market is free to attend.
No dogs allowed. Only cancelled in the event of severe weather.
Directions: Take I-95 to Route 4 south to Route 138 east (Newport/Jamestown exit). Turn right onto Route 1A before the Jamestown Bridge. The farm is one mile on the right. From Newport, take Route 138 west to the Narragansett exit. Turn right onto Route 1A. The farm is one mile on the right. Park in the large lot adjacent to Boston Neck Road.

Walk through Latham Brook Preserve with Smithfield Land Trust
2023-10-22 09:30 - 12:00 (Africa/Abidjan) | 320 Log Rd, 320 Log Rd, Smithfield, RI, 02917, us
Join the Smithfield Land Trust and Annie Bayer of Revive the Roots for a guided hike on newly-developed trails. We will be exploring the native plants, the rolling hills, streams and rock ledges. Annie will be showing us the dynamics of all of the plants throughout the hike.
Please wear durable shoes, and bring bug spray and water. It is a wooded trail hike that is up and down and about 4 miles round trip.
Dogs welcomed. Kid-friendly.
Parking is at 320 Log Road, Smithfield.

Tillinghast Pond Behind the Scenes with Queer Hikes
2023-10-22 10:00 - 12:00 (Africa/Abidjan) | Tillinghast Pond, West Greenwich, RI, 02817, us
This event has been rescheduled from October 21st to the 22nd due to weather.
While we appreciate our allies, this hike is for members of the LGBTQ+ community only.
Join Queer Hikes and The Nature Conservancy for a hike along Tillinghast Pond’s less traveled trails. We’ll walk up to the old dairy barn, which TNC acquired in 2019, and then stroll out through a series of hayfields, passing three historic cemeteries along the way. After returning to the barn, we’ll continue the hike around Tillinghast Pond.
Total distance: 4.5 miles. Difficulty: moderate, for distance and occasional small hills. Restrooms available. Dogs are not permitted.
Tillinghast Pond is TNC’s largest nature preserve in Rhode Island. The 13-mile trail system was designed in partnership with the National Park Service and offers a sense of remoteness that is hard to find in southern New England.
Register here.

Cemetery Tours with the Johnston Historical Society
2023-10-22 13:00 - 15:30 (Africa/Abidjan) | 216 Morgan Ave, 216 Morgan Ave, Johnston, RI, 02919, us
This event has been rescheduled from October 21st to the 22nd due to weather. RSVP here.
Join the Johnston Municipal Land Trust and the Johnston Historical Society to explore the property at 216 Morgan Avenue in Johnston. Johnston Historical Society members will be onsite to show the recently restored cemeteries. Also onsite are the Andrew Harris and Thomas Harris houses, and a 19th century blacksmith shop. Visitors can take an easy 10-minute self-guided hike to Hipses Rock. Light refreshments will be served.
There is on street parking nearby and a limited number of off street spots. Restrooms are available. Dogs welcome!

Trail Walk & Farm Tour with the East Greenwich Municipal Land Trust
2023-10-22 15:00 - 17:00 (Africa/Abidjan) | Briggs Boesch Farm, 830 S Rd, East Greenwich, RI, 02818, us
This event has been rescheduled from October 21st to the 22nd due to weather.
Join the East Greenwich Municipal Land Trust at historic Briggs-Boesch Farm on Saturday, October 21st at 3:00 for a trail walk exploring a woodland in fall, followed by a farm tour.
The walk will be guided by George Christie (BS Landscape Architecture, MS Entomology), current rare species data clerk for the RI Natural History Survey and native plant conservation volunteer for the Native Plant Trust. Bring along a fall-themed snack or beverage for your group, if possible. The trail terrain is generally gentle, but may be wet or require navigating small stones in places. Dress for the weather and wear sturdy footwear.
The trail walk will be followed by a farm tour led by tenant farmer Pat McNiff of Pat’s Pastured. Pat’s Pastured utilizes Land Trust property to ethically produce grass-fed meat and eggs.
Rain date: Sunday 10/22, same time. Check the Friends of the East Greenwich Land Trust Facebook page for updates.
Park in the dirt lot at 830 South Rd, East Greenwich, RI 02818, directly across from Boesch Farm Road. The group will meet in the dirt parking area and walk together to the trailhead. Program will start promptly at 3:00, please plan arrival time accordingly. Handicapped parking is available at the main farm entrance, first left after the dirt lot.

Wednesday Walks at Norman Bird Sanctuary
2023-10-25 15:30 - 16:30 (Africa/Abidjan) | Norman Bird Sanctuary, 583 3rd Beach Rd, Middletown, Rh, 02842, us
Stretch your legs, get some fresh air, and end the day with a walk in nature. Join the Norman Bird Sanctuary on an exploration of trails during a free guided walk every Wednesday afternoon. Norman Bird Sanctuary offers seven miles of unique trails that meander throughout a diverse array of habitats and ecosystems. Learn to spot native species, identify plants, and see what you find along the way.
Established in 1949, Norman Bird Sanctuary is the largest contiguous preserved land on Aquidneck Island, with 300 acres and 7 miles of trail stretching from coastal dunes to forested woodland. We foster lifelong connections between people and the Sanctuary’s rich and diverse habitats through conservation, education, and exploration.
This free public program requires no registration, and will meet in the Norman Bird Sanctuary parking lot ten minutes prior to the walk. In the event of inclement weather, an announcement that day will be made on on the Sanctuary’s website determining whether the walk will continue or not.  Dogs are not permitted at the Sanctuary.

Fall Foliage Walk & Talk with Aquidneck Land Trust
2023-10-25 16:00 - 17:30 (Africa/Abidjan) | Gardner Seveney Sports Complex, 110-298 Linden Ln, Portsmouth, RI, 02871, us
REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Please register here.
Calling all leaf peepers! Aquidneck Land Trust will be leading a free autumn nature walk on Wednesday, October 25 at 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.
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.
Register here.

Mushroom Walk with Scituate Land Trust
2023-10-26 13:00 - 15:00 (Africa/Abidjan) | Westconnaug Meadows, 49 George Washington Hwy, Clayville, RI, 02815, us
Registration required. Please register by calling the library at 401-647-5133 or emailing leah@scituatelibrary.org.
Deana Thomas from the Rhode Island Mycological Society will be leading a series of educational mushroom walks, in partnership with the Scituate Land Trust) and the North Scituate Public Library! Learn about the hidden world of fungi from an expert in the field.
There are many beautiful fungi of diverse shapes, colors, and lifestyles that live right here in Rhode Island, but it is easy to walk past them unless you know where to look! We’ll learn how to identify mushrooms and about their vital role in our ecosystem – which goes far beyond being food sources or objects of curiosity.
Comfortable shoes, bug repellent and water is advised. These will be estimated 1-mile-long, 2-hr walks.
Registration required. Please call the library at 401-647-5133 or email leah@scituatelibrary.org to register.

Bird Banding Walk & Talk with Aquidneck Land Trust
2023-10-28 09:00 - 10:00 (Africa/Abidjan) | 123 Valley Rd, 123 Valley Rd, Middletown, RI, 02842, us
This event has been rescheduled from October 21st to the 28th due to weather. Registration required. Please register here.
Here’s your chance to learn about migratory bird research at this special Aquidneck Land Trust Walk & Talk at Sweet Flag Preserve in Middletown. This free tour and bird banding demonstration will be led by ALT former Board Chair and Salve Regina professor Jim Chace. Meet at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 16, at the Middletown Police Station and we will walk over together to the mobile bird banding station and see what Jim catches!
Bailey Brook is a primary source of drinking water for Middletown and Newport residents, and serves as habitat for several migratory bird species. ALT worked in partnership with the Town of Middletown to preserve the parcel of land buffering Bailey Brook.
Please note that REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED for attending this event with a $10 suggested donation. Donations are nonrefundable.
REGISTER HERE.

Happy Owl-ween Celebration! with Audubon Society of RI
2023-10-28 10:00 - 14:00 (Africa/Abidjan) | The Audubon Society of Rhode Island Nature Center and Aquarium, 1401 Hope St, Bristol, RI, 02809, us
This event has been rescheduled from October 21st to the 28th due to weather. Registration required — see link below.
Join Audubon for a different kind of Halloween celebration. Bring family and friends for a day full of tricks and treats along the trail. Enjoy outdoor explorations, games, crafts, and more. Owl presentations will take place at 10:30 am, 12:00 pm and 1:30 pm. Costumes are encouraged, and all ages are welcome.
Fee: $5/member child, $7/non-member child. Ages: 3-10.
Advance registration is required. Visit asri.org/calendar for details.

Walk Off the Turkey Hike with Cumberland Land Trust
2023-11-24 10:00 - 12:00 (Africa/Abidjan) | The Blackall Family Preserve, Cumberland, RI, 02864, us
Please join the Cumberland Land Trust for a family friendly Black Friday 2.2 mile guided walk at the 184 acre Blackall Family and Ballou Farm Preserve. The trails are easy to moderate in difficulty but include some medium sized hills and a bit of rock hopping. Hikers will experience beautiful woodlands, historic stone walls and stream crossings.
It is advised that hikers wear sturdy footwear, protect themselves from insects and carry drinking water.
Kid-friendly, no dogs allowed.
The group will meet at the Cumberland Village Shopping Center, 3751 Mendon Road, Cumberland, RI at the far right corner of the parking lot.

Day After Thanksgiving Ramble at Mount Hope Farm
2023-11-24 10:00 - 12:00 (Africa/Abidjan) | Mt Hope Farm, 250 Metacom Ave, Bristol, RI, 02809, us
The Bristol Land Conservation Trust (BLCT) will lead an easy 1.5 to 2-mile therapeutic ramble around Mount Hope Farm (MHF) 250 Metacom Avenue, Bristol, RI on Friday, November 24, 2023 (the day after Thanksgiving) from 10 am – 12 pm. The hike will meet in the lower main parking lot below the barn.
There will be photo stops along the way, a little history, and some birdwatching. Participants will have an opportunity to learn about the Farm and enjoy the fresh air, scenery, and sights & sounds of one of Bristol’s historic gems. Bring binoculars if you’d like, and wear appropriate outerwear / footwear for the season.
The fee is $15/ person with a $25 max per family (cash or check only). BLCT and MHF members are free. Proceeds go to support the BLCT’s mission in preserving open space in Bristol forever.
Note: There will be no restroom facilities available on this day; plan accordingly. The rain date is Saturday. For more information contact Ray Payson 401-225-4903.

Day After Thanksgiving Walk at Johannis Farm Wildlife Preserve
2023-11-24 11:00 - 13:00 (Africa/Abidjan) | 475 Sowams Rd, 475 Sowams Rd, Barrington, RI, 02806, us
Registration required — see link below.
On Nov. 24, the day after Thanksgiving, walk at your own pace through Johannis Farm Wildlife Preserve, a 32-acre expanse of field, forest and wetland between Sowams Road and the Palmer River in Barrington, RI. You may arrive anytime between 11 am and 1 pm. Dogs are not allowed on this property. Volunteers will be stationed at waypoints to guide you through the property.
The terrain is gentle but may be wet in places. Dress for the weather and wear sturdy footwear. You may wish to bring a walking stick or poles to assist you when crossing wet areas.
It takes about an hour to walk the whole property. All ages are welcome. You may park in the grassy lot at the entrance to Johannis Farm Wildlife Preserve, which is located between 461 and 475 Sowams Road. In the event of bad weather, the event will be cancelled. If you have any questions, email [cindyelder@blct.org.](mailto:cindyelder@blct.org)
REGISTER HERE.

Walk Off the Turkey Hike with the Charlestown Land Trust
2023-11-25 10:00 - 12:00 (Africa/Abidjan) | Patricia Sprague Forest Preserve, Railroad Ave, Charlestown, RI, 02813
Let’s walk off that Thanksgiving feast! Join the Charlestown Land Trust on Saturday, November 25 at 10:00 AM at the Patricia Sprague Preserve for a casual, social 1.2-mile walk in the woods. Please bring sturdy shoes and an orange vest/hat.
Patricia Sprague Forest Preserve is on Railroad Ave in Carolina, RI. The property is owned by the Town of Charlestown with a conservation easement held by the Charlestown Land Trust.

CANCELLED: Sturgeon Full Moonrise Walk at Mount Hope Farm
2024-08-19 18:30 - 21:00 (Africa/Abidjan) | Mt Hope Farm, 250 Metacom Ave, Bristol, RI, 02809, us
This event has been cancelled due to weather.
Join the Bristol Land Conservation Trust (BLCT) for a Full Sturgeon Moonrise Walk on Monday, August 19 at Mount Hope Farm. Celebrate the height of summer with a leisurely walk to the shore field, about 0.8 miles, as we wait for the moonrise at about 7:58 p.m., sky conditions permitting. We’ll be on the lookout for wildlife on the way down, particularly around the pond. Sturgeon Moon comes from the giant lake sturgeons that were readily caught during this part of summer. It’s also the first Supermoon of the year, which means that it will appear bigger and brighter than the full moons we have seen so far this year.
The event, which takes place at 250 Metacom Avenue, Bristol RI, begins at 6:30 p.m. with guests gathering in the main parking lot just below the barn. Please wear appropriate walking shoes, and bring bug repellent, binoculars and flashlight (for the walk back) if desired. The event should conclude by 9 p.m.
The cash or check only fee is $15 per person, a maximum of $25 for families, and free for BLCT members. Payable at door. Proceeds will benefit the conservation and stewardship / maintenance efforts of the BLCT.
For more information, email BristolLandTrust@gmail.com or call Ray Payson at (401) 255-4903.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Audubon Raptor Weekend
2024-09-07 10:00 - 2024-09-08 16:00 (America/New_York) | Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium, 1401 Hope Street, Bristol, RI, 02809, United States
The Rhode Island Land Trust Council is posting this event on behalf of the Audubon Society of RI. For this event, ASRI requires that you register directly with them. Please register here.
The rulers of the sky are descending on the Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium in September. Birds of prey with long sharp talons, hooked beaks, and highly developed eyesight and hearing are headed to Bristol. They’re raptors, the superior hunters of the avian world. Eagles, owls, hawks, and falcons will be featured in live presentations, educational programs, and activities for bird enthusiasts of all ages.
Audubon Raptor Weekend presents a unique opportunity for visitors to get up-close with many species and learn about their adaptations and habitats in this engaging, family-friendly weekend event. Visitors who ride their bike to the event or take the bus will receive a complimentary Raptor Weekend Button.
Purchase tickets in advance at asri.org/raptor-weekend.

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

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

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

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

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

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