Guided Hike at Crawley Preserve
2024-10-04 09:00 - 11:00 (Africa/Abidjan) | Crawley Preserve, 198 Glen Rock Road, Richmond, RI
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.
Explore the diverse habitats at Crawley Preserve as the fall foliage starts to take its hold on the forest. You’ll be on the lookout for migratory birds and other wildlife as well as interesting trees, plants, and other features of the landscape. This hike is part of RI Land Trust Council’s “Land Trust Days” so come celebrate at a beautiful trail shared between SKLT and the Richmond Rural Preservation Land Trust!
Inclement weather cancels. No dogs allowed on guided hikes.
Directions
From the South: take either Route 2 or Route 110 (Ministerial Road) to Route 138. Make a left onto Route 138 and continue 2 miles from Route 2 or 3.3 miles from Route 110 to Old Usquepaugh Road. Turn right onto Old Usquepaugh Road and continue 0.1 mile, passing a stone dam on the right, then bear right onto Glen Rock Road. Continue 0.3 mile to the parking area on left.
From the North: take Route 2 to Route 138. Turn right on Route 138 and proceed per directions above.

Bird Walk at Bush Hill and Wilson Park
2024-10-05 08:00 - 10:30 (Africa/Abidjan) | Bush Hill parking, 44 Main Street, Wickford, RI, 02852, United States
Join the Land Conservancy of North Kingstown for a casual walk through Bush Hill looking for fall migrating birds. If time and interest allow, we’ll continue our walk across the Mill Cove footbridge into Wilson Park to the boat ramp. Bring your binoculars!
The walk is on relatively flat terrain, with one small slope. Paths are gravelly with some exposed roots so appropriate footwear should be worn. Walk will be about a mile and a half if we go all the way to the boat ramp and is relatively easy.
Meet/park at the trailhead in the rear of the parking lot of the First Baptist Church. No dogs allowed.

Napatree Natural History Walk
2024-10-05 09:00 - 10:00, 2024-11-23 09:00 - 10:00 (Africa/Abidjan) | Napatree Point Conservation Area, Fort Road, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
The Rhode Island Land Trust Council is posting this event on behalf of the The Watch Hill Conservancy. For this event, Watch Hill Conservancy requires that you register directly with them. Please register here.
Start your day with a nature walk! Join our Naturalists for a themed walk (plants, birds, marine life) based on participants’ interests and enjoy this excellent opportunity to learn about the natural history of Napatree Conservation Area. Open to all ages. Participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
This program is designed to last 60 minutes so participants can use the free parking along Bay Street. This program will start at 9:00 AM and meet at The Napatree Point Conservation Area entrance. Registration is required, and you can register here. Cancelations will be communicated via email.
Note: We kindly ask that participants do not bring their pets to the program.

Story Walk with Coventry Land Trust
2024-10-05 10:00 - 12:00 (Africa/Abidjan) | Janice L. Sullivan Conservation Area, 444 Ledge Road, Coventry, RI, 02816, United States
The Coventry Land Trust is hosting its annual land trust days event with a twist — a story walk! Story walks include enlarged print outs of a picture book placed strategically along a trail, for young ones and their families to explore as they wander. This is in partnership with the Coventry Public Library, who has borrowed a story walk set for the event. Attendees can expect the story walk and a naturalist guided walk, in addition to snacks and a raffle.
The event begins at 10am on October 5 but all are welcome to come before or stay late and enjoy the land trust. The story walk is being placed on the western side of the Janice L. Sullivan Conservation Area, with parking recommended on the Ledge Road entrance — enter 444 Ledge Rd into the GPS. Just be careful looking out for Ledge Road as it can come up fast and look like a driveway. Bug spray will also be provided and all snacks and raffle on Ledge Road. Wear hiking shoes and be ready for fun!

Fall Mushroom Walk at Mill Pond Preserve
2024-10-05 13:00 - 15:00 (Africa/Abidjan) | Mill Pond Preserve, 4968 S County Trail, Charlestown, RI, 02813
The Rhode Island Land Trust Council is posting this event on behalf of the Charlestown Land Trust. For this event, Charlestown Land Trust requires that you register directly with them. Please register here.
Join the Charlestown Land Trust and foraging enthusiasts Laura and Ken Orabone for a fascinating fungi hunt through Mill Pond Preserve (across from E Charles Street, Charlestown, RI 02813) on Saturday, October 5th at 1pm. Discover the hidden world of mushrooms and enjoy a beautiful fall day. This event is free but has limited space. Please sign up here to reserve your spot.
Note: Not intended for edible mushroom identification.

Hayride Day at Watson Farm
2024-10-05 13:00 - 16:00 (Africa/Abidjan) | Watson Farm, 455 North Road, Jamestown, RI, 02835, United States
The Rhode Island Land Trust Council is posting this event on behalf of Historic New England. For this event, they require that you register directly with them. Please register here.
Get the farmer’s perspective as you travel by hayride wagon through the landscape on this seaside working farm. See the herd of Red Devon cattle, the flock of sheep, and other animals dotting the pastures and up close with the farmers. Or, take a self-guided walking tour on more than two miles of easy trails from the barnyard to the shoreline. Kids can do crafts and a treasure hunt.
Refreshments will be available to purchase from Cynthia’s Cottage Kitchen. Please bring friends and family but leave all pets at home.
Directions
Take Route 138 east across Jamestown Bridge. Take Helm St. exit. Turn right onto North Road. The farm is 0.3 miles on the right. From Newport Bridge, take the first exit. Follow signs to Jamestown. Turn right on Narragansett Avenue. Turn right at light on North Road. The farm is 1.6 miles on the left. Follow the narrow two-way dirt driveway to visitor parking on the left.

Kooky Crayfish: Pond Search with Audubon Society of RI
2024-10-05 14:00 - 15:30 (Africa/Abidjan) | Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge, 12 Sanderson Rd., 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 as we go on a search for amazing crayfish. We’ll try to net some crayfish in the Audubon pond (it is full of them!) and then gently examine them. Learn about where they live, what they eat and about some of their amazing traits. Lots of other tiny pond critters may be seen too!
Space is limited. Advance registration is required at asri.org/calendar.
Fee: $5/member child; $7/non-member child
Ages: 5 and up

Trail Ecology Walk & Farm Tour at Briggs-Boesch Farm – FULL
2024-10-05 15:00 - 17:00 (Africa/Abidjan) | Briggs Boesch Farm, 830 S Rd, East Greenwich, RI, 02818, us
Please note, this event is now at capacity!
Join the East Greenwich Municipal Land Trust at historic Briggs-Boesch farm Saturday, October 5th at 3:00pm 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. The trail terrain is generally gentle, about a 1 mile loop, 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, October 6th, same time. Check Friends of the East Greenwich Land Trust Facebook page for updates.

Hunts Mills Historic Walk
2024-10-13 13:30 - 15:30 (Africa/Abidjan) | Hunt’s Mills, 65 Hunts Mills Road, East Providence, RI, United States
Join the East Providence Conservation Commission on a 1 mile historic walk where we will discuss the history of Hunts Mills and the surrounding Rumford neighborhood. The East Providence Historical Society museum at the historic 1751 John Hunt House will be open for you to explore before or after the hike.

Full Hunter’s Moonrise Walk at Mount Hope Farm
2024-10-17 17:15 - 19:15 (Africa/Abidjan) | Mount Hope Farm, 250 Metacom Ave, Bristol, RI, 02809, United States
Join the Bristol Land Conservation Trust for a Full Hunter’s Moonrise Walk on Thursday, October 17 at Mount Hope Farm. The event, which takes place at 250 Metacom Avenue, Bristol RI, begins at 5:15 p.m. with guests gathering at the far end of the main parking lot below the barn.
Celebrate fall with a leisurely walk to the shore field, about 0.8 miles on a paved path, as we wait for the moonrise at about 6:00 p.m., sky conditions permitting. We’ll be on the lookout for wildlife on the way down, particularly around the pond. October’s full moon, the Full Hunter’s Moon, will be the third and closest of four supermoons in a row for 2024.
Please wear appropriate walking shoes, and bring bug repellent, binoculars and flashlight (for the walk back) if desired. Light refreshments will be served. The event should conclude by 7:30 p.m.
The cash or check only fee is $15 per person, a maximum of $25 for families, payable at the door. Proceeds will benefit the conservation and stewardship efforts of the BLCT. This event is free for BLCT members.
For more information, email BristolLandTrust@gmail.com or call Ray Payson at (401) 255-4903.

Skulls and Stories with Audubon Society of RI
2024-10-18 19:00 - 21:00 (Africa/Abidjan) | Caratunk Wildlife Refuge, 301 Brown Ave, Seekonk, MA, United States
The Rhode Island Land Trust Council is posting this event on behalf of the Audubon Society of RI. For this event, ASRI requires that you register directly with them. Please register here.
Join the Audubon Society of Rhode Island for a night of stories and beer. Sip on some local brews while an Audubon naturalist delves into the spooky and scientific aspects of local wildlife with an examination of some cool wildlife skulls. Learn about both New England and international folklore and end the night with a short hike around the Caratunk Wildlife Refuge. Please bring a flashlight and dress for the outdoors.
Advance registration is required at asri.org/calendar.
Fee: $20/member; $25/non-member
Ages: 21 and up

Charlestown Land Trust S'mores Social
2024-10-19 15:30 - 17:30 (Africa/Abidjan) | Mill Pond Preserve, 4968 S County Trail, Charlestown, RI, 02813
The Rhode Island Land Trust Council is posting this event on behalf of the Charlestown Land Trust. For this event, CLT requires that you register directly with them. Please register here.
Join the Charlestown Land Trust on Saturday, October 19th at 3:30 PM at Mill Pond Preserve for an evening of fall fun! We’ll kick things off with a guided trail walk, followed by a cozy gathering around the fire to enjoy s’mores and conversation with fellow Charlestown nature lovers.

Fungal Foray with the Mushroom Hunting Foundation
2024-10-20 09:30 - 11:30 (Africa/Abidjan) | Wahaneeta Preserve, 118 Moorehouse Rd, Westerly, 02891, United States
THIS EVENT IS AT CAPACITY.
The Rhode Island Land Trust Council is posting this event on behalf of the Westerly Land Trust. For this event, Westerly Land Trust requires that you register directly with them. Please register here. Space is limited.
Join us on Sunday, October 20th from 9:30am to 11:30am for a Fungal Foray at Wahaneeta Preserve. Led by Ryan Bouchard and Emily Schmidt of the Mushroom Hunting Foundation, this exploratory walk will lead us through the diverse woods surrounding an old girl scout camp to find mushrooms, learn how to identify them and discover how these fungi fit into our local ecosystem – some of them may even fit onto our dinner plate! Ryan and Emily bring with them not only a wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm, but also a great specimen collection so we are sure to learn something new.
Be sure the check out the Mushroom Hunting Foundation (@mushroom_hunting_foundation) to learn more about Ryan and Emily’s mission.
This event is offered by WLT for no cost to participants as a part of Land Trust Days, the annual two-month celebration of the wonderful open spaces across Rhode Island that land trusts are protecting hosted by the Rhode Island Land Trust Council.
We love dogs, but you may consider leaving them home for this event.

Frightful Hike: Cider and Stories with Audubon Society of RI
2024-10-24 18:00 - 20:00 (Africa/Abidjan) | Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge, 12 Sanderson Rd., 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.
It’s time for the Falling Leaves Moon, a time when our warm autumn days turn chilly, and the nights are longer! Join the Audubon Society of Rhode Island for an evening of folklore, sip some non-alcoholic cider, and listen to eerie tales and superstitious stories about fantastic animals of the night! Enjoy a leisurely stroll along the trails to listen for rustling leaves, windy breezes, and eerie sounds. Please dress for the weather and bring a flashlight. Participants should be age 12 and up. Note that some stories will be scary.
Advance registration is required at asri.org/calendar.
Fee: $10/member; $14/non-member
Ages: 12 and up

Fall Plant Walk with Charlestown Land Trust
2024-10-25 15:00 - 17:00 (Africa/Abidjan) | Mill Pond Preserve, 4968 S County Trail, Charlestown, RI, 02813
The Rhode Island Land Trust Council is posting this event on behalf of the Charlestown Land Trust. For this event, CLT requires that you register directly with them. Please register here.
Join the Charlestown Land Trust on Friday, October 25th at 3PM for an guided plant walk with expert botanist and CLT Board Member Keith Killingbeck to explore the diverse plant life at Mill Pond Preserve.
This event is free but space is limited. RSVP here to reserve your spot!

Muskrat, Otters, and Ale with Audubon Society of RI
2024-10-25 16:30 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | Caratunk Wildlife Refuge, 301 Brown Ave, Seekonk, MA, United States
The Rhode Island Land Trust Council is posting this event on behalf of the Audubon Society of RI. For this event, ASRI requires that you register directly with them. Please register here.
Join the Audubon Society of RI for a craft beer and learn about the muskrat and otter that live at the Caratunk Wildlife Refuge. After a brief presentation on some fascinating facts about these aquatic mammals, head out to Muskrat Pond in search of signs of these furry residents. Please bring a flashlight and come dressed for an evening hike.
Space is limited. Advance registration is required at asri.org/calendar.
Fee: $20/member; $25/non-member
Ages: 21 and up

Halloween Harvest Market at Casey Farm
2024-10-26 08:30 - 12:30 (Africa/Abidjan) | Casey Farm, 2325 Boston Neck Road, Saunderstown, RI, 02874
For the last Casey Farm Market of the regular season, stock up on the bounty offered by local vendors. Enjoy the farm on a hayride and visit the Casey Family Cemetery. Feel free to show off your Halloween costume like many of the vendors. Trick or treating and crafts offered for kids. Casey Farm’s easy hiking trails to Casey Point and through its woodlands will be open with trail maps available online on the Casey Farm web app. Please bring friends and family but leave all pets at home.
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. Plenty of free parking is available at the farm and please follow the instructions of the parking attendants, driving no faster than 5mph.

Fall Fungi at Bradner Preserve
2024-10-26 10:00 - 12:00 (Africa/Abidjan) | Bradner Preserve, Gardner Road, Richmond, RI, United States
The Rhode Island Land Trust Council is posting this event on behalf of the Richmond Rural Preservation Land Trust. For this event, RRPLT requires that you register directly with them. Please register here.
Join us at the Bradner Preserve trailhead at 10 a.m. for a fun and educational fungal foray! We’ll divide into small teams and explore the trails, searching for the diverse fungi that call the preserve home. After about an hour of searching, we’ll reconvene at the trailhead to gather around the ID table. There, we’ll share our collections, record our discoveries, and discuss the fascinating fungi we’ve found.
Please bring water, a light snack for yourself, and bug spray. Wear appropriate clothing to protect yourself from ticks. Children are always welcome but please no pets at this fungal frolic — we would like to focus on the mushrooms!
Please be aware that this is NOT a foraging walk and we are not collecting mushrooms to eat them! This is to document species and their ecology.
Registration is limited to 20 participants. If you sign up and realize you cannot attend, please reach out, so we can give your space to another person.

Napatree Natural History Walk
2024-12-21 09:00 - 10:00 (Africa/Abidjan) | Napatree Point Conservation Area, Fort Road, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
The Rhode Island Land Trust Council is posting this event on behalf of the The Watch Hill Conservancy. For this event, The Watch Hill Conservancy requires that you register directly with them. Please register here.
Start your day with a nature walk! Join our Naturalists for a themed walk (plants, birds, marine life) based on participants’ interests and enjoy this excellent opportunity to learn about the natural history of Napatree Conservation Area. Open to all ages. Participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
This program is designed to last 60 minutes so participants can use the free parking along Bay Street. This program will start at 9:00 AM and meet at The Napatree Point Conservation Area entrance. Registration is required, and you can register here. Cancelations will be communicated via email.
Note: We kindly ask that participants do not bring their pets to the program.

Hunts Mills - Historic Tour of the Grounds
2025-08-10 12:00 - 13:00 (Africa/Abidjan) | John Hunt House, 65 Hunts Mill Road, Rumford, RI, 02916, United States
The East Providence Conservation Commission will be leading guided walks of the grounds at Hunts Mills to coincide with the East Providence Historical Society’s monthly open house.
The walks will be held at 12 PM every second Sunday of each month. This is an easy and relaxed paced walk of approximately 1 mile on wooded trails that is good for beginners and kids. The grounds have plenty of history dating over centuries. We will stop several times and discuss the history of the property as well as the Ten Mile River.
Meet in the parking lot by John Hunt House. The John Hunt House, a museum of East Providence history, will open at 1:00 PM following the hike.

Land Trust Days 2025 Kickoff at Borders Farm
2025-08-10 12:00 - 16:00 (Africa/Abidjan) | Borders Farm
Join the Rhode Island Land Trust Council and Borders Farm to kickoff Land Trust Days 2025! RILTC will be leading a walk to find the #RIWalksChallenge creature hidden at Borders Farm during Second Sundays at the Farm. Come out for a great, family-friendly time with lots of activities!

Natural History Walk
2025-08-16 09:00 - 10:30 (Africa/Abidjan) | Napatree Point Conservation Area, Fort Road, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
The Rhode Island Land Trust Council is posting this event on behalf of The Watch Hill Conservancy. For this event, The Watch Hill Conservancy requires that you register directly with them. Registration on Meetup does not confirm your attendance. Please register here.
Join our Naturalists for a themed walk (plants, birds, marine life) based on participants and enjoy this excellent opportunity to learn about the natural history of Napatree Conservation Area.
Open to all ages
This program is designed to last 90 minutes so participants can utilize the free parking along Bay Street.
Light rain will not cancel these events, but a downpour will. Program cancellations will be communicated via email,
This is a FREE program offered by The Watch Hill Conservancy.
REGISTER HERE.

Tours of Casey Farm
2025-08-19 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-23 08:30 - 12:30 (Africa/Abidjan) | Casey Farm, 2325 Boston Neck Road, Saunderstown, RI, 02874
Explore Historic New England’s Casey Farm! Guided farm tours are an easy walk including one room of the circa 1750 farmhouse, gardens, cemetery, and fields with animals.
Advance tickets available through https://www.historicnewengland.org/property/casey-farm/.
$10/adults, $9 seniors, $5 students, $2 SNAP/EBT cardholders, $25 maximum for a family. Free for children under 5 and for members of Historic New England. Can pay online or in person with cash or credit card.
Farm tours are offered every Tuesday afternoon through October 14, and Saturday mornings 8:30 – 12:30 through October 25.

Bird Talk with Burrillville Land Trust
2025-08-19 18:15 - 19:15 (Africa/Abidjan) | Jesse M Smith Memorial Library, 100 Tinkham Ln, Harrisville, RI, United States
Laura Carberry from the Audubon Society of Rhode Island will be talking all things owls and night time birds of prey! Sponsored by the folks from the Burrillville Land Trust.

Self-guided Walking Tours of Watson Farm
2025-08-21 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-23 13:00 - 16:00 (Africa/Abidjan) | Watson Farm, 455 North Road, Jamestown, RI, 02835, United States
On a self-guided walking tour, visitors can explore farm fields with grazing livestock, stroll along the shore, and view seasonal farm activities on up to 2.5 miles of hiking trails. We recommend wearing sturdy shoes and a hat. Please check in with the tour guide in the barnyard before starting your hike.
Tickets can be purchased in advance at HistoricNewEngland.org. $10/adult, $9/senior, $5 student, free under 5 years old or member of Historic New England

Gator Tours with South Kingstown Land Trust
2025-08-22 09:00 - 12:00 (Africa/Abidjan) | Weeden Farm, 17 Matunuck Beach Road, South Kingstown, RI, 02879, United States
The Rhode Island Land Trust Council is posting this event on behalf of South Kingstown Land Trust. For this event, SKLT requires that you register directly with them. Please register here.
This free, one-hour guided ride through Weeden Farm was created with accessibility at its core—offering a welcoming way for more people to experience the beauty of our conserved lands. Led by SKLT staff, these small-group tours highlight the farm’s history, our conservation work, and seasonal stewardship—no hiking required.
When: Every 2nd and 4th Friday at 9 AM & 11 AM
This program is designed especially for people who may not be able to comfortably explore our trails on foot. If you typically hike independently, we kindly ask that you leave seats open for those who rely on this opportunity to connect with nature. We promise there will be more ways for you to get involved!

Connecting about Climate: Community Conversations at Casey Farm
2025-08-22 16:00 - 17:30 (Africa/Abidjan) | Casey Farm, 2325 Boston Neck Road, Saunderstown, RI, 02874
The Rhode Island Land Trust Council is posting this event on behalf of Historic New England. For this event, Historic New England requires that you register directly with them. Registration on Meetup does not confirm your attendance. Please register here.
Talking about climate change can feel overwhelming—you’re not alone in feeling this way. While nearly 70% of Americans are concerned about climate change, only 35% regularly discuss it with friends and family, even when they share similar views. Yet, these conversations are essential for driving change and building resilient communities. But how do we start them? That’s where you come in!
Join Joie Grandbois, Historic New England’s Director of Sustainability at Casey Farm, for an interactive workshop designed to help you navigate meaningful conversations about climate change. Through guided activities, tools, and shared experiences, this workshop fosters connection and empowers personal action.
REGISTER HERE.
