Location: Newport The Aquidneck Land Trust will open Miantonomi Memorial Tower to the public every Sunday from 11 am to 2 pm through September 2. Come to the highest point in Newport to view the city and Newport Harbor. At 30 acres, Miantonomi is the largest city-owned park in Newport and is conserved permanently through[.....]
Location: Charlestown The Charlestown Land Trust and the Charlestown Conservation Commission invite you to the opening of the Patricia Sprague Forest Preserve. Join them on a walkabout of this recently acquired property along the Pawcatuck River. On the 27 acres of conserved land, walk through oak forests and former agricultural land bordered by old apple[.....]
Location: Westerly Avondale Farm Preserve in Westerly is a beautiful haven for butterflies, birds, and bats. Bird-watchers have called this preserve a hot spot for many species of birds. The hike is an easy, flat walk through a coastal preserve with a variety of native grasses and late summer wildflowers. All ages are welcome! This[.....]
Location: Narragansett The Narragansett Department of Parks and Recreation and the Narragansett Land Conservancy Trust invite you their Kinney Bungalow Open House at Sunset Farm on Tuesday evenings this summer. This weekly open house will run until August 28th. Recorded on the National Register of Historic Places, the beautiful Bungalow, built in 1899, has held[.....]
Location: South Kingstown South Kingstown Land Trust invites you to a monthly healthy hike at Browning Woods. There’s increasing evidence that spending time outdoors in nature and walking are both good for your physical and mental health. That’s why more health care providers are ‘prescribing’ taking a walk in nature as part of their patients'[.....]
Neutaconkanut Hill Conservancy and the Providence Parks Department don't want you to miss this Saturday walk with our guide from the Conservancy. Although Neutaconkanut is the only wild forest in Providence, the hill has long been noted for its amazing assortment of trees and its history. Dress for the day's weather - be sure to[.....]
Location: Newport The Aquidneck Land Trust will open Miantonomi Memorial Tower to the public every Sunday from 11 am to 2 pm through September 2. Come to the highest point in Newport to view the city and Newport Harbor. At 30 acres, Miantonomi is the largest city-owned park in Newport and is conserved permanently through[.....]
Location: Cumberland Come explore and enjoy nature on a guided hike through the Blackall Family Preserve. This 132-acre Town-owned open space is co-managed by the Cumberland Land Trust. Observe a variety of habitats along trails of moderate terrain, with some hills. The hike is approximately 2 miles and is appropriate for adults and families with[.....]
Location: Foster Come on down to Borders Farm for a day of history, hikes, bluegrass, and a barn sale! Borders Farm was settled in the 1760’s and has been continuously farmed for 250 years. The farm, which is on the National Historic Register, encompasses over 200 acres on both sides of North Road. Today, Borders[.....]
Location: North Kingstown Join the Land Conservancy of North Kingstown to walk back in time through historic Wickford Village. Town historian Tim Cranston will tell stories of the history of the area, highlighting the Bush Hill Preserve and the ongoing project to restore a footbridge across Mill Cove that was used by farmers as early[.....]
Location: Bristol Eagles, Owls, Hawks, and Falcons, formidable and magnificent predators of the sky, are headed to Bristol, Rhode Island. Razor-sharp talons, extraordinary strength, hooked beaks and highly developed eyesight and hearing make raptors the rulers of the avian world. This September, they will be descending on the Audubon Society of Rhode Island’s Nature Center[.....]
Location: Bristol Eagles, Owls, Hawks, and Falcons, formidable and magnificent predators of the sky, are headed to Bristol, Rhode Island. Razor-sharp talons, extraordinary strength, hooked beaks and highly developed eyesight and hearing make raptors the rulers of the avian world. This September, they will be descending on the Audubon Society of Rhode Island’s Nature Center[.....]
Location: Jamestown Join Historic New England and Farm Manager Don Minto on a special tour of Watson Farm, an extensive seaside working farm in Jamestown. Learn how the farm’s evolution relates to the local island community and Rhode Island history. Discover stories of the land, people, and natural resources of Narragansett Bay and learn how[.....]
Location: Bristol This event has been rescheduled from August 28. Bristol Land Conservation Trust and Mount Hope Farm invite you to an evening dedicated to our finest trees! After a brief Welcome & Introduction at the Barn across from the Governor Bradford House, we will join professional arborist Matt Largess for a closer look at[.....]
Location: Westerly The Watch Hill Conservancy invites you to join syndicated columnist, Bruce Fellman, for a Migration Walk on Napatree as part of their celebration of Land Trust Days. They’ll take a family-friendly walk along the beach in search of long-distance travelers. They hope to see Monarchs fueling on Seaside Goldenrod, Tree Swallows to Hawks,[.....]
Location: Narragansett WHAT LIVES IN THE RIVER? - 9am-11am All ages are invited to join Narrow River Preservation Association for this hands-on exploration of fish, shellfish, crabs and other inhabitants of Narrow River. We will use nets large and small to catch river creatures and examine them in touch tanks and under microscopes. Experts and[.....]
Location: West Greenwich The West Greenwich Land Trust invites you to explore its 80-acre Fry Pond Conservation Area on an approximately 2.5 mile guided hike through upland forest and past rock cairns, glacial pebbles, classic dry-stacked walls, and groves of wild blueberries. This hike will be led by Hank Webster of the West Greenwich Land[.....]
Location: Middletown Have you ever seen birds being banded? Here’s your chance! Learn about migratory bird research at this special Walk & Talk with Aquidneck Land Trust at Bailey Brook in Middletown. Bailey Brook is a primary source of drinking water for Middletown and Newport residents and serves as habitat for several migratory bird species.[.....]
Location: Foster The Foster Land Trust invites you to join them for a nature hike on their Spencer-West property, guided by botanical specialist M. Thoman. Recently, the Youth Conservation League's “Crew in Your Community” helped clean the trails and pond area to prepare for this Land Trust Days event. This hike is appropriate for all[.....]
Location: Barrington The Barrington Land Conservation Trust invites you to meet the author Jeanine Silversmith of the Rhode Island Family Hiking Guide & Journal. Join them for a family book talk and signing at the Barrington Public Library. Each of the 42 featured family-friendly hikes includes essential and helpful information, a detailed map, and driving directions, as well as[.....]
Location: South Kingstown Join the South Kingstown Land Trust for a guided hike every 3rd Thursday of the month at 8:30 am on a different SKLT trail. For September, visit the DuVal Trail System in South Kingstown. This system of trails crosses numerous parcels protected by SKLT and DEM between 1983 and 2013. These trails[.....]
Location: North Smithfield Come on this leisurely hike with Audubon Society of Rhode Island and explore the changes of the season at Fort Wildlife Refuge. Search for wildlife and plants and learn about their folklore. This hike is easy to easy/moderate. Wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes and dress for the weather. Children over 9 years old[.....]
Location: Little Compton Join the Sakonnet Preservation Association in celebrating the Autumn Equinox on a beautiful coastal property in Little Compton. On this walk, Rhode Island herbalist and herb farmer Rachel Playe, of Radia Herbs will connect you with your surroundings by pointing out the wild medicinal herbs growing on the PT Marvell Preserve. Rachel[.....]
Location: North Smithfield Join the North Smithfield Land Trust for a one-day amateur photo contest to be held on the Rocky Hill Road woodland trail. Unleash your creative spirit, and photograph anything that captures your eye as you stroll along the path (plants, rocks, trees, leaves, people, etc.). Submit your two best original images by[.....]
Location: Warren Join the Warren Land Conservation Trust for a row on the Warren River. They will have two boats (a Pilot Gig and a Gunning Fort Dory) each holding an experienced skipper and a 'crew' of six. PFDs will be provided for participants. The row will be from the Warren Town Wharf (on Water[.....]
Location: Exeter Join the Exeter Land Trust and our friends from the Wood-Pawcatuck Watershed Association for a full moon paddle on the upper Wood River in early fall! Easy paddle from the WPWA campus upstream through Frying Pan Pond. Bring your own boats, paddles and PFD’s or borrow one from the WPWA. Limited boats available, if you[.....]
Location: Middletown/Portsmouth Hop aboard an old-fashioned trolley and discover the past, present and future of conservation on Aquidneck Island. Led by Aquidneck Land Trust’s expert staff, the tour visits protected working farms, wildlife habitats, water resources, outdoor recreation areas and scenic vistas on the Island. Discover first-hand the magnitude of ALT’s work; see their conservation[.....]
Location: Smithfield The Smithfield Land Trust and the Smithfield Conservation Commission invite you to experience the latest poetry installation on their properties. They have poems installed in quiet places to encourage a thoughtful rest on a hike. Poetry boxes are also present at many properties. They have contributions from many local poets and artists. On[.....]
Location: Foster Fascinated by insects? Come to historic Borders Farm, 31 North Road, Foster on Saturday, September 29 for a hands-on learning experience for the whole family. Explore the farm and discover the insects that live there in this fun and inspiring workshop on the Basics of Bugs! Melissa Guillet, an interdisciplinary art teacher and[.....]
Location: Tiverton The Nature Conservancy, Tiverton Land Trust, and Tiverton Open Space Commission invite you to explore their protected coastal forest at Pocasset Ridge. The guided hike along the ridge and into this 600-acre tract of coastal forest with its many rock formations will be hosted by John Berg of The Nature Conservancy in Rhode Island. Plan to[.....]
Location: East Providence The East Providence Conservation Commission invites you to join them on a hike around Turner Reservoir and the abutting Bridgham Farm. All ages are welcome. Please be comfortable walking/hiking 3 miles on both trails and asphalt surfaces. Bug spray and sunscreen are suggested, along with plenty of water if it is a[.....]
Location: Westerly **New location!** Join The Westerly Land Trust on an afternoon hike through the Riverwood Preserve. This property is part of the Westerly Land Trust’s Pawcatuck River Corridor Initiative. It consists of 148 acres of woodland, rocky ridges and freshwater wetlands adjacent to the Pawcatuck River and the Boy Scout Camp. It has interesting[.....]
Neutaconkanut Hill Conservancy and the Providence Parks Department don't want you to miss this Saturday walk with our guide from the Conservancy. Although Neutaconkanut is the only wild forest in Providence, the hill has long been noted for its amazing assortment of trees and its history. Dress for the day's weather - be sure to[.....]
If you have questions about a specific Land Trust Day activity, please contact the person and Land Trust listed with that event.
If you have questions about Rhode Island Land Trust Days, please contact:
Land Trust Days Coordinator: Virginia Streeter vstreeter@rilandtrusts.org