Neutaconkanut Hill Conservancy and the Providence Parks Department invite you along for our guided monthly walk for August through the only wild forest in Providence. We'll be taking an easy pace and route across the ridge through shaded woods, past ferns and blueberries and cooling streams. The views from the Pocasset overlook and summit meadow[.....]
Get a jump start on Land Trust Days with the Rhode Island Forest Conservation Organization (RIFCO) and the West Greenwich Land Trust on this special, guided twilight walk at the Bugnet Tree Farm. Open to the public for educational programs such as this evening's outing, this 69 acre property was first protected in 2008 through[.....]
East Providence Conservation Commission invites you to enjoy a short summer morning stroll through the woods and out to the bike path! From here we will walk the bike path a bit to visit two or three coastal coves. This hike is a mile or two long depending on the group. Bring your camera! Many birds[.....]
Weather forecasts for heavy rain with thunderstorms have informed our decision to cancel the full moon walk. Please stay tuned as we will pick another full moon date later this year for a walk. Neutaconkanut Hill Conservancy and the Providence Parks Department along with Rhode Island Land Trust Days and Blackstone Go! invite you to[.....]
Weather forecasts for heavy rain with thunderstorms and even the potential for flash floods have informed our decision to cancel tonight's full moon walk. Stay safe! The Ten Mile River Watershed Council, the East Providence Conservation Commission and the National Park Service invite you to experience the beauty of a late summer sunset and full[.....]
Narrow River Land Trusts calls you to witness their contribution to a state-wide celebration of special green spaces just outside your door. Join them for an all-ages guided walk starting at Middlebridge and walking across the bridge to South Kingstown and through the Garrison House Acres Narrow River Land Trust property. This year’s walk will[.....]
The Tiverton Open Space Commission invites you to a vigorous 1¾ mile walk at Weetamoo Woods. You will be among the first to travel the newly created, uneven trails through a recent addition to one of the Commission's most remarkable protected properties. Starting from the East Road entrance, trails pass through the oak and holly[.....]
Watson Farm Manager Don Minto leads a special tour of Historic New England's extensive seaside working farm. 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 preserving our historic landscapes positively affects local food[.....]
Glocester Land Trust invites you on a guided walk of their spectacular Steere Hill Conservation Area. Starting at the parking area, we will walk through the forest on twisting trails, over an earthen dam, rocky ridges, past a shepherds hut site, a grove of American Beech, immense stone walls and barn foundations, to a 27[.....]
The Nature Conservancy, Tiverton Land Trust and Tiverton Open Space Commission invites you to their newest addition to their protected forest, Pocasset Ridge. The guided hike amid unfragmented forest will be hosted by John Berg of The Nature Conservancy in RI. The three conservation partners have acquired a new forest to protect for you to come enjoy. Plan[.....]
Neutaconkanut Hill Conservancy and the Providence Parks Department invite all leaf peepers along for our first guided walk of fall. From the tree tops to the forest floor of Providence's only wild forest, we'll be soaking in the shift in colors from the greens of summer to the brilliant hues of a New England autumn.[.....]
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' health care treatment[.....]
Westerly Land Trust invites you to a monthly healthy hike at Dr. John Champlin Glacier Park. 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' health[.....]
Friends of Canonchet Farm invite you to experience the arrival of fall at Canonchet Farm through the eyes of Tom Fortier. Tom will lead a walk starting in the Anne Hoxsie Lane parking lot across from the Narragansett Town Beach South Pavilion. Whether it is the reflected color of leaves at Little Neck Pond or[.....]
Location: East Providence The East Providence Conservation Commission invites you to join their annual Coastal Coves Walk on August 11. The walk starts at the Boyden Heights Conservation Area (on Boyden Boulevard, East Providence). The walk includes a short stroll through the wooded trails of the conservation area and a stop at a dock that[.....]
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[.....]
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: 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: Narragansett Don’t miss this rare evening walk on the banks of the Narrow River with Hope Leeson and David Gregg from the Rhode Island Natural History Survey. They will lead a Plant and Insect Walk at the Narrow River Land Trust Garrison House Acres Preserve. Identify plants and insects while learning what moths and[.....]
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: Providence The Neutaconkanut Hill Conservancy and the Providence Parks Department along with RI Land Trust Days and Blackstone Go! invite you to the Hill for their annual Fall Event featuring guided hikes, toasting marshmallows, live music, fire truck tour and mounted police. You can even meet the kid goats from the Providence Parks Department.[.....]
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: 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[.....]
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