Rhode Island Land Trust Council

Walk Off the Turkey
2025-11-28 - 2025-11-30 | RI

Early Morning Bird-Watching Paddle
2026-08-28 07:00 - 09:00 (America/New_York) | RI
This event is posted on behalf of the Charlestown Land Trust. Registration is required. Please register here.
Join us for an early morning bird-watching paddle around Charlestown Land Trust-protected properties on Ninigret Pond. Led by Conservation Biologist Paul Miller, this guided paddle offers a chance to observe bird species up close while learning about the role of conservation in protecting coastal habitats.
📅 Date: Friday, August 28th
🕒 Time: 7am
📍 Location: Ninigret Pond (address provided upon registration)
⚠️ Space is limited, so please RSVP here.
🎟️ Open to ages 15 and up. This event is free for Charlestown Land Trust members. Not sure if your membership is active? Email us to check! Not a member? Become a member today!
Participants are responsible for providing and transporting their own kayaks, canoes, or paddleboards, as well as safety gear. If weather conditions require cancellation, registered participants will be notified by email.

Land Trust Days 2026 Kickoff
2026-08-28 15:00 - 17:00 | Spruce Acres Farm, 1286 East Main Road, Middletown, RI
Registration is required. Please register on Meetup.
Join us for a guided hike at Spruce Acres followed by s’mores around the fire pit to kick off Land Trust Days and your weekend early! Aquidneck Island Land Trust staff will lead a guided 1-mile hike around the property and share tips on what you can do on your own property to help out native wildlife and improve water quality. We will point out native plants, invasive species, and highlight the gardens on site. At the end of the hike we will gather around a fire pit for s’mores! We will also have art supplies on hand at the pavilion to sketch your favorite nature scene and a nature scavenger hunt for our youngest attendees.
Land Trust Days is a statewide, 2 month celebration of the many special places protected by land trusts. Land trusts across the state host activities to share the special places they are protecting for everyone, young and old to enjoy.

Full Moon Walk at Caratunk
2026-08-28 19:00 - 21:00 | Caratunk Wildlife Refuge, 301 Brown Ave., Seekonk, MA, United States
Registration is required. Register here.
Join an Audubon naturalist for a moonlight walk at Caratunk Wildlife Refuge. Late summer evenings offer warm temperatures and comfortable nights that come with heaps of animal activity. Observe and hear diverse wildlife like deer, turkey, fox, frogs, tree crickets, and a variety of birds taking advantage of plentiful food and good weather. Wear sturdy shoes, bug spray, and bring a flashlight.

Caratunk Wildlife Refuge, 301 Brown Ave, Seekonk, MA; August 28, 2026; 7:00pm-9:00pm; Fee: $10/member, $14/non-member; Ages: 5 and up. Register online through the events calendar at asri.org/calendar.

SOLD OUT - Sunset Stroll: Napatree After Dark
2026-08-28 19:00 - 21:00 | Napatree Point Conservation Area, Fort Rd., Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
Registration is required. Register here.
Join The Watch Hill Conservancy for a sunset stroll in The Napatree Point Conservation Area!
Celebrate the beauty of late summer with an unforgettable evening in the Napatree Point Conservation Area! Join us for a guided 2-mile sunset walk under the last full moon of the summer solstice.
As the sun sets over Little Narragansett Bay, we’ll explore the wonder of Napatree’s nightlife that becomes active at dusk. During the walk, we will keep an eye out for a variety of nocturnal and coastal wildlife, including:
Bats
Night Herons
Dogfish
Horseshoe Crabs
Whelks
Rabbits
Minks
Skunks
Deer
Opossum
Migratory Birds
Our Science Advisors and Napatree Naturalists will provide a short lecture on the migratory birds & bat activity in the Napatree Point Conservation Area — participants will even get to experience using a bat call detector!
As darkness falls, we’ll gather to observe the full moon through a spotting scope.
Light snacks and beverages will be provided!
Event Details
Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Distance: Approximately 2 miles (moderate walking on sand and uneven terrain)
What to Bring: Comfortable walking shoes, weather-appropriate clothing, insect repellent, water.
Please utilize the free parking along Bay Street as the parking limitations are not in effect at the time of this program.
Rain will cancel these events. Program cancellations will be communicated via Eventbrite and/or email.
This is a FREE program

Guided tours at Casey Farm
2026-08-29 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-09-05 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-09-12 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-09-19 09:00 - 12:00 | Casey Farm, 2325 Boston Neck Road, Saunderstown, RI
This event is posted on behalf of Historic New England. Registration is required. Please register here.
Located by the bay on the ancestral homeland of the Narragansett People, Casey Farm once produced food for local and coastal markets and was one of many plantations tied to slavery. Today, farm managers raise organically grown produce for a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program and the seasonal Casey Farm Market. Tour the farmyard to visit the animals, the cemetery where generations of Caseys are memorialized, and the farm house museum gallery featuring family portraits and cultural objects representing all the people of this land.

Self-guided Walking Tours at Watson Farm
2026-08-29 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-09-03 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-09-05 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-09-10 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-09-12 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-09-17 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-09-19 13:00 - 16:00 | Watson Farm, 455 North Rd, Jamestown, RI, 02835, United States
This event is posted on behalf of Historic New England. Registration is required. Please register here.
Today, this 265-acre working farm is managed using innovative, sustainable practices that continue the tradition of pastoral husbandry, raising heritage Red Devon cattle and multi-colored sheep. Explore this 265-acre property, which today is a sustainable working farm.
During open hours, take a self-guided walking tour on up to 2.5 miles of easy to moderate trails, participate in an outdoor workshop, explore farm fields with grazing livestock, stroll along the shore, and view seasonal farm activities. The farmers grow hay and sell livestock to other farms, and produce wool products available at our farm. The 1796 house, still used as the farmers’ residence, may be viewed from the exterior only.

Stretch & Breathe Yoga Session with Chris Liguori
2026-08-30 09:00 - 10:00 | Napatree Point Conservation Area, Fort Rd., Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
Registration is required. Register here.
Join us for a yoga session suitable for ALL LEVELS, while surrounded by the natural beauty of the Napatree Point Conservation Area!
Join the Watch Hill Conservancy and Chris Liguori, owner of Yogastha Living, for a practice that includes breath work, stretching and a gentle Vinyasa flow that promotes vitality in the peaceful surroundings of the Napatree Point Conservation Area. Expect a welcoming, supportive practice that blends gentle flow, mindful movement, breathwork, meditation, and relaxation to nurture both body and mind. Suitable for all levels!
Chris is certified in Yin Yoga, Restorative Yoga, Yoga Nidra, and meditation, bringing a holistic approach to wellness that integrates yogic wisdom, mindfulness, and self-care.
We welcome new and experienced yogis, so come as you are and leave feeling grounded, and more connected to local nature and yourself.
What to Expect:
Gentle, accessible yoga suitable for all levels
Mindful breathing and meditation
Relaxation in a beautiful natural setting
Heart-centered practices for self-care and well-being
A welcoming atmosphere
Arrive 10 minutes prior to start. Bring a towel or mat and water. We will be in the sun, so consider sunscreen or protective clothing.
In the event of rain, we will move the session to 1 Bay Street in the Lanphear Livery Reading Room. Program cancellations or changes will be communicated via Eventbrite and/or email.
This program is designed to last 60 minutes so participants can utilize the free parking along Bay Street.
This is a FREE program

Cumberland Land Trust Labor Day Hike
2026-09-07 10:00 - 12:00 | Catamint Brook Preserve, Tower Hill Rd., Cumberland, RI, 02864, United States
Please join the Cumberland Land Trust for a 2.5 mile Land Trust Days Labor Day Hike at the Catamint Brook Preserve, our newest preserve.
The hike is rated as moderate+ because of hilly terrain.
Hikers will experience beautiful woodlands, historic stone walls, stream crossings and a walk back into colonial history, as the preserve is very much connected back to the revolutionary war. The preserve is located in a Cumberland Historic District and if you look closely as you drive on Tower Hill Road, you will see buildings dated to the 1700’s.
For your reference, John Kostrzewa highlighted the preserve in his Providence Journal “Walking Rhode Island” column at https://www.providencejournal.com/story/sports/outdoors/2024/01/05/rhode-island-newest-hiking-trail-catamint-brook-preserve-cumberland-colonial-ruins-spooky-lore/72063644007/
Young hikers are invited to join us on the guided hike. Though leashed dogs are usually allowed on our trails, in respect to the other hikers, dogs are not allowed on the Labor Day hike.
Because of some rocky terrain along the trails, It is advised that hikers wear sturdy footwear. Hikers should also protect themselves from insects and carry drinking water.
The hike will start from the Catamint Brook Preserve trailhead on Monday, September 7 (Labor Day) at 10:00 am.
Trail maps can be downloaded from cumberlandlandtrust.org.

Wonder Walk with Westerly Land Trust
2026-09-09 10:00 - 11:00 | Flora Whiteley Preserve, 197 Potter Hill Rd., Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
This event is posted on behalf of the Westerly Land Trust. Registration is required. Please register here.
Come walk, wonder, and grow with us.

Join WildRoots and the Westerly Land Trust once a month for Wonder Walks, a guided family hiking series designed to spark curiosity and nurture a lifelong love of nature. All walks are offered at no cost to you and your family.
Through shared exploration and hands-on discovery, families will connect with Westerly Land Trust’s beautiful natural spaces while building a deeper appreciation for the plants, animals, and ecosystems that make each property unique. By fostering curiosity and encouraging stewardship, we hope to inspire the next generation to care for—and protect—the wild places around them.
Each session invites children and their families to slow down, look closely, and discover the wonder of the natural world together. We begin every program with a thoughtfully selected nature story before heading out on the trails to explore. Children are invited to use tools like bug vacuums, waders, magnifying glasses, and digital microscopes to get a closer look at nature and investigate what sparks their curiosity. Westerly Land Trust and WildRoots guides will lead each adventure, creating opportunities for exploration while supporting discovery and inquiry.

Registration is required for all participants
An adult must accompany their child/children during program. This is a great way to adventure together!
Location: Flora Whiteley Preserve, 197 Potter Hill Rd, Westerly RI
Parking: located across from 190 Potter Hill Rd. Look for the WLT parking sign. We will open access to park in the field for this program.
Restrooms are not available at this site.

About the Hosts
WildRoots Play is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to creating a community where children and families can nurture connection, holistic development, and Earth stewardship through immersive experiences in nature and play.
The Westerly Land Trust (WLT) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to conserving open space, revitalizing neighborhoods, and building community in Westerly, Rhode Island. By preserving and managing lands like Barlow Nature Preserve, WLT provides opportunities for education, recreation, and engagement with the natural world.

SKLT Connect
2026-09-09 17:30 - 18:30 | South Kingstown Land Trust Barn, 17 Matunuck Beach Road, South Kingstown, RI
This event is posted on behalf of the South Kingstown Land Trust. Registration is required. Please register here.
Interested in a behind the scenes look at the work and activities of the SKLT? Every other month, SKLT Connect invites you to: Meet the team and ask questions; Explore our Barn and offices; Connect with fellow nature lovers; and Enjoy light bites and drinks while soaking in the Weeden Farm sun. Whether a longtime member, new to SKLT, or just curious, everyone’s welcome. Bring friends and family, explore, enjoy, and get to know the SKLT community!
Free and open to all. Light refreshments served. Registration required.

Learning Bird Conservation Techniques: Nest Building
2026-09-10 18:00 - 20:00 | Audubon Society of RI Nature Center, 1401 Hope Street, Bristol, RI, 02809
Registration is required. Register here.
Learn the ins and outs of Dr. Sarah Deckel’s avian research with Audubon with the opportunity to gain hands-on experience with field-related bird research. The first hour will be a lecture with background information about the technique in question, with relevant research studies mentioned and examples of how scientists use this technique in the field. During the second hour, YOU will be the scientist! Follow a protocol and analyze field data as though you were conducting your own study. Topics are nest dissection, sound analysis, and feather structure. Sign up for one or all three sessions.

September 10: Nest Building
September 24: Sound Analysis
October 8: Feather Structure

Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium, 1401 Hope St, Bristol, RI; Fee per session: $20/member, $25/non-member; Ages: 15 and up. Register online through the events calendar at asri.org/calendar.

Quiet Mindfulness Walk in the Woods with Charlestown Land Trust
2026-09-11 16:00 - 17:00 | Mill Pond Preserve, 4962 South County Trail, Charlestown, RI, 02813, United States
This event is posted on behalf of the Charlestown Land Trust. Registration is required. Please register here.
Please join us for a Quiet Mindfulness Walk in the Woods at Mill Pond Preserve on Friday, September 11th at 4pm. Led by CLT Board Member Lisa McGinley, we’ll begin with a grounding exercise before setting out to walk the trails together, taking time to slow down, notice our surroundings, and appreciate the natural world around us.

Audubon Raptor Weekend
2026-09-12 10:00 - 2026-09-13 16:00 | Audubon Society of RI Nature Center, 1401 Hope Street, Bristol, RI, 02809
This event is posted on behalf of the Audubon Society of RI. Registration is required. Please register here.
Get ready for a wild weekend with amazing birds of prey!

Join Audubon for Raptor Weekend, a celebration of hawks, owls and falcons. Watch birds of prey soar during live flight demonstrations, meet them up close, and discover the incredible adaptations that make them nature’s top hunters.

Perfect for families, bird enthusiasts, and curious explorers of all ages, the weekend features engaging raptor presentations, hands-on activities, games, food, and plenty of fun learning opportunities. For details and tickets, visit asri.org/raptor-weekend.

September Second Sunday at the Farm
2026-09-13 12:00 - 16:00 | Borders Farm, 31 North Rd, Foster, RI, 02825, United States
Come out to Borders Farm for our September Second Sunday event and Land Trust Days celebration! John McNiff will be here as Roger Williams and the Providence Brigade Band will playing civil war era music on period instruments starting at 2pm. Tour the all volunteer run Food Bank garden and take a guided hike to find our RIWalks thistle creature on our trails. This is a free family friendly event and everyone will get a free frozen treat!

Slow Birding with The Watch Hill Conservancy
2026-09-17 09:00 - 10:00 | Napatree Point Conservation Area, Fort Rd., Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
This event is posted on behalf of the The Watch Hill Conservancy. Registration is required. Please register here.
Join Naturalists for peaceful observations, journaling, and wildlife viewing!
Our NEW Slow Birding program invites participants to sit quietly and unplug, while being surrounded by the beauty of The Napatree Point Conservation Area. Join Naturalists for peaceful observations, journaling, and wildlife viewing. Participants are encouraged to bring a foldable chair, cozy blankets, and a hot beverage. Binoculars and notebooks are provided.
This program is designed to last 60 minutes so participants can utilize the free parking along Bay Street.
Rain will cancel these events. Program cancellations will be communicated via email.
This is a FREE program offered by The Watch Hill Conservancy

What does a wildlife biologist do?
2026-09-17 16:30 - 17:30 | Norman Bird Sanctuary, 583 Third Beach Road, Middletown, RI
This event is posted on behalf of the Norman Bird Sanctuary. Registration is required. Please register here.
Ever wondered what it’s like to be a wildlife biologist? Join wildlife biologist Bella Villanueva for an interactive program exploring how scientists monitor and study wildlife. Discover the tools used to track animals, watch real trail camera footage captured at Norman Bird Sanctuary, and learn about the research taking place on the property. Then, put your new skills to the test on a guided hike along Red Fox Trail as you search for tracks, signs, and other clues left behind by the animals that call the sanctuary home.

Rhode Island Stone Walls
2026-09-17 17:30 - 18:30 | Barlow Nature Preserve, 449 Westerly Bradford Rd, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
This event is posted on behalf of the Westerly Land Trust. Registration is required. Please register here.
Explore how thousands of miles of historic stone walls reveal the intersection of the state’s geology, history, and ecology.

Rhode Island’s stone walls are an enduring testament to the state’s agricultural heritage, and their story parallels that of Rhode Island itself. Their stones reflect the geologic forces that shaped the landscape. Their placement on the land speaks to the labor and lives of those who came before us. In this presentation, Elliot Vosburgh, founder of the Rhode Island Stone Wall Mapping Project, explores how thousands of miles of stone walls reflect the intersection of geology, history, and ecology. Drawing on examples from both across the state and locally in Westerly, attendees will gain an appreciation for stone walls from several perspectives and will learn how these relics continue to support us in developing an understanding of Rhode Island’s past and present landscape.
Important Info

Parking is available at Barlow Nature Preserve
This event is no cost for WLT members, and $10 per person for not-yet members.
Not a WLT member and would like to be? CLICK HERE!
Registration is required, spots are limited.

Guided Marsh Walk on Garrison Acres
2026-09-19 11:00 - 12:00 | Garrison House Acres, 100 Middlebridge Rd, South Kingstown, RI, 02879, United States
Garrison House Acres is a beautiful 26-acre coastal property nestled along the Narrow River in South Kingstown. The area is rich in both history and nature. Long part of the lands of the Narragansett Tribe, the area became a flash point during King Philip’s War. A garrison had was built nearby and was occupied by fifteen people (some accounts say seventeen). It was the intended rendezvous point for armies led by Plymouth’s governor Josiah Winslow, Major Samuel Appleton of Massachusetts, and Major John Treat from Connecticut. However, when these troops arrived on December 16, 1675, they found that the fort and trading post was destroyed, and the people sheltering there were killed by the defending Narragansetts.
In the 1900s, the property was owned by Avery Brooke of Noroton, Connecticut, who created a small two-home subdivision with preserved open space. In 1990, Ms. Brooke donated the open space property to the Narrow River Land Trust (NRLT), along with a bequest for the maintenance of the property for mowing of the fields.
The property has an approximate one mile walk that follows a loop trail through deciduous woodlands, along the salt marsh that fringes the Narrow River, past open fields, past a man-made farm pond and through freshwater marshes. This property is of ecological interest because of its variety of habitats. It abuts other conserved lands including the 554-acre John H. Chafee National Wildlife Refuge at Pettaquamscutt Cove (managed by US Fish & Wildlife) and land conserved by the Audubon Society. Together these conservation properties form a contiguous band of wildlife habitat along Pettaquamscutt Cove and the lower Narrow River.
The well-maintained trails are relatively flat and easy to walk. However, they border salt and freshwater marshes so be prepared to encounter potentially wet, muddy terrain. Also, be prepared with bug repellent to thoroughly enjoy the hike!
Quick Facts:
– Trailhead is on Middlebridge Road, South Kingstown, RI 02879 on the west side of Middlebridge.
– It is a flat trail through coastal forest and meadow.
– The trail is approximately one mile long.
– The meadow periodically mowed to support native plants and bird habitat.
– There is an osprey nest site in SE corner of the property.
– There is a freshwater pond and wetland in SE corner of the property.
– The property boasts spectacular views of the Narrow River and Pettaquamscutt Cove.
– Dogs should be on a leash.
– Parking at the trailhead is limited, but ample parking is available across the bridge at Middlebridge Marina, 95 Middlebridge Road, Narragansett.

Leaf Print Tote Bags with Audubon Society of RI
2026-09-19 12:00 - 13:30 | Audubon Society of RI Nature Center, 1401 Hope Street, Bristol, RI, 02809
This event is posted on behalf of the Audubon Society of RI. Registration is required. Please register here.
Fall is a great time to explore nature’s colors and textures! Join an Audubon naturalist for a guided walk along the trails to learn about local plants while you gather leaves and other natural materials. Then use your finds to create your own unique leaf print tote bag. This hands-on nature craft explores the beauty of the season while making a fun and functional piece of art you will take home. All materials will be provided.
Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium, 1401 Hope Street, Bristol, RI; Fee: $10/member adult; $5/member child; $14/non-member adult; $7/member child, Ages: 6 and up. Register online through the events calendar at asri.org/calendar.

Date Night Picnic hosted by Echo Rock Flowers and Westerly Land Trust
2026-09-19 18:00 - 19:30 | Barlow Nature Preserve, 449 Westerly Bradford Rd, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
This event is posted on behalf of the Westerly Land Trust. Registration is required. Please register here.
If you’re looking for a unique date night – a quiet escape where you can connect with your loved one – then keep reading.
Imagine arriving at the farm, stepping into the fields, and being greeted with a cold drink and a picnic basket filled with delicious treats. You take in the beauty around as you choose your own table amongst the rows of flowers. At your table is a pre-picked bucket of flowers, 2 vases, and simple directions on how to make your own arrangement. Together you work on creating your floral designs as you sip your libation, snack on light refreshments and enjoy the serenity of the farm in the glow of a summer evening.
Your Date Night includes:

1 welcome drink per person (21+)
Infused-water station & seltzers for nonalcoholic options
2 Vases + Flowers for you to design with and take home. If you are a couple and/or family, perhaps you keep one arrangements at home and give the other away. If you are friends joining us, then you each get your own!
Refreshments for 2 packed in a picnic basket (*basket not included to take home, allergies accommodated – please list during checkout). Options include, but are not limited to – a charcuterie box, fresh fruit and veggies, croissants with whipped butter and a couple of sweet treats.
Times are different for each date option! Please note the following:
July 25th 6:00 – 7:30
August 8th 6:00 – 7:30
August 15th 6:00 – 7:30
September 19th 5:00 – 6:30 (Dahlia focus)
September 26th 5:00 – 6:30 (Dahlia focus)
All final details will be emailed prior to the event. Be sure to check your SPAM folder!

Things to note:

Price is for TWO TICKETS
If you are a group booking we will seat you at one big table
This is a working farm and the ground is uneven, so no high heels please!
Bug spray will be provided, if needed
Dress in layers
Please note the rain dates for each event. I will notify guests via text before the event should we need to cancel and switch to the rain date.

*Please note that tickets are nonrefundable; however, they are transferable. Please notify us in advance if you plan to transfer your ticket to someone else.
