Discover YOUR True Nature.

Preserving Elder Trees with the RI Tree Council

Goddard Memorial State Park 1095 Ives Rd, Warwick, RI, us

Registration required — see link below. Elder Tree Care is probably the least understood and least practiced segment of tree management. These shortfalls are disturbing. They contribute each year to the removal of thousands of older trees that deserved a better fate. This workshop provides a basic primer on the characteristics of tree aging, older[.....]

Volunteer Training with Coventry Land Trust

Beaudoin Conservation Area 76 Ledge Rd, Coventry, RI, us

Anyone interested in contributing to an ongoing volunteer project is invited to join the Coventry Land Trust for a training session on bird and vegetation counts, as well as creating fishing line collectors out of percolation tubes. The training will be led by Jenna O'del, Associate Wildlife Biologist. Volunteers will learn to carry out these biological[.....]

Casey Farm Market

Casey Farm 2325 Boston Neck Road, Saunderstown, RI

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[.....]

Wednesday Walks at Norman Bird Sanctuary

Norman Bird Sanctuary 583 3rd Beach Rd, Middletown, Rh, us

Stretch your legs, get some fresh air, and end the day with a walk in nature. Join us and explore the Norman Bird Sanctuary 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[.....]

Full Blue Moonrise Walk with Bristol Land Conservation Trust

Mt Hope Farm 250 Metacom Ave, Bristol, RI, us

Join the Bristol Land Conservation Trust (BLCT) for a Full Moonrise Walk! Participants will meet in the parking lot just below the barn for a brief welcome and introduction. The group will then walk leisurely down the paved road for about 3/4 of a mile, enjoying nature’s many sights and sounds along the way, passing[.....]

Bioluminescent Paddle on Ninigret Pond with Charlestown Land Trust

Ninigret National Wildlife Refuge Charlestown, RI, us

THIS EVENT IS AT CAPACITY. To join the waitlist, please email Angela Brunetti at angela@charlestownlandtrust.org. Join the Charlestown Land Trust and the Salt Ponds Coalition for a partner Bioluminescent Paddle on Ninigret Pond in our beautiful Charlestown, RI. In the summer, bioluminescent comb jellyfish make their way into coastal waters as the temperature warms up. On[.....]

Super Blue Moon Walk with Audubon Society of RI

Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge & Audubon Headquarters Office 12 Sanderson Rd, Greenville, RI, us

REGISTRATION CLOSED. Join an Audubon naturalist during August’s Super Blue Moon at Powder Mill Ledges. Observe the last of the summer birds as they search for food as some ready to migrate during the nighttime hours. We’ll listen to insects, amphibians, and are occasionally able to hear owls. Wear sturdy shoes/boots, bring bug spray, binoculars,[.....]

2023 Land Trust Days Kickoff with Burrillville Land Trust

310 Eagle Peak Rd 310 Eagle Peak Rd, Pascoag, RI, us

This event has been rescheduled from August 25th to September 1st. This year, we are kicking off Land Trust Days in Burrillville with the Burrillville Land Trust! Come learn about the historic Eagle Peak Schoolhouse that the land trust has conserved. Hope to see you there! Register here.

Guided Hike at Crawley Preserve Trail

200 Glen Rock Rd 200 Glen Rock Rd, West Kingston, RI, us

Registration required — see link below Explore the forest in full summer bloom at Crawley Preserve, a beautiful trail shared between South Kingstown Land Trust and the Richmond Rural Preservation Land Trust. This hike will be led by Land Management Staff Thomas Meyer, so you’ll be seeing the trail through the eyes of a full-time[.....]

Coastal Coves Walk with the East Providence Conservation Commission

Boyden Heights Conservation Area 115 Boyden Blvd, Riverside, RI, United States

Get your cameras out!! Get ready to see some birds!! Join the East Providence Conservation Commission for the 9th Annual Coastal Coves Walk. This 3 mile walk/hike starts at the Boyden Heights Conservation Area. We then follow the East Bay Bike Path by 3 coastal coves that are haven to birds such as egrets, herons,[.....]

Casey Farm Market

Casey Farm 2325 Boston Neck Road, Saunderstown, RI

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[.....]

Labor Day Walk in the Woods with Cumberland Land Trust

3751 Mendon Rd 3751 Mendon Rd, Cumberland, RI, us

Please join the Cumberland Land Trust for a holiday walk at the 184 acre Blackall Family and Ballou Farm Preserve. Hikers will have their choice of two guided walks, 2.2 miles or 3.5 miles in length. The trails are easy to moderate in difficulty but include some medium sized hills and a bit of rock hopping.[.....]

Labor Day Nature Activities with Audubon Society of RI

The Audubon Society of Rhode Island Nature Center and Aquarium 1401 Hope St, Bristol, RI, us

End the summer with Audubon! Come to the Nature Center and Aquarium and enjoy a craft bag, a nature hike down to the wetlands, games, and more. No registration is required. 10:00 am - 3:00 pm: Craft Table 10:00 am: Nature Story 11:00 am and 2:30 pm: Animal Interview 1:00 pm: Wetland exploration Free with[.....]

Wednesday Walks at Norman Bird Sanctuary

Norman Bird Sanctuary 583 3rd Beach Rd, Middletown, Rh, us

Stretch your legs, get some fresh air, and end the day with a walk in nature. Join us and explore the Norman Bird Sanctuary 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[.....]

Johannis Farm Wildlife Preserve Walk with Barrington Land Conservation Trust

Johannis Farm Barrington, RI, us

Registration required — see link below. Join the Barrington Land Conservation Trust for an autumn walk to Johannis Farm Wildlife Preserve. This 32-acre expanse of field, forest, and salt marshes lies the border of the Palmer River, off Sowams Road in Barrington, RI. BLCT will guide you through the forest trail and take you down[.....]

Casey Farm Market

Casey Farm 2325 Boston Neck Road, Saunderstown, RI

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[.....]

Sowams Woods Walk with Barrington Land Conservation Trust

South Lake Drive S Lake Dr, Barrington, RI, us

Registration required — see link below. Experience Sowams Woods in the autumn, with a profusion of fall colors and the glistening waters of Echo Lake. The Barrington Land Conservation Trust, which owns and manages the property, invites all ages to join this free public walk through 12 acres of forested trails. Sowams Woods was acquired[.....]

From Forest to Fashion – a Natural Dye Workshop with the Burrillville Land Trust

Edward D. Vock Conservation Area 603-805 Jackson Schoolhouse Rd, Pascoag, RI, us

Registration required. The Burrillville Land Trust is hosting a workshop to dye fabrics with colors extracted from plants. This highly immersive experience includes foraging in the woods with expert guides, yoga, delicious lunch, and lots of dye experiments both days. At the end, we get together for a community sewing day and a fun, casual[.....]

Audubon Raptor Weekend

The Audubon Society of Rhode Island Nature Center and Aquarium 1401 Hope St, Bristol, RI, us

Registration required — see link below. 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 to Bristol. They’re raptors, the superior hunters of the avian world. Owls, hawks, and falcons will be featured[.....]

PIC-WIL Nature Preserve Walk with Barrington Land Conservation Trust

Washington Road Washington Rd, Barrington, RI, us

Registration required — see link below. Join the Barrington Land Conservation Trust for a walk to PIC-WIL Nature Preserve. This 17-acre preserve of forest, field, salt marsh and coastal dunes on the east shore of the Providence River in Barrington. Once home to a bottling facility owned by Deep Water Rock Company, the property was[.....]

Hunts Mills Hike with the East Providence Conservation Commission

The Hunt House Museum Hunts Mill Rd, Rumford, RI, us

The East Providence Conservation Commission will lead a guided historical walk of the grounds at Hunts Mills to coincide with the East Providence Historical Society monthly open house of the John Hunt House, a museum of East Providence history. This is an easy and relaxed paced hike that is good for beginners and kids. The grounds[.....]

Wednesday Walks at Norman Bird Sanctuary

Norman Bird Sanctuary 583 3rd Beach Rd, Middletown, Rh, us

Stretch your legs, get some fresh air, and end the day with a walk in nature. Join us and explore the Norman Bird Sanctuary 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[.....]

Golden Hour Geology Hike with Norman Bird Sanctuary

Norman Bird Sanctuary 583 3rd Beach Rd, Middletown, Rh, us

Registration required. Step outside this summer to learn more and the natural landscape and enjoy a breathtaking sunset. With a panoramic view of the ocean, Gardiner Pond and Narragansett Bay, the Hanging Rock Ridge offers one of the most beautiful and scenic viewscapes on Aquidneck Island. Together with a Norman Bird Sanctuary educator, hike through the[.....]

Casey Farm Market

Casey Farm 2325 Boston Neck Road, Saunderstown, RI

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[.....]

CANCELLED – Walk through Latham Brook Preserve with Smithfield Land Trust

Latham Brook Preserve 320 Log Road, Smithfield, RI

This event has been cancelled due to weather. 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.[.....]

Watercolor Workshop at Watson Farm

Historic New England Watson Farm 455 North Rd, Jamestown, RI, United States

Registration required — see link below. Let your creativity flow inspired by Watson Farm, a beautiful seaside farm with 265 acres of coastal farmland and heritage breed sheep and cattle, managed by Historic New England. This full-day of plein air watercolor painting will be led by artist Vicki Iannuccillo. After a one-hour demonstration of landscape[.....]

Walk to Garrison House Acres Preserve with Narrow River Land Trust

95 Middlebridge Rd 95 Middlebridge Rd, Narragansett, RI, us

Registration required. Please register here. The Narrow River Land Trust will host a "Walk to Garrison House Acres Preserve" in Middlebridge. Nick Ernst from United States Fish & Wildlife Service will lead the walk and discuss the Narrow River salt marsh. The walk starts at 10am on Saturday, September 16 at the Middlebridge Educational Area, 95[.....]

Scientific Strolls: The Plants of Napatree

Napatree Point Conservation Area Fort Road, Westerly, RI, United States

Due to weather, this event has been rescheduled from September 16th to October 7th. Registration required. Please register here. The Watch Hill Conservancy and The Napatree Science Advisors are thrilled to invite you to celebrate a decade of stewardship with a guided tour led by Napatree Science Advisors, Dr. Keith Killingbeck and Hope Leeson. Dr. Killingbeck[.....]

Walk on Crook Brook Trail with Narragansett Land Conservation Trust

235 S Pier Rd 235 S Pier Rd, Narragansett, RI, us

Check out a hidden gem in Narragansett with the Narragansett Land Conservation Trust! Take a nice walk along a little-known pleasant trail through wooded area with gentle hills. Kid friendly, leashed dogs welcome. Meet at Middle School parking lot; 235 South Pier Road, Narragansett. Register here.

Trail System Dedication at Borders Farm

Borders Farm Preservation, Inc. 31 North Rd, Foster, RI, us

Join the Borders Farm Preservation for a day of events! A trail walk will be offered at 10 a.m., otherwise hikers are welcome to enjoy the trail system on their own. Maps are available on site and on the website: https://bordersfarm.org/visit. At 11 a.m. we will be honoring our past president, John Bradley, with a Trail[.....]

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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