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: Tiverton An old-fashioned country fair feeling sponsored by The Tiverton Land Trust complete with hayrides, pony rides, pumpkin decorating, scarecrow construction, musical entertainment, children’s games, crafts, tractor pull, great grilled food and our famous home-baked pies with a free scoop of Gray’s ice cream. Adults are admitted free. There is a $7 activity bracelet[.....]
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 The South Kingstown Land Trust invites you to their annual Land Trust Days Hot Dog Roast at the SKLT Sculpture Trail. One of the featured art installations, “Sir Loin Barbecue Bull,” will be fired up for the first time to grill hot dogs and vegetarian options. This year they’re serving a beloved[.....]
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: 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 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: 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: Hopkinton Join the Hopkinton Land Trust at Depot Square Park to learn about the beaver, nature's best water engineer! Find out more about their unique adaptations, from specialized eyelids to web feet and have a chance to touch beaver fur and skull. Meet at Depot Square Park and join the group on a[.....]
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: Richmond Join the Richmond Rural Preservation Land Trust for an evening hike at the Crawley Preserve. The Crawley Preserve, on the South Kingstown/Richmond border, is a pleasant 100-acre property home to streams, historic foundations and stone walls, and stands of hickory, American beech, and oak trees. The evening hike will last about an hour[.....]
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[.....]
**THIS EVENT IS FULL. REGISTRATIONS ARE NO LONGER ACCEPTED.** Location: Foster Come to Borders Farm for a guided mushroom hunting walk, led by Ryan Bouchard and Emily Schmidt of the Mushroom Hunting Foundation. Ryan and Emily, as seen in Providence Monthly, Rhode Island Monthly and EcoRI News, are the premiere wild mushroom experts in southern[.....]
Location: Warren The Warren Land Conservation Trust invites you to join Benedict Gagliardi, entomologist and Lad Coordinator at the RISD Nature Lab, for a casual but informative autumnal jaunt through the woods of Warren. There are still insects active in the fall and plentiful signs and remnants of others that completed their life cycles in[.....]
Location: Warren The Warren Land Conservation Trust is sponsoring a concert featuring the outstanding folk duo of Atwater and Donnelly (together with the innovative, traditional duo, The Vox Hunters). The event will be held at 7:00 on Friday, November 9th at Hope and Main on Main Street in Warren. It will be followed at 8:15[.....]
Location: Charlestown Join the Charlestown Land Trust the day after Thanksgiving at the newly opened Patricia Sprague Forest Preserve. Walk the turkey and pie off, have some fun, and enjoy autumn in Charlestown. Walk begins at 10 am sharp. There will be no rain date. The Patricia Sprague Forest Preserve is open daily and is[.....]
The Barrington Land Conservation Trust invites you to walk off your Thanksgiving meal and spend the morning outdoors at one of Barrington's hidden gems, the Johannis Wildlife Preserve, 32 acres of woodlands, open fields, and saltwater marshes on the Palmer River. Johannis is maintained and protected by the Barrington Land Conservation Trust and normally closed to the[.....]
Location: Cumberland Join the Cumberland Land Trust on a post-Thanksgiving walk at their Burlingame Preserve. Enjoy the newly opened trail through the Preserve, which is accessible via the James J. Bland Preserve and the Atlantic White Cedar Swamp property. Trail access is via Pole 54 on Nate Whipple Highway in Cumberland. Access will be by foot[.....]
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
