Discover YOUR True Nature.

Neutaconkanut Hill Conservancy Guided Hike

Neutaconkanut Hill 120 Killingly Street, Providence, RI, us

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[.....]

Miantonomi Exploration Days

Miantonomi Memorial Park Hillside Avenue, Newport, RI

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[.....]

Blackall Family Preserve Hike in the Woods

Blackall Family Preserve 32 Old West Wrentham Rd, Cumberland, RI, United States

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[.....]

Bluegrass, Hikes, History, and More at Borders Farm

Borders Farm

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[.....]

Bush Hill History Walk

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[.....]

Audubon Raptor Weekend

Audubon Environmental Education Center 1401 Hope St., Bristol, RI, United States

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[.....]

History and Herb Hike at Casey Farm

Casey Farm 2325 Boston Neck Road, Saunderstown, RI

Location: North Kingstown Join Historic New England and a professional herbalist for a walk through Casey Farm (Saunderstown) and its beautiful, wooded trails. Discover the history of this landscape from the seventeenth century to today. Learn about the farm's wide variety of herbs and their benefits, and take home some samples to enjoy. Meet at[.....]

What Do Moths and Native Plants Know about Sea Level Rise?

Garrison House Acres 95 Middlebridge Rd, Narragansett, United States

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[.....]

Audubon Raptor Weekend

Audubon Environmental Education Center 1401 Hope St., Bristol, RI, United States

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[.....]

Off the Beaten Path: Farm Tour at Watson Farm

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

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[.....]

Discover the Signature Trees of Mount Hope Farm

Mount Hope Farm 250 Metacom Ave, Bristol, RI, United States

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[.....]

Migration Walk on Napatree Point Conservation Area

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

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,[.....]

What Lives in the River? & Salt Marsh Walk

Middlebridge Education Area 95 Middlebridge Rd, South Kingstown, RI

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[.....]

Hillside and Loop Trail Nature Hike

West Greenwich Town Pavillion 280 Victory Highway, West Greenwich, United States

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[.....]

A Country Day at Pardon Gray

Pardon Gray Preserve 3200 Main Road, Tiverton, RI, us

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[.....]

Bird Banding ‘Walk & Talk’

Middletown Police Station 123 Valley Rd, Middletown, RI, United States

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.[.....]

Guided Nature Hike for All Ages

Spencer West Property Paine Rd, Foster, RI, United States

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[.....]

Meet the Author: Rhode Island Family Hiking Guide & Journal

Barrington Public Library 281 Country Rd, Barrington, RI, United States

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[.....]

Annual Land Trust Days Hot Dog Roast at SKLT Sculpture Trail

South Kingstown Land Trust Sculpture Trail 400 Green Hill Beach Road, South Kingstown, RI

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[.....]

Third Thursday Hike: DuVal Trail System

Duval Trail System South Kingstown, RI

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[.....]

Wild Medicinal Herbs Stroll on the PT Marvell Preserve

PT Marvell Preserve 130 South Shore Rd, Little Compton, RI

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[.....]

Autumnal Equinox Hike

Fort Nature Refuge 1445 Providence Pike, North Smithfield, RI

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[.....]

All Ages Trailside Photography Contest

Rocky Hill Road Woodland Trail 431 Rocky Hill Rd, North Smithfield, RI, United States

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[.....]

Learn All About Beavers with the Hopkinton Land Trust

Depot Square Park Hopkinton, RI, United States

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[.....]

Neutaconkanut Hill Conservancy Annual Fall Event

Neutaconkanut Hill 120 Killingly Street, Providence, RI, us

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.[.....]

Evening Hike at the Crawley Preserve

Crawley Preserve 198 Glen Rock Road, Richmond, RI

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[.....]

Row on the Warren River

Warren Town Wharf 279 Water St, Warren, RI, United States

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[.....]

Wood River Full Moon Paddle

Wood Pawcatuck Watershed Association Headquarters 203 Arcadia Road, Hope Valley, RI, United States

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[.....]

Trolley Tour with Aquidneck Land Trust

Aquidneck Land Trust Offices 790 Aquidneck Ave, Middletown, RI, United States

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[.....]

Woodland Whispers Poetry Installation

Smithfield Conservation Center/ Wolf Hill Forest Preserve Waterview Drive, Smithfield, RI

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[.....]

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If you have questions about Rhode Island Land Trust Days, please contact:
Land Trust Days Coordinator: Virginia Streeter vstreeter@rilandtrusts.org