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August 23 - October 27

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Bird Banding Demonstration with Aquidneck Land Trust

The Sweet Flag Partner's Preserve and Bailey Brook 123 Valley Rd, Middletown, RI, United States

Join the Aquidneck Land Trust for a bird banding demonstration Bailey Brook with ecology professor Jim Chace and his students of Salve Regina University. Bailey Brook is a primary source of drinking water for Middletown and Newport residents. It also serves as a habitat for several migratory bird species. The Sweet Flag property buffers Bailey[.....]

New Weetamoo Woods Trail in Tiverton!

Weetamoo Woods Tiverton, RI, United States

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[.....]

Off the Beaten Path

Watson Farm 455 North Rd, Jamestown, RI, United States

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[.....]

Lawton Farm Tours with Scituate Land Trust

Lawton Farm, Seven Mile Road, Scituate, RI

The Scituate Land Trust and the Scituate Conservation Commission invites you to join them on the tour of Lawton Farm! A 54-acre conservation and recreation area, the farm includes an open field managed as grassland bird habitat. The event includes a ribbon cutting to celebrate the new entrance and a large educational display. Dogs are[.....]

Meet the Trees at Briggs-Boesch Farm!

Briggs And Boesch Farm 830 South Road, East Greenwich RI 02818, East Greenwich, RI, United States

East Greenwich Land Trust welcomes you to a guided walk featuring the trees of the Briggs-Boesch Farm. Originally purchased by John Briggs in 1672, with structures built as early as 1704 by his son Richard, the Briggs family owned and farmed in this area of East Greenwich (extending, at times, as far west as Narrow[.....]

Take the Mystery out of Mushrooming

Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge 12 Sanderson Rd., Smithfield, RI, United States

Join Audubon Society of Rhode Island at Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge in Smithfield for a wild mushroom extravaganza and learn how to identify the various mushrooms that grow in our area, including the edible ones. Begin with an introductory lecture with wild mushrooms on display that were collected from other areas. Next venture out[.....]

Blackstone Biodiversity Festival

The 2nd annual Biodiversity Festival at the Blackstone State Park will be hosted by the Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park. Several Rhode Island Land Trusts will be participating. Whether you want to get out on a scheduled walk, look at animal specimens, or learn how to care for the environment from one of our[.....]

End of Summer’s Day at Osamequin Nature Trails & Bird Sanctuary

Osamequin Nature Trails and Bird Sanctuary Wampanoag Trl, Barrington, RI, United States

The Barrington Land Conservation Trust, the Barrington Garden Club and Barrington Recreation Department invite you to a late afternoon walk at Osamequin Nature Trails and Bird Sanctuary. This walk is also part of the Barrington 300th Anniversary commemoration. Celebrate the completion of a mulit-year trail renovation effort between the Land Trust and the Garden Club.[.....]

Edible Plants at Jacobs Point

Jacobs Point Jacobs Point Rd, Warren, RI, United States

Warren Conservation Land Trust invites you to an edible plants hike with Russ Cohen! Coastal Rhode Island is home to at least 70 species of edible wild plants, many of which are more nutritious and/or flavorful than their cultivated counterparts. Join wild edibles enthusiast Russ Cohen, author of the book Wild Plants I Have Known…and[.....]

Summer Yoga with South Kingstown Land Trust – Final Week!

South Kingstown Land Trust Barn 17 Matunuck Beach Rd, Wakefield, United States

South Kingstown Land Trust encourages you to come out and release your tensions with yoga in the great outdoors! SKLT member and registered yoga teacher, Noreen McGill, has been hosting a series of yoga classes every Saturday The Barn at Weeden Farm. This is the final week! All you'll need is a mat and water[.....]

Knight Farm Hike

Knight Farm, Cranston, RI

The West Bay Land Trust invites you through a guided walk through the historic Knight Farm conservation lands in western Cranston. The newly opened Knight Farm Trail wends its way through woodlands and historic farm areas, some of which are still under active cultivation. This rustic Trail crosses a short small bridge and we strongly[.....]

Glocester’s Steere Hill Hike

Steere Hill Farm Conservation Area 41° 53.64' N 71° 36.65' W, Glocester, RI, United States

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[.....]

Walking Tour of Morning Star Farm

Morning Star Horse Farm of Rhode Island 2415 Tower Hill Road, Route 1, Saunderstown, RI, United States

Join Land Conservancy of North Kingstown naturalists for a walk of Morning Star Farm, a working horse farm. As a privately owned farm, this is a rare opportunity to celebrate its conservation and learn about the plants, animals, and geology of the region. The walk will be about 1 mile in length, over uneven terrain.[.....]

How Scientists Measure and Map Change on Napatree Point – a walk

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

The Watch Hill Conservancy and the Watch Hill Fire District invite you on an educational field trip at Napatree Point! At Napatree Point Conservation Area, change is part of the ecological and geological fabric. Our stewardship of Napatree is designed to allow natural changes to occur and to minimize the adverse effects of changes caused[.....]

A Country Day at Pardon Gray

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

The Tiverton Land Trust invites you to enjoy and celebrate their fall fair at Pardon Gray Preserve. A fun-filled day with pony and hay rides, crafters, exhibitors, entertainment, grilled foods, pies with Gray’s Ice Cream, face painting, pumpkin decorating, kid games, Native American drumming, and much more. No reservations are needed. Handicapped parking area available.[.....]

Pocasset Ridge: Tiverton’s New Protected Forest

Pocasset Ridge 2910 Main Rd, Tiverton, RI, United States

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[.....]

All Ages Hike at Dr. John Champlin Glacier Park

Dr. John Champlin Glacier Park Intersection of Tom Harvey Road & Newbury Drive, Westerly, RI, United States

The Westerly Land Trust invites you to come explore Glacier Park’s landscape carved by enormous glaciers during the last ice age with hike leader, Donna Anderson. The glaciers left behind kettle ponds, kettle holes and huge boulders which are all explained on the educational sign along the trails. This hike is moderate level due to[.....]

History and Herb Hike

Eleazer Arnold House 487 Great Road, Lincoln, RI, United States

Walk through the beautiful, rolling trails of Lincoln with Historic New England and learn about its history-filled landscape from the seventeenth century to today. Herbalist Jessyloo Rogrigues identifies various herbs and explains their uses in both colonial times and today. Tours begin at Arnold House and travel through Gateway Park to Chase Farm Park and[.....]

Norman Bird Sanctuary’s 43rd Annual Harvest Fair

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

Join Norman Bird Sanctuary for their 43rd Annual Harvest Fair! A beloved old-fashioned fair that has become an autumn tradition for generations of families. Fun kids’ activities include the “Mabel Express” Barrel Train, Monkey Bridge, Mud Pit, Midway games and children’s crafts tent. Talented crafters and artisans sell their beautifully created items, enticing fair-goers to[.....]

Fall Event at Neutaconkanut Hill

Neutaconkanut Hill Ballfield, 120 Killingly St, 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. Bring your blanket or chair to sit on. If you have an instrument, feel[.....]

Evening Hike at Kenyon Preserve

Kenyon Preserve corner of Punchbowl Trail and Smallpox Trail, Richmond, RI, United States

Update: Event leaders have decided NOT to cancel tonight! Come enjoy some apple cider and cider donuts from our local mill. Leaders will be there at 6 pm for whoever shows up! It is a short hike - 20 min - so here's hoping for a break in the rain. Be sure to wear rain[.....]

Norman Bird Sanctuary’s 43rd Annual Harvest Fair

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

Join Norman Bird Sanctuary for their 43rd Annual Harvest Fair! A beloved old-fashioned fair that has become an autumn tradition for generations of families. Fun kids’ activities include the “Mabel Express” Barrel Train, Monkey Bridge, Mud Pit, Midway games and children’s crafts tent. Talented crafters and artisans sell their beautifully created items, enticing fair-goers to[.....]

Tour the Farm at Briggs-Boesch Farm

Briggs And Boesch Farm 830 South Road, East Greenwich RI 02818, East Greenwich, RI, United States

East Greenwich Land Trust invites you to a guided walk at a working farm! Originally purchased by John Briggs in 1672, with structures built as early as 1704 by his son Richard, the Briggs family owned and farmed in this area of East Greenwich (extending, at times, as far west as Narrow Lane) for some[.....]

Full Harvest Moonrise at Sowams Woods

Sowams Woods Barrington, RI, United States

The Barrington Land Conservation Trust, the Barrington Public Library and the Barrington Recreation Department invite you out for a guided evening walk at Sowams Woods as part of RI Land Trust Days and the Barrington 300th anniversary. Enjoy the beauty of a sunset through the woods and a harvest moon rising over the treeline, reflecting[.....]

Full Harvest Moon Hike at Crandall Family Preserve – Filled!

The owl walk response has been wonderful. Our walk is now filled to capacity. Hope you have signed up already, but if not, be sure to let Westerly Land Trust know you'd like to see them offer this again in the future. The Westerly Land Trust invites you to a special evening walk. A full[.....]

Fall Foliage Leaf Peepers’ Ramble

Neutaconkanut Hill Conservancy Inc. 120 Killingly Street, Providence, RI, United States

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.[.....]

Park Rx Hike Browning Woods Trail – South Kingstown

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[.....]

Park Rx Hike Champlin Glacier Park Trail – Westerly

Dr. John Champlin Glacier Park Westerly, RI, United States

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[.....]

Ceremonial Stone Landscape Walk in Hopkinton

Canonchet Farm 39 Canonchet Rd, Hope Valley, RI, United States

Hopkinton Land Trust welcomes you to come meet the Fosters. This special afternoon is co-hosted by the Friends of the Hopkinton Land Trust, the Hopkinton Historic District Commission, and the Hopkinton Land Trust. Three generations of these Native Americans lived and worked in Canonchet 1807-1907, assimilated with their European neighbors, except ... they practised traditional[.....]

2nd Sunday Hunts Mills Hike & Historic House Tour

Autumn reflections along the Ten Mile River will add a new element to our first walk of this season. Bring your camera. The East Providence Conservation Commission along with the Providence County Hiking Club and the Ten Mile River Watershed Council have been asked by the East Providence Historical Society to lead guided hikes of[.....]

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