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Historic Cemetery Tour: Grills Preserve

Grills Preserve end of Bowling Lane, Westerly, RI, us

***See registration instructions below!*** There are nearly 100 historic burial grounds in Westerly, five of which are on Westerly Land Trust properties. In this series, we will be exploring three of these historic cemeteries. Join WLT and Larry Hunter, local commissioner of the Rhode Island Historic Cemetery Commission and member of Rediscovering History, Inc. for[.....]

Providence Birding Adventure

North Burial Ground 5 Branch Ave, Providence, RI, us

Join naturalists from the Audubon Society of Rhode Island and the Providence Parks Urban Wildlife Refuge Partnership for a free bird walk in Providence on Thursday, October 20, from 9:30-10:30 am. We are meeting at North Burial Ground, a lovely green space near the heart of the city. There is a pond and the Moshassuck River[.....]

Autumn Nature Hike with ALT

Gardner Seveney Sports Complex 110-298 Linden Ln, Portsmouth, RI, us

***See registration instructions below!*** Join the Aquidneck Land Trust for an autumn nature hike on the ALT-conserved Sakonnet Greenway Trail! This is a free event, but registration is required. REGISTER HERE.

Guided Hike at the Alewife Brook Trail with Town of South Kingstown Parks & Rec

Wordens Pond Road Wordens Pond Rd, South Kingstown, RI, us

Join South Kingstown’s Natural Resource Officer / Harbormaster Mike Stach on a guided fall foliage hike on the beautiful Alewife Brook Trail. The one-mile trail loops through a 43-acre property acquired from the Rhode Island Boy Scouts, with funding from the Town of South Kingstown, RI Dept. of Environmental Management, and the Nature Conservancy. Free,[.....]

Revolutionary War Encampment at Amos Greene Farm

363 Carolina Back Rd 363 Carolina Back Rd, Charlestown, RI, us

Charlestown Historical Society presents a Revolutionary War Encampment on the Historic Amos Greene Farm, preserved by the Charlestown Land Trust. Performed by the 2nd Rhode Island Regiment & British 54th of Food Peters’ Corps, the Queen’s Loyal Rangers, & Le Regiment Bourbonnais. Field Skirmishes / Daily Camp / Cooking / Field Surgical Exhibitions / Archaeological[.....]

Richmond’s Wild Neighbors: Fishers and Other Critters

1168 Main St 1168 Main St, Richmond, RI, us

Join the Richmond Rural Preservation Land Trust for a fascinating presentation about Richmond’s Wild Neighbors on Wednesday, October 26, 2022 at 6 pm Richmond Community Center, 1168 Main Street, Wyoming, RI, 2nd Floor. Laken Ganoe, a URI Gradute Student taking part in the RI Fisher Project, will discuss her findings from a three-year project to[.....]

Walk Off the Turkey Hike

To walk off all that stuffing, please join the Cumberland Land Trust in your choice of either a 2.25 mile or 3.75 mile guided hike at the Blackall Family and Ballou Farm Preserve. The preserve exhibits numerous stonewalls, stream crossings and a RIWalks Challenge Hay Scented Fern. The longer hike will feature Cumberlandite, only found in Cumberland[.....]

Turkey Trot with Charlestown Land Trust

Patricia Sprague Forest Preserve Railroad Ave, Charlestown, RI

Let's walk off that Thanksgiving feast! Meet us on Friday, November 25 at 10:00 AM at the Patricia Sprague Preserve for a casual, social 1.2-mile walk in the woods. Please bring sturdy shoes and orange vest/hat. This walk is part of the Land Trust Days sponsored by the RI Land Trust Council. The property is[.....]

Day After Thanksgiving Walk with Barrington Land Conservation Trust

Johannis Farm Barrington, RI, us

***See registration instructions below!*** Get outside with family and friends on Nov. 25, the day after Thanksgiving. Experience Johannis Farm Wildlife Preserve, a property owned and managed by the Barrington Land Conservation Trust that is not normally open to the public. Johannis will be open from 11 am to 1 pm. Arrive anytime during these[.....]

New Trail: Woodward Rock at Sprague Farm

Sprague Farm Glocester Land Trust Trailhead Pine Orchard Rd, Chepachet, RI, us

New trails to explore at the 1200 acre Glocester Land Trust Sprague Farm. The easy walk will be about three miles long. The ground is a bit uneven so do wear sturdy shoes or lightweight hiking boots. It is hunting season so please wear an orange vest or hat. If you don't have one, blaze orange[.....]

Nature Walk at the Stella Hall Conservation Area

Phillips Hill Road Phillips Hill Rd, Coventry, RI, us

The Town of Coventry Land Trust is holding a Nature Walk at the Stella Hall Conservation Area, led by Ms. Jenna N. O'del, Associate Wildlife Biologist/Coventry Land Trust. Learn about plants, insects, ecosystems, wildlife tracks/signs, and more! Meet at the parking area on Phillips Hill Road about 1,000 feet north of Whaley Hollow Road or[.....]

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[.....]

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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