Discover YOUR True Nature.

Hiking the Mill Pond Preserve: History, Botany, and a Few Surprises

Mill Pond Preserve 4968 S County Trail, Charlestown, RI

***Registration for this event is now closed!*** Join Charlestown Land Trust Board Members Bill McCusker and Keith Killingbeck for a leisurely hike in the Charlestown Land Trust’s Mill Pond Preserve. Initially, the Preserve functioned as a fish hatchery, but that is no longer in operation. The hatchery and the plants of the Preserve will be the[.....]

Go Fly a Kite! @ Jacob’s Point

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

GO FLY A KITE! Join the Warren Land Conservation Trust for the 4th annual kite flying event. Drop in anytime between from 1pm-4pm! You can use one of the Land Trust’s kites or bring your own. This beach looking over the Warren River has a steady on-shore breeze for just about any kind of kite.[.....]

Hunts Mills Historic Tour

65 Hunts Mill Rd 65 Hunts Mill Rd, Rumford, RI, us

The East Providence Conservation Commission (with the Ten Mile River Watershed Council) hosts a walk along the trails of Hunts Mills in collaboration with the East Providence Historical Society on the second Sunday of each month when the John Hunt House & Museum is open to the public. The walk is just under a mile[.....]

Blood Moon Hike at Steere Hill

Steere Hill Glocester Land Trust Trailhead 374 US-44, Chepachet, RI, us

***See registration instructions below!*** Join Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council for a full moon hike to the beautiful and historic Steere Hill in Glocester, RI. We’ll start at the trailhead on Route 44, and travel the wide, flat trail for about 20 minutes to the top of Steer Hille, where we’ll have some hot cocoa and[.....]

Historic Cemetery Tour: Quaker Burial Ground

Quaker Burial Ground 108 Old Post Rd, 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[.....]

Guided Hike at the DuVal Trail System with South Kingstown Land Trust

DuVal Trail Head South Kingstown, RI, us

***See registration instructions below!*** Celebrate peak fall foliage and Land Trust Days with an adventure through SKLT’s most extensive trail system. You’ll hike the Polly’s Rock Loop Trail lined with thriving forest on your way to the Jones Camp Trail featuring the beautiful Bulls Head Pond. The total length is about two miles. You’ll also[.....]

Harvest Market with the Tiverton Land Trust

Pardon Gray Preserve Trailhead Parking 3460 Main Rd, Tiverton, RI, us

The Tiverton Land Trust and the Tiverton Farmers Market are collaborating to bring you a Fabulous Fall Pop-up Market. Artisanal foods, food trucks, makers, artists, live music, guided tours and more. This is a kid-friendly event. Dogs are allowed, but must be leashed. Rain date is October 23rd, 2022. Save on parking and skip the line[.....]

Fungi In The Forest — A Mushroom Exploration

Johnston Johnston, RI, us

***Registration for this event is now full!*** Join the Northern Rhode Island Conservation District on Tuesday, October 18 to learn about common local fungi and their importance to our forested ecosystems. Please note that this is not a foraging/collecting walk, but a chance to learn about and enjoy fungi in their native environment. Our walk will[.....]

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[.....]

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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