Discover YOUR True Nature.

Location: Bristol Join the Audubon Society of Rhode Island for an exciting weekend filled with Eagles, Owls, Hawks, Falcons and more! These 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.[.....]

Location: Jamestown ** Due to expected rain on Saturday, this event has been canceled. **   Join Historic New England for a day of limitless artistic inspiration by the vistas and vignettes of this gorgeous seaside farm! Artist Vicki Iannuccillo presents a full-day outdoor painting workshop for budding and flourishing artists. Capture facets of the historic[.....]

Location: Westerly Join the Watch Hill Conservancy and Lead Naturalists Kevin Rogers and Laura Craver for a nature walk on beautiful Napatree Beach! Featured in Yankee, RI Monthly and PBS, Napatree was the site of 39 homes prior to the 1938 Hurricane. Now this pristine barrier beach is a conservation area managed by The Watch[.....]

Location: East Providence Join the East Providence Conservation Commission for a 1 mile historical walk on the grounds of the Hunt House! The historic house, home to the East Providence Historical Society, will be open before and after the walk. The walk is easy and slow paced, as we will make several stops along the[.....]

Location: Jamestown Join us for a guided tour of this extensive seaside working farm owned and conserved by Historic New England! Watson Farm Managers Don Minto and Max Sherman will discuss how the farm's evolution relates to the local island community and state history. Discover stories of the land, people, and natural resources of Narragansett[.....]

Location: Scituate Join the Scituate Land Trust for a beautiful walk in the woods at Westconnaug Meadows! The walk will test your knowledge of a variety of tree species: white pine, gray birch, oak, and chestnut, among others. A highlight is a brief primer on vernal ponds. Hosted by representatives of the Scituate Land Trust[.....]

Location: Warren Join The Warren Land Conservation Trust for a row on the Palmer River from Belcher's Cove to Tom's Island and back! Come see the River's natural beauty and wildlife, while also learning about Warren Land Conservation Trust's properties and efforts to preserve, protect, and make them accessible for public enjoyment. All while learning[.....]

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[.....]

Location: Narragansett Join the Narragansett Land Conservancy Trust for two days of guided tours on their newly-opened public trails on historic Sunset Farm as part of the annual "Gansett Days" weekend! The guided tours will be led by members of the Land Trust and will describe the history, the ecology and current farm operations. The[.....]

Location: Narragansett Join the Friends of Canonchet Farm for a morning of Tai Chi on the Eastern Shore of Lake Canonchet! Quiet your mind, strengthen your body under the direction of Tai Chi instructor, artist and writer Marcia Letourneau. The session will begin with a demonstration by Marcia’s students of a 24-step form. After the[.....]

Location: Tiverton Join the Tiverton Land Trust for a Country Fair at the Pardon Gray Preserve. Come spend the day on 66 acres of beautiful, open field shared by grazing cattle! This event features crafters and vendors, exhibitors, games for kids, haywagon rides, pumpkin decorating, face painting, and home baked pies with free scoops of[.....]

Location: Wakefield Join the South Kingstown Land Trust for their annual Hot Dog Roast at their barn in Wakefield! This is a family friendly event that is part of RI Land Trust Days! Come enjoy a hot dog and other delicious homemade side-dishes with a cold beer, courtesy of Whalers Brewing Company. Kindly RSVP online[.....]

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Location: Middletown Join Norman Bird Sanctuary for their Sunday-morning guided bird walks! Count up as many bird species as you can, from soaring red-tailed hawks to tiny hovering hummingbirds. You'll learn how to identify common year-round residents and seasonal migrants. All birding levels welcome! Binoculars are helpful but not required. Limited pairs of binoculars are available[.....]

Location: Warren Join The Warren Land Conservation Trust for a bird banding demonstration with Steve Reinert and Deidre Robinson of the Saltmarsh Sparrow Research Initiative! Ever wonder how such small creatures as Saltmarsh Sparrows are captured and marked to support scientific study? Or how such work relates to the current research on this species going[.....]

Location: Warren Join The Warren Land Conservation Trust for a "peripatetic concert" on Haile Farm Preserve with outstanding folk duo The Vox Hunters! According to Ben Gagliardi of The Vox Hunters, "We'll aim to sing nature songs, bug songs, and of course we'll have to do some old songs we've dug up from Warren and[.....]

Location: Foster Join the Foster Land Trust for a guided hike at the Spencer property with local naturalist Martha Thoman! This hike will wind through glacial moraine, passing boulders covered with interesting foliose lichen. The first half of this hike out to Boulder Field is on an easy trail. Those not wanting to negotiate the[.....]

Location: Cumberland Join the Cumberland Land Trust for a guided hike at Mercy Woods as part of Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor Go! This newly conserved property consists of seven well-marked trails that take you past wetlands and through the woods. Take in the view of Cumberland Reservoir from rocky ridges and enjoy the[.....]

Location: West Kingston ** Due to weather, this event has been rescheduled for Sunday, Sept. 15 from 7-9pm. Hope to see you there! **   Join the Richmond Rural Preservation Land Trust for a full-moon walk at Crawley Preserve! We will venture out in the light of the full moon and listen for creatures of[.....]

Location: Middletown Calling all parents and preschoolers! Join the Norman Bird Sanctuary for a nature story geared toward our youngest visitors, complimented by a nature walk focused on the sensory experiences around the garden and trails. This program is rain or shine; please dress for the weather. Recommended for ages 1-5 years. Pre-registration is required[.....]

Location: Wakefield Join the South Kingstown Land Trust for their September 3rd Thursday hike at Weeden Farm! Weeden Farm is located on a glacial outwash plain overlooking gorgeous protected fields. This easy-to-walk 1.6 mile trail features pastoral views of stone walls and fields actively cultivated for hay and corn. Visitors will also enjoy views of[.....]

Location: Narragansett ** Due to expected rain, this event has been postponed and rescheduled for Saturday, September 21 - same time (9-11am), same place (95 Middlebridge Road). Hope to see you there! **   Join the Narrow River Land Trust and David Gregg, director of the Rhode Island Natural History Survey, for a quick bagel breakfast[.....]

Location: Coventry Join the Coventry Land Trust for a guided walk and open trail day at the Beaudoin Property to celebrate 20 years of land conservation in Coventry! Come experience the seasonal changes that September brings. The scenery of forest with outcrops and wetlands offers the hiker a peaceful backdrop for a weekend excursion! The[.....]

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

Location: Jamestown Join Historic New England and herbalist Kristin Minto for a walking tour of historic seaside Watson Farm where native wild plants and cultivated plants flourish! Discover plants that can help relieve common ailments and promote well-being, learn simple techniques for using herbs in your daily life, and prepare samples to take home. Dress[.....]

Location: Middletown Join the Norman Bird Sanctuary for a naturalist-guided wildflower walk! Long before the first leaves turn, the first signs of fall start showing along the field edges at Norman Bird Sanctuary. Participants will go over some of the basics of wildflower identification, and head out to the fields to search for and identify[.....]

Location: Westerly **Due to State spraying for mosquitos at the time of this event, this event will be postponed. New date & time to be determined.**   Join The Westerly Land Trust for a happy hour hike in Wahaneeta Preserve, followed by a wine tasting in the woods! The right pairing is important for any[.....]

Location: Little Compton Join Sakonnet Preservation Association for a bird walk guided by Evan Lipton through woodlands in the heart of historic Adamsville! Come enjoy the scenery of the historic Guild Property at Grays Mill Pond on the border of Little Compton and Westport, MA! Grays Mill Pond was dammed in the 1700s to power[.....]