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Join us for the 2025 Rhode Island Land Trust Days, August 10th through October 26th !
We also encourage people to take "Do It Yourself" walks — check out ExploreRI.org for 100+ trail maps around the state!
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Land Trust Days is a statewide, 2 month celebration of the many special places protected by land trusts. Land trusts across the state host activities to share the special places they are protecting for everyone, young and old to enjoy. These events include guided walks, community festivals, full moon walks, farm tours and a whole lot more.
Please note: some events may require registration outside of MeetUp. Please read event descriptions carefully.
Check out our website for Land Trust sponsored activities. Rhode Island Land Trust Days is a project of the Rhode Island Land Trust Council.
Please note that events are posted to this group on behalf of land trusts across Rhode Island. The members of this group generally do not 'meet up' officially, but rather attend the events as participants. If you'd like to attend with other members, feel free to coordinate in the discussion sections of events.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Tree Walk with Bristol Land Conservation TrustMount Hope Farm, Bristol, RI$15.00
Join the Bristol Land Conservation Trust Tuesday, September 16 at Mount Hope Farm, 250 Metacom Ave., Bristol, RI from 4:45-7:00 p.m. for a guided tree walk with well-known arborist Matt “Twig” Largess - Voice of the Forest. Matt is a seasoned arborist and travels the eastern seaboard in search of Champion Trees in Old Growth Forests.
On this walk we will focus on some of the significant trees at Mount Hope Farm (MHF), many of which are native to the U.S. Thanks to the MHF staff, Matt Largess and volunteers, MHF is now a designated arboretum. We'll learn what makes a healthy tree, their role in nature, and some of the common threats. If you're not a tree hugger now, you'll be one after this walk.Meet us at the barn at 4:45 p.m. and wear comfortable walking shoes. Light refreshments will be served afterwards. There is a $15 charge, maximum of $25 for families payable at the door; BLCT members are free. Parking is in the main parking area below the barn. The rain date is Wednesday, September 17, same time. For questions, contact Ray Payson at 401-225-4903 or email the BLCT at BristolLandTrust@gmail.com
- Four-Part Painting Course: Plein Air Classes with Trish HurleySouth Kingstown Land Trust Barn, South Kingstown, RI$100.00
The Rhode Island Land Trust Council is posting this event on behalf of the South Kingstown Land Trust. For this event, SKLT requires that you register directly with them. Registration on Meetup does not confirm your attendance. Please register here!
Step outside and bring your creativity into the open air with local artist Trish Hurley. In this four-part plein air series, you’ll learn the foundations of outdoor sketching and painting while exploring the beautiful landscapes of SKLT properties.
Each class begins with a short discussion and live demonstration, where Trish introduces techniques in spatial design, composition, and atmospheric perspective. You’ll then set up with your own materials to sketch or paint on-site, using nature as your subject. Trish will move among participants, offering individual guidance and tips to help you develop your eye and technique. Sessions wrap up with a group critique, where everyone shares their work in a relaxed and supportive setting.
Over the course of the series, you’ll practice:
- Capturing light, shadow, and changing skies
- Simplifying forms to convey the essence of a landscape (less is more)
- Using composition to guide the viewer’s eye
- Experimenting with your choice of medium—drawing, watercolor, oil, or more
Please bring lightweight, outdoor-friendly materials and consider accessibility when choosing easels or supplies.
Trish, a South Kingstown artist whose work has been exhibited across the U.S., has taught art in New England since 2006. She lives locally with her husband, Steve, and their cat, Bubba.
Dates: September 10th, September 17th, September 28th, October 1st
Time: 1:00 – 3:30 PM
Price: $100 for non-members.
$75 for SKLT Members.
OR come to one session for $25. While attending a single session is possible if absolutely necessary, we ask that participants sign up for the full course whenever possible, as this helps maintain the flow of the class.
Join us for this unique opportunity to learn, create, and connect with nature through art! - Native Plant Walk & Talk with Aquidneck Island Land TrustNeeds location
The Rhode Island Land Trust Council is posting this event on behalf of the Aquidneck Island Land Trust. For this event, AILT requires that you register directly with them. Registration on Meetup does not confirm your attendance. Please register here!
Want to learn more about the native plants of Aquidneck Island and how they can turn your backyard into an oasis for pollinators, birds, and other wildlife? Join Aquidneck Island Land Trust staff while we explore some of the notable plant species found in the gardens and trails at Spruce Acre Farm. Learn about the important relationship between native plants and wildlife and get recommendations on which species to plant at home. We'll also cover some of the major invasive plants found on Aquidneck Island and discuss ways to remove them. At the end of the event, to help kickstart your own "Homegrown National Park", each participant will get to bring home a native potted plant!
Raindate: September 18, 5 p.m.
*Suggested $10 donation
