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Join us for the 2024 Rhode Island Land Trust Days, August 23rd through October 27th !
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, hot dog roasts, 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- Hayride Day at Watson FarmWatson Farm, Jamestown, RI$10.00
The Rhode Island Land Trust Council is posting this event on behalf of Historic New England. For this event, they require that you register directly with them. Registration on Meetup does not confirm your attendance. Please register here.
Get the farmer’s perspective as you travel by hayride wagon through the landscape on this seaside working farm. See the herd of Red Devon cattle, the flock of sheep, and other animals dotting the pastures and up close with the farmers. Or, take a self-guided walking tour on more than two miles of easy trails from the barnyard to the shoreline. Kids can do crafts and a treasure hunt.
Refreshments will be available to purchase from Cynthia's Cottage Kitchen. Please bring friends and family but leave all pets at home.
Directions
Take Route 138 east across Jamestown Bridge. Take Helm St. exit. Turn right onto North Road. The farm is 0.3 miles on the right. From Newport Bridge, take the first exit. Follow signs to Jamestown. Turn right on Narragansett Avenue. Turn right at light on North Road. The farm is 1.6 miles on the left. Follow the narrow two-way dirt driveway to visitor parking on the left. - Fall Mushroom Walk at Mill Pond PreserveMill Pond Preserve, charlestown, RI
The Rhode Island Land Trust Council is posting this event on behalf of the Charlestown Land Trust. For this event, Charlestown Land Trust requires that you register directly with them. Registration on Meetup does not confirm your attendance. Please register here.
Join the Charlestown Land Trust and foraging enthusiasts Laura and Ken Orabone for a fascinating fungi hunt through Mill Pond Preserve (across from E Charles Street, Charlestown, RI 02813) on Saturday, October 5th at 1pm. Discover the hidden world of mushrooms and enjoy a beautiful fall day. This event is free but has limited space. Please sign up here to reserve your spot.
Note: Not intended for edible mushroom identification.
- Kooky Crayfish: Pond Search with Audubon Society of RIPowder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge, Smithfield, RI$7.00
The Rhode Island Land Trust Council is posting this event on behalf of the Audubon Society of RI. For this event, ASRI requires that you register directly with them. Registration on Meetup does not confirm your attendance. Please register here.
Join the Audubon Society of RI as we go on a search for amazing crayfish. We’ll try to net some crayfish in the Audubon pond (it is full of them!) and then gently examine them. Learn about where they live, what they eat and about some of their amazing traits. Lots of other tiny pond critters may be seen too!
Space is limited. Advance registration is required at asri.org/calendar.
Fee: $5/member child; $7/non-member child
Ages: 5 and up - Trail Ecology Walk & Farm Tour at Briggs-Boesch FarmBriggs Boesch Farm, East Greenwich, RI
Note: This event is now at capacity!
Join the East Greenwich Municipal Land Trust at historic Briggs-Boesch farm Saturday, October 5th at 3:00pm for a trail walk exploring a woodland in fall, followed by a farm tour.
The walk will be guided by George Christie (BS Landscape Architecture, MS Entomology), current rare species data clerk for the RI Natural History Survey and native plant conservation volunteer for the Native Plant Trust. The trail terrain is generally gentle, about a 1 mile loop, but may be wet or require navigating small stones in places. Dress for the weather and wear sturdy footwear.
The trail walk will be followed by a farm tour led by tenant farmer Pat McNiff of Pat's Pastured. Pat's Pastured utilizes Land Trust property to ethically produce grass-fed meat and eggs.
Rain date: Sunday, October 6th, same time. Check Friends of the East Greenwich Land Trust Facebook page for updates.
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