Sturgeon Full Moonrise Walk at Mount Hope Farm

This is a paid event, payable at door only. Please bring cash or check with you, to be paid to the Bristol Land Conservation Trust.

Join the Bristol Land Conservation Trust (BLCT) for a Full Sturgeon Moonrise Walk on Monday, August 19 at Mount Hope Farm. Celebrate the height of summer with a leisurely walk to the shore field, about 0.8 miles, as we wait for the moonrise at about 7:58 p.m., sky conditions permitting. We’ll be on the lookout for wildlife on the way down, particularly around the pond. Sturgeon Moon comes from the giant lake sturgeons that were readily caught during this part of summer. It's also the first Supermoon of the year, which means that it will appear bigger and brighter than the full moons we have seen so far this year.

The event, which takes place at 250 Metacom Avenue, Bristol RI, begins at 6:30 p.m. with guests gathering in the main parking lot just below the barn. Please wear appropriate walking shoes, and bring bug repellent, binoculars and flashlight (for the walk back) if desired. The event should conclude by 9 p.m.

The cash or check only fee is $15 per person, a maximum of $25 for families, and free for BLCT members. Payable at door. Proceeds will benefit the conservation and stewardship / maintenance efforts of the BLCT.

For more information, email [BristolLandTrust@gmail.com](mailto:BristolLandTrust@gmail.com) or call Ray Payson at (401) 255-4903.