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Remembering the ’38 Hurricane: Are We Prepared for Another Storm

Join the Barrington Land Conservation Trust and Barrington Public Library for a documentary viewing and lecture on the '38 hurricane and future hurricane preparedness. On September 21, 1938 one of the most destructive and powerful hurricanes in recorded history struck Rhode Island. Local filmmaker, Carla Ricci will show her Emmy nominated short documentary, "One Day...A [...]

By |2019-10-02T16:55:26-05:00October 2nd, 2019|What's new|Comments Off on Remembering the ’38 Hurricane: Are We Prepared for Another Storm

Support BLCT by Buying Wine!

Update: Join us on Thursday, September 26 from 5-7 for a tasting of this great wine! Hope to see you there. Grapes & Grains, located at 24 Bosworth Street (next to Shaw's), has chosen the Barrington Land Conservation Trust as its September “giveback" partner. During the month of September, Grapes and Grains will donate to [...]

By |2019-09-24T06:51:22-05:00September 23rd, 2019|What's new|Comments Off on Support BLCT by Buying Wine!

Purple Martin Demonstration

During the demonstration nesting units will be lowered for participants to see nests with eggs and tiny chicks. Pic-Wil is located on Washington Rd. between Mosher Dr. and Spinnaker Dr. Please park on side streets and meet at the gate on Washington Rd.

By |2019-06-30T14:23:22-05:00June 30th, 2019|What's new|Comments Off on Purple Martin Demonstration

Lot 3a is Now Protected!

Barrington voters at the Financial Town Meeting showed their support for conservation with an almost unanimous vote in favor of the Town’s acquisition of Lot 3A. BLCT appreciates this affirmation by the taxpayers, the efforts of the Town Council and Town Manager to get this deal done, and the support of all of those who [...]

By |2019-05-24T13:46:35-05:00May 24th, 2019|What's new|Comments Off on Lot 3a is Now Protected!

Spring in Nockum Hill

Please join the BLCT in out efforts to keep Lot 3a as an open space. Come out on May 22nd at 7 pm to the financial town meeting at the Barrington High School and vote to preserve and extend this landscape. Don’t leave it to others to participate. As the Harvard Biologist, E.O. Wilson said, [...]

By |2019-05-18T19:01:41-05:00May 18th, 2019|What's new|Comments Off on Spring in Nockum Hill

Add Your Voice To Save Lot 3a!

Lot 3a is a wonderful piece of land near the Doug Raynor Wildlife Refuge. The town will vote next week on acquiring this property but we need your help. The flyer below has information about the property and how you can add your support. Click on it for a full size version.

By |2019-05-16T10:43:50-05:00May 16th, 2019|What's new|Comments Off on Add Your Voice To Save Lot 3a!

Sowams Woods Art Walk Recap

On Wednesday, April 17th, kids and adults of all ages set off into Sowams Woods, a Land Trust property off Washington Rd., to collect natural treasures such as sticks, leaves, and pine cones. With these found objects, and with the help of art teacher Tiffany Mendez, everyone created artwork in the spirit of Andy Goldsworthy, [...]

By |2019-05-01T17:50:38-05:00May 1st, 2019|What's new|Comments Off on Sowams Woods Art Walk Recap

BLCT leads Christian Academy Nature walk

In February, the Barrington Land Conservation Trust led a nature walk with Ms. Roney's 5th grade class from The Barrington Christian Academy. They explored the Johannis Farm Wildlife Preserve off of Sowams Road. The weather was crisp and sunny and the students engaged in "field investigation", connecting their classroom learning with first-hand experiences. In addition, [...]

By |2019-04-23T19:19:52-05:00April 23rd, 2019|What's new|Comments Off on BLCT leads Christian Academy Nature walk

Property Spotlight: Allin’s Cove

Photo: Robert Puckett by Melissa Horne [This article was the Featured Property from the BLCT Winter 2019 newsletter. If you would like to receive our quarterly newsletter in the mail, please sign up here.] Allin’s Cove is a testament to the ability of the natural world, with help from environmentalists, to heal itself and provide [...]

By |2019-04-16T19:30:47-05:00April 15th, 2019|What's new|Comments Off on Property Spotlight: Allin’s Cove
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