Please join us on April 20 at 10:00 am for a family scavenger hunt at Sowams Woods. Led by a guide from the Barrington Land Conservation Trust, participants will be provided with a list of items and observations to search for during the approximately 1 mile walk at Sowams Woods, a Barrington Land Conservation Trust property located off Washington Rd. This [...]
Friday, February 23, 10:00am - 12:00pm Winter is a great time to get outside and see some of the art and beauty of nature. A winter scavenger hunt at Osamequin Nature Preserve will help you and your family enjoy the outdoors and help sharpen your observation skills. Participants will be provided with a list of items [...]
The Barrington Land Conservation Trust and Barrington Recreation Department invite you to a vernal pool walk at Sowams Woods. Celebrate 10 years protection of these woods. Check out the springtime action at our two vernal pools. Learn about work over the past decade to improve the habitat and provide public trails. We are grateful to [...]
BLCT past president and honorary board member Charlotte Sornborger will present an overview of the diamondback terrapin project. The presentation will be held Dec. 13 at the Hope & Main food incubator in Warren at 7 p.m. The Warren Land Trust invites you to their annual meeting as part of the event. Charlotte was recognized as the [...]
Witness the beauty of Sowams Woods with a sunset walk through the woods and a full hunters' moon rising across Echo Lake. Sunset is at 6 p.m. and the moonrise at 6:45. We'll listen for owls, examine the foliage and learn sky watching traditions. This is an easy walk for all ages. Families are encouraged. [...]
Enjoy the sunset across Brickyard Pond and experience a full moon rising through the trees at Veteran Memorial Park. We'll talk about night sky traditions, view successful remodeling using dark sky friendly lighting and listen to the owls The is a flat, easy walk for all ages. Families are encouraged. Leashed dogs are permitted. Bring [...]
Monitoring of the diamondback terrapin nesting ground at the Doug Rayner Wildlife Refuge at Nockum Hill is underway. If you would like to volunteer, please reach out to Dick and Kathy Philips at dickandkathy.philips@gmail.com