Behind the Scenes: Terrapin Conservation Project

Join us on Tues., March 12, at 6:45 pm at the Barrington Public Library for "Behind the Scenes: The Terrapin Conservation Project." REGISTER FOR THE EVENT Every year in late spring, a miraculous thing happens in a remote corner of Barrington, RI. Hundreds of rare Diamondback Terrapin turtles come ashore to lay their eggs, ensuring [...]

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“Gather” – A Film about Traditional Foodways

Join us on Wednesday, Feb. 21, at 7 pm for a screening of the documentary, Gather, followed by a discussion of the movie. Pokanoket Sachem Tracey "Dancing Star" Brown will introduce the move and provide a land acknowledgment. The event will take place in the Salem Family Auditorium at the Barrington Public Library, 281 County [...]

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Pollinator Pathway Meet Up – Tues., Feb. 6, 6:30 pm

Are you already missing your time in the garden? Did you have an amazing growing season, or do you have more questions than answers when it comes to this native plant gardening business? Join the Pollinator Pathway group on Tuesday, Feb. 6, at 6:30 pm in the Salem Family Auditorium at the Barrington Public Library [...]

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Clean Up – Osamequin Nature Preserve – Saturday, Jan. 27, 1 pm – 3 pm

Winter is a great time to collect litter that can be hard to see when the leaves are out and the plants are in full bloom. Help us keep Osamequin Nature Preserve pristine by joining our clean up on Saturday, Jan. 27. The clean up will begin at 10 am and end at noon, but [...]

By |2024-01-18T06:45:36-05:00December 28th, 2023|What's new|Comments Off on Clean Up – Osamequin Nature Preserve – Saturday, Jan. 27, 1 pm – 3 pm

Dziedzic Family Preserve

The Dziedzic Family Preserve was donated to the Barrington Land Conservation Trust in September 2023. The property is not yet open to the public as trails are now being mapped and constructed. We expect to open the trails to the public by the summer of 2024. The following story appeared first in the Barrington Times. [...]

By |2023-12-28T10:18:30-05:00December 28th, 2023|What's new|Comments Off on Dziedzic Family Preserve

Winter Wellness Walks in December

As the days get shorter and the temperature drops, it’s tempting to curl up inside by a fire or exercise indoors. Research shows, however, that outdoor exercise can boost your physical and mental wellness during the winter. To encourage healthy time in the outdoors this winter, the Barrington Land Conservation Trust is offering a series [...]

By |2023-11-20T11:57:50-05:00November 20th, 2023|What's new|Comments Off on Winter Wellness Walks in December

Day After Thanksgiving Walk at Johannis Farm Wildlife Preserve

On the day after Thanksgiving, walk at your own pace and discover one of Barrington's rarely seen wilderness areas with the Barrington Land Conservation Trust. On Friday Nov. 24, between 11 am and 1 pm, Land Trust volunteers will be stationed at waypoints to guide visitors through the Johannis Farm Wildlife Preserve, a 32-acre expanse [...]

By |2023-10-30T17:41:41-05:00October 30th, 2023|What's new|Comments Off on Day After Thanksgiving Walk at Johannis Farm Wildlife Preserve

Elizabeth Rush Book Tour: The Quickening

2023 Land Trust Learning Series Register to Attend the Presentation IN PERSON Register to LIVESTREAM the Presentation Elizabeth Rush joins us to celebrate the release of her new book, The Quickening: Creation and Community at the Ends of the Earth. Books will be available for sale beginning at 6 pm. Pulitzer-prize nominated author Elizabeth Rush tackles [...]

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Leave the Leaves – Pollinators Will Thank You!

Barrington’s Pollinator Pathway is growing, join us in this exciting movement to amplify BLCT’s efforts to preserve biodiversity and bolster resiliency in our community. Visit our Pollinator Pathway page to explore resources, watch a recording of the project launch, explore an interactive map to find neighbors already on the Pathway, and add yourself if you [...]

By |2023-10-30T15:25:42-05:00October 30th, 2023|What's new|Comments Off on Leave the Leaves – Pollinators Will Thank You!
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