Over the last year, we've offered a variety of nature-based activities through our new Art in Nature program. From nature journaling and mandala making to painting, poetry and sculpture, we've explored the intersection between the arts and nature. Join us for an informal discussion about our plans for 2026 on Saturday, Jan. 24, at 10 [...]
THIS EVENT IS FOR MEMBERS OF THE STUDENT STEWARDSHIP TEAM ONLY. If you are not a registered member and would like to join, visit our Student Stewardship page for more information. On Saturday, Jan. 31, from 9-11 am, we'll be working at Mussachuck Grove. REGISTER FOR THE EVENT Mussachuck Grove is located at the intersection [...]
Celebrate February vacation and the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence with a Family History Walk at St. Andrews Farm on Thursday, February 19, at 10 am. We'll have a hot cocoa station, play old-fashioned outdoor games and build snowmen (if there's snow). While the kids play, adults can learn about [...]
Celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence with a History Walk to Allin's Cove on Saturday, March 7, at 10 am. All ages are welcome. The event is free and open to the public, regardless of where you live. REGISTER FOR THE EVENT Each of our 2026 History Walks will [...]
The Art in Nature Series is made possible by the Ronald D. Russo Fund and the Barrington Public Library. All programs are free and open to the public. Lucy Spelman at TEDxProvidence. (Photo by Cat Laine) Our next Art in Nature program, "Creature Needs - A Generative Art-Science Workshop," features scientist Dr. Lucy [...]
Our first event in the 2026 Learning Series features award-winning poet Karen Donovan. She'll read from her new book, Letters to Boulders, and discuss her unique blend of art and science on Monday, March 9, at 7 pm. The event will take place in the Salem Family Auditorium at the Barrington Public Library. We are [...]
The Art in Nature Series is made possible by the Ronald D. Russo Fund and the Barrington Public Library. All programs are free and open to the public. Brevity is power! Join award-winning local poet Karen Donovan for a workshop in writing micro prose, a free event offered through our Art in Nature series. Dononvan's [...]
Virginia “Ginger” Brown, a former president of the Barrington Land Conservation Trust, is the state’s leading expert on the Odonata—the order of insects comprised of the dragonflies and damselflies—and the author of two authoritative books on the group. Ginger will share her knowledge of insects and their importance to our world on Monday, April 13, [...]
Celebrate Earth Day and the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence with a History Walk and Cleanup at Osamequin Nature Preserve on Wednesday, April 22, at 1 pm. This event is co-led by the Barrington Garden Club and the Barrington Land Conservation Trust, which co-manage the preserve in partnership with the [...]
Celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence with an Evening History Walk at Sowams Woods on Thursday, May 14, at 4 pm. All ages are welcome. The event is free and open to the public, regardless of where you live. REGISTER FOR THE EVENT Each of our 2026 History Walks [...]