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SUMMARY:Tick Talk: Preventing Tick Bites and Tick-borne Diseases
DESCRIPTION:As we head outdoors to hike in the woods and fields or to work and play in our yards\, we need to be aware of the presence of ticks. Ticks like damp\, shady\, leafy areas\, where they can wait for a person or an animal to come into direct contact with them. That contact can lead to a tick bite and tick bites can lead to a number of serious diseases\, including Anaplasmosis\, Babesiosis\, Powassan\, and Lyme. Infectious disease specialist\, Dr. Penelope Dennehy will share what symptoms should prompt a visit to your health care professional and what you can do to protect yourself while enjoying the outdoors.\n\nPenelope Dennehy\, M.D. is a Professor of Pediatrics at Alpert Medical School of Brown University and Director of the Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases at Hasbro Children’s Hospital. She provides consultations for children with a variety of infections and runs a clinic which cares for children with Lyme Disease and other tick-borne infections. \nDr. Dennehy received her medical degree from Tufts University School of Medicine and completed her pediatric residency at Rhode Island Hospital. She then pursued a combined pediatric-medical infectious diseases fellowship at Children’s Hospital Medical Center-Beth Israel Hospital in Boston\, Massachusetts. She joined the faculty at Brown and Rhode Island Hospital in 1982. Dr. Dennehy is board certified in pediatrics and pediatric infectious diseases.  She is the past president of the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society\, served as secretary for the Infectious Disease Society of America\, and is the current secretary of the World Society of Pediatric Infectious Diseases. Dr. Dennehy has served on many policy making groups including the Rhode Island Department of Health Advisory Committee on Vaccines and the Committee on Infectious Diseases of the American Academy of Pediatrics. \n\nFree and open to all.
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/tick-talk-preventing-tick-bites-and-tick-borne-diseases/
LOCATION:Barrington Public Library\, 281 County Rd\,\, Barrington\, RI\, 02806\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180824T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180824T193000
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SUMMARY:Twilight Paddle on Hundred Acre Cove
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the summer with a twilight paddle on Hundred Acre Cove on Friday\, August 24. Join community members as we paddle around the Cove and up the Runnins River.\n\nThe paddle will begin at 5:30 pm and end around sunset. We hope to get a peek at the rising moon as well.\n\nBring your own kayak or canoe. A PFD is required for participation. To plan for the weather\, we recommend wearing clothes/shoes you won’t mind getting wet and bringing bug spray and a water bottle. Severe weather cancels the event. Rentals are available from Walker Farm Kayaks\, please call 401-369-4832 for reservations.\n\nMeet at the Walker Farm Boat Ramp off Route 114\, just north of the White Church Bridge. Ample parking is available.\n\n\nSponsored by Barrington Land Conservation Trust. This event is part of RI Land Trust Days\, a statewide celebration of the wonderful green and open space lands across Rhode Island\, that land trusts serve to protect.\n\n\n\n\n\nFor more information or to register for this event\, click here for the library website page.
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/twilight-paddle-on-hundred-acre-cove/
LOCATION:Hundred Acre Cove\, Walker Farm Boat Ramp off Route 114\, Barrington\, RI\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180916T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180916T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195147
CREATED:20180829T000157Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Family Hiking and Young Naturalist Backpack Program
DESCRIPTION:Jeanine Silversmith\, author of the Rhode Island Family Hiking Guide & Journal\, will lead a discussion on how hiking is a fun and healthy activity that engages your family in outdoor exploration and learning.  Jeanine also will help kick off our Young Naturalist Backpack program\, which will make available to Barrington Public Library patrons backpacks filled with items to engage kids during a hike. Bring your kiddos so they can explore our tiny treasures table after the talk. \n 
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/introduction-to-family-hiking-and-young-naturalist-backpack-program/
LOCATION:Barrington Public Library\, 281 County Rd\,\, Barrington\, RI\, 02806\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181017T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181017T230000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195147
CREATED:20180925T233502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180925T233502Z
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SUMMARY:Fall Foliage Paddle on Hundred Acre Cove
DESCRIPTION:View the golden glow of Fall with a relaxing kayak paddle on Hundred Acre Cove. Experience this special place where the marsh grass turns gold\, crimson and bronze. The Cove is home to important wildlife and numerous water birds. Terrapin turtles\, great blue herons and snowy egrets are often found along the banks of this saltwater marsh.\n\nThis guided paddle will begin at 9 am and is led by Barrington Land Conservation Trust. To plan for the weather\, we recommend wearing clothes/shoes you won’t mind getting wet and bringing bug spray and a water bottle. A PFD (personal flotation device) is required for participation.\n\nClick here to visit the library posting for more info and registration.
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/fall-foliage-paddle-on-hundred-acre-cove/
LOCATION:Hundred Acre Cove\, Walker Farm Boat Ramp off Route 114\, Barrington\, RI\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181020T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181020T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195147
CREATED:20180828T000537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180902T120239Z
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SUMMARY:International Coastal Cleanup
DESCRIPTION:The International Coastal Cleanup is the world’s largest volunteer effort for our ocean. People all over the world remove trash from the shores and document what they find. The data is published in an annual report on marine debris by the Ocean Conservancy.
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/international-coastal-cleanup/
LOCATION:Osamequin Nature Preserve\, 1580 Rte. 114 North\, Barrington\, Rhode Island\, 02806
ORGANIZER;CN="Save The Bay":MAILTO:vdl849@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181114T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181114T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195147
CREATED:20180925T201856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180925T201856Z
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SUMMARY:BLCT Board of Directors meeting
DESCRIPTION:A meeting of general business held at The Library. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend.
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/blct-board-of-directors-meeting/
LOCATION:Barrington Public Library\, 281 County Rd\,\, Barrington\, RI\, 02806\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190116T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190116T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195147
CREATED:20180925T202502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180925T202502Z
UID:11179-1547665200-1547668800@www.blct.org
SUMMARY:BLCT Board of Directors meeting
DESCRIPTION:A meeting of general business held at The Library. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend.
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/blct-board-of-directors-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Barrington Public Library\, 281 County Rd\,\, Barrington\, RI\, 02806\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190320T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190320T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195147
CREATED:20180925T202553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180925T202553Z
UID:11181-1553108400-1553112000@www.blct.org
SUMMARY:BLCT Board of Directors meeting
DESCRIPTION:A meeting of general business held at The Library. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend.
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/blct-board-of-directors-meeting-3/
LOCATION:Barrington Public Library\, 281 County Rd\,\, Barrington\, RI\, 02806\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190515T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190515T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195147
CREATED:20180925T202713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180925T202815Z
UID:11183-1557946800-1557946800@www.blct.org
SUMMARY:BLCT Board of Directors meeting
DESCRIPTION:A meeting of general business held at The Library. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend.
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/blct-board-of-directors-meeting-4/
LOCATION:Barrington Public Library\, 281 County Rd\,\, Barrington\, RI\, 02806\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190707T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190707T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195147
CREATED:20190630T191540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190630T191540Z
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SUMMARY:Purple Martin Demonstration
DESCRIPTION:During the demonstration nesting units will be lowered\nfor participants to see nests with eggs and tiny chicks.\nPic-Wil is located on Washington Rd. between Mosher Dr. and Spinnaker\nDr. Please park on side streets and meet at the gate on Washington Rd.
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/purple-martin-demonstration/
LOCATION:Pic-Wil Nature Preserve\, Washington Rd.\, Barrington\, RI\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200115T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200115T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195147
CREATED:20191223T221129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191223T221129Z
UID:11462-1579114800-1579122000@www.blct.org
SUMMARY:January Meeting of the Board of Directors
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/january-meeting-of-the-board-of-directors/
LOCATION:Barrington Public Library\, 281 County Rd\,\, Barrington\, RI\, 02806\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221016T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221016T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195147
CREATED:20221011T165457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221011T170539Z
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SUMMARY:Barrington's First Brickyard - Sunday\, Oct. 16\, 2022
DESCRIPTION:Barrington’s first brickyard dates back to the 1600’s and is located along the Palmer River on what is now the Johannis Wildlife Preserve. On Sunday\, October 16th at 10:00 am join BLCT & the Barrington Preservation Society for a tour of the site followed by a guided walk through this amazing (normally closed to the public) preserve. Pre-registration is required. Email education@blct.org to learn more or to register.
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/barringtons-first-brickyard-sunday-oct-16-2022/
LOCATION:Johannis Farm Wildlife Preserve
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221101T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221101T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195147
CREATED:20221022T100104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221022T100104Z
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SUMMARY:RI Natural History Survey 2022 Awards Ceremony & Social
DESCRIPTION:Co-Sponsored by The RI Natural History Survey and the Barrington Land Conservation Trust \nThe evening will include an introduction from Survey Director David Gregg and a celebration of three distinguished naturalists: Ginger Brown (former co-chair of the Barrington Land Conservation Trust)\, Charlie Brown\, and  Helen Lusi. \n \n 
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/ri-natural-history-survey-2022-awards-ceremony-social/
LOCATION:Barrington Public Library\, 281 County Rd\,\, Barrington\, RI\, 02806\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Rhode Island Natural History Survey":MAILTO:programadmin@rinhs.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221210T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221210T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195147
CREATED:20221204T135150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221204T135940Z
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SUMMARY:Winter Walk at Sowams Woods
DESCRIPTION:This December\, discover Sowams Woods\, a 12-acre expanse of woodland trails off Washington Road in Barrington. The free guided walk is one of a series of monthly walks on properties owned or managed by the Barrington Land Conservation Trust. \nRegister for the walk here. To accommodate different schedules\, walks will be held Saturday\, Dec. 10\, at 9 am; Monday\, Dec. 12\, at 10 am\, and Sunday\, Dec. 18 at 8 am. \nAll ages are welcome. The terrain is mostly gentle but moderate in some places. Dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes. Registrants will be notified of a central meeting place and will caravan to Sowams Woods\, to ensure everyone finds the trail and can access nearby parking. In the event of extreme weather\, registered participants will be notified of the rescheduled date. \nSowams Woods is open to the public year-round. The property\, which borders Echo Lake\, was acquired in 2006 by the Land Trust with the significant philanthropic support from the community in combination with funds from RI Open Space bonds and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. \nIn the Pokanoket language\, Sowams means “southern area\,” referencing a stretch of land in the East Bay and sections of Massachusetts considered the ancestral home of the Pokanoket people. \nThe Barrington Land Conservation Trust has preserved nearly 300 acres of open space in perpetuity for the benefit of the public. For more information on our monthly walks\, email cindyelder@blct.org.
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/winter-walk-at-sowams-woods/
LOCATION:Sowams Woods\, South Lake Drive\, Barrington\, Rhode Island\, 02806
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221212T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221212T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195147
CREATED:20221204T135845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221204T140016Z
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SUMMARY:Winter Walk at Sowams Woods
DESCRIPTION:This December\, discover Sowams Woods\, a 12-acre expanse of woodland trails off Washington Road in Barrington. The free guided walk is one of a series of monthly walks on properties owned or managed by the Barrington Land Conservation Trust. \nRegister for the walk here. To accommodate different schedules\, walks will be held Saturday\, Dec. 10\, at 9 am; Monday\, Dec. 12\, at 10 am\, and Sunday\, Dec. 18 at 8 am. \nAll ages are welcome. The terrain is mostly gentle but moderate in some places. Dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes. Registrants will be notified of a central meeting place and will caravan to Sowams Woods\, to ensure everyone finds the trail and can access nearby parking. In the event of extreme weather\, registered participants will be notified of the rescheduled date. \nSowams Woods is open to the public year-round. The property\, which borders Echo Lake\, was acquired in 2006 by the Land Trust with the significant philanthropic support from the community in combination with funds from RI Open Space bonds and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. \nIn the Pokanoket language\, Sowams means “southern area\,” referencing a stretch of land in the East Bay and sections of Massachusetts considered the ancestral home of the Pokanoket people. \nThe Barrington Land Conservation Trust has preserved nearly 300 acres of open space in perpetuity for the benefit of the public. For more information on our monthly walks\, email cindyelder@blct.org.
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/winter-walk-at-sowams-woods-2/
LOCATION:Sowams Woods\, South Lake Drive\, Barrington\, Rhode Island\, 02806
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221218T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221218T090000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195147
CREATED:20221204T140242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221204T140242Z
UID:12007-1671350400-1671354000@www.blct.org
SUMMARY:Winter Walk at Sowams Woods
DESCRIPTION:This December\, discover Sowams Woods\, a 12-acre expanse of woodland trails off Washington Road in Barrington. The free guided walk is one of a series of monthly walks on properties owned or managed by the Barrington Land Conservation Trust. \nRegister for the walk here. To accommodate different schedules\, walks will be held Saturday\, Dec. 10\, at 9 am; Monday\, Dec. 12\, at 10 am\, and Sunday\, Dec. 18 at 8 am. \nAll ages are welcome. The terrain is mostly gentle but moderate in some places. Dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes. Registrants will be notified of a central meeting place and will caravan to Sowams Woods\, to ensure everyone finds the trail and can access nearby parking. In the event of extreme weather\, registered participants will be notified of the rescheduled date. \nSowams Woods is open to the public year-round. The property\, which borders Echo Lake\, was acquired in 2006 by the Land Trust with the significant philanthropic support from the community in combination with funds from RI Open Space bonds and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. \nIn the Pokanoket language\, Sowams means “southern area\,” referencing a stretch of land in the East Bay and sections of Massachusetts considered the ancestral home of the Pokanoket people. \nThe Barrington Land Conservation Trust has preserved nearly 300 acres of open space in perpetuity for the benefit of the public. For more information on our monthly walks\, email cindyelder@blct.org.
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/winter-walk-at-sowams-woods-3/
LOCATION:Sowams Woods\, South Lake Drive\, Barrington\, Rhode Island\, 02806
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230106T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230106T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195147
CREATED:20221229T161023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230106T144134Z
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SUMMARY:Allin's Cove Walk - Friday\, Jan. 6\, 1 pm - RAIN PREDICTED
DESCRIPTION:RAIN IS PREDICTED FOR FRIDAY\, JAN. 6. PLEASE SELECT ANOTHER WALK DAY. \nRegister for a guided walk through Allin’s Cove\, a 10-acre stretch of marsh\, grassland and wooded upland surrounding a tidal cove in Barrington\, RI. The walk will take place at low tide\, allowing participants to walk along the beach and see the many shore birds which make their home here. \nWe’ll reach out with specific parking instructions before the event\, as parking is not allowed on Third Street\, where the public access point is marked. \nThis sensitive land is managed by the Barrington Land Conservation Trust and is preserved through a combination of state\, town and Land Trust ownership\, with support from charitable donations and bequests. \nThe terrain is gentle but may be wet\, snowy or icy in places\, depending on the weather. Dress for the weather and wear sturdy\, waterproof shoes. In the event of extremely bad weather\, we’ll contact you to reschedule. \nThe walk will last about 45 minutes. All ages are welcome. For more information\, email cindyelder@blct.org.
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/allins-cove-walk-friday-jan-6-1-pm/
LOCATION:Allin’s Cove\, Barrington\, Rhode Island\, 02806
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230107T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230107T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195147
CREATED:20221229T170937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221229T170937Z
UID:12045-1673098200-1673101800@www.blct.org
SUMMARY:Allin's Cove Walk - Saturday\, Jan. 7\, 1:30 pm
DESCRIPTION:Register for a guided walk through Allin’s Cove\, a 10-acre stretch of marsh\, grassland and wooded upland surrounding a tidal cove in Barrington\, RI. The walk will take place at low tide\, allowing participants to walk along the beach and see the many shore birds which make their home here. \nWe’ll reach out with specific parking instructions before the event\, as parking is not allowed on Third Street\, where the public access point is marked. \nThis sensitive land is managed by the Barrington Land Conservation Trust and is preserved through a combination of state\, town and Land Trust ownership\, with support from charitable donations and bequests. \nThe terrain is gentle but may be wet\, snowy or icy in places\, depending on the weather. Dress for the weather and wear sturdy\, waterproof shoes. In the event of extremely bad weather\, we’ll contact you to reschedule. \nThe walk will last about 45 minutes. All ages are welcome. For more information\, email cindyelder@blct.org.
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/allins-cove-walk-saturday-jan-7-130-pm/
LOCATION:Allin’s Cove\, Barrington\, Rhode Island\, 02806
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230108T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230108T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195147
CREATED:20221229T171211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221229T171211Z
UID:12048-1673186400-1673190000@www.blct.org
SUMMARY:Allin's Cove Walk - Sunday\, Jan. 8\, 2 pm
DESCRIPTION:Register for a guided walk through Allin’s Cove\, a 10-acre stretch of marsh\, grassland and wooded upland surrounding a tidal cove in Barrington\, RI. The walk will take place at low tide\, allowing participants to walk along the beach and see the many shore birds which make their home here. \nWe’ll reach out with specific parking instructions before the event\, as parking is not allowed on Third Street\, where the public access point is marked. \nThis sensitive land is managed by the Barrington Land Conservation Trust and is preserved through a combination of state\, town and Land Trust ownership\, with support from charitable donations and bequests. \nThe terrain is gentle but may be wet\, snowy or icy in places\, depending on the weather. Dress for the weather and wear sturdy\, waterproof shoes. In the event of extremely bad weather\, we’ll contact you to reschedule. \nThe walk will last about 45 minutes. All ages are welcome. For more information\, email cindyelder@blct.org.Allin
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/allins-cove-walk-sunday-jan-8-2-pm/
LOCATION:Allin’s Cove\, Barrington\, Rhode Island\, 02806
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230204T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230204T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195147
CREATED:20230122T202913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T114944Z
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SUMMARY:Doug Rayner Wildlife Refuge Walk - Saturday\, Feb 4-CANCELLED DUE TO EXTREME WEATHER
DESCRIPTION:THIS WALK HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO RISK OF EXTREME WIND CHILL AND BELOW-ZERO TEMPERATURES. PLEASE SELECT A DIFFERENT DAY. \nIF YOU ARE REGISTERED FOR THIS WALK\, PLEASE CONTACT CINDYELDER@BLCT.ORG TO REQUEST A DIFFERENT DAY. \n  \nExperience the winter beauty of the Doug Rayner Wildlife Refuge on a free guided walk. The Refuge is located on Nockum Hill on a peninsula extending into the Barrington River and Hundred Acre Cove estuary. Owned by the Town of Barrington\, the Refuge’s public hiking trails traverse more than 70 acres of field\, forest and shoreline. \nThe walk will be led Peter McCalmont\, Chairman of the Doug Rayner Wildlife Refuge Management Committee\, and Cindy Elder\, Executive Director of the Barrington Land Conservation Trust. \nNockum Hill has figured prominently in Barrington’s history. Once home to the Wampanoag people\, it is the site of the first Baptist meetinghouse in the New World. Legend has it that the first shots of King Philip’s War were fired nearby. \nThe terrain is mostly gentle but may be wet\, snowy or icy in places\, with moderate inclines. Dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes or boots. The walk will last about an hour. All ages are welcome. \nThe town acquired the land in the 1960s and designated it as a wildlife refuge in 1994. The Barrington Land Conservation Trust was granted a conservation easement on the property in 2005 to ensure the property remains protected in perpetuity. This sensitive land is managed by the Doug Rayner Management Committee in collaboration with the Land Trust. \nIn 2000\, the Refuge was named after ardent naturalist Doug Rayner\, a member of the Barrington Conservation Commission and a board member of the Barrington Land Conservation Trust. Doug was instrumental in protecting the marshes and upland buffers of the Palmer and Barrington Rivers\, Nockum Hill and Hundred Acre Cove\, and was active in protecting endangered species and their habitats. \nThe Barrington Land Conservation Trust has preserved nearly 300 acres of open space in perpetuity for the benefit of the public.
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/doug-rayner-wildlife-refuge-walk-saturday-feb-4-10-am/
LOCATION:Doug Rayner Wildlife Refuge\, 111 George St.\, Barrington\, RI\, 02806\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230205T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230205T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195147
CREATED:20230122T203356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230122T210440Z
UID:12084-1675602000-1675605600@www.blct.org
SUMMARY:Doug Rayner Wildlife Refuge Walk - Sunday\, Feb. 5\, 1 pm
DESCRIPTION:Experience the winter beauty of the Doug Rayner Wildlife Refuge on a free guided walk. The Refuge is located on Nockum Hill on a peninsula extending into the Barrington River and Hundred Acre Cove estuary. Owned by the Town of Barrington\, the Refuge’s public hiking trails traverse more than 70 acres of field\, forest and shoreline. \nClick here to register for the walk.  Registration is limited due to parking restrictions. If the date you’ve selected is filled\, please select another date or email Cindy Elder for assistance. \nThe walk will be led Peter McCalmont\, Chairman of the Doug Rayner Wildlife Refuge Management Committee\, and Cindy Elder\, Executive Director of the Barrington Land Conservation Trust. \nNockum Hill has figured prominently in Barrington’s history. Once home to the Wampanoag people\, it is the site of the first Baptist meetinghouse in the New World. Legend has it that the first shots of King Philip’s War were fired nearby. \nThe terrain is mostly gentle but may be wet\, snowy or icy in places\, with moderate inclines. Dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes or boots. The walk will last about an hour. All ages are welcome. \nThe town acquired the land in the 1960s and designated it as a wildlife refuge in 1994. The Barrington Land Conservation Trust was granted a conservation easement on the property in 2005 to ensure the property remains protected in perpetuity. This sensitive land is managed by the Doug Rayner Management Committee in collaboration with the Land Trust. \nIn 2000\, the Refuge was named after ardent naturalist Doug Rayner\, a member of the Barrington Conservation Commission and a board member of the Barrington Land Conservation Trust. Doug was instrumental in protecting the marshes and upland buffers of the Palmer and Barrington Rivers\, Nockum Hill and Hundred Acre Cove\, and was active in protecting endangered species and their habitats. \nThe Barrington Land Conservation Trust has preserved nearly 300 acres of open space in perpetuity for the benefit of the public.
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/doug-rayner-wildlife-refuge-walk-sunday-feb-5-1-pm/
LOCATION:Doug Rayner Wildlife Refuge\, 111 George St.\, Barrington\, RI\, 02806\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230207T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230207T090000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195147
CREATED:20230122T204255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230122T204255Z
UID:12087-1675756800-1675760400@www.blct.org
SUMMARY:Doug Rayner Wildlife Refuge Walk - Tuesday\, Feb. 7\, 8 am
DESCRIPTION:Experience the winter beauty of the Doug Rayner Wildlife Refuge on a free guided walk. The Refuge is located on Nockum Hill on a peninsula extending into the Barrington River and Hundred Acre Cove estuary. Owned by the Town of Barrington\, the Refuge’s public hiking trails traverse more than 70 acres of field\, forest and shoreline. \nClick here to register for the walk.  Registration is limited due to parking restrictions. If the date you’ve selected is filled\, please select another date or email Cindy Elder for assistance. \nThe walk will be led Peter McCalmont\, Chairman of the Doug Rayner Wildlife Refuge Management Committee\, and Cindy Elder\, Executive Director of the Barrington Land Conservation Trust. \nNockum Hill has figured prominently in Barrington’s history. Once home to the Wampanoag people\, it is the site of the first Baptist meetinghouse in the New World. Legend has it that the first shots of King Philip’s War were fired nearby. \nThe terrain is mostly gentle but may be wet\, snowy or icy in places\, with moderate inclines. Dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes or boots. The walk will last about an hour. All ages are welcome. \nThe town acquired the land in the 1960s and designated it as a wildlife refuge in 1994. The Barrington Land Conservation Trust was granted a conservation easement on the property in 2005 to ensure the property remains protected in perpetuity. This sensitive land is managed by the Doug Rayner Management Committee in collaboration with the Land Trust. \nIn 2000\, the Refuge was named after ardent naturalist Doug Rayner\, a member of the Barrington Conservation Commission and a board member of the Barrington Land Conservation Trust. Doug was instrumental in protecting the marshes and upland buffers of the Palmer and Barrington Rivers\, Nockum Hill and Hundred Acre Cove\, and was active in protecting endangered species and their habitats. \nThe Barrington Land Conservation Trust has preserved nearly 300 acres of open space in perpetuity for the benefit of the public.
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/doug-rayner-wildlife-refuge-walk-tuesday-feb-7-8-am/
LOCATION:Doug Rayner Wildlife Refuge\, 111 George St.\, Barrington\, RI\, 02806\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230209T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230209T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195147
CREATED:20230122T205137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230122T205137Z
UID:12091-1675951200-1675954800@www.blct.org
SUMMARY:Doug Rayner Wildlife Refuge Walk - Thursday\, Feb. 9\, 2 pm
DESCRIPTION:Experience the winter beauty of the Doug Rayner Wildlife Refuge on a free guided walk. The Refuge is located on Nockum Hill on a peninsula extending into the Barrington River and Hundred Acre Cove estuary. Owned by the Town of Barrington\, the Refuge’s public hiking trails traverse more than 70 acres of field\, forest and shoreline. \nClick here to register for the walk.  Registration is limited due to parking restrictions. If the date you’ve selected is filled\, please select another date or email Cindy Elder for assistance. \nThe walk will be led Peter McCalmont\, Chairman of the Doug Rayner Wildlife Refuge Management Committee\, and Cindy Elder\, Executive Director of the Barrington Land Conservation Trust. \nNockum Hill has figured prominently in Barrington’s history. Once home to the Wampanoag people\, it is the site of the first Baptist meetinghouse in the New World. Legend has it that the first shots of King Philip’s War were fired nearby. \nThe terrain is mostly gentle but may be wet\, snowy or icy in places\, with moderate inclines. Dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes or boots. The walk will last about an hour. All ages are welcome. \nThe town acquired the land in the 1960s and designated it as a wildlife refuge in 1994. The Barrington Land Conservation Trust was granted a conservation easement on the property in 2005 to ensure the property remains protected in perpetuity. This sensitive land is managed by the Doug Rayner Management Committee in collaboration with the Land Trust. \nIn 2000\, the Refuge was named after ardent naturalist Doug Rayner\, a member of the Barrington Conservation Commission and a board member of the Barrington Land Conservation Trust. Doug was instrumental in protecting the marshes and upland buffers of the Palmer and Barrington Rivers\, Nockum Hill and Hundred Acre Cove\, and was active in protecting endangered species and their habitats. \nThe Barrington Land Conservation Trust has preserved nearly 300 acres of open space in perpetuity for the benefit of the public.
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/doug-rayner-wildlife-refuge-walk-thursday-feb-9-2-pm/
LOCATION:Doug Rayner Wildlife Refuge\, 111 George St.\, Barrington\, RI\, 02806\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230323T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230323T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195147
CREATED:20230215T114026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230215T154802Z
UID:12123-1679583600-1679587200@www.blct.org
SUMMARY:Walk at PIC-Will Nature Preserve - Thursday\, March 23\, 3 pm
DESCRIPTION:Join a guided low-tide walk at PIC-WIL Nature Preserve\, a 17-acre expanse of forest\, field\, salt marsh and coastal dunes on the east shore of the Providence River in Barrington\, RI. \nPlease complete the registration form. The terrain is gentle but wet in places\, with some areas that require crossing narrow foot bridges. Dress for the weather and wear sturdy\, waterproof footwear. You may wish to bring a walking stick or poles to assist you when crossing wet areas. \nOnce home to a bottling facility owned by Deep Water Rock Company\, the property was donated to the Nature Conservancy by Catherine Picerelli in December of 1986 and deeded to the Barrington Land Conservation Trust in 1987\, to be preserved in perpetuity as a nature preserve. The donation was made in memory of the families of Peter J. Picerelli and Clifford M. Wilson: thus the name “PIC-WIL.” \nThe forest includes a wide variety of deciduous trees. The property is home to deer\, coyote\, fox\, weasels\, squirrels\, chipmunks and rabbits. \nPurple Martins nest here in late spring and summer. Common birds of the marsh and tidal creeks include Mallards\, American Black Ducks\, Snowy and Great Egrets\, Green-backed Herons\, Great Blue Herons\, and Osprey. Sharp-tailed Sparrows\, Belted Kingfishers and various shorebirds are other likely visitors of the wetland. Nesting birds of the forest and its shrub border include Song Sparrow\, Carolina Wren\, Blue Jay\, Flicker\, Cardinal\, Goldfinch\, Robin\, Red-eyed Vireo\, Mockingbird\, Catbird\, Brown Thrasher and others. \nThree plants at PIC-WILL have “special interest” status in the state of Rhode Island: Creeping Spikerush (Eleocharis rostellata)\, Maritime Seablite (Suaeda maritima) and Robust Bulrush (Scirpus robustus).
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/sunset-walk-at-pic-will-nature-preserve-thursday-march-23-6-pm/
LOCATION:Pic-Wil Nature Preserve\, Washington Rd.\, Barrington\, RI\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230325T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230325T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195147
CREATED:20230215T115341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230324T104016Z
UID:12133-1679760000-1679763600@www.blct.org
SUMMARY:Walk to PIC-WIL Nature Preserve - Saturday\, March 25 - CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER FORECAST
DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO FORECASTED HEAVY RAIN. PLEASE JOIN US ON ANOTHER DAY. \nJoin a guided\, low-tide walk at PIC-WIL Nature Preserve\, a 17-acre expanse of forest\, field\, salt marsh and coastal dunes on the east shore of the Providence River in Barrington\, RI. \nThe terrain is gentle but wet in places\, with some areas that require crossing narrow foot bridges. Dress for the weather and wear sturdy\, waterproof footwear. You may wish to bring a walking stick or poles to assist you when crossing wet areas. \nOnce home to a bottling facility owned by Deep Water Rock Company\, the property was donated to the Nature Conservancy by Catherine Picerelli in December of 1986 and deeded to the Barrington Land Conservation Trust in 1987\, to be preserved in perpetuity as a nature preserve. The donation was made in memory of the families of Peter J. Picerelli and Clifford M. Wilson: thus the name “PIC-WIL.” \nThe forest includes a wide variety of deciduous trees. The property is home to deer\, coyote\, fox\, weasels\, squirrels\, chipmunks and rabbits. \nPurple Martins nest here in late spring and summer. Common birds of the marsh and tidal creeks include Mallards\, American Black Ducks\, Snowy and Great Egrets\, Green-backed Herons\, Great Blue Herons\, and Osprey. Sharp-tailed Sparrows\, Belted Kingfishers and various shorebirds are other likely visitors of the wetland. Nesting birds of the forest and its shrub border include Song Sparrow\, Carolina Wren\, Blue Jay\, Flicker\, Cardinal\, Goldfinch\, Robin\, Red-eyed Vireo\, Mockingbird\, Catbird\, Brown Thrasher and others. \nThree plants at PIC-WILL have “special interest” status in the state of Rhode Island: Creeping Spikerush (Eleocharis rostellata)\, Maritime Seablite (Suaeda maritima) and Robust Bulrush (Scirpus robustus).
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/morning-walk-to-pic-wil-nature-preserve-saturday-march-25-9-am/
LOCATION:Pic-Wil Nature Preserve\, Washington Rd.\, Barrington\, RI\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230326T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230326T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195147
CREATED:20230215T115602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230215T155021Z
UID:12136-1679851800-1679855400@www.blct.org
SUMMARY:Walk to PIC-WIL Nature Preserve - Sunday\, March 26\, 5:30 pm
DESCRIPTION:Join a guided\, low-tide walk at PIC-WIL Nature Preserve\, a 17-acre expanse of forest\, field\, salt marsh and coastal dunes on the east shore of the Providence River in Barrington\, RI. \nPlease complete the registration form. The terrain is gentle but wet in places\, with some areas that require crossing narrow foot bridges. Dress for the weather and wear sturdy\, waterproof footwear. You may wish to bring a walking stick or poles to assist you when crossing wet areas. \nOnce home to a bottling facility owned by Deep Water Rock Company\, the property was donated to the Nature Conservancy by Catherine Picerelli in December of 1986 and deeded to the Barrington Land Conservation Trust in 1987\, to be preserved in perpetuity as a nature preserve. The donation was made in memory of the families of Peter J. Picerelli and Clifford M. Wilson: thus the name “PIC-WIL.” \nThe forest includes a wide variety of deciduous trees. The property is home to deer\, coyote\, fox\, weasels\, squirrels\, chipmunks and rabbits. \nPurple Martins nest here in late spring and summer. Common birds of the marsh and tidal creeks include Mallards\, American Black Ducks\, Snowy and Great Egrets\, Green-backed Herons\, Great Blue Herons\, and Osprey. Sharp-tailed Sparrows\, Belted Kingfishers and various shorebirds are other likely visitors of the wetland. Nesting birds of the forest and its shrub border include Song Sparrow\, Carolina Wren\, Blue Jay\, Flicker\, Cardinal\, Goldfinch\, Robin\, Red-eyed Vireo\, Mockingbird\, Catbird\, Brown Thrasher and others. \nThree plants at PIC-WILL have “special interest” status in the state of Rhode Island: Creeping Spikerush (Eleocharis rostellata)\, Maritime Seablite (Suaeda maritima) and Robust Bulrush (Scirpus robustus).
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/afternoon-walk-to-pic-wil-nature-preserve-sunday-march-26-1-pm/
LOCATION:Pic-Wil Nature Preserve\, Washington Rd.\, Barrington\, RI\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230403T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230403T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195147
CREATED:20230302T190919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230418T214145Z
UID:12161-1680546600-1680550200@www.blct.org
SUMMARY:Learning Series: Global Saltmarsh Degradation - with Mark Bertness
DESCRIPTION:2023 Land Trust Learning Series\nView the Presentation on YouTube. \nJoin us for a special lecture on saltmarsh degradation by Dr. Mark Bertness. This is the first event in our 2023 Land Trust Learning Series. \nDr. Bertness will bring the challenge of saltmarsh degradation into focus. Coastal saltmarshes are one of the most valuable ecosystems on the Earth in terms of the services they provide humanity. Historically\, however\, marshes have been extensively ditched\, drained and developed\, motivating the conservation and restoration of remaining marshes. \nConservation of the surviving local marshes is not an easy task\, since the most severe current threats are not local\, but global. Eutrophication\, invasive species\, sea level rise\, and overfishing lead to trophic collapse. These large-scale problems impact coastal wetlands across the globe. Dr. Bertness will examine how these factors\,  individually and collectively\, are leading to rapid degradation of Narragansett Bay marshes and the entire East Coast of North America. \nAbout Mark Bertness \nMark Bertness grew up beach combing on the shores of the Salish Sea in Washington State\, where he developed a passion for shoreline ecology. His research has taken him to Panama\, the Netherlands\, Sardinia\, Argentina\, Chile\, China — and Barrington\, Rhode Island. He has authored several books on marine ecology\, one of which he wrote while sitting in the Barrington Public Library. Mark Bertness is the Robert P. Brown Professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Emeritus at Brown University. \nThe event will be live-streamed. If you would like to be added to the live-stream list\, please email Cindy Elder. \nThis event would not be possible without our sponsors. For information on how you can sponsor the 2023 Land Trust Learning Series\, email Cindy Elder or call 508-733-2443. Thank you! \n2023 Learning Series Presenting Sponsor\n \n\nLeadership Sponsors\nThe Cicione Family and Brickyard Wine \n \nPartner Sponsor\n \n  \nCommunity Sponsors\nSteve Primiano’s Custom Window Treatments\nCharles E. Millard\, Inc. General Contractors\n\nWe are grateful to the Barrington Pubic Library for hosting this event
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/global-human-salt-marsh-degradation-in-your-neighborhood-with-mark-bertness/
LOCATION:Barrington Public Library\, 281 County Rd\,\, Barrington\, RI\, 02806\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230407T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230423T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195147
CREATED:20230406T113045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230406T113202Z
UID:12336-1680854400-1682269200@www.blct.org
SUMMARY:Look & Find Nature Walk/Raffle at Osamequin Nature Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Download the Flyer and Word Scramble Form
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/look-find-nature-walk-raffle-at-osamequin-nature-preserve/
LOCATION:Osamequin Nature Preserve\, 1580 Rte. 114 North\, Barrington\, Rhode Island\, 02806
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230420T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230420T233000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195147
CREATED:20230328T125907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230407T123934Z
UID:12300-1681984800-1682033400@www.blct.org
SUMMARY:Walk at Osamequin Nature Preserve - Thursday\, April 20\, 10 am - EVENT FULL
DESCRIPTION:This event is full. Please select a walk on another day. \nIn April\, as we celebrate Earth Day\, our free monthly walk takes us to Osamequin Nature Preserve\, a 42-acre conservation area along the western shore of Hundred Acre Cove in Barrington\, RI. The property is owned by the Town and co-managed by the Barrington Land Conservation Trust\, the Barrington Garden Club\, and the Town of Barrington. \nThe parking area holds only 12 cars\, and there is no other nearby parking available. Therefore\, registration is limited. You may bring only one car per registration\, but you may bring as many people as you can safely hold in your vehicle. Carpooling is encouraged! \nREGISTER FOR THE WALK. \nThe terrain is gentle but wet in places. Dress for the weather and wear sturdy\, waterproof footwear. You may wish to bring a walking stick or poles to assist you when crossing wet areas. The property is open to the pubic throughout the year. \nOsamequin Nature Preserve is rich with history as part of the ancestral homelands of the Pokanoket people who occupied these lands prior to colonization. It is now home to a diversity of animals and native plant species that depend on this property for habitat and food. \nThe property’s extensive network of trails introduces visitors to fields\, forests and salt marshes where you can see first-hand the effects of sea level rise as well as nature’s ability to regenerate after a fire. \nAfter the flooding on Dec. 23\, 2022\, extreme high tides and gale force winds caused flooding throughout the preserve and lifted one bridge off its pilings\, causing the closure of one section of trails. A fire which took place last fall burned a small area of the preserve\, where regrowth is now visible. \nThe walk will be co-led by Kathryn Beauchamp\, co-chair of the Barrington Garden Club’s Osamequin Management Team\, and Victor Lerish\, Chair of the Barrington Land Conservation Trust’s Stewardship Team. \nREGISTER FOR THE WALK. \nThe Barrington Land Conservation Trust relies on public support to acquire and maintain the conservation lands. You can contribute to our efforts by making a donation or volunteering your time. Thank you!
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/walk-at-osamequin-nature-preserve-thursday-april-20-10-am/
LOCATION:Osamequin Nature Preserve\, 1580 Rte. 114 North\, Barrington\, Rhode Island\, 02806
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230422T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230422T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195147
CREATED:20230328T190929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230328T190929Z
UID:12308-1682154000-1682159400@www.blct.org
SUMMARY:Walk at Osamequin Nature Preserve - Saturday\, April 22\, 9 am
DESCRIPTION:In April\, as we celebrate Earth Day\, our free monthly walk takes us to Osamequin Nature Preserve\, a 42-acre conservation area along the western shore of Hundred Acre Cove in Barrington\, RI. The property is owned by the Town and co-managed by the Barrington Land Conservation Trust\, the Barrington Garden Club\, and the Town of Barrington. \nThe parking area holds only 12 cars\, and there is no other nearby parking available. Therefore\, registration is limited. You may bring only one car per registration\, but you may bring as many people as you can safely hold in your vehicle. Carpooling is encouraged! \nREGISTER FOR THE WALK. \nThe terrain is gentle but wet in places. Dress for the weather and wear sturdy\, waterproof footwear. You may wish to bring a walking stick or poles to assist you when crossing wet areas. The property is open to the pubic throughout the year. \nOsamequin Nature Preserve is rich with history as part of the ancestral homelands of the Pokanoket people who occupied these lands prior to colonization. It is now home to a diversity of animals and native plant species that depend on this property for habitat and food. \nThe property’s extensive network of trails introduces visitors to fields\, forests and salt marshes where you can see first-hand the effects of sea level rise as well as nature’s ability to regenerate after a fire. \nAfter the flooding on Dec. 23\, 2022\, extreme high tides and gale force winds caused flooding throughout the preserve and lifted one bridge off its pilings\, causing the closure of one section of trails. A fire which took place last fall burned a small area of the preserve\, where regrowth is now visible. \nThe walk will be co-led by Kathryn Beauchamp\, co-chair of the Barrington Garden Club’s Osamequin Management Team\, and Victor Lerish\, Chair of the Barrington Land Conservation Trust’s Stewardship Team. \nREGISTER FOR THE WALK. \nThe Barrington Land Conservation Trust relies on public support to acquire and maintain the conservation lands. You can contribute to our efforts by making a donation or volunteering your time. Thank you!
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/walk-at-osamequin-nature-preserve-saturday-april-22-9-am/
LOCATION:Osamequin Nature Preserve\, 1580 Rte. 114 North\, Barrington\, Rhode Island\, 02806
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