Barrington's First Brickyard - Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022
2022-10-16 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Johannis Farm Wildlife Preserve
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.

RI Natural History Survey 2022 Awards Ceremony & Social
2022-11-01 18:30 - 20:00 | Barrington Public Library, 281 County Rd,, Barrington, RI, 02806, United States
Co-Sponsored by The RI Natural History Survey and the Barrington Land Conservation Trust
The 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.

Winter Walk at Sowams Woods
2022-12-10 09:00 - 10:00, 2022-12-12 10:00 - 11:00, 2022-12-18 08:00 - 09:00 | Sowams Woods, South Lake Drive, Barrington, Rhode Island, 02806
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.
Register 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.
All 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.
Sowams 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.
In 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.
The 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.

Allin's Cove Walk - Friday, Jan. 6, 1 pm - RAIN PREDICTED
2023-01-06 13:00 - 14:00 | Allin’s Cove, Barrington, Rhode Island, 02806
RAIN IS PREDICTED FOR FRIDAY, JAN. 6. PLEASE SELECT ANOTHER WALK DAY.
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.
We’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.
This 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.
The 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.
The walk will last about 45 minutes. All ages are welcome. For more information, email cindyelder@blct.org.

Allin's Cove Walk - Saturday, Jan. 7, 1:30 pm
2023-01-07 13:30 - 14:30 | Allin’s Cove, Barrington, Rhode Island, 02806
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.
We’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.
This 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.
The 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.
The walk will last about 45 minutes. All ages are welcome. For more information, email cindyelder@blct.org.

Allin's Cove Walk - Sunday, Jan. 8, 2 pm
2023-01-08 14:00 - 15:00 | Allin’s Cove, Barrington, Rhode Island, 02806
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.
We’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.
This 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.
The 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.
The walk will last about 45 minutes. All ages are welcome. For more information, email cindyelder@blct.org.Allin

Doug Rayner Wildlife Refuge Walk - Saturday, Feb 4-CANCELLED DUE TO EXTREME WEATHER
2023-02-04 10:00 - 11:00 | Doug Rayner Wildlife Refuge, 111 George St., Barrington, RI, 02806, United States
THIS WALK HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO RISK OF EXTREME WIND CHILL AND BELOW-ZERO TEMPERATURES. PLEASE SELECT A DIFFERENT DAY.
IF YOU ARE REGISTERED FOR THIS WALK, PLEASE CONTACT CINDYELDER@BLCT.ORG TO REQUEST A DIFFERENT DAY.

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.
The 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.
Nockum 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.
The 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.
The 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.
In 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.
The Barrington Land Conservation Trust has preserved nearly 300 acres of open space in perpetuity for the benefit of the public.

Doug Rayner Wildlife Refuge Walk - Sunday, Feb. 5, 1 pm
2023-02-05 13:00 - 14:00 | Doug Rayner Wildlife Refuge, 111 George St., Barrington, RI, 02806, United States
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.
Click 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.
The 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.
Nockum 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.
The 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.
The 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.
In 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.
The Barrington Land Conservation Trust has preserved nearly 300 acres of open space in perpetuity for the benefit of the public.

Doug Rayner Wildlife Refuge Walk - Tuesday, Feb. 7, 8 am
2023-02-07 08:00 - 09:00 | Doug Rayner Wildlife Refuge, 111 George St., Barrington, RI, 02806, United States

Doug Rayner Wildlife Refuge Walk - Thursday, Feb. 9, 2 pm
2023-02-09 14:00 - 15:00 | Doug Rayner Wildlife Refuge, 111 George St., Barrington, RI, 02806, United States

Walk at PIC-Will Nature Preserve - Thursday, March 23, 3 pm
2023-03-23 15:00 - 16:00 | Pic-Wil Nature Preserve, Washington Rd., Barrington, RI, United States
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.
Please 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.
Once 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.”
The forest includes a wide variety of deciduous trees. The property is home to deer, coyote, fox, weasels, squirrels, chipmunks and rabbits.
Purple 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.
Three 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).

Walk to PIC-WIL Nature Preserve - Saturday, March 25 - CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER FORECAST
2023-03-25 16:00 - 17:00 | Pic-Wil Nature Preserve, Washington Rd., Barrington, RI, United States
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO FORECASTED HEAVY RAIN. PLEASE JOIN US ON ANOTHER DAY.
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.
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.
Once 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.”
The forest includes a wide variety of deciduous trees. The property is home to deer, coyote, fox, weasels, squirrels, chipmunks and rabbits.
Purple 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.
Three 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).

Walk to PIC-WIL Nature Preserve - Sunday, March 26, 5:30 pm
2023-03-26 17:30 - 18:30 | Pic-Wil Nature Preserve, Washington Rd., Barrington, RI, United States
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.
Please 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.
Once 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.”
The forest includes a wide variety of deciduous trees. The property is home to deer, coyote, fox, weasels, squirrels, chipmunks and rabbits.
Purple 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.
Three 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).

Learning Series: Global Saltmarsh Degradation - with Mark Bertness
2023-04-03 18:30 - 19:30 | Barrington Public Library, 281 County Rd,, Barrington, RI, 02806, United States
2023 Land Trust Learning Series
View the Presentation on YouTube.
Join us for a special lecture on saltmarsh degradation by Dr. Mark Bertness. This is the first event in our 2023 Land Trust Learning Series.
Dr. 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.
Conservation 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.
About Mark Bertness
Mark 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.
The event will be live-streamed. If you would like to be added to the live-stream list, please email Cindy Elder.
This 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!
2023 Learning Series Presenting Sponsor

Leadership Sponsors
The Cicione Family and Brickyard Wine

Partner Sponsor

Community Sponsors
Steve Primiano’s Custom Window Treatments
Charles E. Millard, Inc. General Contractors

We are grateful to the Barrington Pubic Library for hosting this event

Look & Find Nature Walk/Raffle at Osamequin Nature Preserve
2023-04-07 08:00 - 2023-04-23 17:00 | Osamequin Nature Preserve, 1580 Rte. 114 North, Barrington, Rhode Island, 02806
Download the Flyer and Word Scramble Form

Walk at Osamequin Nature Preserve - Thursday, April 20, 10 am - EVENT FULL
2023-04-20 10:00 - 23:30 | Osamequin Nature Preserve, 1580 Rte. 114 North, Barrington, Rhode Island, 02806
This event is full. Please select a walk on another day.
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.
The 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!
REGISTER FOR THE WALK.
The 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.
Osamequin 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.
The 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.
After 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.
The 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.
REGISTER FOR THE WALK.
The 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!

Walk at Osamequin Nature Preserve - Saturday, April 22, 9 am
2023-04-22 09:00 - 10:30 | Osamequin Nature Preserve, 1580 Rte. 114 North, Barrington, Rhode Island, 02806
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.
The 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!
REGISTER FOR THE WALK.
The 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.
Osamequin 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.
The 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.
After 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.
The 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.
REGISTER FOR THE WALK.
The 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!

Earth Day Clean Up at Barrington Beach with Save the Bay - EVENT FULL
2023-04-22 13:00 - 15:00 | Barrington Town Beach, 88 Bay Road, Barrington, RI, 02806, United States
THIS PROGRAM IS FULL. VISIT SAVE THE BAY TO SIGN UP FOR OTHER CLEAN UPS OR OUR VOLUNTEER PAGE FOR INFORMATION ON HOW YOU CAN GET INVOLVED IN THE LAND TRUST.
Help keep Narragansett Bay clean! Shoreline trash is ugly and dangerous to wildlife, and shoreline cleanups are a great way for volunteers to make a difference. This cleanup is hosted by Save The Bay and the Barrington Land Conservation Trust.
The clean up will take place Barrington Town Beach, 88 Bay Rd, Barrington RI. Keep an eye out for Save the Bay signs for where to meet!
PREPARE FOR THE CLEANUP:

REQUIRED: Review Save the Bay’s Instructions & Safety Tips
Always dress for the weather in sturdy, closed-toe shoes.
Bring your own water – we recommend a reusable bottle!
Optional: You may want to bring your own work gloves, trash grabber, or bucket for collecting trash.
We will provide disposable gloves, trash bags, and hand sanitizer.

Registration notes:

Pre-registration is required on the Save the Bay website.
Age requirements: Cleanups are recommended for ages 8+. Ages 16+ may participate independently; Ages 8-15 may participate with a parent or guardian. Parents with children will be asked to sign a family waiver at the event.
Team volunteering: Signing up as a team? See Save the Bay’s Team Signup page for helpful information.
If the cleanup is full, join the waitlist. Spaces often open up.

Walk to Osamequin Nature Preserve - Sunday, April 23, 2 pm
2023-04-23 14:00 - 15:30 | Osamequin Nature Preserve, 1580 Rte. 114 North, Barrington, Rhode Island, 02806

Springtime Walk to Sowams Woods - Thursday, May 18, 9 am
2023-05-18 09:00 - 10:30 | Sowams Woods, South Lake Drive, Barrington, Rhode Island, 02806
Sowams Woods has come alive with the chattering of birds and new spring growth, making it the perfect time to discover this 12-acre network of trails through conservation land. The Barrington Land Conservation Trust, which owns and manages the property, invites all ages to join them for a “go at your own pace” walk in May.
The walks will be led by Land Trust Executive Director Cindy Elder on Thursday, May 18, at 9 am, and Saturday, May 20, at 10 am. There is no cost to attend, but advance registration is required due to limited parking at the site.
REGISTER FOR THE THURSDAY WALK
“Some people enjoy hearing about the history and ecology of the property, while others like less talk, more walk,” says Elder. “Our guided walk will have a leisurely pace, but it’s fine for people to go faster or slower and rejoin the group at any point. Bring your camera to capture the beauty of Sowams Woods in springtime.”
All ages are welcome. The terrain is gentle but may be wet in places. Dress for the weather and wear sturdy footwear.
The Sowams Woods walks will begin at the juncture of North Lake Drive and old South Lake Drive, which is now a walking trail that meanders along the shore of Echo Lake to Sowams Woods. The entire walk covers a distance of 1.5 miles round trip. The guided walk will last a little over an hour. Everyone will receive a map with history of the site so they can enjoy a self-guided walk at their own pace if they choose.
Sowams Woods was acquired by the Barrington Land Conservation Trust in 2006 after a four-year, two-million dollar campaign that involved widespread support from Barrington residents, the Rhode Island Country Club (which borders the property), the Town of Barrington, the State of Rhode Island, and the federal government.
Located on the ancestral homelands of the Pokanokets, Sowams Woods is rich with history and significance. During the years-long effort to protect the property from development, leaders of the Pokanoket advised and educated the Land Trust on the property’s importance to Indigenous Peoples.
The Barrington Land Conservation Trust has preserved nearly 300 acres of open space in perpetuity for the benefit of the public. For more information, email cindyelder@blct.org.

Springtime Walk to Sowams Woods - Saturday, May 20, 10 am - CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER
2023-05-20 10:00 - 11:30 | Sowams Woods, South Lake Drive, Barrington, Rhode Island, 02806
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER. FOR INFORMATION ON A SELF-GUIDED WALK TO SOWAMS WOODS, VISIT THE SOWAMS WOODS PAGE.
Sowams Woods has come alive with the chattering of birds and new spring growth, making it the perfect time to discover this 12-acre network of trails through conservation land. The Barrington Land Conservation Trust, which owns and manages the property, invites all ages to join them for a “go at your own pace” walk in May.
The walks will be led by Land Trust Executive Director Cindy Elder on Thursday, May 18, at 9 am, and Saturday, May 20, at 10 am. There is no cost to attend, but advance registration is required due to limited parking at the site.
“Some people enjoy hearing about the history and ecology of the property, while others like less talk, more walk,” says Elder. “Our guided walk will have a leisurely pace, but it’s fine for people to go faster or slower and rejoin the group at any point. Bring your camera to capture the beauty of Sowams Woods in springtime.”
All ages are welcome. The terrain is gentle but may be wet in places. Dress for the weather and wear sturdy footwear.
The Sowams Woods walks will begin at the juncture of North Lake Drive and old South Lake Drive, which is now a walking trail that meanders along the shore of Echo Lake to Sowams Woods. The entire walk covers a distance of 1.5 miles round trip. The guided walk will last a little over an hour. Everyone will receive a map with history of the site so they can enjoy a self-guided walk at their own pace if they choose.
Sowams Woods was acquired by the Barrington Land Conservation Trust in 2006 after a four-year, two-million dollar campaign that involved widespread support from Barrington residents, the Rhode Island Country Club (which borders the property), the Town of Barrington, the State of Rhode Island, and the federal government.
Located on the ancestral homelands of the Pokanokets, Sowams Woods is rich with history and significance. During the years-long effort to protect the property from development, leaders of the Pokanoket advised and educated the Land Trust on the property’s importance to Indigenous Peoples.
The Barrington Land Conservation Trust has preserved nearly 300 acres of open space in perpetuity for the benefit of the public. For more information, email cindyelder@blct.org.

The Barrington Pollinator Pathway: Creating Resiliency with Corridors of Habitat
2023-05-23 13:00 - 14:00 | Barrington Public Library, 281 County Rd,, Barrington, RI, 02806, United States
Join Board Members and Volunteers from the Barrington Land Conservation Trust on Tuesday, May 23 at 1 pm at the Barrington Public Library to learn more about the Pollinator Pathway Project here in town and explore ways that you can play an active part in helping to promote the success of the initiative at home and in the community.
Focusing on a foundation of adding native pollinator-friendly host plants to your yard and building from there, presenters will discuss all of the interconnected ways that managing your property with pollinators, sustainability, resiliency, the environment, and wildlife in mind can have profound positive impacts on enhancing conservation efforts and bolstering biodiversity.
The program will combine presentation and discussion and will feature practical examples of immediate steps residents can take to build more resilient landscapes and join neighbors working to seed change through the Pollinator Pathway effort.
Free and open to all. Registration through the Barrington Public Library is required with in-person and Zoom (online) options available!
Before the presentation, seniors 60-years-of-age and older are invited to go down to the Peck Center for lunch at 11:45 am. Lunch can be enjoyed for a suggested donation of $3. Please call 401-247-1926 x201 to reserve your seat for lunch at least 24 hours before.

2023 Land Trust Annual Meeting
2023-06-07 18:30 - 19:00 | Barrington Public Library, 281 County Rd,, Barrington, RI, 02806, United States
Active members of the Barrington Land Conservation Trust are invited to attend the Annual Meeting to vote on the slate of officers for the Board of Directors for the coming year.
The event will take place from 6:30 to 7 pm in the Salem Family Auditorium at the Barrington Public Library, 281 County Rd., Barrington, RI.
REGISTER FOR THE ANNUAL MEETING
The Annual Meeting will be followed by a presentation by Lorén M. Spears, Executive Director of Tomaquag Museum, on “An Indigenous Perspective on Indigenous Plants.” If you wish to stay for the presentation, please register separately for the Lorén Spears event, as space is limited.

Learning Series: An Indigenous Perspective on Native Plants - with Lorén Spears
2023-06-07 19:00 - 20:00 | Barrington Public Library, 281 County Rd,, Barrington, RI, 02806, United States
2023 Land Trust Learning Series
REGISTER HERE
Join us for a special presentation by Lorén M. Spears, Narragansett Tribal Nation citizen and Executive Director of Tomaquag Museum.
Explore native plants and discover their uses in the traditional life ways of the Narragansett People with one of Rhode Island’s most recognized and acclaimed Indigenous leaders.
The event will take place on Wednesday, June 7, at 7 p.m. at the Barrington Public Library, 281 County Road, Barrington, RI. The presentation will last approximately 1 hour and will be followed by a short reception.
The Barrington Land Conservation Trust will hold a brief Annual Meeting before the presentation at 6:30 p.m. You are welcome to attend. Active members are invited to vote on the slate of officers.
About Lorén M. Spears
Lorén M. Spears, Executive Director of Tomaquag Museum, holds a Master’s in Education and received a Doctor of Humane Letters, honoris causa in 2017, from the University of Rhode Island and Doctor of Education, Honoris Causa from Roger Williams University in 2021. She has contributed to a variety of publications such as Dawnland Voices, An Anthology of Indigenous Writing of New England; Through Our Eyes: An Indigenous View of Mashapaug Pond; From Slaves to Soldiers: The 1st Rhode Island Regiment in the American Revolution; and Repair: Sustainable Design Futures. Spears co-edited a new edition of A Key into the Language of America by Roger Williams; and recently co-authored “As We Have Always Done: Decolonizing the Tomaquag Museum’s Collections Management Policy” published in the Collections: A Journal for Museum and Archive Professionals. Under her leadership Tomaquag Museum received the Institute of Museums and Library Service’s National Medal in 2016 and she has been the recipient of numerous awards and honors.
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The event will be live-streamed.
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LINK TO ZOOM LIVESTREAM ON WEDNESDAY, JUNE 7, AT 7 PM:
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This 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!
2023 Learning Series Presenting Sponsor

Leadership Sponsors

The Cicione Family & Brickyard Wine

Partner Sponsor

Community Sponsors
East Bay Oyster Bar
Steve Primiano’s Custom Window Treatments
Charles E. Millard, Inc. General Contractors

We are grateful to the Barrington Pubic Library for hosting this event

Learning Series: 235 Plants for an Earth-Friendly Garden - with Uli Lorimer
2023-06-13 19:00 - 20:00 | Barrington Public Library, 281 County Rd,, Barrington, RI, 02806, United States
2023 Land Trust Learning Series
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Join us for a special presentation by Uli Lorimer, author of The Northeast Plant Primer: 235 Plants for an Earth-Friendly Garden and Director of Horticulture at the New England Wild Flower Society.
The presentation will take place on Tuesday, June 13, at 7 pm in the Salem Family Auditorium at the Barrington Public Library. A livestream option is available. You must select the Livestream registration link to receive the login.
Delaware native Uli Lorimer grew up with an interest in all things green. He’s transformed that passion into a career.
If you want a garden that makes a real difference, Uli will help you choose plants native to our Northeast region. The rewards will benefit you, your yard, and the environment—from reducing maintenance tasks to attracting earth-friendly pollinators such as native birds, butterflies, and bees.
Native plant expert Uli Lorimer makes adding these superstar plants easier than ever before, with proven advice that every home gardener can follow. His new sourcebook includes 235 recommended native trees, shrubs, vines, ferns, wildflowers, grasses, sedges, and annuals. It’s everything you need to know to create a beautiful and beneficial garden.
About Uli Lorimer
Uli Lorimer is Director of Horticulture at the New England Wild Flower Society, a national leader in native plant conservation, horticulture, and education. He oversees both Garden in the Woods, the Society’s botanic garden in Framingham, and Nasami Farm in western Massachusetts, a nursery focused on propagation of and research about New England native plants.
He served as curator of the Native Flora Garden at Brooklyn Botanic Garden for 15 years before joining the New England Wild Flower Society. During his tenure at BBG, Uli tended the original 108-year-old Native Flora Garden and was also instrumental in the creation of a new extension of the garden, which features a native coastal plain meadow and pine barrens. He also worked closely with botanists throughout the region to collect seed from the wild, propagated new plants for the collection, and documented and studied the region’s biodiversity.
Uli is a popular teacher and public speaker and is also a contributing author and photographer for several BBG publications, including Community Gardening, Healthy Soils for Sustainable Gardens, Tough Natives for Tough Places, A Native Plant Reader, Easy Compost, and Edible Gardens.
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This 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!
2023 Learning Series Presenting Sponsor

Leadership Sponsors

The Cicione Family and Brickyard Wine

Partner Sponsor

Community Sponsors
East Bay Oyster Bar
Steve Primiano’s Custom Window Treatments
Charles E. Millard, Inc. General Contractors

We are grateful to the Barrington Pubic Library for hosting this event

Guided Walk: Andreozzi Nature Preserve & Lombardi Park - Thursday, June 22, 9 am
2023-06-22 09:00 - 10:00 | Andreozzi Nature Preserve, Lee Ann Drive, Barrington, RI, 02806
Join us on Thursday, June 22, at 9 am for a walk to Andreozzi Nature Preserve and Lombardi Park. These two conservation areas are within 100 yards of each other off the East Bay Bike Path. Both properties are owned and managed by the Barrington Land Conservation Trust.
The terrain is gentle but may be wet in places. The guided walk will last about 45 minutes. All ages are welcome.
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The walks will be led by Jerry and Ginny Gonville, who are avid bird watchers and Land Trust volunteers. Jerry is the property steward for both properties.
Andreozzi Nature Preserve
Andreozzi Nature Preserve
Andreozzi Nature Preserve was donated by Annie J. Andreozzi in memory of her husband, Emilio L. Andreozzi, for the purpose of establishing and maintaining a unique natural area where plants, birds and other forms of animal life could be protected.
She also wished to have the property used to further public knowledge and appreciation of plants, animals and natural resources.
Lombardi Park
Lombardi Park
Salvatore Lombardi and his wife Josephine emigrated from Italy to Barrington in 1924. He worked at the Barrington Brickyard and became a skilled stone mason and, together with their family, they grew a construction and real estate development business.
Lombardi Park was donated by Salvatore Lombardi, Jr., Anthony Lombardi and Joseph Lombardi in 2004. The site includes Little Echo Lake, where many members of the Lombardi family swam in their youth.
For more information on the Barrington Land Conservation Trust, email Executive Director Cindy Elder.

CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER - Guided Walk: PIC-WIL Nature Preserve - Saturday, June 24, 9 am
2023-06-24 09:00 - 10:00 | Pic-Wil Nature Preserve, Washington Rd., Barrington, RI, United States
This walk has been cancelled due to weather. Please select a different event.
Join us on Saturday, June 24, at 9 am for a walk to PIC-WIL Nature Preserve. This 17-acre preserve of forest, field, salt marsh and coastal dunes on the east shore of the Providence River in Barrington.
The terrain is gentle but may be wet in places. Dress for the weather and wear sturdy footwear. You may wish to bring a walking stick or poles to assist you when crossing wet areas.
The walk will last about one hour. All ages are welcome.
Once 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.” Although the property is generally closed to the public due to its status as a nature preserve, the Land Trust opens PIC-WIL periodically for guided walks.

The walk will be led by Peter Burke, property steward and former President of the Barrington Land Conservation Trust. The forest includes a wide variety of deciduous trees. The property is home to deer, coyote, fox, weasels, squirrels, chipmunks and rabbits.
Purple 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.
Three plants at PIC-WIL have “special interest” status in the state of Rhode Island: Creeping Spikerush (Eleocharis rostellata), Maritime Seablite (Suaeda maritima) and Robust Bulrush (Scirpus robustus).
For more information on the Barrington Land Conservation Trust, email Executive Director Cindy Elder.

Guided Walk: Johannis Farm Wildlife Preserve - Sunday, June 25, 8 am
2023-06-25 08:00 - 09:00 | Johannis Farm Wildlife Preserve
Early risers, this walk’s for you! Join us on Sunday, June 25, at 8 am for a walk to Johannis Farm Wildlife Preserve. This 32-acre expanse of field, forest, and salt marshes lies the border of the Palmer River, off Sowams Road in Barrington, RI.
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The terrain is gentle but may be wet in places. Dress for the weather and wear sturdy footwear. You may wish to bring a walking stick or poles to assist you when crossing wet areas and narrow foot bridges. Dogs are not allowed on this property.
The walk will last about one hour. All ages are welcome.
Bill Kirkpatrick, the Land Trust’s property steward for Johannis Farm Wildlife Preserve, will lead the walk. He will guide you through the forest trail and take you down to the salt marshes, where you can see the effects of sea level rise in real time. The bridge which allowed circumnavigation of the site was washed out during the floods of December 2022. It will be rebuilt this fall by a team of students from Roger Williams University’s chapter of Engineers Without Borders.
You’ll also see the first stage of a three-year planting program at Johannis Farm Wildlife Preserve, funded in part by the Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS). Land Trust volunteers and the Audubon Youth Conservation League Team planted 38 native trees and shrubs in September 2022, with more planting to come in 2023 and 2024.
Johannis Farm Wildlife Preserve was acquired by the Land Trust in 1991 through a combination of Rhode Island and Barrington Open Space bonds and charitable donations to the Barrington Land Conservation Trust. Due to the sensitive native plants and animals on the property, it is not generally open to the public.
For more information about the Barrington Land Conservation Trust, email Executive Director Cindy Elder.
