• Learning Series: Lessons from Dragonflies and Damselflies

    Barrington Public Library 281 County Rd,, Barrington, RI, United States

    Virginia “Ginger” Brown, a former president of the Barrington Land Conservation Trust, is the state’s leading expert on the Odonata—the order of insects comprised of the dragonflies and damselflies—and the author of two authoritative books on the group. Ginger will share her knowledge of insects and their importance to our world on Monday, April 13, [...]

    Free
  • 250th Earth Day History Walk & Cleanup – Osamequin Nature Preserve

    Celebrate Earth Day and the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence with a History Walk and Cleanup at Osamequin Nature Preserve on Wednesday, April 22, at 1 pm. This event is co-led by the Barrington Garden Club and the Barrington Land Conservation Trust, which co-manage the preserve in partnership with the [...]

    Free
  • 250th Evening History Walk – Sowams Woods

    Sowams Woods South Lake Drive, Barrington, Rhode Island

    Celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence with an Evening History Walk at Sowams Woods on Thursday, May 14, at 4 pm. All ages are welcome. The event is free and open to the public, regardless of where you live. REGISTER FOR THE EVENT Each of our 2026 History Walks [...]

    Free
  • 250th Summer History Walk – Johannis Farm Wildlife Preserve

    Johannis Farm Wildlife Preserve

    Celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence with a Summer History Walk at Johannis Farm Wildlife Preserve on Sunday, June 7, at 1 pm. All ages are welcome. The event is free and open to the public, regardless of where you live. REGISTER FOR THE EVENT Each of our 2026 [...]

    Free
  • Learning Series: Combining Art and Science to Save Species

    Barrington Public Library 281 County Rd,, Barrington, RI, United States

    Wildlife populations are declining around the world because of human impacts, and yet too few of us are part of the solution. In this presentation, Dr. Lucy Spelman, founder of the local organization Creature Conserve, offers a behind-the-scenes look at how combining art and science can bring us together to save species. The event will [...]

    Free