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SUMMARY:Student Stewardship Team - St. Andrews Farm
DESCRIPTION:This event is for registered members of the Land Trust’s Student Stewardship Team ONLY. \nIf you are not a registered member and would like to join\, visit our Student Stewardship page for more information. \nOn Friday\, June 28 from 9-11 am\, we’ll be removing invasive plants and maintaining trails at St. Andrews Farm.  \nDress for the weather and wear sturdy footwear. Wear long pants with socks (for tick and poison ivy prevention). Bring a water bottle! \nREGISTER FOR STEWARDSHIP EVENT
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/student-stewardship-team-st-andrews-farm-3/
LOCATION:St. Andrews Farm\, 101 Middle Highway\, Barrington\, RI\, 02806
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240629T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240629T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165613
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SUMMARY:Student Stewardship Team - Mussachuck Grove - Sat.\, June 29\, 9-11 am
DESCRIPTION:This event is for registered members of the Land Trust’s Student Stewardship Team ONLY. \nIf you are not a registered member and would like to join\, visit our Student Stewardship page for more information. \nOn Saturday\, June 29\, from 9-11 am\, we’ll be conducting a cleanup at Mussachuck Grove and Beach. In addition to a general cleanup of the shoreline and grove\, this involves removal of a couch from the shoreline and requires at least four people. We are conducting this cleanup at low-tide. \nWear lightweight long pants\, socks and sturdy shoes (for tick and poison ivy prevention) and your Land Trust hat. Bring a water bottle! \nREGISTER FOR STEWARDSHIP EVENT
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/student-stewardship-team-mussachuck-grove-sat-june-29-9-11-am/
LOCATION:Mussachuck Grove\, Corner of Appian Way and Grove St.\, Barrington\, RI\, 02806\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240702T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240702T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165613
CREATED:20240625T103313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240625T103313Z
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SUMMARY:Student Stewardship Team - Sowams Woods - July 2\, 9-11 am
DESCRIPTION:This event is for registered members of the Land Trust’s Student Stewardship Team ONLY. \nIf you are not a registered member and would like to join\, visit our Student Stewardship page for more information. \nOn Tuesday\, July 2\, from 9-11 am\, we’ll be maintaining trails at Sowams Woods.  \nDress for the weather and wear sturdy footwear. Wear lightweight long pants with socks (for tick and poison ivy prevention) and your Land Trust hat. Bring a water bottle! \nREGISTER FOR STEWARDSHIP EVENT
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/student-stewardship-team-sowams-woods-july-2-9-11-am/
LOCATION:Sowams Woods\, South Lake Drive\, Barrington\, Rhode Island\, 02806
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240708T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240708T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165613
CREATED:20240625T103720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240625T103720Z
UID:14135-1720429200-1720436400@www.blct.org
SUMMARY:Student Stewardship Team - Mon.\, July 8\, 9-11 am - Sowams Woods
DESCRIPTION:This event is for registered members of the Land Trust’s Student Stewardship Team ONLY. \nIf you are not a registered member and would like to join\, visit our Student Stewardship page for more information. \nOn Monday\, July 8\, from 9-11 am\, we’ll be maintaining trails at Sowams Woods.  \nDress for the weather and wear sturdy footwear. Wear lightweight long pants with socks (for tick and poison ivy prevention) and your Land Trust hat. Bring a water bottle! \nREGISTER FOR STEWARDSHIP EVENT
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/student-stewardship-team-mon-july-8-9-11-am-sowams-woods/
LOCATION:Sowams Woods\, South Lake Drive\, Barrington\, Rhode Island\, 02806
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240710T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240710T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165613
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240707T192759Z
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SUMMARY:Student Stewardship Team - Veterans Park
DESCRIPTION:This event is for registered members of the Land Trust’s Student Stewardship Team ONLY. \nIf you are not a registered member and would like to join\, visit our Student Stewardship page for more information. \nOn Wednesday\, July 10\, from 10 am to Noon\, we’ll be maintaining trails and doing some clean up at Veterans Park. \nDress for the weather and wear sturdy footwear. Wear lightweight long pants with socks (for tick and poison ivy prevention) and your Land Trust hat. Bring a water bottle! \nREGISTER FOR STEWARDSHIP EVENT
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/14160/
LOCATION:Veterans Park\, West Street\, Barrington\, Rhode Island\, 02806
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240720T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240720T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165613
CREATED:20240601T132658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240603T113522Z
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SUMMARY:Art in Nature Series: Plein Air Workshop with Erin Spencer
DESCRIPTION:The Land Trust’s Art in Nature Series enables you to engage in workshops on painting\, eco-dying\, jewelry making\, photography\, climate storytelling\, art quilting\, basket weaving\, creative writing and more while interacting with natural places and materials. Registration fees for programs offered through the Art in Nature Series benefit the presenting artist.\n \nOn Saturday\, July 20\, landscape artist Erin Spencer will offer a plein air workshop at St. Andrews Farm. Registration is limited to 10 people. You must provide your own easel and supplies. Artists of all skill levels are welcome\, from the true beginner to the seasoned painter.\n \nREGISTER FOR THE WORKSHOP\n \nErin\, a landscape oil painter who lives in Barrington\, has been documenting Rhode Island’s landscape for 16 years. Her work has been exhibited in the United States and Europe.\n \nIn this plein air workshop\, participants will be painting outside from nature. Learn about simplifying the landscape with a focus on bigger shapes to build the composition of the painting. The workshop will begin with a demo from Erin\, and then everyone will have time to set up their own easels to work on paintings. She will come around throughout the day to give feedback and instruction. She will be teaching and working in oils\, but you are welcome to use any medium you prefer\, from watercolor to acrylic\, or even charcoal for sketching. \n \nErin Spencer is a landscape oil painter living in Barrington. She has been documenting the beautiful landscape around Rhode Island for the last 16 years\, and still hasn’t run out of inspiration. Her paintings are responses to the shapes\, colors\, and moods of the natural landscape. Her paintings often evoke a feeling of calm and serenity as she distills the complicated variety of nature down to the essential shapes and colors. Erin lives in town with her husband and their three children.
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/erin-spencer/
LOCATION:St. Andrews Farm\, 101 Middle Highway\, Barrington\, RI\, 02806
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240725T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240725T080000
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SUMMARY:Early Riser Walk - Osamequin Nature Preserve
DESCRIPTION:While the rest of the world sleeps\, discover the quiet beauty of Osamequin Nature Preserve on a guided tour. Bring your coffee\, camera or binoculars. The walk will begin at 7 am and will finish in under an hour – join us on the way to work! \nWe’ll greet the day with a walk around the perimeter of the preserve\, including views of Hundred Acre Cove\, open fields\, and forest pathways. All ages are welcome on this free walk. \nREGISTER FOR THE WALK \nOsamequin Nature Preserve is a 42-acre property located on the Wampanoag Trail\, bordering Hundred Acre Cove in Barrington\, RI. Visit the Osamequin Nature Preserve page for more information\, including map and GPS coordinates.  \nWe’ll meet in the parking area at the entrance to Osamequin Nature Preserve\, which is located on the northbound side of Rte. 114\, shortly after you pass Walker Farm on your right. Round trip\, the distance is about 2 miles.
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/early-riser-walk-osamequin-nature-preserve/
LOCATION:Osamequin Nature Preserve\, 1580 Rte. 114 North\, Barrington\, Rhode Island\, 02806
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240726T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240726T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165613
CREATED:20240722T161909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240725T172153Z
UID:14186-1721998800-1722006000@www.blct.org
SUMMARY:Student Stewardship Team - Veteran's Park
DESCRIPTION:This event is for registered members of the Land Trust’s Student Stewardship Team ONLY. \nIf you are not a registered member and would like to join\, visit our Student Stewardship page for more information. \nOn Friday\, July 26\, from 1 pm to 3 pm\, we’ll be maintaining trails and doing some clean up at Veterans Park. \nDress for the weather and wear sturdy footwear. Wear lightweight long pants with socks (for tick and poison ivy prevention) and your Land Trust hat. Bring a water bottle! \nREGISTER FOR STEWARDSHIP EVENT
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/student-stewardship-team-veterans-park-fri-july-26-1-3-pm/
LOCATION:Veterans Park\, West Street\, Barrington\, Rhode Island\, 02806
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240727T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240727T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165613
CREATED:20240722T160529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240722T162153Z
UID:14180-1722070800-1722078000@www.blct.org
SUMMARY:Student Stewardship Team - Pokanoket Garden
DESCRIPTION:This event is for registered members of the Land Trust’s Student Stewardship Team ONLY. \nIf you are not a registered member and would like to join\, visit our Student Stewardship page for more information. \nOn Saturday\, July 27\, from 9 am to 11 am\, we’ll be helping out at the Pokanoket community garden in Seekonk. This is a special outreach project and a wonderful opportunity to meet members of our local Pokanoket Tribe. \nWear sturdy shoes\, shorts or lightweight long pants\, a t-shirt or workshirt\, and your Land Trust hat. Bring a water bottle! \nREGISTER FOR THE STEWARDSHIP EVENT \n 
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/student-stewardship-team-pokanoket-garden/
LOCATION:Pokanoket Community Garden\, Prospect Street\, Seekonk\, MA\, 02771
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240730T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240730T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165613
CREATED:20240725T165349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240725T172225Z
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SUMMARY:Student Stewardship Team - St. Andrews Farm (Peck Ave)
DESCRIPTION:This event is for registered members of the Land Trust’s Student Stewardship Team ONLY. \nIf you are not a registered member and would like to join\, visit our Student Stewardship page for more information. \nOn Tues.\, July 30\, from 9-11 am\, we’ll be cutting back an overgrown border of St. Andrews Farm and clearing around the monarch butterfly signs at the end of Carpenter Ave. and Standish Ave. \nREGISTER FOR THE STEWARDSHIP EVENT \nWe’ll meet on Peck Ave\, off Lincoln Ave – not at the St. Andrews Farm parking lot. \nWear lightweight long pants\, socks\, shoes\, and your Land Trust hat if you have one. Bring a water bottle! If you get lost\, call/text me at 508-733-2443.
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/student-stewardship-team-st-andrews-farm-peck-ave-tues-july-30-9-11-am/
LOCATION:St. Andrews Farm\, 101 Middle Highway\, Barrington\, RI\, 02806
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240731T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240731T150000
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SUMMARY:Student Stewardship Team - Osamequin Nature Preserve
DESCRIPTION:This event is for registered members of the Land Trust’s Student Stewardship Team ONLY. \nIf you are not a registered member and would like to join\, visit our Student Stewardship page for more information. \nOn Wed.\, July 31\, from 1-3 pm\, we’ll cutting back the perimeter trail at Osamequin Nature Preserve which has become overgrown. \nWear lightweight long pants\, socks\, shoes\, and your Land Trust hat if you have one. Bring a water bottle! \nREGISTER FOR THE STEWARDSHIP EVENT \nOsamequin Nature Preserve is located on the northbound side of Rte. 114\, approximately one mile north of the intersection of County Road and Massassoit Ave\, in Barrington\, RI\, shortly after you pass Walker Farm on your right. The preserve’s parking lot is marked with a sign.
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/student-stewardship-team-osamequin-nature-preserve-wed-july-31-1-3-pm/
LOCATION:Osamequin Nature Preserve\, 1580 Rte. 114 North\, Barrington\, Rhode Island\, 02806
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240804T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240804T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165613
CREATED:20240725T174247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240725T174319Z
UID:14237-1722776400-1722783600@www.blct.org
SUMMARY:Student Stewardship Team - Johannis Farm Wildlife Preserve
DESCRIPTION:This event is for registered members of the Land Trust’s Student Stewardship Team ONLY. \nIf you are not a registered member and would like to join\, visit our Student Stewardship page for more information. \nOn Sunday\, Aug. 4\, from 1 – 3 pm\, we’ll be working at Johannis Farm Wildlife Preserve removing weeds around recently planted native trees and shrubs. We’ll also do some trail maintenance\, time permitting. \nREGISTER FOR THE EVENT \nWear lightweight long pants\, socks\, shoes\, and your Land Trust hat if you have one. Bring a water bottle! \nJohannis Farm Wildlife Preserve is located on Sowams Road in Barrington. The entrance lies between 461 Sowams Road and 475 Sowams Road. You can park in the grassy area indicated on the map. If you get lost or will be late\, call/text me at 508-733-2443.
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/14237/
LOCATION:Johannis Farm Wildlife Preserve
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240812T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240812T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165613
CREATED:20240806T114820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240806T121110Z
UID:14288-1723453200-1723460400@www.blct.org
SUMMARY:Student Stewardship Team - Sowams Woods
DESCRIPTION:This event is for registered members of the Land Trust’s Student Stewardship Team ONLY. \nIf you are not a registered member and would like to join\, visit our Student Stewardship page for more information. \nOn Monday\, Aug. 12\, from 9-11 am\, we’ll be maintaining trails at Sowams Woods.  \nDress for the weather and wear sturdy footwear. Wear lightweight long pants with socks (for tick and poison ivy prevention) and your Land Trust hat (Land Trust T-shirt optional). Bring a water bottle! \nREGISTER FOR STEWARDSHIP EVENT \n 
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/14288/
LOCATION:Sowams Woods\, South Lake Drive\, Barrington\, Rhode Island\, 02806
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240816T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240816T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165613
CREATED:20240723T111246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240807T105620Z
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SUMMARY:Art in Nature Series: Poetry in the Wild
DESCRIPTION:Poets and aspiring writers are invited to participate in this free poetry workshop at Doug Rayner Wildlife Refuge on Friday\, Aug. 16\, from 10 am to noon. \nThe workshop will be led by published poet Cindy Elder. We’ll begin with a walk through the Refuge\, and then we’ll find a comfortable place to sit and write\, drawing on our observations\, sensations and reflections on the wilderness around us. Those who are comfortable may share their work. \nREGISTER FOR THE WORKSHOP \nThis workshop is recommended for adults and students ages 12 and up who have an interest in writing. All forms of poetry are welcome. Bring a folding chair or a blanket to sit on\, a water bottle\, and any writing supplies you need. We recommend you wear shoes and socks\, lightweight long pants and shirt\, and a hat to protect from sun and insects. Mosquito and tick spray will be provided on site if you need it. \nThe Doug Rayner Wildlife Refuge is an 82-acre town-owned preserve along Hundred Acre Cove in Barrington. The terrain is gentle but may be wet or uneven in places\, with some moderate inclines. The Refuge is located at 111 George Street in Barrington\, off Warren Avenue in Seekonk (near Four Town Farm). There is a parking area along the side of the road near the white gate at the entrance to the Refuge. \nIf you have any questions\, email cindyelder@blct.org. \nAbout the Workshop Leader \nCindy Elder \nCindy Elder’s poems have appeared in Plainswoman\, The Allegheny Review\, The Last Stanza Poetry Journal\, Frost Meadow Review\, Blood & Bourbon\, Blue Heron Review\, and anthologies by the Tallgrass Writers Guild\, Notable Works\, Derailleur Press\, Outrider Press\, and elsewhere. She earned a bachelor’s degree in creative writing and career writing from Roger Williams University and a master of public affairs degree from Brown University. Cindy lives on the edge of Hundred Acre Cove in Rhode Island\, where she serves as executive director of the Barrington Land Conservation Trust. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/art-in-nature-series-poetry-in-the-wild/
LOCATION:Doug Rayner Wildlife Refuge\, 111 George St.\, Barrington\, RI\, 02806\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240817T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240817T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165613
CREATED:20240808T120826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240808T120826Z
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SUMMARY:Student Stewardship Team - St. Andrews Farm
DESCRIPTION:This event is for registered members of the Land Trust’s Student Stewardship Team ONLY. \nIf you are not a registered member and would like to join\, visit our Student Stewardship page for more information. \nOn Sat.\, Aug. 17\, from 1-3 pm\, we’ll be clearing trails and removing invasive plants at St. Andrews Farm. Park in the parking lot at 101 Middle Highway. \nWear lightweight long pants\, socks\, shoes\, t-shirt (Land Trust T-shirt optional)\, and your Land Trust hat. Bring a water bottle! \nREGISTER FOR THE STEWARDSHIP EVENT
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/student-stewardship-team-st-andrews-farm-4/
LOCATION:St. Andrews Farm\, 101 Middle Highway\, Barrington\, RI\, 02806
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240829T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240829T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165613
CREATED:20240729T142248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240817T105301Z
UID:14245-1724950800-1724954400@www.blct.org
SUMMARY:Evening Walk at Johannis Farm Wildlife Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Property Steward Bill Kirkpatrick \nExperience an evening walk at one of Barrington’s rarely seen wilderness areas with the Barrington Land Conservation Trust. \nOn Thursday\, Aug. 29\, at 5 pm\, join a guided walk through the Johannis Farm Wildlife Preserve\, a 32-acre expanse of field\, forest and wetland between Sowams Road and the Palmer River. The walk will be led by Property Steward Bill Kirkpatrick. \nREGISTER FOR THE EVENT \nDogs are not allowed because of the birds and animals that make this wildlife preserve their home.  \nJohannis Farm Wildlife Preserve is located on Sowams Road\, 0.7 miles north of Sowams Elementary School. \nThe walk takes approximately one hour over wet and moderate terrain. We recommend you wear lightweight long pants\, sturdy shoes and socks\, and a lightweight long-sleeved shirt to protect against mosquitos and ticks. Bug spray will be available.  Parking is available on site. \nBe aware that the primary bridge which connected the two sides of the property was washed out during a king high tide storm. You will be able to walk both sides of the property\, but you won’t be able to walk it as a loop trail. A new bridge is in the planning phase. \nJohannis 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. The Land Trust hosts several guided walks each year to enable the public to experience the property\, which has been preserved as a wilderness reserve in perpetuity. \n\n\n\n\nAdd to calendar
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/evening-at-johannis/
LOCATION:Johannis Farm Wildlife Preserve
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240903T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240903T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165613
CREATED:20240125T184745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240815T154909Z
UID:13699-1725390000-1725395400@www.blct.org
SUMMARY:Learning Series: Nature Gardening with Doug Tallamy
DESCRIPTION:Renowned author and entomologist Doug Tallamy joins us via Zoom on Tuesday\, Sept. 3\, at 7 pm for a presentation on Nature Gardening and a Q&A with the audience. \nThis new presentation will inspire those who are familiar with Doug’s work as well as those who are hearing from him for the first time. \nREGISTER FOR THE ZOOM EVENT  \nAuthor of Bringing Nature Home\, The Living Landscape\, and New York Times best-seller Nature’s Best Hope\, Doug has helped a generation of people understand the connection between insects\, plants and the ecosystems they share.  \n“Nearly every day I get emails from people who have read my books and heard my talks and yet still have questions about ecological landscaping\,” says Doug. \n“These are good\, thoughtful questions about ecology and evolution\, biodiversity\, invasive species\, insect declines\, native and non-native plants\, conservation and restoration\, residential and city landscapes\, urban issues\, oak biology\, keystone plants\, Homegrown National Park\, monarchs\, supporting wildlife at home\, and more.” \n“In this talk I address as many of these queries as I can with hope that my answers will further motivate people to help restore ecosystem function where they live\, work\, play\, worship\, and farm.” \nAbout Doug Tallamy \nDoug Tallamy is the T. A. Baker Professor of Agriculture in the Department of Entomology and Wildlife Ecology at the University of Delaware\, where he has authored 112 research publications and has taught insect related courses for 42 years. Chief among his research goals is to better understand the many ways insects interact with plants and how such interactions determine the diversity of animal communities. His books include Bringing Nature Home\, The Living Landscape\, co-authored with Rick Darke\, Nature’s Best Hope\, a New York Times Best Seller\, The Nature of Oaks\, winner of the American Horticultural Society’s 2022 book award.     \nIn 2021 he cofounded Homegrown National Park with Michelle Alfandari (HomegrownNationalPark.org). His awards include recognition from The Garden Writer’s Association\, Audubon\, The National Wildlife Federation\, Allegheny College\, Ecoforesters\, The Garden Club of America and The American Horticultural Association.   \nThanks to our 2024 Land Trust Learning Series Sponsors!\nLeadership Sponsor\n \n \nPartner Sponsors\n\n \nSupporting Sponsor\nMeridian Custom Homes\nCommunity Sponsors\nCharles E. Millard\, Inc. General Contractors \nThe Gob Shop \nJaffee Orthodontics
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/doug-tallamy/
LOCATION:ZOOM
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240908T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240908T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165613
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SUMMARY:Student Stewardship Team - Osamequin Nature Preserve
DESCRIPTION:This event is for registered members of the Land Trust’s Student Stewardship Team ONLY. \nIf you are not a registered member and would like to join\, visit our Student Stewardship page for more information. \nOn Sunday\, Sept\,. 8\, from 1-3 pm\, we’ll cutting back the perimeter trail at Osamequin Nature Preserve and cleaning up litter. \nREGISTER FOR THE STEWARDSHIP EVENT \nWear lightweight long pants\, t-shirt (Land Trust t-shirt optional)\, socks\, shoes\, and your Land Trust hat. Bring a water bottle! \nOsamequin Nature Preserve is located on the northbound side of Rte. 114\, approximately one mile north of the intersection of County Road and Massassoit Ave\, in Barrington\, RI\, shortly after you pass Walker Farm on your right. The preserve’s parking lot is marked with a sign.
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/student-stewardship-team-osamequin-nature-preserve/
LOCATION:Osamequin Nature Preserve\, 1580 Rte. 114 North\, Barrington\, Rhode Island\, 02806
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240910T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240910T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165613
CREATED:20240821T214452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240902T143631Z
UID:14332-1725958800-1725984000@www.blct.org
SUMMARY:Student Stewardship Team - Planting Day at Barrington Middle School
DESCRIPTION:This event is for registered members of the Land Trust’s Student Stewardship Team ONLY. \nIf you are not a registered member and would like to join\, visit our Student Stewardship page for more information. \nOn Tuesday\, Sept. 10\, from 9 am to noon pm\, we’ll be planting native flowers and shrubs in the pollinator garden behind the Barrington Middle School. We have LOTS of planting to do – many hands would be appreciated! Even if you can only help for an hour or two\, your time would be valuable to us. \nREGISTER FOR THE MORNING SHIFT (9 am – Noon) \nREGISTER FOR THE AFTERNOON SHIFT (1 – 4 pm) \nDress for the weather and wear sturdy\, water-resistant footwear. Wear long pants and a long shirt\, and your Land Trust hat (Land Trust t-shirt optional). \nWe’ll meet in the parking area in the back of the Barrington Middle School.
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/student-stewardship-team-planting-day-at-barrington-middle-school/
LOCATION:Barrington Middle School\, 261 Middle Highway\, Barrington\, RI\, 02806
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240915T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240915T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165613
CREATED:20240701T173641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240914T162847Z
UID:14153-1726401600-1726421400@www.blct.org
SUMMARY:Pollinator Pathway Tour
DESCRIPTION:The Barrington Pollinator Pathway\, an initiative of the Barrington Land Conservation Trust\, is hosting its first ever Pollinator Pathway tour in partnership with the Barrington Farm School! Learn how to welcome and support pollinators in your yard with native plants and pesticide free zones. Visit gardens\, both new and some established\, to get inspiration and share ideas with fellow gardeners. \nSORRY! THIS EVENT IS FULLY SUBSCRIBED. \nFor more information\, email pollinatorpathways@blct.org. \nYou’ll discover 13 diverse gardens on the tour\, all spaces created with nature in mind. The tour includes backyard gardens\, front lawn conversions\, and gardens dealing with saltwater intrusion. There will be meadows in the making and established meadows as well. \nBuilding wildlife habitat is a journey\, and every garden on the tour represents something a little different. The event is free\, but registration is required. \nA map of the properties will be available on the day of the event\, September 15\, when you check in. The Land Trust has purchased 50 Pollinator Pathway signs in advance for those who wish to place one in their garden. The cost is $20 per sign. You may purchase one at the event\, while supplies last.  Cash or check only\, please. \nSchedule\nNoon to 1 pm – Check in and map pick up at the Farm School \nNoon to 4:30 pm – Visit sites on the tour \n4 pm to 5:30 pm –  Tour the Farm School and gather for refreshments and raffle prizes. Pollinator Pathway signs will be available for purchase on September 15 for $20. \nPlease see the FAQ’s for more information or reach out at pollinatorpathways@blct.org \nFAQs\n1. What is a pollinator pathway?  \nPollinator pathways are public and private pesticide-free corridors of native plants that provide nutrition and habitat for pollinating insects and birds. Some pollinators travel several miles to find nutrition\, but many travel only a few hundred feet in their lifetime. By connecting our landscapes with habitat that feeds and shelters them\, creating a pollinator pathway\, we allow for the movement of species across a healthy\, native landscape. Even a small garden can be an oasis for pollinators. \nThese native plant landscapes also promote climate resilience and fight biodiversity loss. Climate-resilient yards not only protect wildlife but also provide natural defenses against heavier rainfalls and extended periods of drought. These landscapes are better equipped to withstand a changing climate. Plants\, especially natives\, also sequester carbon\, filter pollutants from our water\, help improve soil health\, and provide the oxygen we breathe. \n2. Why are pollinators important?  \nWithout pollinators\, 85% of the plants on the earth wouldn’t exist. Almost 80% of the crop plants grown around the world that produce our food- and plant-based products require pollination by animals. 40% of all insect species are declining globally and a third of them are endangered. Insects play critical roles in pollinating the plants we eat\, but they also break down waste in our environments and form the base of the food chain. \n3. How does the tour work? \nCheck in and map pickup will start at the Farm School at noon on the day of the tour. Tour site addresses will not be available until September 15. The gardens are mostly in neighborhoods\, so please be respectful of neighbors when parking and walking to the sites. \nAll of the 13 gardens will be open to the public from noon to 4:30 pm. You don’t have to visit all of them\, but we hope you will! The Farm School pollinator garden will be open for tours starting at 4 pm. There will be an informal gathering at the Farm School from 4 pm to 5:30 pm\, along with a tour of their pollinator garden and farm Light refreshments will be served. Participants can ask questions and share experiences with one another and enter the raffle to win native plants\, fresh cut flowers\, produce\, and honey too! \n4. How can I get a Pollinator Pathway sign? \nPollinator Pathway signs will be available for purchase for $20 at the Farm School on the day of the tour. \n5. What if it rains?  \nThe tour will take place\, rain or shine! \n6. What if I have further questions?  \nVisit our Barrington Pollinator Pathway page for lots of great resources and sign up to receive our newsletters.  Register to attend our free Zoom presentation on Sept. 3 featuring Doug Tallamy\, author of Nature’s Best Hope. Also\, check out these resources: Lawns into Meadows\, by Owen Wormser\, the regional Pollinator Pathway\, the Native Plant Trust\, and the Massachusetts Pollinator Network. \n 
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/pollinator-pathway-tour-sept-15/
LOCATION:Barrington Farm School\, 100 Federal Road\, Barrington\, RI\, 02806\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240918T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240919T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165613
CREATED:20240901T110029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240913T094728Z
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SUMMARY:Planting Days - Town Resilience Garden
DESCRIPTION:The Town of Barrington is establishing a Demonstration Resilience Garden in Town Center\, filled with native pollinator plants. We have scheduled Planting Days on Wednesday\, Sept. 18\, and Thursday\, Sept. 19! We are seeking at least six volunteers for each two-hour shift.  \nAll volunteers who plan to participate in the garden on an ongoing basis must register as a volunteer for the Town Garden\, and sign the Town’s release form. Registration and release forms also will be available on site during Planting Day\, but we ask that you register for your shift in advance using one of the links below. If one shift is filled\, please choose another shift\, so that we can keep a steady flow of volunteers throughout the day. Thank you for your help! \nRegister for a Shift on Planting Day\nClick on one of the links below to register for a shift: \nWednesday\, September 18: \nShift One: 9-11 am \nShift Two: 11 am – 1 pm \nShift Three: 1 -3 pm \nShift Four: 3 – 5 pm \n  \nThursday\, Sept. 19: \nShift One: 9-11 am \nShift Two: 11 am – 1 pm \nShift Three: 1 – 3 pm \nThe project has been designed in collaboration with volunteers from the Barrington Garden Club\, the Barrington Land Conservation Trust\, the Barrington Public Library\, the Peck Center\, the Barrington Resilience and Energy Committee\, the Barrington Open Space Committee\, the Barrington Pollinator Pathway Committee\, and youth leaders from Barrington. The project is funded through a People’s Garden Grant from the Eastern Rhode Island Conservation District.
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/planting-day-town-resilience-garden/
LOCATION:Barrington Town Hall\, 283 County Road\, Barrington\, RI\, 02806
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240922T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240922T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165613
CREATED:20240730T201049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240801T153613Z
UID:14254-1727017200-1727026200@www.blct.org
SUMMARY:Art in Nature Series: Time & Place Mandala Workshop at Allin's Cove
DESCRIPTION:Join artist Beth Adoette and other curious\, creative\, open-minded people as you walk a unique Land Trust property\, Allin’s Cove\, and create ephemeral nature mandalas in the landscape using only objects found at the site. \nThen\, with the help of some short introspective writing and meaningful discussion\, allow nature\, art\, and your own intuition to give you insight into your life at this moment in time and place. \nThe workshop costs $35/person. All registration fees benefit the presenting artist. The workshop is open to adults ages 18 and up. Please do not bring your pets as they may interfere with other people’s art on the ground. \nREGISTER FOR THE EVENT \nThis interesting eco-art wellness experience is an opportunity to connect with yourself\, nature\, and community all in a beautiful setting of tidal cove\, grassland\, and marsh. Mandalas are ephemeral and will not be taken home. Photographs are encouraged.  \nAbout the Artist \nBeth grew up in the Appalachian Mountains with hemlocks\, streams\, and chickadees in her hands. Once an editorial illustrator\, Beth has returned to her love of nature and now concentrates on illustrating\, photographing\, and writing about nature and nature mandalas. \nAfter completing her certification in eco-art therapy\, Beth began designing and facilitating a variety of public and private art wellness mandala workshops for organizations\, schools\, private groups. Beth holds a BFA in Fine Arts and has received her certification in Eco-Art Therapy through Portland State University (OR)\, and Project Nature Connect.
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/mandala/
LOCATION:Allin’s Cove\, Barrington\, Rhode Island\, 02806
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241005T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241027T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165613
CREATED:20241001T185315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T193534Z
UID:14395-1728115200-1730046600@www.blct.org
SUMMARY:Story Walk at Sowams Woods
DESCRIPTION:Take a family stroll around Sowams Woods\, a safe\, scenic one-mile walking loop\, and read a book at the same time! Young explorers will have fun spotting the large-format pages of a book posted along the trail. This year\, we’re featuring Mushrooms Know: Wisdom From our Friends the Fungi by Kallie George and Sara Gillingham. \nA young explorer on a Story Walk in 2022. \nThis vibrant picture book shares fascinating lessons that fungi teach us all: small can be mighty and being unique is a reason to celebrate. Sara Gillingham’s lively art and Kallie George’s charming text captures the wondrous world of mushrooms\, and everything we can learn from them.  \nThis program is held in partnership with the Barrington Public Library. \nDirections to Sowams Woods (NOT SOWAMS SCHOOL): Sowams Woods is located at the corner of South Lake Drive and Washington Road in Barrington. Please park on Spinnaker Drive or Lighthouse Lane and start the walk on Washington Road.  \nLearn more about Sowams Woods.
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/storywalk-at-sowams-woods/
LOCATION:Sowams Woods\, South Lake Drive\, Barrington\, Rhode Island\, 02806
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241005T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241005T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165613
CREATED:20240901T210829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240901T210950Z
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SUMMARY:Guided Walk: Andreozzi Nature Preserve & Lombardi Park
DESCRIPTION:Andreozzi Nature Preserve. Photo by Jasmine Malik. \nJoin us on Saturday\, Oct. 5\, at 10 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. \nThe terrain is gentle but may be wet in places. The guided walk will last about an hour. All ages are welcome. \nREGISTER FOR THE WALK \nAndreozzi Nature Preserve \nAndreozzi 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. \nShe also wished to have the property used to further public knowledge and appreciation of plants\, animals and natural resources. \nLombardi Park. Photo by Jasmine Malik. \nLombardi Park \nSalvatore 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. \nLombardi 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. \n 
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/guided-walk-andreozzi-nature-preserve-lombardi-park/
LOCATION:Andreozzi Nature Preserve\, Lee Ann Drive\, Barrington\, RI\, 02806
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241006T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241006T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165613
CREATED:20240820T191459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240921T111854Z
UID:14327-1728219600-1728226800@www.blct.org
SUMMARY:Student Stewardship Team - Johannis Farm Wildlife Preserve
DESCRIPTION:If you are not a registered member and would like to join\, visit our Student Stewardship page for more information. \nOn Sunday\, Oct. 6\, from 1-3 pm\, we’ll be working at Johannis Farm Wildlife Preserve digging holes for a new planting of native shrubs.  \nREGISTER FOR THE EVENT \nWear lightweight long pants\, socks\, shoes\, and your Land Trust hat (Land Trust T-shirt optional). Bring a water bottle! \nJohannis Farm Wildlife Preserve is located on Sowams Road in Barrington. The entrance lies between 461 Sowams Road and 475 Sowams Road. You can park in the grassy area indicated on the map. If you get lost or will be late\, call/text me at 508-733-2443. \n 
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/student-stewardship-team-johannis-farm-wildlife-preserve/
LOCATION:Johannis Farm Wildlife Preserve
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241012T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241012T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165613
CREATED:20241004T094323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241004T103521Z
UID:14407-1728723600-1728730800@www.blct.org
SUMMARY:Student Stewardship Team - Barrington Middle School Pollinator Garden
DESCRIPTION:If you are not a registered member and would like to join\, visit our Student Stewardship page for more information. \nOn Saturday\, Oct. 12\, from 9 -11 am\, we’ll be placing plant identifier markers in the new pollinator garden behind Barrington Middle School\, spreading some additional mulch over the path\, and getting the garden ready for winter. \nREGISTER FOR THE EVENT \nDress for the weather and wear sturdy\, water-resistant footwear. Wear long pants and a long shirt\, and your Land Trust hat. Land Trust t-shirt optional. Bring a water bottle! \nWe’ll meet in the parking area in the back of the Barrington Middle School\, 261 Middle Highway. \nThanks for participating!
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/student-stewardship-team-barrington-middle-school-garden/
LOCATION:Barrington Middle School\, 261 Middle Highway\, Barrington\, RI\, 02806
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241019T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241019T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165613
CREATED:20240901T142143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241021T154652Z
UID:14346-1729328400-1729339200@www.blct.org
SUMMARY:Art in Nature Series: Being [with] Trees with Kendall Reiss
DESCRIPTION:The Barrington Land Conservation Trust’s “Art in Nature” Series presents a community workshop\, “Being [with] Trees\,” on Saturday\, Oct. 19\, from 9 am to noon\, with artist Kendall Reiss. The workshop will take place at Sowams Woods in Barrington\, RI. Participants will learn to produce molds from natural materials and transform them into art objects and wearables. \nThis workshop is open to adults and students age 12+. No prior artistic experience is required. Registration is limited to 20 people. The registration fee of $20 covers the cost of materials\, payable by check or cash at the event. The artist is donating her time to conduct the workshop. \nREGISTER FOR THE EVENT \nSowams Woods\, one of the properties protected by the Barrington Land Conservation Trust\, is part of the ancestral homelands of the Pokanoket people. The preserve is considered a sacred area by the Pokonoket Tribe\, a place of peace that was once set aside for women and for childbirth. In 2006\, the Land Trust acquired Sowams Woods with the support of local\, state\, and federal funding and local philanthropists. The property encompasses 12 acres of forested land with a network of trails bordering Echo Lake.  \nMolding a Relationship with Trees \n“With their ability to sequester carbon and provide clean water\, forests are integral to understand earth’s climate and cultivate sustainable ecosystems\,” says artist Kendall Reiss\, a Professor at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts University. \nIn this community workshop\, participants will work with two different types of alginate to produce molds from trees\, rocks\, pinecones\, and natural materials found at Sowams Woods. From these molds\, participants will cast objects and wearables in concrete. \nKendall Reiss has conducted artistic projects among indigenous tree-species reforestation sites in Portugal\, in networks of old growth forest in the Southern Appalachian Mountains\, in the pine-esker forests of Finland\, and with an indigenous tulip tree elder in her hometown of Bristol\, R.I. Her work takes many forms: jewelry\, objects\, conversations\, writings\, rituals\, exhibits\, shared understandings\, and community workshops. \n“My hope is to fuel an ongoing collaboration in which trees are participants in artistic creation and biologic exchange\,” she says. \nWorksop Handout \nKendall Reiss \nAbout Kendall Reiss \nKendall Reiss is a Professor of the Practice in Metals at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts University in Boston\, where she serves as Chair of the 3D & Performance Department. A native of Bristol\, she grew up exploring the rocky shoreline of Narragansett Bay. She earned a BS in Geology from Dickinson College\, studied at the Haystack Mountain School of Crafts\, and received an MFA in Jewelry and Metalsmithing from the Rhode Island School of Design. \nHer work has been exhibited at museums in Finland and Portugal\, the New York City Jewelry Week\, the Baltimore Jewelry Center\, Greenville Center for Creative Arts\, Bristol Art Museum\, and Haskell Public Gardens. Kendall recently presented her ongoing research project\, BEING [with] TREES at the College Art Association annual conference in the session\, Learning from Trees: Artists & Climate Solutions. \nKendall has worked on curatorial projects at Brooklyn Metal Works\, The Hotel Wilshire\, Velvet da Vinci\, and Alloy Gallery. She has taught at the Rhode Island School of Design\, Fuller Craft Museum\, and with Pocosin Arts School of Fine Craft. \nKendall owns and operates the local arts initiative\, Kendall Reiss Gallery & Studio\, at 469 Wood Street in Bristol\, RI. The business focuses on exhibiting the work of contemporary artists and jewelers\, offers private instruction and small group classes in jewelry making and metalworking\, in addition to serving as Kendall’s studio. 
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/art-in-nature-series-being-with-trees-with-kendall-reiss/
LOCATION:RI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241019T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241019T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165613
CREATED:20241004T103424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241004T103424Z
UID:14411-1729328400-1729339200@www.blct.org
SUMMARY:Student Stewardship Team - Sowams Woods - Art in Nature Workshop
DESCRIPTION:If you are not a registered member and would like to join\, visit our Student Stewardship page for more information. \nOn Saturday\, Oct. 19\, from 9 am to noon\, we’ll be assisting artist Kendall Reiss who is leading a workshop called “Being [with] Trees.” She’ll be teaching people how to produce molds from natural materials and transform them into art objects and wearables. \nREGISTER FOR THE EVENT \n\nDress for the weather and wear your Land Trust hat (Land Trust t-shirt optional). \nPark in the dirt parking area at the juncture of South Lake Drive and North Lake Drive (see picture below – where red dot marks Sowams Woods). \n\n\n \n\n  \n 
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/student-stewardship-team-sowams-woods-art-in-nature-workshop/
LOCATION:Sowams Woods\, South Lake Drive\, Barrington\, Rhode Island\, 02806
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241026T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241026T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165613
CREATED:20240913T165500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241012T110721Z
UID:14385-1729936800-1729942200@www.blct.org
SUMMARY:Guided Walk: Doug Rayner Wildlife Refuge
DESCRIPTION:Visit the Doug Rayner Wildlife Refuge on Saturday\, Oct. 26 at 10 am and enjoy the fall colors and crisp autumn air. The walk is limited in size to ensure the best possible experience for participants. \nREGISTER FOR THE WALK \nThe walk will be led by Peter McCalmont\, Chairman of the Doug Rayner Wildlife Refuge Management Committee\, and Charlie Brown\, retired wildlife biologist with the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management\, Co-Chair of the Management Committee and Co-Manager of the Refuge.  \nThe 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 82 acres of field\, forest and shoreline. \nHistory of Nockum Hill \nNockum Hill has figured prominently in Barrington’s history. Once home to the Pokanoket 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 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. \nLong recognized as a property of great natural resource value because of its coastal wetland and habitat\, it includes extensive salt marsh\, shrub-dominated fields\, deciduous forest and farmland. It provides habitat for a wide variety of animals which make their home in the diverse ecosystem of the Refuge and several special interest bird species such as clapper rail\, seaside sparrow and marsh wren. \nThe Barrington Land Conservation Trust has preserved approximately 300 acres of open space in perpetuity for the benefit of the public.
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/guided-walk-doug-rayner-wildlife-refuge-4/
LOCATION:Doug Rayner Wildlife Refuge\, 111 George St.\, Barrington\, RI\, 02806\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241103T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241103T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165613
CREATED:20241022T131147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241022T141953Z
UID:14428-1730638800-1730646000@www.blct.org
SUMMARY:Student Stewardship Team - Johannis Farm Wildlife Preserve
DESCRIPTION:If you are not a registered member and would like to join\, visit our Student Stewardship page for more information. \nOn Sunday\, Nov. 3\, from 1-3 pm\, we’ll be working at Johannis Farm Wildlife Preserve doing trail maintenance in preparation for our annual Day After Thanksgiving Walk. \nWear long pants\, socks\, shoes\, and your Land Trust hat (Land Trust T-shirt optional) and appropriate sweatshirt or coat\, depending on the weather. Bring a water bottle! \nREGISTER FOR THE EVENT \nJohannis Farm Wildlife Preserve is located on Sowams Road in Barrington. The entrance lies between 461 Sowams Road and 475 Sowams Road. You can park in the grassy area indicated on the map. If you get lost or will be late\, call/text me at 508-733-2443. \n 
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/student-stewardship-team-johannis-farm-wildlife-refugre/
LOCATION:Johannis Farm Wildlife Preserve
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