Barrington Land Trust

Doug Rayner Wildlife Refuge Walk - Sunday, Feb. 5, 1 pm
2023-02-05 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | 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 - Saturday, Feb 4-CANCELLED DUE TO EXTREME WEATHER
2023-02-04 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

Allin's Cove Walk - Sunday, Jan. 8, 2 pm
2023-01-08 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | 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

Allin's Cove Walk - Saturday, Jan. 7, 1:30 pm
2023-01-07 13:30 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | 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 - Friday, Jan. 6, 1 pm - RAIN PREDICTED
2023-01-06 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

Winter Walk at Sowams Woods
2022-12-18 08:00 - 09:00, 2022-12-12 10:00 - 11:00, 2022-12-10 09:00 - 10:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

RI Natural History Survey 2022 Awards Ceremony & Social
2022-11-01 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

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.

January Meeting of the Board of Directors
2020-01-15 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Barrington Public Library, 281 County Rd,, Barrington, RI, 02806, United States

Purple Martin Demonstration
2019-07-07 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Pic-Wil Nature Preserve, Washington Rd., Barrington, RI, United States
During the demonstration nesting units will be lowered
for participants to see nests with eggs and tiny chicks.
Pic-Wil is located on Washington Rd. between Mosher Dr. and Spinnaker
Dr. Please park on side streets and meet at the gate on Washington Rd.

BLCT Board of Directors meeting
2019-05-15 19:00, 2019-03-20 19:00 - 20:00, 2019-01-16 19:00 - 20:00, 2018-11-14 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Barrington Public Library, 281 County Rd,, Barrington, RI, 02806, United States
A meeting of general business held at The Library. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend.

International Coastal Cleanup
2018-10-20 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Osamequin Nature Preserve, 1580 Rte. 114 North, Barrington, Rhode Island, 02806
The International Coastal Cleanup is the world’s largest volunteer effort for our ocean. People all over the world remove trash from the shores and document what they find. The data is published in an annual report on marine debris by the Ocean Conservancy.

Fall Foliage Paddle on Hundred Acre Cove
2018-10-17 09:00 - 23:00 (America/New_York) | Hundred Acre Cove, Walker Farm Boat Ramp off Route 114, Barrington, RI, United States
View the golden glow of Fall with a relaxing kayak paddle on Hundred Acre Cove. Experience this special place where the marsh grass turns gold, crimson and bronze. The Cove is home to important wildlife and numerous water birds. Terrapin turtles, great blue herons and snowy egrets are often found along the banks of this saltwater marsh.

This guided paddle will begin at 9 am and is led by Barrington Land Conservation Trust. To plan for the weather, we recommend wearing clothes/shoes you won’t mind getting wet and bringing bug spray and a water bottle. A PFD (personal flotation device) is required for participation.

Click here to visit the library posting for more info and registration.

Introduction to Family Hiking and Young Naturalist Backpack Program
2018-09-16 14:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | Barrington Public Library, 281 County Rd,, Barrington, RI, 02806, United States
Jeanine Silversmith, author of the Rhode Island Family Hiking Guide & Journal, will lead a discussion on how hiking is a fun and healthy activity that engages your family in outdoor exploration and learning. Jeanine also will help kick off our Young Naturalist Backpack program, which will make available to Barrington Public Library patrons backpacks filled with items to engage kids during a hike. Bring your kiddos so they can explore our tiny treasures table after the talk.

Twilight Paddle on Hundred Acre Cove
2018-08-24 17:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Hundred Acre Cove, Walker Farm Boat Ramp off Route 114, Barrington, RI, United States
Celebrate the summer with a twilight paddle on Hundred Acre Cove on Friday, August 24. Join community members as we paddle around the Cove and up the Runnins River.

The paddle will begin at 5:30 pm and end around sunset. We hope to get a peek at the rising moon as well.

Bring your own kayak or canoe. A PFD is required for participation. To plan for the weather, we recommend wearing clothes/shoes you won’t mind getting wet and bringing bug spray and a water bottle. Severe weather cancels the event. Rentals are available from Walker Farm Kayaks, please call 401-369-4832 for reservations.

Meet at the Walker Farm Boat Ramp off Route 114, just north of the White Church Bridge. Ample parking is available.

Sponsored by Barrington Land Conservation Trust. This event is part of RI Land Trust Days, a statewide celebration of the wonderful green and open space lands across Rhode Island, that land trusts serve to protect.

For more information or to register for this event, click here for the library website page.

Tick Talk: Preventing Tick Bites and Tick-borne Diseases
2018-07-17 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Barrington Public Library, 281 County Rd,, Barrington, RI, 02806, United States
As we head outdoors to hike in the woods and fields or to work and play in our yards, we need to be aware of the presence of ticks. Ticks like damp, shady, leafy areas, where they can wait for a person or an animal to come into direct contact with them. That contact can lead to a tick bite and tick bites can lead to a number of serious diseases, including Anaplasmosis, Babesiosis, Powassan, and Lyme. Infectious disease specialist, Dr. Penelope Dennehy will share what symptoms should prompt a visit to your health care professional and what you can do to protect yourself while enjoying the outdoors.

Penelope Dennehy, M.D. is a Professor of Pediatrics at Alpert Medical School of Brown University and Director of the Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases at Hasbro Children’s Hospital. She provides consultations for children with a variety of infections and runs a clinic which cares for children with Lyme Disease and other tick-borne infections.
Dr. Dennehy received her medical degree from Tufts University School of Medicine and completed her pediatric residency at Rhode Island Hospital. She then pursued a combined pediatric-medical infectious diseases fellowship at Children’s Hospital Medical Center-Beth Israel Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts. She joined the faculty at Brown and Rhode Island Hospital in 1982. Dr. Dennehy is board certified in pediatrics and pediatric infectious diseases. She is the past president of the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society, served as secretary for the Infectious Disease Society of America, and is the current secretary of the World Society of Pediatric Infectious Diseases. Dr. Dennehy has served on many policy making groups including the Rhode Island Department of Health Advisory Committee on Vaccines and the Committee on Infectious Diseases of the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Free and open to all.

BLCT Annual Meeting
2018-06-20 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Barrington Public Library, 281 County Rd,, Barrington, RI, 02806, United States
The Barrington Land Conservation Trust Annual Meeting is Wednesday, June 20 at the Barrington Public Library Auditorium at 7 p.m. Following a brief business meeting, our featured speaker Mark Richardson will present “Rethink Your Lawn – And Opt for More Biodiversity.”
The multimedia presentation will explain how lawns are resource-heavy, requiring irrigation, fertilizer, and pesticides to thrive in our climate and most of us would be better off reducing or eliminating them altogether. Learn how to replace your lawn with native plant alternatives that functional, beautiful, and environmentally friendly.
Mark Richardson oversees the New England Wildflower Society’s botanic garden, Garden in the Woods, and its native plant nursery in Whately, Mass. He studied ornamental horticulture at University of Rhode Island and helped run a mid-sized ornamental plant nursery before finding his passion in public horticulture. Mark is the author of a new book “Native Plants for New England Gardens.”

Tuesday Trails Team
2018-06-12 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Johannis Farm Wildlife Preserve
Johannis Farm Wildlife Preserve combined trailed maintenance. For more information e-mail Victor Lerish at volunteers@blct.org or fill out the Volunteer Interest Form.

June Communications Committee Meeting
2018-06-11 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | RI
Bimonthly meeting of the communications committee.

BLCT board meeting
2018-05-16 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Barrington Public Library, 281 County Rd,, Barrington, RI, 02806, United States
The semi-monthly meeting of the board of directors. Public welcome. Upstairs at the library.

Tuesday Trails Team
2018-05-08 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Heritage Woods
Our next Tuesday Trails Team will be on May 8, 2018. We will be working at “Heritage Woods” doing trail maintenance and removal of invasive species. Bring your usual hand clippers and/or loppers. There will be additional tools available. We will meet at 10am, weather permitting on Ferrier Ave. which is between Tall Pines Dr. and Heritage Rd. in Hampden Meadows.
As always don’t forget about tick precautions!

Farm School Cleanup
2018-05-05 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Venditouli Farm, Corner of Federal and Middle Highway, Barrington
This coming Saturday, May 5th from 10 am until noon we will be working at “The Farm” (formerly Vendituoli Farm) on Federal Rd. It is currently being acquired by the land trust and will continue to be operated as a farm by the Barrington Farm School. We will be doing a “clean up” involving litter and brush removal. Parking is available adjacent to the farm stand on Federal Rd. near the intersection with Middle Highway. This is our first Saturday event of the year so we hope to see some new faces! Tools, if needed, will be provided, but bring work gloves and hand shears if you have them.

Family Scavenger Hunt
2018-04-20 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | Sowams Woods, South Lake Drive, Barrington, Rhode Island, 02806
Please join us on April 20 at 10:00 am for a family scavenger hunt at Sowams Woods. Led by a guide from the Barrington Land Conservation Trust, participants will be provided with a list of items and observations to search for during the approximately 1 mile walk at Sowams Woods, a Barrington Land Conservation Trust property located off Washington Rd. This scavenger hunt is co-sponsored with our great friends at the Barrington Public Library, and you can read more about it and register at the Library website here:
https://www.barringtonlibrary.org/…/family-scavenger-hunt-sowams-woods

Stewardship Committee Meeting
2018-04-17 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Barrington Public Library, 281 County Rd,, Barrington, RI, 02806, United States
Semi-monthly meeting of the BLCT stewardship committee. Upstairs at the library. Public welcome.

Tuesday Trails Team
2018-04-10 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | Sowams Woods, South Lake Drive, Barrington, Rhode Island, 02806
Sowams Woods/Pic-Wil combined trailed maintenance. For more information e-mail Victor Lerish at volunteers@blct.org or fill out the Volunteer Interest Form.
