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SUMMARY:Day After Thanksgiving Walk - Johannis Farm Wildlife Preserve
DESCRIPTION: \nOn Friday Nov. 29\, between 11 am and 1 pm\, Land Trust volunteers will be stationed at waypoints to guide visitors through the Johannis Farm Wildlife Preserve\, a 32-acre expanse of field\, forest and wetland between Sowams Road and the Palmer River.\n \nREGISTER FOR THE EVENT\n \nDogs are not allowed because of the birds and animals that make this wildlife preserve their home. You may arrive anytime between 11 am and 1 pm. Johannis Farm Wildlife Preserve is located on Sowams Road\, 0.7 miles north of Sowams Elementary School. The walk takes approximately one hour over wet and moderate terrain. Wear boots! Severe weather cancels the event. Parking is available on site.\n\nBe aware that the primary bridge which connected the two sides of the property was washed out during a king high tide storm two years ago. Good news – we are now in the process of rebuilding\, with the support of volunteers from Roger Williams University’s chapter of Engineers Without Borders. You will be able to walk both sides of the property\, but you won’t be able to walk it as a loop trail.  \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.
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/day-after-thanksgiving-walk-johannis-farm-wildlife-preserve/
LOCATION:Johannis Farm Wildlife Preserve
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SUMMARY:Stewardship Event - Johannis Farm Wildlife Preserve
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, Dec. 14\, from 10 am to noon\, the Student Stewardship Team will work together with the Tuesday Trails Team at  Johannis Farm Wildlife Preserve. We need many hands to help remove debris from the washed out boardwalk near the marsh. We have cut the boardwalk into pieces that can be hand carried or transported by wheelbarrow or cart. \nDress for the weather and wear waterproof boots. Adults – if you have a wheelbarrow or cart you can bring\, that would help! Bring work gloves if you have them. Gloves will also be available onsite. \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/stewardship-event-johannis-farm-wildlife-preserve/
LOCATION:Johannis Farm Wildlife Preserve
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241215T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241215T160000
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SUMMARY:Winter Walk at Sowams Woods
DESCRIPTION:Fill up your cup with fresh air and sunlight on a Winter Walk at Sowams Woods on Sunday\, Dec. 15\, at 3 pm. All ages are welcome. Since it’s cold outside\, we’ll keep moving at a moderate pace to stay warm as we enjoy the sights and sounds of nature. Round-trip\, the distance is about two miles. The walk will be finished in under an hour. \nREGISTER FOR THE WALK \nSowams Woods is a 12-acre nature preserve in Barrington\, RI. We’ll park in the dirt parking area near Echo Lake at the juncture of South Lake Drive and North Lake Drive (see picture below – where red dot marks Sowams Woods). Enter North Lake Drive or South Lake Drive via Middle Highway and cross over the bike path to access the parking area.
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/winter-walk-sowams-woods/
LOCATION:Sowams Woods\, South Lake Drive\, Barrington\, Rhode Island\, 02806
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250104T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250104T080000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185914
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SUMMARY:Sunrise Walk at Osamequin Nature Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Early risers – this one’s for you! \nLaunch into the new year with a brisk sunrise walk on Saturday\, Jan. 4 at 7 am at Osamequin Nature Preserve. We’ll experience the quiet of the forest and Hundred Acre Cove as the sun slips above the horizon at 7:12 am. \nDress for the weather and bring your camera to capture the beauty of first light. All ages are welcome. The walk will last under an hour and we’ll keep moving at a moderate pace to keep warm. \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 walking distance is about 2 miles. \n 
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/sunrise-walk-at-osamequin-nature-preserve/
LOCATION:Osamequin Nature Preserve\, 1580 Rte. 114 North\, Barrington\, Rhode Island\, 02806
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250126T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250126T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185914
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SUMMARY:Clean Up - Osamequin Nature Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Winter is a great time to collect litter that can be hard to see when the leaves are out and the plants are in full bloom. Help us keep Osamequin Nature Preserve pristine by joining our clean up on Sunday\, Jan. 26. \nThe clean up will begin at 1 pm and end at 3 pm\, but we welcome you to come even if you can only stay for an hour. Many hands make light work!  When you’re finished\, you can enjoy a self-guided walk of the preserve. Maps will be provided. All ages are welcome; parents must be responsible for the safety of their own children.  \nREGISTER FOR THE CLEAN UP \nWe’ll notify registrants if the clean up is rescheduled due to inclement weather. \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. There is a parking lot on the right hand side at the entrance to the preserve. \nWe will provide trash bags and trash-picking tools (as supplies last). Please bring your own gloves. Dress for the weather and wear sturdy\, water-resistant footwear.  \nIf you have any questions\, email cindyelder@blct.org.  \nThank you for helping to keep our natural places clean for wildlife and humans!
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/clean-up-osamequin-nature-preserve/
LOCATION:Osamequin Nature Preserve\, 1580 Rte. 114 North\, Barrington\, Rhode Island\, 02806
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SUMMARY:Young Explorers' Adventure at Sowams Woods
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an adventure especially designed for our youngest explorers!\nBring the whole family on Wed.\, Feb. 26\, at 10 am for a winter walk through Sowams Woods\, a special place where animals make their home in the forest on the shore of Echo Lake.  \nREGISTER FOR THE EVENT \nWe’ll run\, jump\, sing songs and go on a scavenger hunt for nature’s treasures. The adventure will last about an hour. \nSowams Woods is a 12-acred nature preserve accessible from a parking area at the juncture of South Lake Drive (off Middle Highway) and North Lake Drive in Barrington\, RI. \nBring your camera to get some memorable family photos. This event is free and open to all\, so invite your friends\, playmates and grandparents! 
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/young-explorers-adventure-at-sowams-woods/
LOCATION:Sowams Woods\, South Lake Drive\, Barrington\, Rhode Island\, 02806
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250304T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250304T203000
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SUMMARY:Learning Series - Climate Change: Seeing the Forest through the Trees
DESCRIPTION:Climate change is full of paradoxes. The need for action is urgent\, and yet\, true success is a long game. \nHeather Goldstone\, Chief Communication Officer of the Woodwell Climate Research Center\, kicks off our 2025 Learning Series with a big-picture look at how we talk and think about climate change. This free event will take place on Tuesday\, March 4\, at 7 pm\, in the Salem Family Auditorium at the Barrington Public Library. \nREGISTER FOR THE EVENT \nThe accumulation of greenhouse gases is supercharging both droughts and downpours\, fires and floods. It is a global phenomenon with intensely local impacts. This talk will address common questions and misconceptions about climate change and present a realistic\, empowering framing of our climate challenge—the scope of the problem and the kinds of solutions we need. \nAbout Heather Goldstone \nHeather Goldstone leads Woodwell Climate Research Center’s communications activities\, bringing the rich stories of Woodwell Climate scientists to diverse public audiences. She draws on her extensive experience as both a scientist and a journalist\, and her passion for melding data and narrative in climate change stories that build awareness and inspire action. \nShe came to Woodwell Climate from WGBH\, where she founded and hosted a weekly science-focused radio show\, Living Lab Radio. Previously\, she wrote the Climatide blog about coastal communities facing climate change. Her reporting on science and the environment has appeared in outlets ranging from Cape Cod Times and Commercial Fishery News to NPR’s Morning Edition\, The Takeaway\, and PBS NewsHour. In 2014\, she was recognized for the breadth of her work with WGBH’s Margret and Hans Rey/Curious George Producer award. \nAs a child\, Heather fell in love with the ocean and went on to pursue a career in marine research before turning her energies to science communication. She serves on the Woods Hole Sea Grant Marine Outreach Guidance Group and Cape Cod Climate Change Collaborative Advisory Committee\, and she frequently teaches or mentors students in communication skills. \nThanks to our 2025 Land Trust Learning Series Sponsors!\n \n\nMeridian Custom Homes ~ Providence\nCharles E. Millard\, Inc. General Contractors – Bristol \nPODS Swimming – East Providence \nRosemary’s School of Dance – Warren\, Bristol\, Rehoboth \nJaffe Orthodontics – Barrington & Portsmouth
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/learning-series-climate-change/
LOCATION:Barrington Public Library\, 281 County Rd\,\, Barrington\, RI\, 02806\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250315T090000
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SUMMARY:Student Stewardship Team - Clean Up at Veterans Memorial Park
DESCRIPTION:This event is for members of our Student Stewardship Team for high school students ages 14 to 18. If you are not a registered member and would like to join\, visit our Student Stewardship page for more information. \nOn Saturday\, March 15\, from 9-11 am\, we’ll be picking up litter at Veterans Memorial Park.  \nREGISTER FOR THE EVENT \nDress for the weather and wear sturdy\, water-resistant footwear. Bring a water bottle! \nWe’ll meet at the parking lot on West St.\, across from the YMCA (see map). \n \nThanks for participating!
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/student-stewardship-team-clean-up-at-veterans-park/
LOCATION:Veterans Park\, West Street\, Barrington\, Rhode Island\, 02806
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250316T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250316T140000
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SUMMARY:Guided Walk: Veterans Memorial Park
DESCRIPTION:Discover Barrington’s town-owned Veterans Memorial Park on a free guided walk by Land Trust Executive Director Cindy Elder on Sunday\, March 16\, at 1 pm. All ages are welcome. \nREGISTER FOR THE WALK \nWe’ll meet in the parking area on West Street in Barrington (see map below – between the YMCA and the East Bay Bike Path). \nEstablished in 1946 as a public recreation and conservation area by the Town of Barrington\, the park was named to honor veterans. The park land stretches over 230 acres\, including the 84-acre pond named Brickyard because this was the site of a local brick-making industry started in 1720 by Matthew Watson and continued until 1943. \nThe historic Watson cemetery where Matthew Watson is buried is located within the southeastern boundary of the park. The excavated clay beds eventually filled with water from underground springs forming the beautiful pond. Connected to\nNarragansett Bay by a canal\, the area is an important herring spawning ground.
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/guided-walk-veterans-memorial-park/
LOCATION:Veterans Park\, West Street\, Barrington\, Rhode Island\, 02806
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T173000
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SUMMARY:Student Stewardship Team - Cleanup at Barrington Middle School Pollinator Garden
DESCRIPTION:This event is for members of our Student Stewardship Team for high school students ages 14 to 18. If you are not a registered member and would like to join\, visit our Student Stewardship page for more information. \nOn Tuesday\, March 18\, from 3:30 to 5:30 pm\, we’ll be picking up litter behind the Barrington Middle School near the pollinator garden we built last year. We may also begin spring maintenance of the garden. \nREGISTER FOR THE EVENT \nDress for the weather and wear sturdy\, water-resistant footwear. 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-cleanup-at-barrington-middle-school/
LOCATION:Barrington Middle School\, 261 Middle Highway\, Barrington\, RI\, 02806
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250326T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250326T203000
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SUMMARY:Vernal Pool Evening at Sowams Woods
DESCRIPTION:This Pseudacris crucifer\, more commonly known as a spring peeper\, is one of the fragile creatures that depends on vernal pools for habitat and food. \nTHIS EVENT IS FULLY BOOKED. TO BE PLACED ON THE WAITING LIST\, EMAIL CINDYELDER@BLCT.ORG.\nWhen spring arrives\, amphibians will be on the move! Join Mary Gannon and Abigail Clark from RIDEM’s Division of Fish and Wildlife for an evening walk  to a vernal pool at Sowams Woods on Wed.\, March 26\, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. \nIn the quiet of evening\, we’ll be listening and looking for wood frogs\, spring peepers\, toads and salamanders. You’ll learn about RIDEM Division of Fish and Wildlife conservation projects aimed at helping our state’s amphibians\, as well as ways you can get involved to help right in your own backyard. \nParticipants will not be entering any wetlands and will be staying on the trail together as a group. This program\, offered in partnership with the Barrington Land Conservation Trust\, is free to attend\, but registration is required. \nAbigail Clark and Mary Gannon from RIDEM’s Department of Fish & Wildlife will lead the Vernal Pool Evening at Sowams Woods. \nThe date and time of this educational event are subject to change based on temperature and amphibian activity. If we have ice on the pools\, we will postpone. Rain is welcome though — the amphibians love it! \nSpeakers \nMary Gannon is the Wildlife Outreach Coordinator for the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management’s Division of Fish and Wildlife. Her work centers around spreading awareness of State wildlife conservation projects and educating Rhode Islanders of all ages about our state’s unique critters. In her free time\, you can find Mary enjoying time with her family\, tending her veggie garden\, and restoring her boring suburban lawn to a vibrant native plant oasis for wildlife.  \nAbigail Clark is the Wildlife Outreach and Volunteer Technical Assistant for RIDEM Division of Fish and Wildlife. Abby is an outdoor educator who is passionate about connecting Rhode Islanders with the environment.  When not at work Abby can be found spending time with her family\, shuttling her children to sports\, reading or crafting.   
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/vernal-pool-evening/
LOCATION:Sowams Woods\, South Lake Drive\, Barrington\, Rhode Island\, 02806
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250331T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250331T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185914
CREATED:20250203T184042Z
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SUMMARY:Student Stewardship Team - Cleanup - East Bay Bike Path
DESCRIPTION:This event is for members of our Student Stewardship Team for high school students ages 14 to 18. If you are not a registered member and would like to join\, visit our Student Stewardship page for more information. \nOn Monday\, March 31\, from 1 -3 pm\, we’ll be picking up litter along the East Bay Bike Path.  \nREGISTER FOR THE EVENT \nDress for the weather and wear sturdy\, water-resistant footwear. Bring a water bottle! \nWe’ll meet in the Shaw’s parking lot (186 County Rd) along the area adjacent to the bike path. \nThanks for participating!
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/student-stewardship-team-cleanup-east-bay-bike-path/
LOCATION:East Bay Bike Path – Shaw’s Parking Lot\, 186 County Rd\, Barrington\, RI\, 02806\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250406T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250406T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185914
CREATED:20250122T125546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250330T105300Z
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SUMMARY:Learning Series: The Climate Future Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:Ten films from four continents in two hours give expression to what we’re feeling—hope and cynicism\, climate denial and climate grief\, rage and heartbreak\, resilience and resolve—and offer paths toward climate empowerment. Join us on Sunday\, April 6\, at 1 pm for a free screening followed by a discussion in the Salem Family Auditorium at the Barrington Public Library. \nREGISTER FOR THE EVENT \nWATCH THE TRAILER \nAmerica’s leading voice on climate\, Bill McKibben\, co-founder of 350.org and Third Act\, is the Honorary Judge and launches the Festival in a videotaped introduction. The following movies\, including one produced in Rhode Island\, will be aired. \n    \n \n \n \n  \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nThanks to our 2025 Land Trust Learning Series Sponsors!\n \n\nMeridian Custom Homes ~ Providence\nCharles E. Millard\, Inc. General Contractors – Bristol \nTiffany’s Salon & Spa – Barrington \nPODS Swimming – East Providence \nRosemary’s School of Dance – Warren\, Bristol\, Rehoboth \nJaffe Orthodontics – Barrington & Portsmouth
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/learning-series-climate-future-film-festival/
LOCATION:Barrington Public Library\, 281 County Rd\,\, Barrington\, RI\, 02806\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250407T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250407T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185914
CREATED:20250121T204843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250330T105412Z
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SUMMARY:Learning Series: Stormwater Management in a Coastal Town
DESCRIPTION:Heavy rains and flooding are now common events in our region. As a coastal area already coping with rising sea levels\, the challenge of stormwater management adds another layer of complexity. What solutions are available and how can we\, as a community\, limit the damage from inland and coastal flooding? \nREGISTER FOR THE EVENT \nWe’ve invited a panel of experts to examine the issue of stormwater management from many perspectives. Join us on Monday\, April 7\, at 7 pm at the Barrington Public Library in the Salem Family Auditorium for a presentation followed by a question-and-answer session. The panel will be moderated by Cindy Elder\, Executive Director of the Land Trust. \nMeet the Panel\nMichelle West \nMichelle West\, P.E. is a Senior Associate with Horsley Witten Group. She has more than 20 years of professional experience with watershed planning\, green stormwater designs\, natural resource restoration\, and public outreach. With a background in both engineering and natural resources\, she is passionate about using her skills to restore the natural world while improving the human experience. \nBrandon Blanchard \nBrandon Blanchard is a Vice President and Civil Engineer with Pare Corporation\, based in Lincoln\, RI. He has been with Pare for 22 years and leads water\, wastewater\, and stormwater projects within the firm’s Environmental Engineering division. He is a registered Professional Engineer in Rhode Island as well as Massachusetts and Connecticut. Brandon has a B.S. in Civil Engineering from Lehigh University and a M.S. in Environmental Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Brandon resides in Barrington with his wife and two kids.  \nRebecca Reeves \nRebecca Reeves is the Education and Outreach Manager with the Stormwater Innovation Center (SIC)/Audubon Society of Rhode Island. Working in collaboration with the SIC’s many partner organizations\, she is responsible for professional training and event coordination\, school programming\, and community outreach.  \nSara Sampieri Horvet \nSara Sampieri Horvet is a Research Associate and the Analytical Laboratory Manager of the Coastal Systems Program at the UMass Dartmouth School for Marine Science and Technology. Her research focuses on water quality and the effects of nutrient enrichment on estuaries and freshwater ponds. Sara has been involved in numerous stormwater management projects across Southeastern Massachusetts. She also serves on the board of the Barrington Land Conservation Trust and volunteers with the Barrington Terrapin Conservation Project. Sara is dedicated to protecting \nHerb Durfee \nand restoring natural habitats so her children and future generations can enjoy the same beautiful places.  \nHerb Durfee is Barrington’s Director of Planning\, Building & Resilience. A native of Vermont\, he has held several positions in municipal government\, including town planner\, community development\, and town manager. Before joining Barrington’s town government in 2024\, he served as the town planner for Warren\, RI. \n \nThanks to our 2025 Land Trust Learning Series Sponsors!\n \n\nMeridian Custom Homes ~ Providence\nCharles E. Millard\, Inc. General Contractors – Bristol \nTiffany’s Salon & Spa – Barrington \nPODS Swimming – East Providence \nRosemary’s School of Dance – Warren\, Bristol\, Rehoboth \nJaffe Orthodontics – Barrington & Portsmouth
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/learning-series-stormwater-management/
LOCATION:Barrington Public Library\, 281 County Rd\,\, Barrington\, RI\, 02806\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250414T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250414T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185914
CREATED:20250330T102326Z
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SUMMARY:Art in Nature: Nature Journaling Walk with Allison Wilbur
DESCRIPTION:Join artist Allison Wilbur for a free monthly walk and Nature Journaling session. Our first session will take place on Monday\, April 14\, from 2 to 4 pm at Johannis Farm Wildlife Preserve. \nREGISTER FOR THE EVENT \nEach month we will explore a different Land Trust property to improve our powers of observation and keep a record of the changing seasons. \nYou’ll be invited to share ideas on what to enter into your journal and encourage each other as you explore and document the natural world. \nEach participant should bring their own journal and pens\, pencils\, watercolors or whatever supplies fit your practice. This group is focused on sharing of ideas and approaches (not artistic instruction). \nThis event is open to all ages (as long as children are accompanied by an adult). \nIn the event of rain\, we will meet at the Residential Properties room on the second floor of the Barrington Public Library. Cindy Elder\, Executive Director of the Land Trust\, will share a slide show of Johannis Farm Wildlife Preserve. We can share any nature journals we have and talk about journaling ideas and techniques. \nAbout Allison Wilbur \nAllison Wilbur is a quilt artist who focuses on the natural world and women’s empowerment. Living on the edge of one of the Barrington Land Conservation Trust properties\, she enjoys daily walks in the field and often records the passing of the seasons in her journal. Allison has recently shared her work at the Audubon Society and the Blithewold Gallery in Bristol. You can learn more about Allison and her work at AllisonWilburQuilts.com. \n 
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/nature-journaling-april-14/
LOCATION:Johannis Farm Wildlife Preserve
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185914
CREATED:20250408T190451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T190451Z
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SUMMARY:Student Stewardship Team - St. Andrews Farm
DESCRIPTION:This event is for members of our Student Stewardship Team for high school students ages 14 to 18. If you are not a registered member and would like to join\, visit our Student Stewardship page for more information. \nOn Wednesday\, April 16\, from 1 to 3 pm\, we’ll be removing woody invasive plants at St. Andrews Farm\, 101 Middle Highway\, Barrington.  \nREGISTER FOR THE EVENT \nDress for the weather and wear sturdy footwear. Wear your Land Trust hat and/or t-shirt if you have one. Bring a water bottle!
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/student-stewardship-team-st-andrews-farm-5/
LOCATION:St. Andrews Farm\, 101 Middle Highway\, Barrington\, RI\, 02806
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250418T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250418T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185914
CREATED:20250408T191359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T191359Z
UID:14744-1744966800-1744974000@www.blct.org
SUMMARY:Student Stewardship Team - Barrington Middle School Pollinator Garden
DESCRIPTION:This event is for members of our Student Stewardship Team for high school students ages 14 to 18. If you are not a registered member and would like to join\, visit our Student Stewardship page for more information. \nOn Friday\, April 18\, we’ll be doing spring maintenance at the Barrington Middle School pollinator garden\, located behind the school\, 261 Middle Highway\, Barrington.  \nREGISTER FOR THE EVENT \nDress for the weather and wear sturdy footwear. Wear your Land Trust hat and/or t-shirt if you have one. Bring a water bottle!
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/student-stewardship-team-barrington-middle-school-pollinator-garden/
LOCATION:Barrington Middle School\, 261 Middle Highway\, Barrington\, RI\, 02806
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185914
CREATED:20250326T203515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T203515Z
UID:14703-1745056800-1745060400@www.blct.org
SUMMARY:Guided Walk: PIC-WIL Nature Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a walk to PIC-WIL Nature Preserve\, a 24-acre preserve of forest\, field\, salt marsh and coastal dunes on the east shore of the Providence River in Barrington. \nThe 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. \nThe walk will last about an hour. All ages are welcome. Advance registration is required. \nREGISTER FOR THE WALK \nOnce home to a bottling facility owned by Deep Water Rock Company\, the property was donated to the Nature Conservancy by Catherine Picerelli in December of 1986 and deeded to the Barrington Land Conservation Trust in 1987\, to be preserved in perpetuity as a nature preserve. \nThe 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. \nThe forest includes a wide variety of deciduous trees. The property is home to deer\, coyote\, fox\, weasels\, squirrels\, chipmunks and rabbits. \nPurple Martins nest here in late spring and summer. Common birds of the marsh and tidal creeks include Mallards\, American Black Ducks\, Snowy and Great Egrets\, Green-backed Herons\, Great Blue Herons\, and Osprey. Sharp-tailed Sparrows\, Belted Kingfishers and various shorebirds are other likely visitors of the wetland. \n \nNesting birds of the forest and its shrub border include Song Sparrow\, Carolina Wren\, Blue Jay\, Flicker\, Cardinal\, Goldfinch\, Robin\, Red-eyed Vireo\, Mockingbird\, Catbird\, Brown Thrasher and others. \nThree plants at PIC-WIL have “special interest” status in the state of Rhode Island: Creeping Spikerush (Eleocharis rostellata)\, Maritime Seablite (Suaeda maritima) and Robust Bulrush (Scirpus robustus).
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/guided-walk-pic-wil-nature-preserve/
LOCATION:Pic-Wil Nature Preserve\, Washington Rd.\, Barrington\, RI\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185914
CREATED:20250409T114316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T114500Z
UID:14746-1745758800-1745766000@www.blct.org
SUMMARY:Student Stewardship Team - St. Andrews Farm
DESCRIPTION:This event is for members of our Student Stewardship Team for high school students ages 14 to 18. If you are not a registered member and would like to join\, visit our Student Stewardship page for more information. \nOn Sunday\, April 27\, from 1 to 3 pm\, we’ll be removing woody invasive plants and doing trail maintenance at St. Andrews Farm\, 101 Middle Highway\, Barrington.  \nREGISTER FOR THE EVENT \nDress for the weather and wear sturdy footwear. Wear your Land Trust hat and/or t-shirt if you have one. Bring a water bottle!
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/student-stewardship-team-st-andrews-farm-6/
LOCATION:St. Andrews Farm\, 101 Middle Highway\, Barrington\, RI\, 02806
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250506T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250506T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185914
CREATED:20250409T191816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T131936Z
UID:14753-1746522000-1746529200@www.blct.org
SUMMARY:Town Resilience Garden Work Day
DESCRIPTION:This event is for volunteers who have registered to participate in the care of the Town’s Resilience Garden at Town Center. If you haven’t registered yet and would like to participate\, you may register here and download the Town’s release of responsibility here.  \nOn Tuesday\, May 6\, we’ll be doing general care and maintenance of the new Resilience Garden at Town Center. \nREGISTER FOR THE WORK DAY \nPlease dress for the weather. Bring work gloves and your favorite weeder (hori hori\, trowel\, scratcher\, cobrahead\, etc.). We recommend you bring a water bottle. \nBarrington Town Center is located at 283 County Road. Please park in the main lot behind Town Hall (not in Tapin’s lot)\, and walk down to the garden area\, which is next to the entrance to Town Center next to the pond.
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/town-resilience-garden-work-day/
LOCATION:Barrington Town Hall\, 283 County Road\, Barrington\, RI\, 02806
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250506T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250506T191500
DTSTAMP:20260403T185914
CREATED:20250409T120707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T120707Z
UID:14749-1746556200-1746558900@www.blct.org
SUMMARY:Student Stewardship Team - Event Support
DESCRIPTION:If you are not a registered member and would like to join\, visit our Student Stewardship page for more information. \nWe’re looking for two or three people to help with check in from 6:30 to 7:15 pm at this Learning Series event\, “Between Moon Tides: Saving the Saltmarsh Sparrow.” You’re welcome to stay for the event if you’re interested.  \nREGISTER FOR THE EVENT
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/student-stewardship-team-event-support-2/
LOCATION:Barrington Public Library\, 281 County Rd\,\, Barrington\, RI\, 02806\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250506T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250506T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185914
CREATED:20250330T130034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T095823Z
UID:14718-1746558000-1746563400@www.blct.org
SUMMARY:Learning Series: Between Moon Tides - Saving the Saltmarsh Sparrow
DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT IS FULLY SUBSCRIBED. TO BE PLACED ON THE WAITING LIST\, PLEASE EMAIL CINDYELDER@BLCT.ORG. \nIn a ribbon of saltmarsh in coastal New England\, an intergenerational group of citizen scientists is trying to save the Saltmarsh Sparrow from extinction\, one nest at a time. Join us for a community screening of the new documentary by Jason Jaacks\, Between Moon Tides\, followed by a discussion featuring the co-directors of the Saltmarsh Sparrow Research Initiative\, Steve Reinert\, Jim O’Neill and Deirdre Robinson\, along with Research Assistant Joel Eckerson. \nThe Saltmarsh Sparrow has often been referred to as the “canary in the coal mine” for rising sea levels due to global warming. It has successfully built nests only an inch above the ground for thousands of years. \nDependent upon healthy salt marshes on the East Coast of the US\, the Saltmarsh Sparrow’s population has diminished by 75% since the 1990s. It lives nowhere else in the world and could become extinct by mid-century due to flooding\, depredation and habitat loss. \n \nBetween Moon Tides: The Documentary \nBetween Moon Tides follows an intergenerational group of citizen scientists in coastal New England as they attempt to save the Saltmarsh Sparrow from extinction — one nest at a time. Against the backdrop of rising sea levels\, three retirees and a young intern forge deep bonds while scouring the saltmarsh\, banding birds and witnessing firsthand the devastating effects of climate change. \nThrough stunning visuals and intimate storytelling\, the film reveals how a disappearing bird serves as both a warning and a call to action. Yet\, at its heart\, Between Moon Tides is a love story—about nature\, mentorship and the hope that comes from refusing to give up\, even in the face of impossible odds. \nAbout Jason Jaacks \nJason Jaacks is a filmmaker and photographer whose work explores the natural world and our place in it through the lens of science\, natural history\, and exploration. As a visual journalist\, he has produced television for National Geographic\, an award-winning web series for PBS Digital Studios\, and video shorts for The New York Times. His films have been screened at numerous film festivals\, including Mountainfilm\, Big Sky Documentary Film Festival\, and Wild & Scenic Film Festival. Jason is a National Geographic Explorer and holds a Master of Journalism from the University of California\, Berkeley. \nThanks to our 2025 Land Trust Learning Series Sponsors!\n \n\nMeridian Custom Homes ~ Providence\nCharles E. Millard\, Inc. General Contractors – Bristol \nTiffany’s Salon & Spa – Barrington \nPODS Swimming – East Providence \nRosemary’s School of Dance – Warren\, Bristol\, Rehoboth \nJaffe Orthodontics – Barrington & Portsmouth
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/learning-series-saltmarsh-sparrow/
LOCATION:Barrington Public Library\, 281 County Rd\,\, Barrington\, RI\, 02806\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185914
CREATED:20250430T230925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T232619Z
UID:14821-1746882000-1746889200@www.blct.org
SUMMARY:Student Stewardship Team - Barrington Middle School Pollinator Garden
DESCRIPTION:This event is for members of our Student Stewardship Team for high school students ages 14 to 18. If you are not a registered member and would like to join\, visit our Student Stewardship page for more information. \nOn Saturday\, May 10\, from 1 – 3 pm\, we’ll be doing spring maintenance of the Barrington Middle School pollinator garden we built last year. \nREGISTER FOR THE EVENT \nDress for the weather and wear sturdy\, water-resistant footwear. 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-pollinator-garden-2/
LOCATION:Barrington Middle School\, 261 Middle Highway\, Barrington\, RI\, 02806
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250512T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250512T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185914
CREATED:20250430T212722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T213719Z
UID:14815-1747058400-1747065600@www.blct.org
SUMMARY:Art in Nature Series: Nature Journaling with Allison Wilbur
DESCRIPTION:Join artist Allison Wilbur for our second monthly walk and Nature Journaling session. This session will take place on Monday\, May 12\, from 2 to 4 pm at Osamequin Nature Preserve \nREGISTER FOR THE EVENT \nEach month we will explore a different Land Trust property to improve our powers of observation and keep a record of the changing seasons. \nYou’ll be invited to share ideas on what to enter into your journal and encourage each other as you explore and document the natural world. \nEach participant should bring their own journal and pens\, pencils\, watercolors or whatever supplies fit your practice. This group is focused on sharing of ideas and approaches (not artistic instruction). \nThis event is open to all ages (as long as children are accompanied by an adult). \nIn the event of rain\, we will meet at the Residential Properties room on the second floor of the Barrington Public Library. Cindy Elder\, Executive Director of the Land Trust\, will share a slide show of Johannis Farm Wildlife Preserve. We can share any nature journals we have and talk about journaling ideas and techniques. \nAbout Allison Wilbur \nAllison Wilbur is a quilt artist who focuses on the natural world and women’s empowerment. Living on the edge of one of the Barrington Land Conservation Trust properties\, she enjoys daily walks in the field and often records the passing of the seasons in her journal. Allison has recently shared her work at the Audubon Society and the Blithewold Gallery in Bristol. You can learn more about Allison and her work at AllisonWilburQuilts.com.
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/art-in-nature-series-nature-journaling-with-allison-wilbur/
LOCATION:Osamequin Nature Preserve\, 1580 Rte. 114 North\, Barrington\, Rhode Island\, 02806
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185914
CREATED:20250414T131830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T132312Z
UID:14756-1747472400-1747479600@www.blct.org
SUMMARY:Town Resilience Garden Work Day
DESCRIPTION:This event is for volunteers who have registered to participate in the care of the Town’s Resilience Garden at Town Center. If you haven’t registered yet and would like to participate\, you may register here and download the Town’s release of responsibility here.  \nOn Saturday\, May 17\, we’ll be doing general care and maintenance of the new Resilience Garden at Town Center. \nREGISTER FOR THE WORK DAY \nPlease dress for the weather. Bring work gloves and your favorite weeder (hori hori\, trowel\, scratcher\, cobrahead\, etc.). We recommend you bring a water bottle. \nBarrington Town Center is located at 283 County Road. Please park in the main lot behind Town Hall (not in Tapin’s lot)\, and walk down to the garden area\, which is next to the entrance to Town Center next to the pond.
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/town-resilience-garden-work-day-2/
LOCATION:Barrington Town Hall\, 283 County Road\, Barrington\, RI\, 02806
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250527T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250527T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185914
CREATED:20250414T132208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T132208Z
UID:14759-1748336400-1748343600@www.blct.org
SUMMARY:Town Resilience Garden Work Day
DESCRIPTION:This event is for volunteers who have registered to participate in the care of the Town’s Resilience Garden at Town Center. If you haven’t registered yet and would like to participate\, you may register here and download the Town’s release of responsibility here.  \nOn Tuesday\, May 27\, we’ll be doing general care and maintenance of the new Resilience Garden at Town Center. \nREGISTER FOR THE WORK DAY \nPlease dress for the weather. Bring work gloves and your favorite weeder (hori hori\, trowel\, scratcher\, cobrahead\, etc.). We recommend you bring a water bottle. \nBarrington Town Center is located at 283 County Road. Please park in the main lot behind Town Hall (not in Tapin’s lot)\, and walk down to the garden area\, which is next to the entrance to Town Center next to the pond.
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/town-resilience-garden-work-day-3/
LOCATION:Barrington Town Hall\, 283 County Road\, Barrington\, RI\, 02806
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250529T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250529T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185914
CREATED:20250501T154155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T164529Z
UID:14826-1748509200-1748514600@www.blct.org
SUMMARY:Guided Walk: Doug Rayner Wildlife Refuge
DESCRIPTION:Pete McCalmont \nVisit the Doug Rayner Wildlife Refuge on Thursday\, May 29\, at 9 am and enjoy a guided walk at the height of springtime. 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-5/
LOCATION:Doug Rayner Wildlife Refuge\, 111 George St.\, Barrington\, RI\, 02806\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185914
CREATED:20250430T231902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T231933Z
UID:14823-1748696400-1748703600@www.blct.org
SUMMARY:Student Stewardship Team - St. Andrews Farm
DESCRIPTION:This event is for members of our Student Stewardship Team for high school students ages 14 to 18. If you are not a registered member and would like to join\, visit our Student Stewardship page for more information. \nOn Saturday\, May 31\, from 1 to 3 pm\, we’ll be doing spring trail and field maintenance at St. Andrews Farm\, 101 Middle Highway\, Barrington.  \nREGISTER FOR THE EVENT \nDress for the weather and wear sturdy footwear. Wear long pants\, your Land Trust hat and/or t-shirt if you have one. Bring a water bottle!
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/student-stewardship-team-st-andrews-farm-7/
LOCATION:St. Andrews Farm\, 101 Middle Highway\, Barrington\, RI\, 02806
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250604T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250604T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185914
CREATED:20250430T180230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T181505Z
UID:14781-1749060000-1749065400@www.blct.org
SUMMARY:Learning Series: Next Generation Leaders & Land Trust Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:A new generation of leaders is forming in some of the most remote corners of Barrington. Armed with clippers\, weed wrenches\, shovels\, bow saws\, trash grabbers and other human-powered tools\, they collaborate and work toward shared goals while caring for our natural open spaces. \nJoin us on Wed.\, June 4\, at 6 pm for a presentation by graduating high school seniors on the Student Stewardship Team of the Barrington Land Conservation Trust. This event\, held in partnership with the Barrington Public Library\, will take place in the Salem Family Auditorium. \nREGISTER FOR THE EVENT \nThe Land Trust will hold a brief Annual Meeting before the presentation. A reception in the Collis Family Gallery will follow the event. All are welcome. \nMore than 30 high school students between the age of 14 and 18 have participated on the Student Stewardship Team since its founding in May 2023. Working in small teams\, they help the Land Trust in variety of ways\, from physical tasks like trail maintenance and planting\, to specialized skills like website design\, photography\, film\, research and event management. \nHear first-hand from students who have been volunteering far from the view of most townspeople. Now in its third year of operation\, the Student Stewardship Team is cultivating leadership skills and civic responsibility at the grassroots level — literally. \n“Whether we were clearing trails\, removing invasive species\, or cleaning up the beach\, there was something incredibly satisfying about getting our hands dirty together\,” says senior Henry Schultz. \n“There was no competition – no pressure – and it was just us\, outside\, doing work that made a real difference. In a world where so much of our time is spent behind screens\, this kind of connection to nature and to each other feels so refreshing.” \nIn the last 12 months\, the Student Stewardship Team has contributed nearly 500 hours of volunteer time. They have worked on many properties owned by the Land Trust as well as town-owned properties including Osamequin Nature Preserve\, St. Andrews Farm\, Doug Rayner Wildlife Refuge and Veteran’s Memorial Park. \nEach of the student speakers is a recipient of the Russo Scholarship\, awarded to graduating seniors on the Student Stewardship Team who have completed more than 20 hours of service by the time they apply. The scholarships are made possible by Barrington resident and retired inventor Ronald Russo. \nThe students’ work enhances the ongoing stewardship activities of the Tuesday Trails Team\, an adult team which meets monthly to work on conservation properties\, and the adult property stewards who monitor the Land Trust’s properties monthly. \n“I started volunteering for the Student Stewardship Team at the end of my sophomore year of high school\, when the program was in its infancy\,” recalls senior Indie Lamb. \n“What I found was an amazing community which I will treasure. I have always been a proponent of preserving wild spaces. However\, it was not until I started volunteering on the Student Stewardship Team that I truly understood why it was important. These spaces provided habitat for native plant species\, wildlife and for human enjoyment. My time volunteering with the team has brought me closer to local lands and has fostered my appreciation for the natural spaces we have in Barrington.” \n  \n  \n  \n  \nThanks to our 2025 Land Trust Learning Series Sponsors!\n \n\nMeridian Custom Homes ~ Providence\nCharles E. Millard\, Inc. General Contractors – Bristol \nTiffany’s Salon & Spa – Barrington \nPODS Swimming – East Providence \nRosemary’s School of Dance – Warren\, Bristol\, Rehoboth \nJaffe Orthodontics – Barrington & Portsmouth
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/next-gen-leaders/
LOCATION:Barrington Public Library\, 281 County Rd\,\, Barrington\, RI\, 02806\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250608T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250608T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185914
CREATED:20250515T142257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T142440Z
UID:14837-1749387600-1749396600@www.blct.org
SUMMARY:Art in Nature: Meditating with the Four Directions
DESCRIPTION:Join artist Beth Adoette at the Doug Rayner Wildlife Refuge on Sunday\, June 8\, from 1 to 3:30 pm for a free Art in Nature event\, “Meditating With The Four Directions.” This workshop starts with a mindful meditation\, as we turn and consider the gifts and guidance of the four directions appearing in this special landscape. \nREGISTER FOR THE EVENT \nParticipants will consider their connection to place\, the other inhabitants\, and the people with whom they are connected\, near and far. We’ll create individual mandalas with objects from the ground to be left in the landscape. The experience will conclude with a group discussion\, reflecting on this beautiful and unique practice. \nThe workshop is open to adults ages 18 and up. Registration is limited to 15 people. The rain date is Sunday\, June 22. \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/four-directions/
LOCATION:Doug Rayner Wildlife Refuge\, 111 George St.\, Barrington\, RI\, 02806\, United States
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