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SUMMARY:Student Stewardship Team - Dziedzic Family Preserve
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\, Nov. 22\, from 9-11 am\, we’ll be working at the Dziedzic Family Preserve. Parking is available at the Perna Park soccer field\, 110 Sowams Rd. \nDress for the weather and wear sturdy footwear and socks\, long pants and your t-shirt and hat (optional). Bring a water bottle! \nREGISTER FOR THE EVENT \nThanks for participating!
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/student-stewardship-team-dziedzic-family-preserve-2/
LOCATION:Dziedzic Family Preserve\, 110 Sowams Road\, Barrington\, RI\, 02806\, United States
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SUMMARY:Day After Thanksgiving Walk - Johannis Farm Wildlife Preserve
DESCRIPTION: \nOn Friday Nov. 28\, between 11 am and 1 pm\, Land Trust volunteers will be stationed at waypoints to assist visitors on a self-guided walk 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 is under construction but may not be installed by this date. 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-2/
LOCATION:Johannis Farm Wildlife Preserve
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T130000
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SUMMARY:Student Stewardship Team - Johannis Farm Wildlife Preserve
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\, Dec. 7\, from 1-3 pm\, we’ll be working at Johannis Farm Wildlife Preserve. \nDress for the weather and wear long pants\, socks\, shoes\, and your Land Trust t-shirt and hat (optional). Bring a water bottle! \nREGISTER FOR THE EVENT \nThanks for participating!
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/student-stewardship-team-johannis-farm-wildlife-preserve-6/
LOCATION:Johannis Farm Wildlife Preserve
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155653
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SUMMARY:Student Stewardship Team - Tool Sharpening Event
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\, Dec. 13\, from 9 to 11 am\, we’ll be sharpening and cleaning the shears and loppers we use for trail work. This is an indoor event. Dress comfortably for hands-on work. The event will take place at the home of Executive Director Cindy Elder. \nREGISTER FOR THE EVENT
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/student-stewardship-team-tool-sharpening-event/
LOCATION:1 Rio Road\, Barrington\, RI 02806\, 1 Rio Road\, Barrington\, RI\, 02806\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251220T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251220T110000
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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 Saturday\, December 20\, from 9-11 am\, we’ll be working at Osamequin Nature Preserve. \nDress for the weather and wear study shoes long pants\, and Land Trust t-shirt  and hat (optional). Bring a water bottle! \nREGISTER FOR THE 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-5/
LOCATION:Osamequin Nature Preserve\, 1580 Rte. 114 North\, Barrington\, Rhode Island\, 02806
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251221T130000
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SUMMARY:Guided Walk: Doug Rayner Wildlife Refuge
DESCRIPTION:Experience winter in the vast open space of the Doug Rayner Wildlife Refuge. Join our free guided walk on Sunday\, Dec. 21\, at 1 pm. Visiting family members are welcome! \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-6/
LOCATION:Doug Rayner Wildlife Refuge\, 111 George St.\, Barrington\, RI\, 02806\, United States
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SUMMARY:250th History Walk: Hampden Meadows Greenbelt
DESCRIPTION:Kick off 2026 and the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence with a New Year’s Day History Walk on the Hampden Meadows Greenbelt on Thursday\, January 1\, at 1 pm. All ages are welcome. The event is free and open to the public\, regardless of where you live. \nREGISTER FOR THE WALK \nEach of our 2026 History Walks will present elements of Barrington’s history in connection with the location we are visiting. They are held in collaboration with Barrington 250. \nThe Greenbelt offers an opportunity to explore its significance to the Pokanoket people as well as Hampden Meadows’ role as a place of trade in the early days of settlement. \nOur walk will begin at the trailhead on Kent Street in Barrington\, across from the tennis courts. Kent Street is a short road that runs between New Meadow Road and Sowams Road.  \nWe’ll walk the main trail through the forest as far as Linden Road and return the same way. The entire walk is approximately 2 miles. You may park at the tennis courts on Kent St.  Dress for the weather and wear sturdy footwear. We’ll keep moving at a moderate pace and be finished in about an hour. \nAbout Barrington 250 \nBarrington celebrates the 250th anniversary of American independence with festivities through July 2026 that invite neighbors and visitors of all ages to commemorate our town’s rich history in establishing and sustaining a democratic nation. Presented in collaboration with community partners\, programs will feature educational events\, civic engagement activities\, ceremonies and celebrations that culminate over the July 4th holiday weekend. Learn more at barrington.ri.gov/250. \nRead the History of the Hampden Meadows Greenbelt
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/250th-history-walk-hampden-meadows-greenbelt/
LOCATION:Hampden Meadows Greenbelt\, Kent Street\, Barrington\, RI\, 02806
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260105T190000
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SUMMARY:Discussion: Invasive Plant Species Legislation
DESCRIPTION:Burning Bush invading a New England woodland understory. Despite the ecological harm being caused by this plant\, it is still commonly sold and planted across RI. \nThe Barrington Pollinator Pathway\, an initiative of the Barrington Land Conservation Trust\, is pleased to host State Representative Jennifer Boylan (District 66) for a discussion and brainstorming session about soon-to-be-proposed legislation to curb the spread of invasive plants in Rhode Island. \nThe event will take place on Monday\, January 5\, at 7 pm at the Barrington Public Library. All are welcome to this free event\, regardless of where you live. \nREGISTER FOR THE EVENT \nRhode Island is one of only five states without a prohibited plant sale list\, a list that restricts the sale and distribution of invasive plants\, and the only state in New England without one. Invasive plants are a specific category of non native plant that have been shown to wreak havoc on local ecosystems by spreading exponentially and crowding out native plants species. \nThis bill would prohibit the sale of these plant species at nurseries\, garden centers and anywhere plants are sold in the state. Research has shown that 60% of invasive plants are introduced through their intentional sale and planting. Join us for this conversation and learn more about what you can do to help support this effort. \nRead about the bill.
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/discussion-on-invasive-plant-species-bill/
LOCATION:Barrington Public Library\, 281 County Rd\,\, Barrington\, RI\, 02806\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260111T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260111T150000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T201302Z
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SUMMARY:Student Stewardship Team - Mussachuck Grove
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\, Jan. 11\, from 1-3 pm\, we’ll be working at Mussachuck Grove. \nREGISTER FOR THE EVENT \nDress for the weather. Bring winter gloves\, a hat and a water bottle! \nThanks for participating!
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/student-stewardship-team-mussachuck-grove-2/
LOCATION:Mussachuck Grove\, Corner of Appian Way and Grove St.\, Barrington\, RI\, 02806\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T110000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T131246Z
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SUMMARY:Student Stewardship Team - Mussachuck Grove
DESCRIPTION:EVENT CANCELLED DUE TO EXTREME COLD.\nTHIS EVENT IS FOR MEMBERS OF THE 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\, Jan. 31\, from 9-11 am\, we’ll be working at Mussachuck Grove. \nMussachuck Grove is located at the intersection of Appian Way and Grove St. There is a small parking lot at this corner.  \nDress for the weather. Bring winter gloves\, a hat and a water bottle. \nThanks for participating! \n  \n 
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/student-stewardship-team-andreozzi-nature-preserve/
LOCATION:Mussachuck Grove\, Corner of Appian Way and Grove St.\, Barrington\, RI\, 02806\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T113000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T130639Z
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SUMMARY:Art in Nature 2026 Preview
DESCRIPTION:Over the last year\, we’ve offered a variety of nature-based activities through our new Art in Nature program. From nature journaling and mandala making to painting\, poetry and sculpture\, we’ve explored the intersection between the arts and nature. \nJoin us for an informal discussion about our plans for 2026 on Saturday\, Feb. 7\, at 10 am at the Barrington Public Library in the Collis Gallery. \nIf you’ve attended one of our Art in Nature programs\, we welcome you to bring one of your works of art to share with the group. \nREGISTER FOR THE EVENT
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/art-in-nature-planning-sharing-session/
LOCATION:Barrington Public Library\, 281 County Rd\,\, Barrington\, RI\, 02806\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T110000
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SUMMARY:250th Family History Walk: St. Andrews Farm
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate February vacation and the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence with a Family History Walk at St. Andrews Farm on Thursday\, February 19\, at 10 am. We’ll have a hot cocoa station\, play old-fashioned outdoor games and build snowmen (if there’s snow). While the kids play\, adults can learn about the history of this special property. \nAll ages are welcome. The event is free and open to the public\, regardless of where you live. \nREGISTER FOR THE WALK \nEach of our 2026 History Walks presents elements of Barrington’s history in connection with the location we are visiting. They are held in collaboration with Barrington 250. \nOnce a working farm\, St. Andrews Farm is now one a popular spot for walkers. This conservation property was protected through a generous local philanthropist who purchased the property and donated it to the Town. \nSt. Andrews Farm is located at 101 Middle Highway\, Barrington. There is plenty of parking. Dress for the weather and wear sturdy footwear. The event will last about an hour. \n  \nAbout Barrington 250 \nBarrington celebrates the 250th anniversary of American independence with festivities through July 2026 that invite neighbors and visitors of all ages to commemorate our town’s rich history in establishing and sustaining a democratic nation. Presented in collaboration with community partners\, programs will feature educational events\, civic engagement activities\, ceremonies and celebrations that culminate over the July 4th holiday weekend. Learn more at barrington.ri.gov/250.
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/250th-family-history-walk-st-andrews-farm/
LOCATION:St. Andrews Farm\, 101 Middle Highway\, Barrington\, RI\, 02806
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T113000
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SUMMARY:250th History Walk: Allin's Cove
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence with a History Walk to Allin’s Cove on Saturday\, March 7\, at 10 am. All ages are welcome. The event is free and open to the public\, regardless of where you live. \nREGISTER FOR THE EVENT \nEach of our 2026 History Walks will present elements of Barrington’s history in connection with the location we are visiting. They are held in collaboration with Barrington 250. \nAllin’s Cove provides a glimpse into the life of General Allin\, the history of slavery in Barrington\, and early industry in town like Rhode Island Laceworks. \nAllin’s Cove is located off Third Street in Barrington\, RI\, but parking is NOT allowed on Third Street. Please park on Chapel Road (on the same side of the street as the St. Matthews & Mark Church to ensure safety vehicles can get by). The walk will last about an hour. \nAbout Barrington 250 \nBarrington celebrates the 250th anniversary of American independence with festivities through July 2026 that invite neighbors and visitors of all ages to commemorate our town’s rich history in establishing and sustaining a democratic nation. Presented in collaboration with community partners\, programs will feature educational events\, civic engagement activities\, ceremonies and celebrations that culminate over the July 4th holiday weekend. Learn more at barrington.ri.gov/250.
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/250th-history-walk-allins-cove/
LOCATION:Allin’s Cove\, Barrington\, Rhode Island\, 02806
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T150000
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SUMMARY:Art in Nature: Creature Needs - An Art-Science Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The Art in Nature Series is made possible by the Ronald D. Russo Fund and the Barrington Public Library. All programs are free and open to the public. \nLucy Spelman at TEDxProvidence. (Photo by Cat Laine) \nOur next Art in Nature program\, “Creature Needs – An Art-Science Workshop\,” features scientist Dr. Lucy Spelman and writer Susan Tacent from the Barrington-based non-profit Creature Conserve. This generative workshop on Saturday\, March 7\, from 1-3 pm at the Barrington Public Library is for people interested in creating work in all media about what it means to share our six basic needs – air\, food\, water\, shelter\, room to move\, and each other – with all creatures. \nREGISTER FOR THE WORKSHOP \nWe’ll explore the science that illuminates the stark choices we face in order to conserve resources and ensure the needs of all species are met\, including the animals on our streets\, in our backyards\, parks\, shorelines\, rivers\, oceans and skies. \nThrough process-oriented presentation\, guided exercises\, and open discussion\, we’ll weave scientific information into the creative process. We’ll also use our new book\, “Creature Needs” as a source of inspiration. Participants are encouraged to bring the sketching or writing materials of their choice as well as empathy and imagination. \nNo special skills are required for this free workshop. All ages are welcome (children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult). \nABOUT LUCY SPELMAN \n“Dr. Lucy” is a world-renowned zoo and wildlife veterinarian\, writer\, and educator. She has cared for animals in every imaginable setting\, from our pets at home to those remaining in the vanishing wild. She also brings artists and scientists together to create new pathways for wildlife conservation\, both as an educator at the Rhode Island School of Design and as the founder of Creature Conserve. \nShe has authored several books\, including The Rhino with Glue-on Shoes\, the National Geographic Kids Animal Encyclopedia\, and Creature Needs: Writers Respond to the Science of Animal Conservation. \nABOUT SUSAN TACENT \n \nSusan Tacent holds a Ph.D. in Comparative Literature from Brown University and has taught literature and creative writing at venues including Oberlin College\, Roger Williams University\, LitArts RI and the Rogers Free Library in Bristol\, RI. \nHer fiction has appeared in Blackbird\, DIAGRAM\, Michigan Quarterly Review\, Tin House Online\, Coolest American Stories 2022\, Slice Magazine and elsewhere. Her criticism\, interviews and scholarly writing have appeared in The Common\, Dostoevsky Studies\, The Keats-Shelley Journal\, and others. \nShe is Creature Conserve’s writer-in-residence and co-editor of Creature Needs: Writers Respond to the Science of Animal Conservation\, University of Minnesota Press\, 2025. 
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/art-in-nature-creature-needs-a-generative-art-science-workshop/
LOCATION:Barrington Public Library\, 281 County Rd\,\, Barrington\, RI\, 02806\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T150000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T190820Z
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SUMMARY:Student Stewardship Team - Sowams Woods
DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT IS FOR MEMBERS OF THE 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\, March 8\, from 1-3 pm\, we’ll be working at Sowams Woods. \nREGISTER FOR THE EVENT \nDress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes or boots\, long pants\, and warm jacket. Land Trust hat and t-shirt optional. Bring a water bottle! \nWe’ll meet at the trailhead of Sowams Woods off Washington Road (on South Lake Drive\, a dirt road bordering the golf course)\, across from Lighthouse Lane. \nThanks for participating!
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/student-stewardship-team-sowams-woods-7/
LOCATION:Sowams Woods\, South Lake Drive\, Barrington\, Rhode Island\, 02806
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260309T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260309T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155653
CREATED:20251216T195635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T212240Z
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SUMMARY:Learning Series: Letters to Boulders
DESCRIPTION:Our first event in the 2026 Learning Series features award-winning poet Karen Donovan. She’ll read from her new book\, Letters to Boulders\, and discuss her unique blend of art and science on Monday\, March 9\, at 7 pm. The event will take place in the Salem Family Auditorium at the Barrington Public Library. We are grateful to the Library for partnering with us on the Learning Series. \nREGISTER FOR THE EVENT \nLetters to Boulders has been called “a poetic meditation on the mutable qualities of the earth.” A collection of short prose written in response to a curation of rocks\, the book features full-color photographs of rocks paired with prose pieces that range in style from memoir to manifesto. \nEach piece of writing is titled by a term from the geosciences. Letters to Boulders adopts the look of a field guide but delivers something more creative\, transforming basic geological concepts and motifs through metaphor and storytelling. \nThe rocks are the stars here. Drawn from a tiny East Bay beach\, they are a mix of breeds – granite\, quartz\, gneiss\, schist\, sandstone\, mudstone\, conglomerate – as are all the writerly forms employed: narrative\, argument\, speculation\, allegory\, reportage\, confession\, list\, prose poem\, ode. Filled with “grit and fizz and nerve\,” Letters to Boulders speaks about life on earth\, past and present\, a story that is essentially about timescale. We may indeed be haunted by brevity\, it says\, but there is solace in the idea of deep time and the reliable heft of rocks collected by hand. \nAbout Karen Donovan \nKaren Donovan is a prizewinning poet and the author of Letters to Boulders\, a book of prose and photographs published by Wet Cement Press in 2025. Her other books of poetry and prose are Monad+Monadnock\, Planet Parable\, Aard-vark to Axolotl\, Your Enzymes Are Calling the Ancients\, and Fugitive Red. She lives in Riverside. \n  \nThanks to our 2026 Learning Series Sponsors!\n \n \n  \n \nCharles E. Millard General Contractors\, Inc.\nPods Swimming\, East Providence\nJaffe Orthodontics\, Barrington
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/learning-series-letters-to-boulders/
LOCATION:Barrington Public Library\, 281 County Rd\,\, Barrington\, RI\, 02806\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155653
CREATED:20260302T192606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T193955Z
UID:15360-1773478800-1773486000@www.blct.org
SUMMARY:Student Stewardship Team - BMS Pollinator Garden
DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT IS FOR MEMBERS OF THE 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\, March 14\, from 9-11 am\, we’ll be working at the Barrington Middle School Pollinator Garden. \nREGISTER FOR THE EVENT \nDress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes or boots\, long pants\, and warm layers. Land Trust hat and t-shirt optional. Bring a water bottle! \nWe’ll meet in the parking lot behind the Barrington Middle School\, 261 Middle Highway\, Barrington. \nThanks for participating!
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/15360/
LOCATION:Barrington Middle School\, 261 Middle Highway\, Barrington\, RI\, 02806
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260323T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260323T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155653
CREATED:20260112T175151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T145741Z
UID:15231-1774290600-1774296000@www.blct.org
SUMMARY:Art in Nature: Working in Micros ~ Keep it Short\, Keep it Sweet
DESCRIPTION:The Art in Nature Series is made possible by the Ronald D. Russo Fund and the Barrington Public Library. All programs are free and open to the public. \nBrevity is power! Join award-winning local poet Karen Donovan for a workshop in writing micro prose\, a free event offered through our Art in Nature series. Donovan’s newest book\, Letters to Boulders\, was inspired by rocks collected at local beaches. \nThe event will take place on Monday\, March 23\, at 6:30 pm in the Collis Gallery at the Barrington Public Library. Please bring paper or a notebook\, a writing instrument and your favorite stone\, pinecone\, seashell\, leaf\, feather\, seed pod or any other natural object to use as a center for storytelling. \nREGISTER FOR THE EVENT \nMicros are very short written pieces that can take the form of stories\, memoirs\, essays\, prose poetry\, journal entries\, fairy tales\, vignettes\, and other types of creative expression. Most micros are usually around 300 words long but are often even briefer. They feature strong sentences\, irresistible beginnings and striking endings\, an arresting tone\, and lots of sensory detail. \nMicros can be about anything and are great conveyors of a writer’s idiosyncratic voice – sometimes the quirkier\, the better. Just like an elevator pitch\, micros quickly catch and keep a reader’s attention and make an impact. \nIn this workshop\, you’ll write in response to a variety of prompts that will get your thoughts flowing. We’ll use topic suggestions\, story starters\, images\, and natural objects that will unlock your imagination and encourage ideas. At the end of the workshop\, you’ll be invited to read your draft out loud to the group if you wish to share it. This is an AI-free zone\, so you’ll have the pleasure of your own inventions\, and enjoy what everyone else creates\, too. \nLetters to Boulders will be available for sale at the workshop. \nAbout Karen Donovan \nKaren Donovan is a prizewinning poet and the author of Letters to Boulders\, a book of prose and photographs published by Wet Cement Press in 2025. Her other books of poetry and prose are Monad+Monadnock\, Planet Parable\, Aard-vark to Axolotl\, Your Enzymes Are Calling the Ancients\, and Fugitive Red. She lives in Riverside.
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/art-in-nature-working-in-micros-keep-it-short-keep-it-sweet/
LOCATION:Barrington Public Library\, 281 County Rd\,\, Barrington\, RI\, 02806\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155653
CREATED:20260302T193834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T122025Z
UID:15363-1775293200-1775300400@www.blct.org
SUMMARY:Student Stewardship Team - Mussachuck Grove
DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT IS FOR MEMBERS OF THE 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\, April 4\, from 9 to 11 am\, we’ll be working at Mussachuck Grove \nREGISTER FOR THE EVENT \nDress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes or boots\, long pants\, and warm layers. Land Trust hat and t-shirt optional. Bring a water bottle! \nWe’ll meet in the parking lot on Grove St. at the corner of Appian Way. \nThanks for participating!
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/sst-mussachuck-grove/
LOCATION:Mussachuck Grove\, Corner of Appian Way and Grove St.\, Barrington\, RI\, 02806\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155653
CREATED:20260403T100105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T100105Z
UID:15413-1775898000-1775905200@www.blct.org
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 Saturday\, April 11\, from 9-11 am\, we’ll be working at Osamequin Nature Preserve. \nDress for the weather and wear study shoes long pants\, and Land Trust t-shirt  and hat (optional). Bring a water bottle! \nREGISTER FOR THE 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-6/
LOCATION:Osamequin Nature Preserve\, 1580 Rte. 114 North\, Barrington\, Rhode Island\, 02806
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155653
CREATED:20260403T112057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T112217Z
UID:15415-1775998800-1776006000@www.blct.org
SUMMARY:Student Stewardship Team - Heritage 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 Sunday\, April 12\, from 1 – 3 pm\, we’ll be working at Heritage Woods. We’ll meet on Tall Pines Road (off New Meadow Road)\, just before the juncture with Heritage Road. There is streetside parking on Tall Pines if needed. \nDress for the weather and wear study shoes long pants\, and Land Trust t-shirt  and hat (optional). Bring a water bottle! \nREGISTER FOR THE EVENT
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/15415/
LOCATION:Heritage Woods
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155653
CREATED:20260112T200751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T212200Z
UID:15240-1776106800-1776112200@www.blct.org
SUMMARY:Learning Series: Lessons from Dragonflies and Damselflies
DESCRIPTION:Virginia “Ginger” Brown\, a former president of the Barrington Land Conservation Trust\, is the state’s leading expert on the Odonata—the order of insects comprised of the dragonflies and damselflies—and the author of two authoritative books on the group. \nGinger will share her knowledge of insects and their importance to our world on Monday\, April 13\, at 7 pm in the Salem Family Auditorium at the Barrington Public Library\, our partner in the Learning Series. \nREGISTER FOR THE EVENT \nThe program will introduce you to the world of insects\, including anatomy\, life cycle\, behavior\, migration and habitat\, as well as some of the largest and most conspicuous insect groups. \nGinger will discuss insect abundance and diversity\, their role in nature and significance to people\, invasive species\, threats and worldwide insect declines\, and conservation. She will offer suggestions for attracting insects and enhancing insect habitat in your own backyard. Ginger’s book\, Dragonflies and Damselflies of Rhode Island\, will be available for sale at the event. \n  \nAbout Ginger Brown \nAt The Nature Conservancy\, she was Director of Science and Stewardship and led the Rhode Island Odonata Atlas\, a citizen-science based inventory of dragonflies and damselflies in Rhode Island. \nWhen TNC passed these programs on to the Rhode Island Natural History Survey\, she moved to the Survey to lead its ecological inventory and monitoring efforts and complete the Odonata Atlas. \nCurrently\, she teaches about environmental science and nature for Living In Fulfilling Environments\, Inc. and for the Audubon Society of Rhode Island. She still gets out to chase dragonflies and other insects as often as possible. \n  \nThanks to our 2026 Learning Series Sponsors!\n \n \n  \n \nCharles E. Millard General Contractors\, Inc.\nPods Swimming\, East Providence\nJaffe Orthodontics\, Barrington
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/learning-series-lessons-from-dragonflies-and-damselflies/
LOCATION:Barrington Public Library\, 281 County Rd\,\, Barrington\, RI\, 02806\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155653
CREATED:20260209T180206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T180946Z
UID:15327-1776517200-1776524400@www.blct.org
SUMMARY:Save the Bay Beach Cleanup - Barrington Beach
DESCRIPTION:Help keep Narragansett Bay clean during Earth Month by participating in a cleanup at Barrington Beach on Saturday\, April 18\, from 1-3 pm! This cleanup is hosted by Save The Bay in partnership with the Barrington Land Conservation Trust. \nVolunteers will greet you at the information tent in the parking lot adjacent to the beach (on the left as you drive in). \nREGISTER FOR THE CLEANUP \nRegistration notes: \n\nPre-registration is required on the Save the Bay website.\nAge requirements: Cleanups are recommended for ages 8+. Ages 16+ may participate independently; Ages 8-15 may participate with a parent or guardian. Parents with children will be asked to sign a family waiver at the event.\nTeam volunteering: Signing up as a team? See Save the Bay’s Team Signup page for helpful information.\nIf the cleanup is full\, join the waitlist. Spaces often open up.\n\nPrepare for the Cleanup: \n\nREQUIRED: Review Save the Bay’s Instructions & Safety Tips\nAlways dress for the weather in sturdy\, closed-toe shoes.\nBring your own water – we recommend a reusable bottle!\nOptional: You may want to bring your own work gloves\, trash grabber\, or bucket for collecting trash.\nWe will provide disposable gloves\, trash bags\, and hand sanitizer. We’ll have extra buckets and trash grabbers on hand to borrow.
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/save-the-bay-beach-cleanup-barrington-beach/
LOCATION:Barrington Town Beach\, 88 Bay Road\, Barrington\, RI\, 02806\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Save The Bay":MAILTO:vdl849@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155653
CREATED:20260306T104742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T104817Z
UID:15387-1776603600-1776610800@www.blct.org
SUMMARY:Art in Nature: Nature Journaling at Osamequin Nature Preserve
DESCRIPTION:The Art in Nature Program is made possible by the Ronald D. Russo Charitable Fund. \nCelebrate Earth Month by sharpening your powers of observation through the arts at Osamequin Nature Preserve on Sunday\, April 19\, from 1-3 pm. \nREGISTER FOR THE EVENT \nVisual and literary artists working in a variety of media are invited to participate. We’ll encourage each other as we explore and document the natural world. Each participant should bring their own journal and pens\, pencils\, watercolors\, easels\, camera or whatever supplies fit your practice. \nThis gathering is focused on the creation of artwork in a natural environment and sharing of ideas and experience among participants. It is not an instructional workshop. \nWe welcome people of all skill levels\, from beginner to professional. Youth under the age of 14 may participate if accompanied by an adult. \nOsamequin Nature Preserve \nOsamequin Nature Preserve is a 42-acre conservation area along the western shore of Hundred Acre Cove in Barrington. The property was purchased by the Town of Barrington in the 1960s through the state “Green Acres” program and is now co-managed by the Barrington Land Conservation Trust\, the Barrington Garden Club\, and the Town.
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/nature-journaling-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:20260420T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155653
CREATED:20260403T113224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T113706Z
UID:15419-1776690000-1776697200@www.blct.org
SUMMARY:Student Stewardship Team - PIC-WIL Nature Preserve
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\, April 20\, from 1-3 pm\, we’ll be removing invasive plants and maintaining trails at PIC-WIL Nature Preserve. Wear long pants and your Land Trust hat and t-shirt if you have one. We’ll meet at the PIC-WIL parking area on Washington Road\, directly across from Tallwood Drive. \nREGISTER FOR THE EVENT \nBring a water bottle! \nThanks for participating!
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/student-stewardship-team-pic-wil-nature-preserve-3/
LOCATION:Pic-Wil Nature Preserve\, Washington Rd.\, Barrington\, RI\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155653
CREATED:20260403T115245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T115741Z
UID:15425-1776776400-1776783600@www.blct.org
SUMMARY:Student Stewardship Team - Lombardi Park & Andreozzi 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 Tuesday\, April 21\, from 1-3 pm\, we’ll be working at Lombardi Park and Andreozzi Nature Preserve. We’ll meet in the big dirt parking area on North Lake Drive at the junction of South Lake Drive. This junction is on the Middle Highway end of North Lake Drive\, not the Washington Road end – where the red dot is on the map below.  \nWear long pants\, socks\, sturdy shoes\, and your Land Trust hat and t-shirt (optional). Bring a water bottle! \nREGISTER FOR THE STEWARDSHIP EVENT \nWe’ll meet in the big dirt parking area on North Lake Drive at the junction of South Lake Drive. This junction is on the Middle Highway end of North Lake Drive\, not the Washington Road end – where the red dot is on the map below. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nThanks for participating!
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/student-stewardship-team-lombardi-park-andreozzi-nature-preserve-2/
LOCATION:Andreozzi Nature Preserve\, Lee Ann Drive\, Barrington\, RI\, 02806
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155653
CREATED:20251216T182221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260301T183102Z
UID:15128-1776862800-1776868200@www.blct.org
SUMMARY:250th Earth Day History Walk & Cleanup - Osamequin Nature Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Earth Day and the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence with a History Walk and Cleanup at Osamequin Nature Preserve on Wednesday\, April 22\, at 1 pm. This event is co-led by the Barrington Garden Club and the Barrington Land Conservation Trust\, which co-manage the preserve in partnership with the Town of Barrington. \nAll ages are welcome; children must be supervised by an accompanying adult. The event is free and open to the public\, regardless of where you live. \nREGISTER FOR THE EVENT \nEach of our 2026 History Walks will present elements of Barrington’s history in connection with the location we are visiting. They are held in collaboration with Barrington 250. \nOsamequin Nature Preserve offers an opportunity to learn about the ancestral homelands of the Pokanoket people\, the original inhabitants of this area. We’ll follow the Pokanoket’s example of stewardship by caring for and cleaning up the property. \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 area off 114 and the preserve is marked with a sign. Be careful as you enter and exit the parking area\, as traffic moves quickly along 114. \nAbout Barrington 250 \nBarrington celebrates the 250th anniversary of American independence with festivities through July 2026 that invite neighbors and visitors of all ages to commemorate our town’s rich history in establishing and sustaining a democratic nation. Presented in collaboration with community partners\, programs will feature educational events\, civic engagement activities\, ceremonies and celebrations that culminate over the July 4th holiday weekend. Learn more at barrington.ri.gov/250. .
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/250th-earth-day-history-walk-cleanup-osamequin-nature-preserve/
LOCATION:RI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155653
CREATED:20260403T121041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T121138Z
UID:15434-1776949200-1776956400@www.blct.org
SUMMARY:Student Stewardship Team - Barrington Middle School Pollinator Garden
DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT IS FOR MEMBERS OF THE 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 Thursday\, April 23\, from 1-3 pm\, we’ll be working at the Barrington Middle School Pollinator Garden (behind the school). \nDress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes or boots\, long pants\, and Land Trust hat and t-shirt (optional). Bring a water bottle!  \nREGISTER FOR THE EVENT \nWe’ll meet in the parking lot behind the Barrington Middle School\, 261 Middle Highway\, Barrington. \nThanks for participating!
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/15434/
LOCATION:Barrington Middle School\, 261 Middle Highway\, Barrington\, RI\, 02806
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155653
CREATED:20260403T122112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T122112Z
UID:15438-1777021200-1777028400@www.blct.org
SUMMARY:Student Stewardship Team - Johannis Farm Wildlife Preserve
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 24\, from 9-11 am\, we’ll be working at Johannis Farm Wildlife Preserve. \nDress for the weather and wear long pants\, socks\, shoes\, and your Land Trust t-shirt and hat (optional). Bring a water bottle! \nREGISTER FOR THE EVENT \nThanks for participating!
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/student-stewardship-team-johannis-farm-wildlife-preserve-7/
LOCATION:Johannis Farm Wildlife Preserve
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155653
CREATED:20260303T215144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T110141Z
UID:15382-1777201200-1777206600@www.blct.org
SUMMARY:City Nature Challenge Biodiversity Walk at Johannis Farm
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the City Nature Challenge Biodiversity Walk on Sunday\, April 26\, at 11 am at Johannis Farm Wildlife Preserve in Barrington\, RI. \nREGISTER FOR THE EVENT \nThis 1-hour biodiversity walk is part of the annual City Nature Challenge\, a global community science event that invites people around the world to document local wildlife to help support global scientific efforts. This year marks RI’s 5th year participating in the Challenge!\n \nParticipants will take part in a community bioblitz: a focused effort to find and document as many species as possible within a set area over a short period of time. \n \n\n \nUsing the iNaturalist app\, you’ll photograph and upload observations to record plants\, animals\, fungi\, and other living organisms right here in our community. This will become real data that scientists can use to track where species are found\, monitor changes over time\, and inform local conservation decisions. Your contributions help build a clearer picture of biodiversity in our region while boosting our city’s totals in the Challenge. \n\n \nNo previous experience or species knowledge is necessary. We’ll begin with a brief introduction to iNaturalist and simple tips for making good observations before the walk begins. \n \nPlease bring:\n\nComfortable walking shoes / boots. \nA charged smartphone with the iNaturalist app downloaded (Available for Android and iPhone)\nCuriosity about nature!\n\nPlease note: There are no bathroom facilities at Johannis Farm Wildlife Preserve. \nWalk away with new observation skills\, a deeper understanding of local biodiversity\, and the tools to keep exploring nature after the Challenge ends!\n \nOptional iNaturalist Training with Audubon\n\nIf you’d like to get advance training for the bioblitz activity\, Audubon is offering a free iNaturalist Field Training on Tuesday\, April 7\, from 5:30 to 6:30 pm at Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium\, 1401 Hope Street\, Bristol\, RI. The training is not required to participate in the walk\, but it will help you record as many species as possible. \nREGISTER FOR THE iNATURALIST TRAINING \n\nJohannis Farm Wildlife Preserve is a 32-acre expanse of field\, forest\, and salt marshes on the border of the Palmer River\, off Sowams Road in Barrington\, RI. Dogs are not allowed on this property. The terrain is gentle but may be wet in places. Dress for the weather and wear sturdy footwear. You may wish to bring a walking stick or poles to assist you when crossing wet areas. \nYou may park in the grassy lot just beyond the entrance to Johannis Farm Wildlife Preserve\, which is located between 461 and 475 Sowams Road (see below). We will meet in the parking area and walk together to the trailhead.
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/city-nature-challenge-biodiversity-walk-at-johannis-farm/
LOCATION:Johannis Farm Wildlife Preserve
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