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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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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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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
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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
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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:20260403T155632
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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
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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
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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\, 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
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T112217Z
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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
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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
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CREATED:20260209T180206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T180946Z
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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
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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:20260403T155632
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T113706Z
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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:20260403T155632
CREATED:20260403T115245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T115741Z
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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:20260403T155632
CREATED:20251216T182221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260301T183102Z
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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:Rhode Island
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155632
CREATED:20260403T121041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T121138Z
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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:20260403T155632
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155632
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155632
CREATED:20251216T184012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T173719Z
UID:15131-1778774400-1778779800@www.blct.org
SUMMARY:250th Evening History Walk - Sowams Woods
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence with an Evening History Walk at Sowams Woods on Thursday\, May 14\, at 4 pm. All ages are welcome. The event is free and open to the public\, regardless of where you live. \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. \nSowams Woods is a 12-acre preserve in Barrington\, RI. It is considered a sacred place by the Pokanoket people\, once reserved for women and childbirth. Sowams Woods was also inhabited by some of the earliest settlers in the region and is now a model of community conservation efforts. \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-evening-history-walk-sowams-woods/
LOCATION:Sowams Woods\, South Lake Drive\, Barrington\, Rhode Island\, 02806
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155632
CREATED:20260113T193730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T212110Z
UID:15263-1778785200-1778790600@www.blct.org
SUMMARY:Learning Series: A Better World Is Possible ~ Global Youth Confront the Climate Crisis
DESCRIPTION:Join award winning environmental journalist Meera Subramanian for an engaging all-ages discussion of her new graphic novel\, A Better World Is Possible: Global Youth Confront the Climate Crisis. We encourage students to attend and participate in this free event. \nThe event will take place on Thursday\, May 14\, at 7 pm in the Salem Family Auditorium at the Barrington Public Library\, our partner in the Land Trust Learning Series.  \nREGISTER FOR THE EVENT \nAs climate change quickens—bringing with it extreme weather\, biodiversity loss and humanitarian crises—four teens help organize the world’s largest climate protest. Hundreds of thousands join them\, taking to the streets of New York City and demanding answers. \nHow did climate change get this bad? Who’s to blame? And most importantly: What can we do about it? \nIn their stunning graphic novel\, Meera Subramanian and New York Times best-selling illustrator Danica Novgorodoff share experiences from their lives and those of the four youth activists. Extensively researched interludes answer questions such as “What is climate change?” and “What is environmental (in)justice?” so readers can learn not just the science but the social implications of our changing planet and then explore solutions at hand. \nThey show us that anyone can make meaningful change\, because a better world is possible—and together\, we can create it! A Better World Is Possible will be available for sale at the event. \nAbout Meera Subramanian \nMeera Subramanian is an award-winning freelance journalist who writes narrative nonfiction about home in the personal and planetary sense\, in a time of climate crisis. \nHer work has appeared in publications such as Nature\, The New York Times\, The New Yorker\, Virginia Quarterly Review\, and Orion\, where she is a contributing editor. \nHer first book was A River Runs Again: India’s Natural World in Crisis\, which was short-listed for the 2016 Orion Book Award. A National Geographic Explorer\, Meera has received numerous grants and fellowships. \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-a-better-world-is-possible-global-youth-confront-the-climate-crisis/
LOCATION:Barrington Public Library\, 281 County Rd\,\, Barrington\, RI\, 02806\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155632
CREATED:20260306T112249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T112654Z
UID:15393-1779300000-1779307200@www.blct.org
SUMMARY:Art in Nature: Nature Journaling at Allin's Cove
DESCRIPTION:The Art in Nature Program is made possible by the Ronald D. Russo Charitable Fund. \nExperience the unique shoreline preserve of Allin’s Cove\, rich with birdlife\, at mid-tide as the sun is setting on Wednesday\, May 20\, from 6-8 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. \nAllin’s Cove \nAllin’s Cove Conservation Area is a 20-acre stretch of marsh\, grassland and wooded upland surrounding a tidal cove along the Providence River in the Northwest corner of Barrington\, RI. The Cove was named for General Thomas Allin\, whose grave still stands in a nearby graveyard. \nIn the early to mid-1900s\, manufacturing facilities in the nearby Bay Spring Village pumped pollution from dye vats and other sources directly into the Cove. In 1959\, the Army Corps of Engineers disposed of dredge spoils on 11 acres of salt marsh and tidal flats at the Cove. \nIn the late 1990s\, restoration efforts began through a partnership with neighborhood advocates\, Save the Bay\, the Town of Barrington\, and the Barrington Land Conservation Trust. The Coastal Resource Management Council obtained a reparation agreement from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers\, resulting in a $760K project to relocate the channel in the cove and restore the salt marsh. \nThe cove supports a variety of aquatic species\, raptors\, song birds\, mammals and pollinating insects.
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/15393/
LOCATION:Allin’s Cove\, Barrington\, Rhode Island\, 02806
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155632
CREATED:20260306T114136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T114247Z
UID:15402-1780750800-1780758000@www.blct.org
SUMMARY:Art in Nature: Nature Journaling at Doug Rayner Wildlife Refuge
DESCRIPTION:The Art in Nature Program is made possible by the Ronald D. Russo Charitable Fund. \nDiscover and capture your impressions of the Doug Rayner Wildlife Refuge\, an 80-acre coastal preserve\, at summertime and high tide\, on Saturday\, June 6\, 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. \nDoug Rayner Wildlife Refuge \nThe Doug Rayner Wildlife Refuge is located on Nockum Hill in Barrington on a peninsula extending into the Barrington River and Hundred Acre Cove estuary. Owned by the Town of Barrington\, the Refuge’s public hiking trails traverse more than 70 acres of field\, forest and shoreline. \nNockum Hill has figured prominently in Barrington’s history. Once home to the Wampanoag people\, it is the site of the first Baptist meetinghouse in the New World. Legend has it that the first shots of King Philip’s War were fired nearby. \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 bird species\, including several special interest species such as clapper rail\, seaside sparrow and marsh wren.
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/art-in-nature-nature-journaling-at-doug-rayner-wildlife-refuge/
LOCATION:Doug Rayner Wildlife Refuge\, 111 George St.\, Barrington\, RI\, 02806\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260607T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260607T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155632
CREATED:20251216T185447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T173925Z
UID:15133-1780837200-1780842600@www.blct.org
SUMMARY:250th Summer History Walk - Johannis Farm Wildlife Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence with a Summer History Walk at Johannis Farm Wildlife Preserve on Sunday\, June 7\, at 1 pm. All ages are welcome. The event is free and open to the public\, regardless of where you live. \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. \nJohannis Farm Wildlife Preserve is home to one of the earliest brickmaking operations in the region and was a working farm for many years.  \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. It takes about an hour and a half to walk the entire property.  \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-summer-history-walk-johannis-farm-wildlife-preserve/
LOCATION:Johannis Farm Wildlife Preserve
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260608T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260608T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155632
CREATED:20260203T181108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T211934Z
UID:15280-1780941600-1780947000@www.blct.org
SUMMARY:Land Trust Learning Series & Annual Meeting: Rhode Island's Native Bees
DESCRIPTION:Do you know how many bees are native to Rhode Island? Are we doing enough to help them thrive in the landscape? Join us for a presentation by Casey Johnson\, Research Associate with the University of Rhode Island Bee Lab\, on Monday\, June 8\, in the Salem Family Auditorium at the Barrington Public Library.  \nREGISTER FOR THE EVENT \nThe Land Trust will hold its annual meeting at 6 pm in the auditorium. The presentation will follow immediately after at 6:30 pm. The entire event is free and open to the public. You do not need to be a Land Trust member to attend. \nCasey will discuss the diversity of native bees and their importance in our ecosystems. She’ll explore some of the common threats to bees\, such as habitat loss\, invasive species\, pesticide use and climate change. You’ll learn how homeowners\, gardeners and bee enthusiasts can help support native bees and gain a better understanding of how honey bees affect the native bee population. \nAbout Casey Johnson \nCasey Johnson joined the University of Rhode Island Bee Lab in 2019\, where she has worked closely with Dr. Steven Alm\, Professor in the Department of Plant Sciences and Entomology. She also serves as a part-time project coordinator with the Rhode Island Natural History Survey. \nCasey earned a Master of Science in biological and environmental sciences from URI in 2022 and Bachelor of Science in wildlife biology in 2019. \nHer research has included evaluating the Farm Bill conservation plantings for their impact on plant and wild bee responses\, creating a checklist of the bees of Rhode Island and examining the water-foraging preferences of honey bees. \n  \nThanks to our 2026 Learning Series Sponsors!\n \n \n \n  \n \nCharles E. Millard General Contractors\, Inc.\nPods Swimming\, East Providence\nJaffe Orthodontics\, Barrington
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/land-trust-learning-series-annual-meeting-rhode-islands-native-bees/
LOCATION:Barrington Public Library\, 281 County Rd\,\, Barrington\, RI\, 02806\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155632
CREATED:20260203T191737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T211317Z
UID:15289-1790103600-1790107200@www.blct.org
SUMMARY:Learning Series: Forgotten Landscapes ~ How Natural Habitats Respond to Land Use
DESCRIPTION: \nTravel through time with ecologist Kevin Ormerod as he shares historic photos and records that provide insight into today’s native plants and habitats. Kevin will help us deepen our conservation perspective and abilities on Tuesday\, Sept. 22\, at 7 pm in the Salem Family Auditorium at the Barrington Public Library.\n \nREGISTER FOR THE EVENT\n \n\n \nLearn how to decipher the events that shaped our landscapes and foresee the outcomes of current management methods. Kevin will explore the effect that centuries of settlement has had on both home gardens and habitat restoration.  \nBy recognizing which species and habitats are foundational to Southern New England\, we can make decisions that help us reclaim our personal property. We’ll also be better equipped to contribute valuable input toward public land management projects. \nAbout Kevin Ormerod \nKevin Ormerod is the founder of Bluestem Meadows\, a native habitat restoration and landscaping company. He has worked with several native plant garden design companies and nurseries and has collaborated with the Southern and Eastern Rhode Island Conservation Districts of the Natural Resource Conservation Service.\n\n\n \nKevin earned a Bachelor of Science in geological oceanography from the University of Rhode Island in 2017. He received Invasive Management Certification by the Coastal Resources Management Council and Wetland Field Indicator Certification from the New England Hydric Soil Technical Committee. Kevin also trained with the Xerces Society and Garden in the Woods\, and he serves as a rare plant survey volunteer with the Native Plant Trust. \n \n\nThanks to our 2026 Learning Series Sponsors!\n \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-forgotten-landscapes-how-natural-habitats-respond-to-land-use/
LOCATION:Barrington Public Library\, 281 County Rd\,\, Barrington\, RI\, 02806\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155632
CREATED:20260112T194406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T211436Z
UID:15235-1792522800-1792528200@www.blct.org
SUMMARY:Learning Series: Combining Art and Science to Save Species
DESCRIPTION:Wildlife populations are declining around the world because of human impacts\, and yet too few of us are part of the solution. In this presentation\, Dr. Lucy Spelman\, founder of the local organization Creature Conserve\, offers a behind-the-scenes look at how combining art and science can bring us together to save species. \nThe event will take place on Tuesday\, Oct. 20\, at 7 pm in the Salem Family Auditorium at the Barrington Public Library\, our partner in the Learning Series. \nREGISTER FOR THE EVENT \n“Dr. Lucy” believes that we need a more inviting and inclusive approach to wildlife conservation\, one that open to diverse perspectives from the arts\, humanities\, sciences\, traditional ecological knowledge and beyond.  \nDrawing from her years as a zoo and wildlife veterinarian\, she describes some of her first experiences with art-sci collaboration. These stories are wild and wonderful\, from glue-on shoes for a rhino to parading for pandas. \nShe’ll introduce us to the work of Creature Conserve\, the non-profit she founded\, and her newest book\, Creature Needs\, which will be available for sale. You’ll see examples of art informed and inspired by science that call attention to the loss of biodiversity and what we can do about it. \n \nAbout Dr. 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. \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-combining-art-and-science-to-save-species/
LOCATION:Barrington Public Library\, 281 County Rd\,\, Barrington\, RI\, 02806\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261110T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261110T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155632
CREATED:20260113T114342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T211404Z
UID:15252-1794335400-1794342600@www.blct.org
SUMMARY:Learning Series: The Little Things that Run the World (Documentary)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for THE LITTLE THINGS THAT RUN THE WORLD\, an award-winning 105-minute documentary that introduces viewers to a diverse group of scientists\, nature lovers\, gardeners\, farmers and general bug enthusiasts in exploring the importance of flying insects amid rapid declines in their numbers.  \nThe event will take place on Tuesday\, Nov. 10\, at 6:30 pm in the Salem Family Auditorium at the Barrington Public Library\, our partner in the Learning Series. A discussion will follow the film for those who are interested. \nREGISTER FOR THE EVENT \nView the trailer \n \nThis most numerous group of animals on the planet by far – three quarters of all species – have also been called the “glue of life” on Earth.  They literally hold ecosystems together.  Insects were the first animals to evolve flight more than 400 million years ago\, and they survived all five of the known mass extinctions since then.  But there is evidence that the pace of decline among insects in parts of the world today is fast approaching the levels of previous catastrophes.  \nWhat this means for the rest of life on Earth\, including humans\, is the focus of THE LITTLE THINGS THAT RUN THE WORLD.  The film documents the mysteries of the declines along side creative and heroic human efforts to change the course of evolutionary history.  What is causing this extinction crisis?  What can be done to reverse the trend?  THE LITTLE THINGS THAT RUN THE WORLD attempts to find answers to those questions and more. \nFilm Festivals and Experts Applaud the Film \n“This year\, we are incredibly excited to honor a film that championed a crucial environmental theme with artistic mastery\, transforming what could be a purely academic subject into an accessible and deeply engaging cinematic experience. More importantly\, it leaves us with a sense of wonder and a gentle\, optimistic call to action\, inspiring us to appreciate and protect the delicate balance of our natural world. It’s a mesmerizing exploration of the vital yet often overlooked role of insects in our global ecosystem. It is both scientifically rigorous and visually stunning\, taking us on a journey into the intricate world of these tiny creatures\, and reminding us how fundamental they are to life as we know it.” Lighthouse International Film Festival Jury \n“THE LITTLE THINGS THAT RUN THE WORLD is a passionate and comprehensive deep dive into the ecological crisis facing flying insects and the ripple effects on global biodiversity.” Doc Screenings International Film Festival \n“THE LITTLE THINGS THAT RUN THE WORLD is a visual treat! You’ll come for the incredible insect photography and stay for the important lessons on land use\, habitat disruption\, native plants\, and avoiding monocultures. A visually entrancing film that reminds us of the perils of ignoring the needs of our invertebrate neighbors.” Chris Stelzig\, Executive Director\, Entomological Society of America \n“What a terrific and timely summary of the global status of insects! E.O. Wilson and more than a dozen other world-renown scientists provide insightful critiques of the anthropogenic causes of insect declines and what we can do going forward to protect insect biodiversity. The stunning photography\, sobering statistics\, and insightful interviews make the film a valuable resource for students\, educators\, conservation biologists\, policy makers\, and environmentalists looking to build a more sustainable and just future for humanity and nature.” David Wagner\, Professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology\, University of Connecticut. \nThanks to our 2026 Learning Series Sponsors!\n \n  \n \nCharles E. Millard General Contractors\, Inc.\nPods Swimming\, East Providence\nJaffe Orthodontics\, Barrington
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/learning-series-the-little-things-that-run-the-world-documentary/
LOCATION:Barrington Public Library\, 281 County Rd\,\, Barrington\, RI\, 02806\, United States
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