Barrington Land Trust

Save the Bay Beach Cleanup - Barrington Beach
2026-04-18 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Barrington Town Beach, 88 Bay Road, Barrington, RI, 02806, United States
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.
Volunteers will greet you at the information tent in the parking lot adjacent to the beach (on the left as you drive in).
REGISTER FOR THE CLEANUP
Registration notes:

Pre-registration is required on the Save the Bay website.
Age 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.
Team volunteering: Signing up as a team? See Save the Bay’s Team Signup page for helpful information.
If the cleanup is full, join the waitlist. Spaces often open up.

Prepare for the Cleanup:

REQUIRED: Review Save the Bay’s Instructions & Safety Tips
Always dress for the weather in sturdy, closed-toe shoes.
Bring your own water – we recommend a reusable bottle!
Optional: You may want to bring your own work gloves, trash grabber, or bucket for collecting trash.
We will provide disposable gloves, trash bags, and hand sanitizer. We’ll have extra buckets and trash grabbers on hand to borrow.

Art in Nature: Nature Journaling at Osamequin Nature Preserve
2026-04-19 13:00 - 15:00 | Osamequin Nature Preserve, 1580 Rte. 114 North, Barrington, Rhode Island, 02806
The Art in Nature Program is made possible by the Ronald D. Russo Charitable Fund.
Celebrate Earth Month by sharpening your powers of observation through the arts at Osamequin Nature Preserve on Sunday, April 19, from 1-3 pm.
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Visual 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.
This 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.
We welcome people of all skill levels, from beginner to professional. Youth under the age of 14 may participate if accompanied by an adult.
Osamequin Nature Preserve
Osamequin 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.

Student Stewardship Team - PIC-WIL Nature Preserve
2026-04-20 13:00 - 15:00 | Pic-Wil Nature Preserve, Washington Rd., Barrington, RI, United States
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.
On 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.
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Bring a water bottle!
Thanks for participating!

Student Stewardship Team - Lombardi Park & Andreozzi Nature Preserve
2026-04-21 13:00 - 15:00 | Andreozzi Nature Preserve, Lee Ann Drive, Barrington, RI, 02806
This event is for registered members of the Land Trust’s Student Stewardship Team ONLY.
If you are not a registered member and would like to join, visit our Student Stewardship page for more information.
On 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.
Wear long pants, socks, sturdy shoes, and your Land Trust hat and t-shirt (optional). Bring a water bottle!
REGISTER FOR THE STEWARDSHIP EVENT
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.

Thanks for participating!

250th Earth Day History Walk & Cleanup - Osamequin Nature Preserve
2026-04-22 13:00 - 14:30 | Rhode Island
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.
All 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.
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Each 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.
Osamequin 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.
Osamequin 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.
About Barrington 250
Barrington 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. .

Student Stewardship Team - Barrington Middle School Pollinator Garden
2026-04-23 13:00 - 15:00 | Barrington Middle School, 261 Middle Highway, Barrington, RI, 02806
THIS EVENT IS FOR MEMBERS OF THE STUDENT STEWARDSHIP TEAM ONLY.
If you are not a registered member and would like to join, visit our Student Stewardship page for more information.
On Thursday, April 23, from 1-3 pm, we’ll be working at the Barrington Middle School Pollinator Garden (behind the school).
Dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes or boots, long pants, and Land Trust hat and t-shirt (optional). Bring a water bottle!
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We’ll meet in the parking lot behind the Barrington Middle School, 261 Middle Highway, Barrington.
Thanks for participating!

Student Stewardship Team - Johannis Farm Wildlife Preserve
2026-04-24 09:00 - 11:00 | Johannis Farm Wildlife Preserve
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.
On Friday, April 24, from 9-11 am, we’ll be working at Johannis Farm Wildlife Preserve.
Dress for the weather and wear long pants, socks, shoes, and your Land Trust t-shirt and hat (optional). Bring a water bottle!
REGISTER FOR THE EVENT
Thanks for participating!

City Nature Challenge Biodiversity Walk at Johannis Farm
2026-04-26 11:00 - 12:30 | Johannis Farm Wildlife Preserve
Join us for the City Nature Challenge Biodiversity Walk on Sunday, April 26, at 11 am at Johannis Farm Wildlife Preserve in Barrington, RI.
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This 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!

Participants 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.

Using 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.

No 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.

Please bring:

Comfortable walking shoes / boots.
A charged smartphone with the iNaturalist app downloaded (Available for Android and iPhone)
Curiosity about nature!

Please note: There are no bathroom facilities at Johannis Farm Wildlife Preserve.
Walk away with new observation skills, a deeper understanding of local biodiversity, and the tools to keep exploring nature after the Challenge ends!

Optional iNaturalist Training with Audubon

If 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.
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Johannis 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.
You 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.

250th Evening History Walk - Sowams Woods
2026-05-14 16:00 - 17:30 | Sowams Woods, South Lake Drive, Barrington, Rhode Island, 02806
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.
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Each 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.
Sowams 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.
About Barrington 250
Barrington 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.

Learning Series: A Better World Is Possible ~ Global Youth Confront the Climate Crisis
2026-05-14 19:00 - 20:30 | Barrington Public Library, 281 County Rd,, Barrington, RI, 02806, United States
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.
The 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.
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As 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.
How did climate change get this bad? Who’s to blame? And most importantly: What can we do about it?
In 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.
They 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.
About Meera Subramanian
Meera 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.
Her 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.
Her 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.

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Art in Nature: Nature Journaling at Allin's Cove
2026-05-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Allin’s Cove, Barrington, Rhode Island, 02806
The Art in Nature Program is made possible by the Ronald D. Russo Charitable Fund.
Experience 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.
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Visual 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.
This 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.
We welcome people of all skill levels, from beginner to professional. Youth under the age of 14 may participate if accompanied by an adult.
Allin’s Cove
Allin’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.
In 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.
In 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.
The cove supports a variety of aquatic species, raptors, song birds, mammals and pollinating insects.

Art in Nature: Nature Journaling at Doug Rayner Wildlife Refuge
2026-06-06 13:00 - 15:00 | Doug Rayner Wildlife Refuge, 111 George St., Barrington, RI, 02806, United States
The Art in Nature Program is made possible by the Ronald D. Russo Charitable Fund.
Discover 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.
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Visual 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.
This 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.
We welcome people of all skill levels, from beginner to professional. Youth under the age of 14 may participate if accompanied by an adult.
Doug Rayner Wildlife Refuge
The 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.
Nockum Hill has figured prominently in Barrington’s history. Once home to the Wampanoag people, it is the site of the first Baptist meetinghouse in the New World. Legend has it that the first shots of King Philip’s War were fired nearby.
The town acquired the land in the 1960s and designated it as a wildlife refuge in 1994. The Barrington Land Conservation Trust was granted a conservation easement on the property in 2005 to ensure the property remains protected in perpetuity. This sensitive land is managed by the Doug Rayner Management Committee in collaboration with the Land Trust.
In 2000, the Refuge was named after ardent naturalist Doug Rayner, a member of the Barrington Conservation Commission and a board member of the Barrington Land Conservation Trust. Doug was instrumental in protecting the marshes and upland buffers of the Palmer and Barrington Rivers, Nockum Hill and Hundred Acre Cove, and was active in protecting endangered species and their habitats.
Long 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.

250th Summer History Walk - Johannis Farm Wildlife Preserve
2026-06-07 13:00 - 14:30 | Johannis Farm Wildlife Preserve
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.
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Each 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.
Johannis Farm Wildlife Preserve is home to one of the earliest brickmaking operations in the region and was a working farm for many years.
Johannis 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.
About Barrington 250
Barrington 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.

Land Trust Learning Series & Annual Meeting: Rhode Island's Native Bees
2026-06-08 18:00 - 19:30 | Barrington Public Library, 281 County Rd,, Barrington, RI, 02806, United States
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.
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The 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.
Casey 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.
About Casey Johnson
Casey 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.
Casey earned a Master of Science in biological and environmental sciences from URI in 2022 and Bachelor of Science in wildlife biology in 2019.
Her 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.

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Learning Series: Forgotten Landscapes ~ How Natural Habitats Respond to Land Use
2026-09-22 19:00 - 20:00 | Barrington Public Library, 281 County Rd,, Barrington, RI, 02806, United States
Travel 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.

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Learn 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.
By 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.
About Kevin Ormerod
Kevin 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.

Kevin 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.

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Learning Series: Combining Art and Science to Save Species
2026-10-20 19:00 - 20:30 | Barrington Public Library, 281 County Rd,, Barrington, RI, 02806, United States
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.
The 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.
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“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.
Drawing 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.
She’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.

About Dr. Lucy Spelman
“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.
She 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.

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Learning Series: The Little Things that Run the World (Documentary)
2026-11-10 18:30 - 20:30 | Barrington Public Library, 281 County Rd,, Barrington, RI, 02806, United States
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.
The 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.
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View the trailer

This 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.
What 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.
Film Festivals and Experts Applaud the Film
“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
“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
“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
“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.
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