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SUMMARY:Evening Walk at Johannis Farm Wildlife Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Property Steward Bill Kirkpatrick \nExperience an evening walk at one of Barrington’s rarely seen wilderness areas with the Barrington Land Conservation Trust. \nOn Thursday\, Aug. 29\, at 5 pm\, join a guided walk through the Johannis Farm Wildlife Preserve\, a 32-acre expanse of field\, forest and wetland between Sowams Road and the Palmer River. The walk will be led by Property Steward Bill Kirkpatrick. \nREGISTER FOR THE EVENT \nDogs are not allowed because of the birds and animals that make this wildlife preserve their home.  \nJohannis Farm Wildlife Preserve is located on Sowams Road\, 0.7 miles north of Sowams Elementary School. \nThe walk takes approximately one hour over wet and moderate terrain. We recommend you wear lightweight long pants\, sturdy shoes and socks\, and a lightweight long-sleeved shirt to protect against mosquitos and ticks. Bug spray will be available.  Parking is available on site. \nBe aware that the primary bridge which connected the two sides of the property was washed out during a king high tide storm. You will be able to walk both sides of the property\, but you won’t be able to walk it as a loop trail. A new bridge is in the planning phase. \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. \n\n\n\n\nAdd to calendar
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/evening-at-johannis/
LOCATION:Johannis Farm Wildlife Preserve
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SUMMARY:Learning Series: Nature Gardening with Doug Tallamy
DESCRIPTION:Renowned author and entomologist Doug Tallamy joins us via Zoom on Tuesday\, Sept. 3\, at 7 pm for a presentation on Nature Gardening and a Q&A with the audience. \nThis new presentation will inspire those who are familiar with Doug’s work as well as those who are hearing from him for the first time. \nREGISTER FOR THE ZOOM EVENT  \nAuthor of Bringing Nature Home\, The Living Landscape\, and New York Times best-seller Nature’s Best Hope\, Doug has helped a generation of people understand the connection between insects\, plants and the ecosystems they share.  \n“Nearly every day I get emails from people who have read my books and heard my talks and yet still have questions about ecological landscaping\,” says Doug. \n“These are good\, thoughtful questions about ecology and evolution\, biodiversity\, invasive species\, insect declines\, native and non-native plants\, conservation and restoration\, residential and city landscapes\, urban issues\, oak biology\, keystone plants\, Homegrown National Park\, monarchs\, supporting wildlife at home\, and more.” \n“In this talk I address as many of these queries as I can with hope that my answers will further motivate people to help restore ecosystem function where they live\, work\, play\, worship\, and farm.” \nAbout Doug Tallamy \nDoug Tallamy is the T. A. Baker Professor of Agriculture in the Department of Entomology and Wildlife Ecology at the University of Delaware\, where he has authored 112 research publications and has taught insect related courses for 42 years. Chief among his research goals is to better understand the many ways insects interact with plants and how such interactions determine the diversity of animal communities. His books include Bringing Nature Home\, The Living Landscape\, co-authored with Rick Darke\, Nature’s Best Hope\, a New York Times Best Seller\, The Nature of Oaks\, winner of the American Horticultural Society’s 2022 book award.     \nIn 2021 he cofounded Homegrown National Park with Michelle Alfandari (HomegrownNationalPark.org). His awards include recognition from The Garden Writer’s Association\, Audubon\, The National Wildlife Federation\, Allegheny College\, Ecoforesters\, The Garden Club of America and The American Horticultural Association.   \nThanks to our 2024 Land Trust Learning Series Sponsors!\nLeadership Sponsor\n \n \nPartner Sponsors\n\n \nSupporting Sponsor\nMeridian Custom Homes\nCommunity Sponsors\nCharles E. Millard\, Inc. General Contractors \nThe Gob Shop \nJaffee Orthodontics
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/doug-tallamy/
LOCATION:ZOOM
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240908T130000
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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 Sunday\, Sept\,. 8\, from 1-3 pm\, we’ll cutting back the perimeter trail at Osamequin Nature Preserve and cleaning up litter. \nREGISTER FOR THE STEWARDSHIP EVENT \nWear lightweight long pants\, t-shirt (Land Trust t-shirt optional)\, socks\, shoes\, and your Land Trust hat. Bring a water bottle! \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/
LOCATION:Osamequin Nature Preserve\, 1580 Rte. 114 North\, Barrington\, Rhode Island\, 02806
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240910T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240910T160000
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SUMMARY:Student Stewardship Team - Planting Day at Barrington Middle School
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\, Sept. 10\, from 9 am to noon pm\, we’ll be planting native flowers and shrubs in the pollinator garden behind the Barrington Middle School. We have LOTS of planting to do – many hands would be appreciated! Even if you can only help for an hour or two\, your time would be valuable to us. \nREGISTER FOR THE MORNING SHIFT (9 am – Noon) \nREGISTER FOR THE AFTERNOON SHIFT (1 – 4 pm) \nDress for the weather and wear sturdy\, water-resistant footwear. Wear long pants and a long shirt\, and your Land Trust hat (Land Trust t-shirt optional). \nWe’ll meet in the parking area in the back of the Barrington Middle School.
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/student-stewardship-team-planting-day-at-barrington-middle-school/
LOCATION:Barrington Middle School\, 261 Middle Highway\, Barrington\, RI\, 02806
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240915T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240915T173000
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SUMMARY:Pollinator Pathway Tour
DESCRIPTION:The Barrington Pollinator Pathway\, an initiative of the Barrington Land Conservation Trust\, is hosting its first ever Pollinator Pathway tour in partnership with the Barrington Farm School! Learn how to welcome and support pollinators in your yard with native plants and pesticide free zones. Visit gardens\, both new and some established\, to get inspiration and share ideas with fellow gardeners. \nSORRY! THIS EVENT IS FULLY SUBSCRIBED. \nFor more information\, email pollinatorpathways@blct.org. \nYou’ll discover 13 diverse gardens on the tour\, all spaces created with nature in mind. The tour includes backyard gardens\, front lawn conversions\, and gardens dealing with saltwater intrusion. There will be meadows in the making and established meadows as well. \nBuilding wildlife habitat is a journey\, and every garden on the tour represents something a little different. The event is free\, but registration is required. \nA map of the properties will be available on the day of the event\, September 15\, when you check in. The Land Trust has purchased 50 Pollinator Pathway signs in advance for those who wish to place one in their garden. The cost is $20 per sign. You may purchase one at the event\, while supplies last.  Cash or check only\, please. \nSchedule\nNoon to 1 pm – Check in and map pick up at the Farm School \nNoon to 4:30 pm – Visit sites on the tour \n4 pm to 5:30 pm –  Tour the Farm School and gather for refreshments and raffle prizes. Pollinator Pathway signs will be available for purchase on September 15 for $20. \nPlease see the FAQ’s for more information or reach out at pollinatorpathways@blct.org \nFAQs\n1. What is a pollinator pathway?  \nPollinator pathways are public and private pesticide-free corridors of native plants that provide nutrition and habitat for pollinating insects and birds. Some pollinators travel several miles to find nutrition\, but many travel only a few hundred feet in their lifetime. By connecting our landscapes with habitat that feeds and shelters them\, creating a pollinator pathway\, we allow for the movement of species across a healthy\, native landscape. Even a small garden can be an oasis for pollinators. \nThese native plant landscapes also promote climate resilience and fight biodiversity loss. Climate-resilient yards not only protect wildlife but also provide natural defenses against heavier rainfalls and extended periods of drought. These landscapes are better equipped to withstand a changing climate. Plants\, especially natives\, also sequester carbon\, filter pollutants from our water\, help improve soil health\, and provide the oxygen we breathe. \n2. Why are pollinators important?  \nWithout pollinators\, 85% of the plants on the earth wouldn’t exist. Almost 80% of the crop plants grown around the world that produce our food- and plant-based products require pollination by animals. 40% of all insect species are declining globally and a third of them are endangered. Insects play critical roles in pollinating the plants we eat\, but they also break down waste in our environments and form the base of the food chain. \n3. How does the tour work? \nCheck in and map pickup will start at the Farm School at noon on the day of the tour. Tour site addresses will not be available until September 15. The gardens are mostly in neighborhoods\, so please be respectful of neighbors when parking and walking to the sites. \nAll of the 13 gardens will be open to the public from noon to 4:30 pm. You don’t have to visit all of them\, but we hope you will! The Farm School pollinator garden will be open for tours starting at 4 pm. There will be an informal gathering at the Farm School from 4 pm to 5:30 pm\, along with a tour of their pollinator garden and farm Light refreshments will be served. Participants can ask questions and share experiences with one another and enter the raffle to win native plants\, fresh cut flowers\, produce\, and honey too! \n4. How can I get a Pollinator Pathway sign? \nPollinator Pathway signs will be available for purchase for $20 at the Farm School on the day of the tour. \n5. What if it rains?  \nThe tour will take place\, rain or shine! \n6. What if I have further questions?  \nVisit our Barrington Pollinator Pathway page for lots of great resources and sign up to receive our newsletters.  Register to attend our free Zoom presentation on Sept. 3 featuring Doug Tallamy\, author of Nature’s Best Hope. Also\, check out these resources: Lawns into Meadows\, by Owen Wormser\, the regional Pollinator Pathway\, the Native Plant Trust\, and the Massachusetts Pollinator Network. \n 
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/pollinator-pathway-tour-sept-15/
LOCATION:Barrington Farm School\, 100 Federal Road\, Barrington\, RI\, 02806\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240918T090000
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SUMMARY:Planting Days - Town Resilience Garden
DESCRIPTION:The Town of Barrington is establishing a Demonstration Resilience Garden in Town Center\, filled with native pollinator plants. We have scheduled Planting Days on Wednesday\, Sept. 18\, and Thursday\, Sept. 19! We are seeking at least six volunteers for each two-hour shift.  \nAll volunteers who plan to participate in the garden on an ongoing basis must register as a volunteer for the Town Garden\, and sign the Town’s release form. Registration and release forms also will be available on site during Planting Day\, but we ask that you register for your shift in advance using one of the links below. If one shift is filled\, please choose another shift\, so that we can keep a steady flow of volunteers throughout the day. Thank you for your help! \nRegister for a Shift on Planting Day\nClick on one of the links below to register for a shift: \nWednesday\, September 18: \nShift One: 9-11 am \nShift Two: 11 am – 1 pm \nShift Three: 1 -3 pm \nShift Four: 3 – 5 pm \n  \nThursday\, Sept. 19: \nShift One: 9-11 am \nShift Two: 11 am – 1 pm \nShift Three: 1 – 3 pm \nThe project has been designed in collaboration with volunteers from the Barrington Garden Club\, the Barrington Land Conservation Trust\, the Barrington Public Library\, the Peck Center\, the Barrington Resilience and Energy Committee\, the Barrington Open Space Committee\, the Barrington Pollinator Pathway Committee\, and youth leaders from Barrington. The project is funded through a People’s Garden Grant from the Eastern Rhode Island Conservation District.
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/planting-day-town-resilience-garden/
LOCATION:Barrington Town Hall\, 283 County Road\, Barrington\, RI\, 02806
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SUMMARY:Art in Nature Series: Time & Place Mandala Workshop at Allin's Cove
DESCRIPTION:Join artist Beth Adoette and other curious\, creative\, open-minded people as you walk a unique Land Trust property\, Allin’s Cove\, and create ephemeral nature mandalas in the landscape using only objects found at the site. \nThen\, with the help of some short introspective writing and meaningful discussion\, allow nature\, art\, and your own intuition to give you insight into your life at this moment in time and place. \nThe workshop costs $35/person. All registration fees benefit the presenting artist. The workshop is open to adults ages 18 and up. Please do not bring your pets as they may interfere with other people’s art on the ground. \nREGISTER FOR THE EVENT \nThis interesting eco-art wellness experience is an opportunity to connect with yourself\, nature\, and community all in a beautiful setting of tidal cove\, grassland\, and marsh. Mandalas are ephemeral and will not be taken home. Photographs are encouraged.  \nAbout the Artist \nBeth grew up in the Appalachian Mountains with hemlocks\, streams\, and chickadees in her hands. Once an editorial illustrator\, Beth has returned to her love of nature and now concentrates on illustrating\, photographing\, and writing about nature and nature mandalas. \nAfter completing her certification in eco-art therapy\, Beth began designing and facilitating a variety of public and private art wellness mandala workshops for organizations\, schools\, private groups. Beth holds a BFA in Fine Arts and has received her certification in Eco-Art Therapy through Portland State University (OR)\, and Project Nature Connect.
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/mandala/
LOCATION:Allin’s Cove\, Barrington\, Rhode Island\, 02806
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241005T080000
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SUMMARY:Story Walk at Sowams Woods
DESCRIPTION:Take a family stroll around Sowams Woods\, a safe\, scenic one-mile walking loop\, and read a book at the same time! Young explorers will have fun spotting the large-format pages of a book posted along the trail. This year\, we’re featuring Mushrooms Know: Wisdom From our Friends the Fungi by Kallie George and Sara Gillingham. \nA young explorer on a Story Walk in 2022. \nThis vibrant picture book shares fascinating lessons that fungi teach us all: small can be mighty and being unique is a reason to celebrate. Sara Gillingham’s lively art and Kallie George’s charming text captures the wondrous world of mushrooms\, and everything we can learn from them.  \nThis program is held in partnership with the Barrington Public Library. \nDirections to Sowams Woods (NOT SOWAMS SCHOOL): Sowams Woods is located at the corner of South Lake Drive and Washington Road in Barrington. Please park on Spinnaker Drive or Lighthouse Lane and start the walk on Washington Road.  \nLearn more about Sowams Woods.
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/storywalk-at-sowams-woods/
LOCATION:Sowams Woods\, South Lake Drive\, Barrington\, Rhode Island\, 02806
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241005T110000
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SUMMARY:Guided Walk: Andreozzi Nature Preserve & Lombardi Park
DESCRIPTION:Andreozzi Nature Preserve. Photo by Jasmine Malik. \nJoin us on Saturday\, Oct. 5\, at 10 am for a walk to Andreozzi Nature Preserve and Lombardi Park. These two conservation areas are within 100 yards of each other off the East Bay Bike Path. Both properties are owned and managed by the Barrington Land Conservation Trust. \nThe terrain is gentle but may be wet in places. The guided walk will last about an hour. All ages are welcome. \nREGISTER FOR THE WALK \nAndreozzi Nature Preserve \nAndreozzi Nature Preserve was donated by Annie J. Andreozzi in memory of her husband\, Emilio L. Andreozzi\, for the purpose of establishing and maintaining a unique natural area where plants\, birds and other forms of animal life could be protected. \nShe also wished to have the property used to further public knowledge and appreciation of plants\, animals and natural resources. \nLombardi Park. Photo by Jasmine Malik. \nLombardi Park \nSalvatore Lombardi and his wife Josephine emigrated from Italy to Barrington in 1924. He worked at the Barrington Brickyard and became a skilled stone mason and\, together with their family\, they grew a construction and real estate development business. \nLombardi Park was donated by Salvatore Lombardi\, Jr.\, Anthony Lombardi and Joseph Lombardi in 2004. The site includes Little Echo Lake\, where many members of the Lombardi family swam in their youth. \n 
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/guided-walk-andreozzi-nature-preserve-lombardi-park/
LOCATION:Andreozzi Nature Preserve\, Lee Ann Drive\, Barrington\, RI\, 02806
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241006T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241006T150000
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SUMMARY:Student Stewardship Team - Johannis Farm Wildlife Preserve
DESCRIPTION:If you are not a registered member and would like to join\, visit our Student Stewardship page for more information. \nOn Sunday\, Oct. 6\, from 1-3 pm\, we’ll be working at Johannis Farm Wildlife Preserve digging holes for a new planting of native shrubs.  \nREGISTER FOR THE EVENT \nWear lightweight long pants\, socks\, shoes\, and your Land Trust hat (Land Trust T-shirt optional). Bring a water bottle! \nJohannis Farm Wildlife Preserve is located on Sowams Road in Barrington. The entrance lies between 461 Sowams Road and 475 Sowams Road. You can park in the grassy area indicated on the map. If you get lost or will be late\, call/text me at 508-733-2443. \n 
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/student-stewardship-team-johannis-farm-wildlife-preserve/
LOCATION:Johannis Farm Wildlife Preserve
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241012T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241012T110000
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SUMMARY:Student Stewardship Team - Barrington Middle School Pollinator Garden
DESCRIPTION:If you are not a registered member and would like to join\, visit our Student Stewardship page for more information. \nOn Saturday\, Oct. 12\, from 9 -11 am\, we’ll be placing plant identifier markers in the new pollinator garden behind Barrington Middle School\, spreading some additional mulch over the path\, and getting the garden ready for winter. \nREGISTER FOR THE EVENT \nDress for the weather and wear sturdy\, water-resistant footwear. Wear long pants and a long shirt\, and your Land Trust hat. Land Trust t-shirt optional. Bring a water bottle! \nWe’ll meet in the parking area in the back of the Barrington Middle School\, 261 Middle Highway. \nThanks for participating!
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/student-stewardship-team-barrington-middle-school-garden/
LOCATION:Barrington Middle School\, 261 Middle Highway\, Barrington\, RI\, 02806
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241019T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241019T120000
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SUMMARY:Art in Nature Series: Being [with] Trees with Kendall Reiss
DESCRIPTION:The Barrington Land Conservation Trust’s “Art in Nature” Series presents a community workshop\, “Being [with] Trees\,” on Saturday\, Oct. 19\, from 9 am to noon\, with artist Kendall Reiss. The workshop will take place at Sowams Woods in Barrington\, RI. Participants will learn to produce molds from natural materials and transform them into art objects and wearables. \nThis workshop is open to adults and students age 12+. No prior artistic experience is required. Registration is limited to 20 people. The registration fee of $20 covers the cost of materials\, payable by check or cash at the event. The artist is donating her time to conduct the workshop. \nREGISTER FOR THE EVENT \nSowams Woods\, one of the properties protected by the Barrington Land Conservation Trust\, is part of the ancestral homelands of the Pokanoket people. The preserve is considered a sacred area by the Pokonoket Tribe\, a place of peace that was once set aside for women and for childbirth. In 2006\, the Land Trust acquired Sowams Woods with the support of local\, state\, and federal funding and local philanthropists. The property encompasses 12 acres of forested land with a network of trails bordering Echo Lake.  \nMolding a Relationship with Trees \n“With their ability to sequester carbon and provide clean water\, forests are integral to understand earth’s climate and cultivate sustainable ecosystems\,” says artist Kendall Reiss\, a Professor at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts University. \nIn this community workshop\, participants will work with two different types of alginate to produce molds from trees\, rocks\, pinecones\, and natural materials found at Sowams Woods. From these molds\, participants will cast objects and wearables in concrete. \nKendall Reiss has conducted artistic projects among indigenous tree-species reforestation sites in Portugal\, in networks of old growth forest in the Southern Appalachian Mountains\, in the pine-esker forests of Finland\, and with an indigenous tulip tree elder in her hometown of Bristol\, R.I. Her work takes many forms: jewelry\, objects\, conversations\, writings\, rituals\, exhibits\, shared understandings\, and community workshops. \n“My hope is to fuel an ongoing collaboration in which trees are participants in artistic creation and biologic exchange\,” she says. \nWorksop Handout \nKendall Reiss \nAbout Kendall Reiss \nKendall Reiss is a Professor of the Practice in Metals at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts University in Boston\, where she serves as Chair of the 3D & Performance Department. A native of Bristol\, she grew up exploring the rocky shoreline of Narragansett Bay. She earned a BS in Geology from Dickinson College\, studied at the Haystack Mountain School of Crafts\, and received an MFA in Jewelry and Metalsmithing from the Rhode Island School of Design. \nHer work has been exhibited at museums in Finland and Portugal\, the New York City Jewelry Week\, the Baltimore Jewelry Center\, Greenville Center for Creative Arts\, Bristol Art Museum\, and Haskell Public Gardens. Kendall recently presented her ongoing research project\, BEING [with] TREES at the College Art Association annual conference in the session\, Learning from Trees: Artists & Climate Solutions. \nKendall has worked on curatorial projects at Brooklyn Metal Works\, The Hotel Wilshire\, Velvet da Vinci\, and Alloy Gallery. She has taught at the Rhode Island School of Design\, Fuller Craft Museum\, and with Pocosin Arts School of Fine Craft. \nKendall owns and operates the local arts initiative\, Kendall Reiss Gallery & Studio\, at 469 Wood Street in Bristol\, RI. The business focuses on exhibiting the work of contemporary artists and jewelers\, offers private instruction and small group classes in jewelry making and metalworking\, in addition to serving as Kendall’s studio. 
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/art-in-nature-series-being-with-trees-with-kendall-reiss/
LOCATION:Rhode Island
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241019T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241019T120000
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SUMMARY:Student Stewardship Team - Sowams Woods - Art in Nature Workshop
DESCRIPTION:If you are not a registered member and would like to join\, visit our Student Stewardship page for more information. \nOn Saturday\, Oct. 19\, from 9 am to noon\, we’ll be assisting artist Kendall Reiss who is leading a workshop called “Being [with] Trees.” She’ll be teaching people how to produce molds from natural materials and transform them into art objects and wearables. \nREGISTER FOR THE EVENT \n\nDress for the weather and wear your Land Trust hat (Land Trust t-shirt optional). \nPark in the dirt parking area at the juncture of South Lake Drive and North Lake Drive (see picture below – where red dot marks Sowams Woods). \n\n\n \n\n  \n 
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/student-stewardship-team-sowams-woods-art-in-nature-workshop/
LOCATION:Sowams Woods\, South Lake Drive\, Barrington\, Rhode Island\, 02806
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241026T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241026T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155704
CREATED:20240913T165500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241012T110721Z
UID:14385-1729936800-1729942200@www.blct.org
SUMMARY:Guided Walk: Doug Rayner Wildlife Refuge
DESCRIPTION:Visit the Doug Rayner Wildlife Refuge on Saturday\, Oct. 26 at 10 am and enjoy the fall colors and crisp autumn air. The walk is limited in size to ensure the best possible experience for participants. \nREGISTER FOR THE WALK \nThe walk will be led by Peter McCalmont\, Chairman of the Doug Rayner Wildlife Refuge Management Committee\, and Charlie Brown\, retired wildlife biologist with the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management\, Co-Chair of the Management Committee and Co-Manager of the Refuge.  \nThe Refuge is located on Nockum Hill on a peninsula extending into the Barrington River and Hundred Acre Cove estuary. Owned by the Town of Barrington\, the Refuge’s public hiking trails traverse 82 acres of field\, forest and shoreline. \nHistory of Nockum Hill \nNockum Hill has figured prominently in Barrington’s history. Once home to the Pokanoket people\, it is the site of the first Baptist meetinghouse in the New World. Legend has it that the first shots of King Philip’s War were fired nearby. \nThe town acquired the land in the 1960s and designated it as a wildlife refuge in 1994. The Barrington Land Conservation Trust was granted a conservation easement on the property in 2005 to ensure the property remains protected in perpetuity. This sensitive land is managed by the Doug Rayner Management Committee in collaboration with the Land Trust. \nIn 2000\, the Refuge was named after ardent naturalist Doug Rayner\, a member of the Barrington Conservation Commission and a board member of the Barrington Land Conservation Trust. Doug was instrumental in protecting the marshes and upland buffers of the Palmer and Barrington Rivers\, Nockum Hill and Hundred Acre Cove\, and was active in protecting endangered species and their habitats. \nLong recognized as a property of great natural resource value because of its coastal wetland and habitat\, it includes extensive salt marsh\, shrub-dominated fields\, deciduous forest and farmland. It provides habitat for a wide variety of animals which make their home in the diverse ecosystem of the Refuge and several special interest bird species such as clapper rail\, seaside sparrow and marsh wren. \nThe Barrington Land Conservation Trust has preserved approximately 300 acres of open space in perpetuity for the benefit of the public.
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/guided-walk-doug-rayner-wildlife-refuge-4/
LOCATION:Doug Rayner Wildlife Refuge\, 111 George St.\, Barrington\, RI\, 02806\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241103T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241103T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155704
CREATED:20241022T131147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241022T141953Z
UID:14428-1730638800-1730646000@www.blct.org
SUMMARY:Student Stewardship Team - Johannis Farm Wildlife Preserve
DESCRIPTION:If you are not a registered member and would like to join\, visit our Student Stewardship page for more information. \nOn Sunday\, Nov. 3\, from 1-3 pm\, we’ll be working at Johannis Farm Wildlife Preserve doing trail maintenance in preparation for our annual Day After Thanksgiving Walk. \nWear long pants\, socks\, shoes\, and your Land Trust hat (Land Trust T-shirt optional) and appropriate sweatshirt or coat\, depending on the weather. Bring a water bottle! \nREGISTER FOR THE EVENT \nJohannis Farm Wildlife Preserve is located on Sowams Road in Barrington. The entrance lies between 461 Sowams Road and 475 Sowams Road. You can park in the grassy area indicated on the map. If you get lost or will be late\, call/text me at 508-733-2443. \n 
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/student-stewardship-team-johannis-farm-wildlife-refugre/
LOCATION:Johannis Farm Wildlife Preserve
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241106T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241106T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155704
CREATED:20241004T105145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241021T150132Z
UID:14414-1730917800-1730921400@www.blct.org
SUMMARY:Student Stewardship Team - Event Support
DESCRIPTION:Visible microplastics found in the sediment at the most polluted site from the study near Providence\, Rhode Island. (Photo by COASTL team member Victoria Fulfer) \nIf you are not a registered member and would like to join\, visit our Student Stewardship page for more information. \nWe’re looking for two or three people to help with check in from 6:30 to 7:15 pm at this Learning Series event on Microplastics at the Barrington Public Library on Wednesday\, Nov. 6. You’re welcome to stay for the event if you’re interested. The speaker is URI Professor JP Walsh. \nREGISTER FOR THE EVENT \n 
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/student-stewardship-team-learning-series-barrington-public-library/
LOCATION:Barrington Public Library\, 281 County Rd\,\, Barrington\, RI\, 02806\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241106T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241106T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155704
CREATED:20240724T112828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240724T114036Z
UID:14208-1730919600-1730925000@www.blct.org
SUMMARY:Learning Series: Microplastics in our Environment
DESCRIPTION:Decades ago\, beach walkers scoured the sand for sea glass in a rainbow of colors. Now\, beaches\, salt marshes and our oceans are more likely to be infused with tiny bits of plastic. University of Rhode Island researchers in the COAST Lab (COASTL)\, led by Professor J.P. Walsh in the Graduate School of Oceanography\, estimate that the top 2 inches of the floor of Narragansett Bay now contain more than 1\,000 tons of microplastics. That buildup has occurred in just the last 10 to 20 years. \nProfessor J.P. Walsh \nOn Wednesday\, Nov. 6\, at 7 pm\, Prof. J.P. Walsh and other members of the COASTL team will join the Land Trust Learning Series to discuss their findings about microplastics in our environment\, including research conducted over the last year at Mussachuck Beach\, a Land Trust property in Barrington. The presentation will take place in the Salem Family Auditorium at the Barrington Public Library. \nREGISTER FOR THE EVENT \nMicroplastics are small plastic particles 5 centimeters or smaller. The smallest of these can’t be seen without a powerful microscope; the largest are plastic production pellets called “nurdles” about the size of a pea. Microplastic pollution comes from runoff\, littering of single-use plastic items\, wastewater treatment facilities\, shipping\, industrial plastic production\, and fisheries. However\, it’s estimated that only 1% of that marine plastic remains in the water column. Most microplastics are eventually deposited on shorelines and in marine sediment. \nWith more than 16 trillion microplastic particles trapped in the top layer of Narragansett Bay’s sediment\, the bay is serving as a filter for plastic pollution. This trapping has negative consequences\, and may cause behavioral changes in mammals\, but might also point the way to potential for efficient removal. Coastal habitats are more easily accessible than the open ocean\, making clean-up efforts more feasible. \nListen to Prof. Walsh speak about his research at Mussachuck Grove in December 2023. \nVisible microplastics found in the sediment at the most polluted site from the study near Providence\, Rhode Island. (Photo by COASTL team member Victoria Fulfer) \nCOASTL strives to determine how materials move and accumulate along shorelines and in the sea.  Under the direction of J.P Walsh and in partnership with others\, COASTL uses a combination of research methods including geographic information systems (GIS)\, sediment coring\, seafloor mapping\, process measurements and laboratory analyses to understand coastal and ocean issues and processes.  Studies focus on sedimentary systems\, from river mouths to the edge of ocean basins\, and from tropical mangroves to high-latitude fjords\, and have relevance to biological\, chemical\, physical and human dynamics.   While some projects may only involve a single student examining a local salt marsh\, other investigations require many scientists on oceanographic research expeditions. \n\nAbout J.P. Walsh\n\n\n\n\nJ.P. Walsh is a professor of oceanography and a geological oceanographer with a doctorate in oceanography from the University of Washington\, a master of science in marine environmental science from Stony Brook University\, and a bachelor’s degree in geology from Colgate University. Before joining URI’s Graduate School of Oceanography\, he was a professor at East Carolina University and program head for coastal processes at the Coastal Studies Institute. His research focuses on coastal sedimentary processes and related aspects\, such as coastal erosion\, pollutant fate and sand resources for beach nourishment. He uses sediment characteristics\, oceanographic measurements\, GIS and geophysical methods to understand the processes shaping shorelines and the seafloor. \nJ.P. Walsh \nOver his career\, Walsh has conducted research around the world including in the Philippines\, France\, New Zealand\, Antarctica\, and around the U.S. He is well known for his research investigating how sediments are eroded\, transported and accumulate along coasts and in the ocean. This research is important to understanding geochemical cycling\, evaluating ecosystem changes\, defining coastal hazards and managing natural resources. He has recently spearheaded efforts to measure microplastics on the shoreline and seabed of Narragansett Bay\, and he is working on several projects examining coastal change and resilience in New England. \n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/learning-series-microplastics-in-our-environment/
LOCATION:Barrington Public Library\, 281 County Rd\,\, Barrington\, RI\, 02806\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241123T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241123T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155704
CREATED:20241116T220420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241116T221146Z
UID:14487-1732356000-1732363200@www.blct.org
SUMMARY:Student Stewardship Team - Johannis Farm Wildlife Preserve
DESCRIPTION:If you are not a registered member and would like to join\, visit our Student Stewardship page for more information. \nOn Saturday\, Nov. 23\, from 10 am to noon\, we’ll be working at Johannis Farm Wildlife Preserve doing trail maintenance in preparation for our annual Day After Thanksgiving Walk. \nWear long pants\, socks\, shoes\, and your Land Trust hat (Land Trust T-shirt optional) and appropriate sweatshirt or coat\, depending on the weather. Bring a water bottle! \nREGISTER FOR THE EVENT \nJohannis Farm Wildlife Preserve is located on Sowams Road in Barrington. The entrance lies between 461 Sowams Road and 475 Sowams Road. You can park in the grassy area indicated on the map. If you get lost or will be late\, call/text me at 508-733-2443. \n 
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/student-stewardship-team-johannis-farm-wildlife-preserve-2/
LOCATION:Johannis Farm Wildlife Preserve
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241124T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241124T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155704
CREATED:20241116T221033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241123T184610Z
UID:14490-1732453200-1732460400@www.blct.org
SUMMARY:Student Stewardship Team - Johannis Farm Wildlife 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 Sunday\, Nov. 24\, from 1 pm to 3 pm\, we’ll be working at Johannis Farm Wildlife Preserve removing debris from the trail in preparation for our annual Day After Thanksgiving Walk. \nREGISTER FOR THE STEWARDSHIP EVENT \nBoots and warm clothing are recommended\, as some areas are wet. Bring a water bottle! \nJohannis Farm Wildlife Preserve is located on Sowams Road in Barrington. The entrance lies between 461 Sowams Road and 475 Sowams Road. You can park in the grassy area indicated on the map. If you get lost or will be late\, call/text Cindy at 508-733-2443. \n 
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/student-stewardship-team-osamequin-nature-preserve-2/
LOCATION:Johannis Farm Wildlife Preserve
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241129T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241129T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155704
CREATED:20241022T144327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241022T144327Z
UID:14466-1732876200-1732885200@www.blct.org
SUMMARY:Student Stewardship Team - Event Support
DESCRIPTION:If you are not a registered member and would like to join\, visit our Student Stewardship page for more information. \nOn Friday\, Nov. 29\, from 10:30 to 1 pm — the day after Thanksgiving – we’ll be helping to guide the public through Johannis Farm Wildlife Preserve during our annual Day After Thanksgiving Walk. Don’t worry if you haven’t been there before. We’ll position you at a waystation where you can point people in the right direction and tell them about your work with the Student Stewardship Team. \nWear long pants\, socks\, shoes\, and your Land Trust hat and Land Trust T-shirt optional\, and appropriate sweatshirt or coat\, depending on the weather. Bring a water bottle! \nREGISTER FOR THE EVENT \nJohannis Farm Wildlife Preserve is located on Sowams Road in Barrington. The entrance lies between 461 Sowams Road and 475 Sowams Road. You can park in the grassy area indicated on the map. If you get lost or will be late\, call/text me at 508-733-2443. \n 
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/student-stewardship-team-event-support/
LOCATION:Johannis Farm Wildlife Preserve
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241129T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241129T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155704
CREATED:20241022T132509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241022T134000Z
UID:14431-1732878000-1732885200@www.blct.org
SUMMARY:Day After Thanksgiving Walk - Johannis Farm Wildlife Preserve
DESCRIPTION: \nOn Friday Nov. 29\, between 11 am and 1 pm\, Land Trust volunteers will be stationed at waypoints to guide visitors through the Johannis Farm Wildlife Preserve\, a 32-acre expanse of field\, forest and wetland between Sowams Road and the Palmer River.\n \nREGISTER FOR THE EVENT\n \nDogs are not allowed because of the birds and animals that make this wildlife preserve their home. You may arrive anytime between 11 am and 1 pm. Johannis Farm Wildlife Preserve is located on Sowams Road\, 0.7 miles north of Sowams Elementary School. The walk takes approximately one hour over wet and moderate terrain. Wear boots! Severe weather cancels the event. Parking is available on site.\n\nBe aware that the primary bridge which connected the two sides of the property was washed out during a king high tide storm two years ago. Good news – we are now in the process of rebuilding\, with the support of volunteers from Roger Williams University’s chapter of Engineers Without Borders. You will be able to walk both sides of the property\, but you won’t be able to walk it as a loop trail.  \nJohannis Farm Wildlife Preserve was acquired by the Land Trust in 1991 through a combination of Rhode Island and Barrington Open Space bonds and charitable donations to the Barrington Land Conservation Trust. Due to the sensitive native plants and animals on the property\, it is not generally open to the public. The Land Trust hosts several guided walks each year to enable the public to experience the property\, which has been preserved as a wilderness reserve in perpetuity.
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/day-after-thanksgiving-walk-johannis-farm-wildlife-preserve/
LOCATION:Johannis Farm Wildlife Preserve
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241214T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241214T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155704
CREATED:20241207T160925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241207T164903Z
UID:14512-1734170400-1734177600@www.blct.org
SUMMARY:Stewardship Event - Johannis Farm Wildlife Preserve
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, Dec. 14\, from 10 am to noon\, the Student Stewardship Team will work together with the Tuesday Trails Team at  Johannis Farm Wildlife Preserve. We need many hands to help remove debris from the washed out boardwalk near the marsh. We have cut the boardwalk into pieces that can be hand carried or transported by wheelbarrow or cart. \nDress for the weather and wear waterproof boots. Adults – if you have a wheelbarrow or cart you can bring\, that would help! Bring work gloves if you have them. Gloves will also be available onsite. \nREGISTER FOR THE EVENT \nJohannis Farm Wildlife Preserve is located on Sowams Road in Barrington. The entrance lies between 461 Sowams Road and 475 Sowams Road. You can park in the grassy area indicated on the map. If you get lost or will be late\, call/text me at 508-733-2443. \n 
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/stewardship-event-johannis-farm-wildlife-preserve/
LOCATION:Johannis Farm Wildlife Preserve
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241215T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241215T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155704
CREATED:20241201T184749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241201T191030Z
UID:14506-1734274800-1734278400@www.blct.org
SUMMARY:Winter Walk at Sowams Woods
DESCRIPTION:Fill up your cup with fresh air and sunlight on a Winter Walk at Sowams Woods on Sunday\, Dec. 15\, at 3 pm. All ages are welcome. Since it’s cold outside\, we’ll keep moving at a moderate pace to stay warm as we enjoy the sights and sounds of nature. Round-trip\, the distance is about two miles. The walk will be finished in under an hour. \nREGISTER FOR THE WALK \nSowams Woods is a 12-acre nature preserve in Barrington\, RI. We’ll park in the dirt parking area near Echo Lake at the juncture of South Lake Drive and North Lake Drive (see picture below – where red dot marks Sowams Woods). Enter North Lake Drive or South Lake Drive via Middle Highway and cross over the bike path to access the parking area.
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/winter-walk-sowams-woods/
LOCATION:Sowams Woods\, South Lake Drive\, Barrington\, Rhode Island\, 02806
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250104T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250104T080000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155704
CREATED:20241216T175716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241216T175716Z
UID:14523-1735974000-1735977600@www.blct.org
SUMMARY:Sunrise Walk at Osamequin Nature Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Early risers – this one’s for you! \nLaunch into the new year with a brisk sunrise walk on Saturday\, Jan. 4 at 7 am at Osamequin Nature Preserve. We’ll experience the quiet of the forest and Hundred Acre Cove as the sun slips above the horizon at 7:12 am. \nDress for the weather and bring your camera to capture the beauty of first light. All ages are welcome. The walk will last under an hour and we’ll keep moving at a moderate pace to keep warm. \nREGISTER FOR THE WALK \nOsamequin Nature Preserve is a 42-acre property located on the Wampanoag Trail\, bordering Hundred Acre Cove in Barrington\, RI. Visit the Osamequin Nature Preserve page for more information\, including map and GPS coordinates.  \nWe’ll meet in the parking area at the entrance to Osamequin Nature Preserve\, which is located on the northbound side of Rte. 114\, shortly after you pass Walker Farm on your right. Round trip\, the walking distance is about 2 miles. \n 
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/sunrise-walk-at-osamequin-nature-preserve/
LOCATION:Osamequin Nature Preserve\, 1580 Rte. 114 North\, Barrington\, Rhode Island\, 02806
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250126T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250126T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155704
CREATED:20241218T125131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241218T125217Z
UID:14528-1737896400-1737903600@www.blct.org
SUMMARY:Clean Up - Osamequin Nature Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Winter is a great time to collect litter that can be hard to see when the leaves are out and the plants are in full bloom. Help us keep Osamequin Nature Preserve pristine by joining our clean up on Sunday\, Jan. 26. \nThe clean up will begin at 1 pm and end at 3 pm\, but we welcome you to come even if you can only stay for an hour. Many hands make light work!  When you’re finished\, you can enjoy a self-guided walk of the preserve. Maps will be provided. All ages are welcome; parents must be responsible for the safety of their own children.  \nREGISTER FOR THE CLEAN UP \nWe’ll notify registrants if the clean up is rescheduled due to inclement weather. \nOsamequin Nature Preserve is located on the northbound side of Rte. 114\, approximately one mile north of the intersection of County Road and Massassoit Ave\, in Barrington\, RI. There is a parking lot on the right hand side at the entrance to the preserve. \nWe will provide trash bags and trash-picking tools (as supplies last). Please bring your own gloves. Dress for the weather and wear sturdy\, water-resistant footwear.  \nIf you have any questions\, email cindyelder@blct.org.  \nThank you for helping to keep our natural places clean for wildlife and humans!
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/clean-up-osamequin-nature-preserve/
LOCATION:Osamequin Nature Preserve\, 1580 Rte. 114 North\, Barrington\, Rhode Island\, 02806
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250226T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250226T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155704
CREATED:20250103T155642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250222T145158Z
UID:14556-1740564000-1740567600@www.blct.org
SUMMARY:Young Explorers' Adventure at Sowams Woods
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an adventure especially designed for our youngest explorers!\nBring the whole family on Wed.\, Feb. 26\, at 10 am for a winter walk through Sowams Woods\, a special place where animals make their home in the forest on the shore of Echo Lake.  \nREGISTER FOR THE EVENT \nWe’ll run\, jump\, sing songs and go on a scavenger hunt for nature’s treasures. The adventure will last about an hour. \nSowams Woods is a 12-acred nature preserve accessible from a parking area at the juncture of South Lake Drive (off Middle Highway) and North Lake Drive in Barrington\, RI. \nBring your camera to get some memorable family photos. This event is free and open to all\, so invite your friends\, playmates and grandparents! 
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/young-explorers-adventure-at-sowams-woods/
LOCATION:Sowams Woods\, South Lake Drive\, Barrington\, Rhode Island\, 02806
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250304T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250304T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155704
CREATED:20241231T221355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T194646Z
UID:14545-1741114800-1741120200@www.blct.org
SUMMARY:Learning Series - Climate Change: Seeing the Forest through the Trees
DESCRIPTION:Climate change is full of paradoxes. The need for action is urgent\, and yet\, true success is a long game. \nHeather Goldstone\, Chief Communication Officer of the Woodwell Climate Research Center\, kicks off our 2025 Learning Series with a big-picture look at how we talk and think about climate change. This free event will take place on Tuesday\, March 4\, at 7 pm\, in the Salem Family Auditorium at the Barrington Public Library. \nREGISTER FOR THE EVENT \nThe accumulation of greenhouse gases is supercharging both droughts and downpours\, fires and floods. It is a global phenomenon with intensely local impacts. This talk will address common questions and misconceptions about climate change and present a realistic\, empowering framing of our climate challenge—the scope of the problem and the kinds of solutions we need. \nAbout Heather Goldstone \nHeather Goldstone leads Woodwell Climate Research Center’s communications activities\, bringing the rich stories of Woodwell Climate scientists to diverse public audiences. She draws on her extensive experience as both a scientist and a journalist\, and her passion for melding data and narrative in climate change stories that build awareness and inspire action. \nShe came to Woodwell Climate from WGBH\, where she founded and hosted a weekly science-focused radio show\, Living Lab Radio. Previously\, she wrote the Climatide blog about coastal communities facing climate change. Her reporting on science and the environment has appeared in outlets ranging from Cape Cod Times and Commercial Fishery News to NPR’s Morning Edition\, The Takeaway\, and PBS NewsHour. In 2014\, she was recognized for the breadth of her work with WGBH’s Margret and Hans Rey/Curious George Producer award. \nAs a child\, Heather fell in love with the ocean and went on to pursue a career in marine research before turning her energies to science communication. She serves on the Woods Hole Sea Grant Marine Outreach Guidance Group and Cape Cod Climate Change Collaborative Advisory Committee\, and she frequently teaches or mentors students in communication skills. \nThanks to our 2025 Land Trust Learning Series Sponsors!\n \n\nMeridian Custom Homes ~ Providence\nCharles E. Millard\, Inc. General Contractors – Bristol \nPODS Swimming – East Providence \nRosemary’s School of Dance – Warren\, Bristol\, Rehoboth \nJaffe Orthodontics – Barrington & Portsmouth
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/learning-series-climate-change/
LOCATION:Barrington Public Library\, 281 County Rd\,\, Barrington\, RI\, 02806\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250315T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250315T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155704
CREATED:20250203T215245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250301T161635Z
UID:14635-1742029200-1742036400@www.blct.org
SUMMARY:Student Stewardship Team - Clean Up at Veterans Memorial Park
DESCRIPTION:This event is for members of our Student Stewardship Team for high school students ages 14 to 18. If you are not a registered member and would like to join\, visit our Student Stewardship page for more information. \nOn Saturday\, March 15\, from 9-11 am\, we’ll be picking up litter at Veterans Memorial Park.  \nREGISTER FOR THE EVENT \nDress for the weather and wear sturdy\, water-resistant footwear. Bring a water bottle! \nWe’ll meet at the parking lot on West St.\, across from the YMCA (see map). \n \nThanks for participating!
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/student-stewardship-team-clean-up-at-veterans-park/
LOCATION:Veterans Park\, West Street\, Barrington\, Rhode Island\, 02806
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250316T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250316T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155704
CREATED:20250222T121419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250222T121648Z
UID:14674-1742130000-1742133600@www.blct.org
SUMMARY:Guided Walk: Veterans Memorial Park
DESCRIPTION:Discover Barrington’s town-owned Veterans Memorial Park on a free guided walk by Land Trust Executive Director Cindy Elder on Sunday\, March 16\, at 1 pm. All ages are welcome. \nREGISTER FOR THE WALK \nWe’ll meet in the parking area on West Street in Barrington (see map below – between the YMCA and the East Bay Bike Path). \nEstablished in 1946 as a public recreation and conservation area by the Town of Barrington\, the park was named to honor veterans. The park land stretches over 230 acres\, including the 84-acre pond named Brickyard because this was the site of a local brick-making industry started in 1720 by Matthew Watson and continued until 1943. \nThe historic Watson cemetery where Matthew Watson is buried is located within the southeastern boundary of the park. The excavated clay beds eventually filled with water from underground springs forming the beautiful pond. Connected to\nNarragansett Bay by a canal\, the area is an important herring spawning ground.
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/guided-walk-veterans-memorial-park/
LOCATION:Veterans Park\, West Street\, Barrington\, Rhode Island\, 02806
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155704
CREATED:20250203T182406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250301T162627Z
UID:14626-1742311800-1742319000@www.blct.org
SUMMARY:Student Stewardship Team - Cleanup at Barrington Middle School Pollinator Garden
DESCRIPTION:This event is for members of our Student Stewardship Team for high school students ages 14 to 18. If you are not a registered member and would like to join\, visit our Student Stewardship page for more information. \nOn Tuesday\, March 18\, from 3:30 to 5:30 pm\, we’ll be picking up litter behind the Barrington Middle School near the pollinator garden we built last year. We may also begin spring maintenance of the garden. \nREGISTER FOR THE EVENT \nDress for the weather and wear sturdy\, water-resistant footwear. Bring a water bottle! \nWe’ll meet in the parking area in the back of the Barrington Middle School\, 261 Middle Highway. \nThanks for participating!
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/student-stewardship-team-cleanup-at-barrington-middle-school/
LOCATION:Barrington Middle School\, 261 Middle Highway\, Barrington\, RI\, 02806
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