Barrington Land Trust

Visita Guiada en Español a Sowams Woods (Public Walk in Spanish) Walk : Sat., May 18, 10 am
2024-05-18 10:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Sowams Woods, South Lake Drive, Barrington, Rhode Island, 02806
Lizeth García García, miembro de la junta directiva de Land Trust, ofrece una oportunidad única de participar en una visita guiada en español a Sowams Woods el sábado 18 de mayo a las 10 am.
REGÍSTRESE PARA LA CAMINATA (formulario de inscripción en español e inglés)
Experimente esta red de senderos públicos, considerados sagrados por el pueblo Pokanoket, en el apogeo de su gloria primaveral.
Invita a tus amigos, familiares y colegas de habla hispana. Si eres estudiante de español o simplemente buscas mejorar tus habilidades lingüísticas antes de tu próximo viaje, únete a nosotros en esta experiencia de inmersión en el mundo real.
No es necesario hablar español para asistir. Disfrutará caminando por los senderos y
conociendo a otros entusiastas de la naturaleza.
El terreno es suave y puede estar mojado en algunas partes. La distancia es de
aproximadamente 2 millas ida y vuelta. Vístete según el clima y usa calzado resistente e
impermeable. Seguiremos avanzando a un ritmo moderado y terminaremos en
aproximadamente una hora y media.
English Translation

Land Trust Board Member Lizeth Garcia Garcia offers a unique opportunity to participate in a Spanish-language guided tour of Sowams Woods on Sat., May 18, at 10 am.
REGISTER FOR THE WALK (In Spanish and English)
Experience this network of public trails, considered sacred by the Pokanoket people, in the height of their springtime glory.
Invite your Spanish-speaking friends, family and colleagues. If you’re a student of Spanish or just looking to brush up your language skills before your next trip, join us for this real-world immersion experience.
You don’t have to speak Spanish to attend. You’ll enjoy walking the trails and meeting fellow wilderness enthusiasts.
The terrain is gentle but may be wet in places. The distance is about 2 miles round-trip. Dress for the weather and wear sturdy, water-resistant footwear. We’ll keep moving at a moderate pace and be finished in about an hour and a half.

Guided Walk: Hampden Meadows Greenbelt & Woodsy Spur
2024-05-22 09:00 - 10:00 | Hampden Meadows Greenbelt, Kent Street, Barrington, RI, 02806
Discover one of Barrington’s natural gems, the Hampden Meadows Greenbelt, on Wednesday, May 22 at 9 am. All ages are welcome. You may bring dogs on leashes.
REGISTER FOR THE WALK
Our walk will begin at the trailhead on Kent Street in Barrington, across from the tennis courts. Kent Street is a short road that runs between New Meadow Road and Sowams Road.
We’ll start on the main trail, explore a woodsy spur that connects with New Meadow Road, and circle back to the main trail, continuing as far as Linden Road. Then we’ll return via the main trail. The entire walk is approximately 2 miles.
You may park at the tennis courts on Kent St. Dress for the weather and wear sturdy, water-resistant footwear.
We’ll keep moving at a moderate pace and be finished in about an hour.

Student Stewardship Team - St. Andrews Farm
2024-05-26 13:00 - 15:00 | St. Andrews Farm, 101 Middle Highway, 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 Sunday, May 26, from 1-3 pm, we’ll be helping to manage the meadow at St. Andrews Farm by removing woody invasive plants. We’ll also do some trail maintenance and litter clean up.
Dress for the weather and wear sturdy, water-resistant footwear. Wear long pants with socks (for tick prevention) and your Land Trust hat. Bring a water bottle!
REGISTER FOR STEWARDSHIP EVENT

Student Stewardship Team - Sowams Woods
2024-06-01 10:00 - 12:00 | Sowams Woods, South Lake Drive, Barrington, Rhode Island, 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 Saturday, June 1, from 10 am – noon, We’ll be helping Sowams Woods Property Steward Ellen Berren create barriers to prevent people from making unauthorized trails.
Dress for the weather and wear sturdy, water-resistant footwear. Wear long pants with socks (for tick prevention) and your Land Trust hat. Bring a water bottle!
REGISTER FOR STEWARDSHIP EVENT

Student Stewardship Team - Barrington Arts Festival
2024-06-02 09:00 - 15:30 | Barrington Town Hall, 283 County Road, 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 Sunday, June 2, from 10 am – 3 pm, we’ll be hosting a booth at the Barrington ArtS Festival on the lawn at Town Hall. We can use team members to help set up and break down the booth and also to offer a variety of craft projects for kids and information for teens interested in joining the Student Stewardship Team.
Wear your Land Trust hat and t-shirt (or let us know if you need one).
REGISTER TO HELP AT ARTS FESTIVAL

Birds of the East Bay & Land Trust Annual Meeting
2024-06-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Barrington Public Library, 281 County Rd,, Barrington, RI, 02806, United States
Butch Lombardi’s nature photographs have graced the pages of Yankee Magazine, East Bay Newspapers, The Providence Journal, The Boston Globe, and publications by the Audubon Society of RI, the National Wildlife Federation and the Academy of Natural Science.
Over his five decades of fascination with bird photography, Butch has collected images and stories that will heighten your appreciation for the birds right here in the East Bay.
THIS EVENT IS FULLY SUBSCRIBED. TO BE PLACED ON THE WAITING LIST, EMAIL CINDY ELDER.
Join us for “Birds of the East Bay” featuring Butch’s remarkable photographs on Tuesday, June 11, at 6:30 pm at the Barrington Public Library in the Salem Family Auditorium. Prior to the presentation, the Land Trust will hold its Annual Meeting at 6 pm in the same location.
“My interest in birds started around 1958,” says Lombardi, a resident of Warren, RI.
“We spotted a cardinal in our yard. My mother and I went to Mercier’s Hardware and purchased a bird feeder for the backyard. Ten years later I gravitated to photography as an art form.”
Butch will entertain you with tales of his adventures in photography and will provide tips and suggestions for how you can respect the wildlife while capturing the magic of the moment.
LAND TRUST ANNUAL MEETING:
Wed., June 11, 6 pm
Active members of the Barrington Land Conservation Trust are invited to attend the Annual Meeting, which begins at 6 pm in the Salem Family Auditorium at the Barrington Public Library.
If you plan to stay for the presentation, please register for the event, as space is strictly limited.
Thanks to our 2024 Land Trust Learning Series Sponsors!
Leadership Sponsor

Partner Sponsors

Supporting Sponsor
Meridian Custom Homes
Community Sponsors
Charles E. Millard, Inc. General Contractors
The Gob Shop
Jaffee Orthodontics

Guided Walk: Doug Rayner Wildlife Refuge
2024-06-19 09:00 - 10:30 | Doug Rayner Wildlife Refuge, 111 George St., Barrington, RI, 02806, United States
Experience the peak of springtime flora and fauna at the Doug Rayner Wildlife Refuge on Wed., June 19 at 9 am. The walk is limited in size to ensure the best possible experience for participants.
REGISTER FOR THE WALK
The 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.
The 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.
History of Nockum Hill
Nockum 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.
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 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.
The Barrington Land Conservation Trust has preserved approximately 300 acres of open space in perpetuity for the benefit of the public.

Student Stewardship Team - St. Andrews Farm
2024-06-21 09:00 - 11:00 | St. Andrews Farm, 101 Middle Highway, 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 Friday, June 21 from 9-11 am, we’ll be removing invasive plants and maintaining trails at St. Andrews Farm.
Dress for the weather and wear sturdy footwear. Wear long pants with socks (for tick and poison ivy prevention). Bring a water bottle!
REGISTER FOR STEWARDSHIP EVENT

Guided Walk: Doug Rayner Wildlife Refuge
2024-06-22 10:00 - 11:30 | Doug Rayner Wildlife Refuge, 111 George St., Barrington, RI, 02806, United States
Experience the peak of springtime flora and fauna at the Doug Rayner Wildlife Refuge on Sat., June 22, at 10 am. The walk is limited in size to ensure the best possible experience for participants.
REGISTER FOR THE WALK
The 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.
The 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.
History of Nockum Hill
Nockum 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.
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 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.
The Barrington Land Conservation Trust has preserved approximately 300 acres of open space in perpetuity for the benefit of the public.

Student Stewardship Team - St. Andrews Farm
2024-06-28 09:00 - 11:00 | St. Andrews Farm, 101 Middle Highway, 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 Friday, June 28 from 9-11 am, we’ll be removing invasive plants and maintaining trails at St. Andrews Farm.
Dress for the weather and wear sturdy footwear. Wear long pants with socks (for tick and poison ivy prevention). Bring a water bottle!
REGISTER FOR STEWARDSHIP EVENT

Student Stewardship Team - Mussachuck Grove - Sat., June 29, 9-11 am
2024-06-29 09:00 - 11:00 | Mussachuck Grove, Corner of Appian Way and Grove St., Barrington, RI, 02806, United States
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 Saturday, June 29, from 9-11 am, we’ll be conducting a cleanup at Mussachuck Grove and Beach. In addition to a general cleanup of the shoreline and grove, this involves removal of a couch from the shoreline and requires at least four people. We are conducting this cleanup at low-tide.
Wear lightweight long pants, socks and sturdy shoes (for tick and poison ivy prevention) and your Land Trust hat. Bring a water bottle!
REGISTER FOR STEWARDSHIP EVENT

Student Stewardship Team - Sowams Woods - July 2, 9-11 am
2024-07-02 09:00 - 11:00 | Sowams Woods, South Lake Drive, Barrington, Rhode Island, 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, July 2, from 9-11 am, we’ll be maintaining trails at Sowams Woods.
Dress for the weather and wear sturdy footwear. Wear lightweight long pants with socks (for tick and poison ivy prevention) and your Land Trust hat. Bring a water bottle!
REGISTER FOR STEWARDSHIP EVENT

Student Stewardship Team - Mon., July 8, 9-11 am - Sowams Woods
2024-07-08 09:00 - 11:00 | Sowams Woods, South Lake Drive, Barrington, Rhode Island, 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 Monday, July 8, from 9-11 am, we’ll be maintaining trails at Sowams Woods.
Dress for the weather and wear sturdy footwear. Wear lightweight long pants with socks (for tick and poison ivy prevention) and your Land Trust hat. Bring a water bottle!
REGISTER FOR STEWARDSHIP EVENT

Student Stewardship Team - Veterans Park
2024-07-10 10:00 - 12:00 | Veterans Park, West Street, Barrington, Rhode Island, 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 Wednesday, July 10, from 10 am to Noon, we’ll be maintaining trails and doing some clean up at Veterans Park.
Dress for the weather and wear sturdy footwear. Wear lightweight long pants with socks (for tick and poison ivy prevention) and your Land Trust hat. Bring a water bottle!
REGISTER FOR STEWARDSHIP EVENT

Art in Nature Series: Plein Air Workshop with Erin Spencer
2024-07-20 09:00 - 14:00 | St. Andrews Farm, 101 Middle Highway, Barrington, RI, 02806
The Land Trust’s Art in Nature Series enables you to engage in workshops on painting, eco-dying, jewelry making, photography, climate storytelling, art quilting, basket weaving, creative writing and more while interacting with natural places and materials. Registration fees for programs offered through the Art in Nature Series benefit the presenting artist.

On Saturday, July 20, landscape artist Erin Spencer will offer a plein air workshop at St. Andrews Farm. Registration is limited to 10 people. You must provide your own easel and supplies. Artists of all skill levels are welcome, from the true beginner to the seasoned painter.

REGISTER FOR THE WORKSHOP

Erin, a landscape oil painter who lives in Barrington, has been documenting Rhode Island’s landscape for 16 years. Her work has been exhibited in the United States and Europe.

In this plein air workshop, participants will be painting outside from nature. Learn about simplifying the landscape with a focus on bigger shapes to build the composition of the painting. The workshop will begin with a demo from Erin, and then everyone will have time to set up their own easels to work on paintings. She will come around throughout the day to give feedback and instruction. She will be teaching and working in oils, but you are welcome to use any medium you prefer, from watercolor to acrylic, or even charcoal for sketching.

Erin Spencer is a landscape oil painter living in Barrington. She has been documenting the beautiful landscape around Rhode Island for the last 16 years, and still hasn’t run out of inspiration. Her paintings are responses to the shapes, colors, and moods of the natural landscape. Her paintings often evoke a feeling of calm and serenity as she distills the complicated variety of nature down to the essential shapes and colors. Erin lives in town with her husband and their three children.

Early Riser Walk - Osamequin Nature Preserve
2024-07-25 07:00 - 08:00 | Osamequin Nature Preserve, 1580 Rte. 114 North, Barrington, Rhode Island, 02806
While the rest of the world sleeps, discover the quiet beauty of Osamequin Nature Preserve on a guided tour. Bring your coffee, camera or binoculars. The walk will begin at 7 am and will finish in under an hour – join us on the way to work!
We’ll greet the day with a walk around the perimeter of the preserve, including views of Hundred Acre Cove, open fields, and forest pathways. All ages are welcome on this free walk.
REGISTER FOR THE WALK
Osamequin 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.
We’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 distance is about 2 miles.

Student Stewardship Team - Veteran's Park
2024-07-26 13:00 - 15:00 | Veterans Park, West Street, Barrington, Rhode Island, 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 Friday, July 26, from 1 pm to 3 pm, we’ll be maintaining trails and doing some clean up at Veterans Park.
Dress for the weather and wear sturdy footwear. Wear lightweight long pants with socks (for tick and poison ivy prevention) and your Land Trust hat. Bring a water bottle!
REGISTER FOR STEWARDSHIP EVENT

Student Stewardship Team - Pokanoket Garden
2024-07-27 09:00 - 11:00 | Pokanoket Community Garden, Prospect Street, Seekonk, MA, 02771
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 Saturday, July 27, from 9 am to 11 am, we’ll be helping out at the Pokanoket community garden in Seekonk. This is a special outreach project and a wonderful opportunity to meet members of our local Pokanoket Tribe.
Wear sturdy shoes, shorts or lightweight long pants, a t-shirt or workshirt, and your Land Trust hat. Bring a water bottle!
REGISTER FOR THE STEWARDSHIP EVENT

Student Stewardship Team - St. Andrews Farm (Peck Ave)
2024-07-30 09:00 - 11:00 | St. Andrews Farm, 101 Middle Highway, 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 Tues., July 30, from 9-11 am, we’ll be cutting back an overgrown border of St. Andrews Farm and clearing around the monarch butterfly signs at the end of Carpenter Ave. and Standish Ave.
REGISTER FOR THE STEWARDSHIP EVENT
We’ll meet on Peck Ave, off Lincoln Ave – not at the St. Andrews Farm parking lot.
Wear lightweight long pants, socks, shoes, and your Land Trust hat if you have one. Bring a water bottle! If you get lost, call/text me at 508-733-2443.

Student Stewardship Team - Osamequin Nature Preserve
2024-07-31 13:00 - 15:00 | Osamequin Nature Preserve, 1580 Rte. 114 North, Barrington, Rhode Island, 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 Wed., July 31, from 1-3 pm, we’ll cutting back the perimeter trail at Osamequin Nature Preserve which has become overgrown.
Wear lightweight long pants, socks, shoes, and your Land Trust hat if you have one. Bring a water bottle!
REGISTER FOR THE STEWARDSHIP EVENT
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, shortly after you pass Walker Farm on your right. The preserve’s parking lot is marked with a sign.

Student Stewardship Team - Johannis Farm Wildlife Preserve
2024-08-04 13:00 - 15:00 | Johannis Farm Wildlife Preserve
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 Sunday, Aug. 4, from 1 – 3 pm, we’ll be working at Johannis Farm Wildlife Preserve removing weeds around recently planted native trees and shrubs. We’ll also do some trail maintenance, time permitting.
REGISTER FOR THE EVENT
Wear lightweight long pants, socks, shoes, and your Land Trust hat if you have one. Bring a water bottle!
Johannis 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.

Student Stewardship Team - Sowams Woods
2024-08-12 09:00 - 11:00 | Sowams Woods, South Lake Drive, Barrington, Rhode Island, 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 Monday, Aug. 12, from 9-11 am, we’ll be maintaining trails at Sowams Woods.
Dress for the weather and wear sturdy footwear. Wear lightweight long pants with socks (for tick and poison ivy prevention) and your Land Trust hat (Land Trust T-shirt optional). Bring a water bottle!
REGISTER FOR STEWARDSHIP EVENT

Art in Nature Series: Poetry in the Wild
2024-08-16 10:00 - 12:00 | Doug Rayner Wildlife Refuge, 111 George St., Barrington, RI, 02806, United States
Poets and aspiring writers are invited to participate in this free poetry workshop at Doug Rayner Wildlife Refuge on Friday, Aug. 16, from 10 am to noon.
The workshop will be led by published poet Cindy Elder. We’ll begin with a walk through the Refuge, and then we’ll find a comfortable place to sit and write, drawing on our observations, sensations and reflections on the wilderness around us. Those who are comfortable may share their work.
REGISTER FOR THE WORKSHOP
This workshop is recommended for adults and students ages 12 and up who have an interest in writing. All forms of poetry are welcome. Bring a folding chair or a blanket to sit on, a water bottle, and any writing supplies you need. We recommend you wear shoes and socks, lightweight long pants and shirt, and a hat to protect from sun and insects. Mosquito and tick spray will be provided on site if you need it.
The Doug Rayner Wildlife Refuge is an 82-acre town-owned preserve along Hundred Acre Cove in Barrington. The terrain is gentle but may be wet or uneven in places, with some moderate inclines. The Refuge is located at 111 George Street in Barrington, off Warren Avenue in Seekonk (near Four Town Farm). There is a parking area along the side of the road near the white gate at the entrance to the Refuge.
If you have any questions, email cindyelder@blct.org.
About the Workshop Leader
Cindy Elder
Cindy Elder’s poems have appeared in Plainswoman, The Allegheny Review, The Last Stanza Poetry Journal, Frost Meadow Review, Blood & Bourbon, Blue Heron Review, and anthologies by the Tallgrass Writers Guild, Notable Works, Derailleur Press, Outrider Press, and elsewhere. She earned a bachelor’s degree in creative writing and career writing from Roger Williams University and a master of public affairs degree from Brown University. Cindy lives on the edge of Hundred Acre Cove in Rhode Island, where she serves as executive director of the Barrington Land Conservation Trust.

Student Stewardship Team - St. Andrews Farm
2024-08-17 13:00 - 15:00 | St. Andrews Farm, 101 Middle Highway, 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 Sat., Aug. 17, from 1-3 pm, we’ll be clearing trails and removing invasive plants at St. Andrews Farm. Park in the parking lot at 101 Middle Highway.
Wear lightweight long pants, socks, shoes, t-shirt (Land Trust T-shirt optional), and your Land Trust hat. Bring a water bottle!
REGISTER FOR THE STEWARDSHIP EVENT

Evening Walk at Johannis Farm Wildlife Preserve
2024-08-29 17:00 - 18:00 | Johannis Farm Wildlife Preserve
Property Steward Bill Kirkpatrick
Experience an evening walk at one of Barrington’s rarely seen wilderness areas with the Barrington Land Conservation Trust.
On 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.
REGISTER FOR THE EVENT
Dogs are not allowed because of the birds and animals that make this wildlife preserve their home.
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. 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.
Be 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.
Johannis 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.

Add to calendar

Learning Series: Nature Gardening with Doug Tallamy
2024-09-03 19:00 - 20:30 | ZOOM
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.
This 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.
REGISTER FOR THE ZOOM EVENT
Author 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.
“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.
“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.”
“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.”
About Doug Tallamy
Doug 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.
In 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.
Thanks to our 2024 Land Trust Learning Series Sponsors!
Leadership Sponsor

Partner Sponsors

Supporting Sponsor
Meridian Custom Homes
Community Sponsors
Charles E. Millard, Inc. General Contractors
The Gob Shop
Jaffee Orthodontics

Student Stewardship Team - Osamequin Nature Preserve
2024-09-08 13:00 - 15:00 | Osamequin Nature Preserve, 1580 Rte. 114 North, Barrington, Rhode Island, 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 Sunday, Sept,. 8, from 1-3 pm, we’ll cutting back the perimeter trail at Osamequin Nature Preserve and cleaning up litter.
REGISTER FOR THE STEWARDSHIP EVENT
Wear lightweight long pants, t-shirt (Land Trust t-shirt optional), socks, shoes, and your Land Trust hat. Bring a water bottle!
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, shortly after you pass Walker Farm on your right. The preserve’s parking lot is marked with a sign.

Student Stewardship Team - Planting Day at Barrington Middle School
2024-09-10 09:00 - 16:00 | Barrington Middle School, 261 Middle Highway, 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, 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.
REGISTER FOR THE MORNING SHIFT (9 am – Noon)
REGISTER FOR THE AFTERNOON SHIFT (1 – 4 pm)
Dress 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).
We’ll meet in the parking area in the back of the Barrington Middle School.

Pollinator Pathway Tour
2024-09-15 12:00 - 17:30 | Barrington Farm School, 100 Federal Road, Barrington, RI, 02806, United States
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.
SORRY! THIS EVENT IS FULLY SUBSCRIBED.
For more information, email pollinatorpathways@blct.org.
You’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.
Building wildlife habitat is a journey, and every garden on the tour represents something a little different. The event is free, but registration is required.
A 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.
Schedule
Noon to 1 pm – Check in and map pick up at the Farm School
Noon to 4:30 pm – Visit sites on the tour
4 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.
Please see the FAQ’s for more information or reach out at pollinatorpathways@blct.org
FAQs
1. What is a pollinator pathway?
Pollinator 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.
These 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.
2. Why are pollinators important?
Without 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.
3. How does the tour work?
Check 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.
All 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!
4. How can I get a Pollinator Pathway sign?
Pollinator Pathway signs will be available for purchase for $20 at the Farm School on the day of the tour.
5. What if it rains?
The tour will take place, rain or shine!
6. What if I have further questions?
Visit 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.

Planting Days - Town Resilience Garden
2024-09-18 09:00 - 2024-09-19 15:00 | Barrington Town Hall, 283 County Road, Barrington, RI, 02806
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.
All 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!
Register for a Shift on Planting Day
Click on one of the links below to register for a shift:
Wednesday, September 18:
Shift One: 9-11 am
Shift Two: 11 am – 1 pm
Shift Three: 1 -3 pm
Shift Four: 3 – 5 pm

Thursday, Sept. 19:
Shift One: 9-11 am
Shift Two: 11 am – 1 pm
Shift Three: 1 – 3 pm
The 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.
