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SUMMARY:Student Stewardship Team - Sunday\, March 10\, 1-3 pm
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 March 10\, we’ll be working at Sowams Woods clearing trails\, removing invasives and other tasks. Dress for the weather and wear sturdy\, water-resistant footwear.  \nREGISTER FOR THE MARCH 10 WORK DAY
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/student-stewardship-team-sunday-march-10-1-3-pm/
LOCATION:Sowams Woods\, South Lake Drive\, Barrington\, Rhode Island\, 02806
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SUMMARY:Learning Series - Behind the Scenes: The Terrapin Conservation Project
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Tues.\, March 12\, at 6:45 pm at the Barrington Public Library for “Behind the Scenes: The Terrapin Conservation Project.” \nREGISTER FOR THE EVENT \nTHIS EVENT IS AT CAPACITY. EMAIL CINDYELDER@BLCT.ORG TO BE PLACED ON THE WAITING LIST. \nEvery year in late spring\, a miraculous thing happens in a remote corner of Barrington\, RI. \nHundreds of rare Diamondback Terrapin turtles come ashore to lay their eggs\, ensuring the survival of their species for another generation. \nJust as remarkable are the dozens of volunteers who spend hours preparing for their arrival.  At this special event\, you’ll hear directly from volunteers who are there to greet the nesting turtles\, protect their nests\, watch the adorable hatchlings emerge\, and scientifically track the results of each season. The project draws volunteers of all ages and backgrounds\, including college students interested in pursuing a career in environmental studies. \nKathryn Beauchamp\, co-leader of the Terrapin Conservation Project \nKathryn Beauchamp and Madeleine Linck\, co-leaders of the Terrapin Conservation Project\, will be joined by other long-time volunteers who have invested heart and soul — along with a lot of sweat equity — in the project. Volunteers will share their experiences\, answer questions\, and provide a glimpse into the daily activities of a Terrapin Conservation Project volunteer. \n“When you go through a whole season\, there’s such a reward when you see those tiny\, perfectly formed little babies\,” says volunteer Nancy Maddocks\, a retired librarian from the Barrington Middle School. “They’re incredible. It gives you hope that nature still persists. It’s exciting to think that here in little suburban Barrington\, this exists. I feel a sense of pride that there’s a decent-sized community who really cares about nature and is trying to preserve it.” \nMary Caplan\, who spent 30 years as a nurse at RI Hospital\, became an active volunteer when she retired. “I’m outside with like-minded people who care about the environment. We’re doing something positive. It’s scientifically interesting\, and we see the benefit when the babies are born. We look in each little cage and their little faces peek up. They’re saying\, let me go. Let me do my thing.” \nDeb Matson\, whose career in social work led her into many volunteer activities\, now divides her time between the Barrington Farm School and the Terrapin Conservation Project. “What has been the most meaningful is to witness the mother turtles coming in late spring to lay their eggs and watching the little baby hatchlings emerge in late summer. It’s a miracle and we are all relieved to see them coming out of their nest and healthy! No words can describe the feeling. You have to experience it. Volunteering here\, interacting with nature\, has given me a deepened respect and humility towards all of wildlife. I truly have grown.” \nWe’ll cap off the night with a 20-minute documentary\, “Turtles on the Hill\,” a love story about this population of rare turtles\, the dedicated people who are conserving them\, and the changing coastal landscapes that they share. \nThe documentary is told through the eyes of a young woman scientist who joined this community to reveal how—despite the existential threats of coastal development\, predation\, and sea level rise—the lives of the people\, the Diamondback Terrapins\, and the estuary are inextricably intertwined. \nThe movie is written and directed by Carolyn Decker\, and produced & edited by Jason Jaacks. It is a Splitframe Media production produced in partnership with the Science & Story Lab at the University of Rhode Island. \nFor more information on the Terrapin Conservation Project\, visit the Terrapin page on our website. \nThanks to our 2024 Land Trust Learning Series Sponsors!\nLeadership Sponsor\n \nPartner Sponsors\n \n \nSupporting Sponsor\nMeridian Custom Homes\nCommunity Sponsors\nCharles E. Millard\, Inc. General Contractors \nThe Gob Shop \nJaffee Orthodontics \n 
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/terrapins/
LOCATION:Barrington Public Library\, 281 County Rd\,\, Barrington\, RI\, 02806\, United States
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SUMMARY:Student Stewardship Team: Sowams Woods
DESCRIPTION:This event is for registered members of the Land Trust’s Student Stewardship Team ONLY. \nIf you are not a registered member and would like to join\, visit our Student Stewardship page for more information. \nOn March 24\, we’ll be working at Sowams Woods clearing trails\, removing invasive plants and other tasks. Dress for the weather and wear sturdy\, water-resistant footwear.  \nWe’ll meet in the PIC-WIL parking area on Washington Road across from Tallwood Drive. \nREGISTER FOR MARCH 24 WORK DAY
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/student-stewardship-team-pic-wil-nature-preserve/
LOCATION:Sowams Woods\, South Lake Drive\, Barrington\, Rhode Island\, 02806
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SUMMARY:Young Explorers Wilderness Adventure: Johannis Farm Wildlife Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Let’s go deep into the woods and down to the edge of the saltmarsh to discover the hidden places where animals live at Johannis Farm Wildlife Preserve. \nThis special event on Saturday\, March 30\, at 10 am is designed for our youngest explorers\, but all ages are welcome. We’ll run\, jump\, sing songs and go on a scavenger hunt for nature’s treasures.  \nREGISTER FOR THE ADVENTURE \nJohannis Farm Wildlife Preserve is a 32-acre expanse of field\, forest and salt marsh that is generally closed to the public. We are delighted to make it available through guided tours and events. Inspire young explorers to love nature! \nBring your camera to get some memorable family photos. This event is free and open to all\, so invite your friends\, playmates and grandparents! There’s plenty of parking in the grass lot at Johannis Farm. \nVisit this page more information about Johannis Farm Wildlife Preserve.
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/young-explorers-johannis/
LOCATION:Johannis Farm Wildlife Preserve
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SUMMARY:Public Walk: Springtime in Sowams Woods
DESCRIPTION:Experience the first burst of spring\, just after the Spring Equinox\, at Sowams Woods in Barrington. \nJoin us for a guided tour on Saturday\, March 30\, at 1 pm for a gentle two-mile walk along Echo Lake into the enchanting forest of Sowams Woods.  \nREGISTER FOR THE WALK \nAll ages are welcome. The walk is about two miles round trip over mostly gentle terrain\, with slight elevation changes and a few steps to climb. We’ll walk at a moderate pace while we share the history and ecology of the property. \nThe area around Sowams Woods is part of the ancestral homelands of the Pokanoket people. It is believed to be a sacred area set aside for women and for childbirth\, a place of peace. \nIn 2006\, the Barrington Land Conservation 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.  \nWe’ll gather in the dirt parking lot at the juncture of North Lake and South Lake Roads in Barrington\, RI. 
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/springtime-in-sowams-woods/
LOCATION:Sowams Woods\, South Lake Drive\, Barrington\, Rhode Island\, 02806
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