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SUMMARY:Student Stewardship Team - Pollinator Path 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 Friday\, May 3\, from 3-5 pm\, we’ll be spreading woodchips over the pathway we established behind the Barrington Middle School\, where a pollinator pathway will be. \nDress for the weather and wear sturdy\, water-resistant footwear. Wear long pants and a long shirt\, and your Land Trust hat. \nWe’ll meet in the parking area in the back of the Barrington Middle School. \nREGISTER FOR STEWARDSHIP EVENT
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/student-stewardship-team-bms/
LOCATION:Barrington Middle School\, 261 Middle Highway\, Barrington\, RI\, 02806
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SUMMARY:Student Stewardship Team - Sunday\, May 5\, Mussachuck Grove
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\, May 5\, from 1-3 pm\, we’ll be planting native shrubs along the edge of Mussachuck Grove that borders Appian Way. \nDress for the weather and wear sturdy\, water-resistant footwear. Wear long pants and a long shirt\, and your Land Trust hat. Bring a water bottle! \nREGISTER FOR STEWARDSHIP EVENT
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/student-stewardship-team-sunday-may-5-mussachuck-grove/
LOCATION:Mussachuck Grove\, Corner of Appian Way and Grove St.\, Barrington\, RI\, 02806\, United States
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SUMMARY:Learning Series: Protecting Our Salt Marshes with Tom Kutcher
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Tuesday\, May 14\, at 7 pm for a presentation on Protecting Our Salt Marshes by Tom Kutcher\, Wetlands Scientist with the Rhode Island Natural History Survey. The presentation will last approximately one hour followed by a Q&A. \nThe event will take place in the Salem Family Auditorium at the Barrington Public Library\, 281 County St.\, Barrington\, RI. The event is free and open to all. The program will be recorded and offered on the Library’s YouTube if you are unable to attend. \nREGISTER FOR THE EVENT \nTom will share his on-the-ground (and in the muck) experience with Rhode Island’s salt marshes. He’ll discuss the critical threats facing our salt marshes due to sea level rise and salt marsh restoration programs that are responding to that threat. \nThe presentation will provide insight into the condition of Barrington’s salt marshes and how the RI Natural History Survey’s research in these locations\, carried out in partnership with RIDEM\, Narragansett Bay Research Reserve\, CRMC and USEPA\, contributes to our understanding of salt marshes.  \nAbout Tom Kutcher \nTom Kutcher is a Wetland Scientist for the Rhode Island Natural History Survey\, where he works to develop wetland monitoring\, assessment\, and restoration protocols for Rhode Island’s state environmental agencies. \nHe is a recent co-author of the Rhode Island Salt Marsh Monitoring Strategy (2016) and principal author of the Rhode Island Coastal Wetland Restoration Strategy (2018). \nTom has developed and implemented wetland monitoring and assessment methods across Rhode Island\, including for recent large-scale salt marsh restoration projects. Tom formerly worked as Stewardship Coordinator at the Narragansett Bay Estuarine Research Reserve\, where he wrote the Habitat and Land Cover Classification Scheme for the National Estuarine Research Reserve System (2008)\, and served as the Narragansett Baykeeper with Save The Bay and the Waterkeeper Alliance. \nTom lives and recreates along the shores of Narragansett Bay with his marine-biologist wife and two salty kids. \nThanks to our 2024 Land Trust Learning Series Sponsors!\nLeadership Sponsor\n \n \nPartner Sponsors\n \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/tom-kutcher/
LOCATION:Barrington Public Library\, 281 County Rd\,\, Barrington\, RI\, 02806\, United States
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SUMMARY:Guided Walk: Doug Rayner Wildlife Refuge
DESCRIPTION:Experience springtime at the Doug Rayner Wildlife Refuge on a free guided walk. 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. \nREGISTER FOR THE WALK \nThe walk will be led Peter McCalmont\, Chairman of the Doug Rayner Wildlife Refuge Management Committee\, and Charlie Brown\, retired DEM wildlife biologist\, Co-Manager of the Refuge and Co-Chair of the Management Committee. The walk is scheduled for Wednesday\, May 15\, at 10 am (rain date\, Wednesday\, May 22\, 10 am). \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 terrain is mostly gentle but may be wet in places\, with moderate inclines. Dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes or boots. The walk will last about an hour and a half. All ages are welcome. \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. \nDoug 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. \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/doug-rayner/
LOCATION:Doug Rayner Wildlife Refuge\, 111 George St.\, Barrington\, RI\, 02806\, United States
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SUMMARY:Guided Walk: Doug Rayner Wildlife Refuge
DESCRIPTION:Experience springtime at the Doug Rayner Wildlife Refuge on a free guided walk. 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. \nREGISTER FOR THE WALK \nThe walk will be led Peter McCalmont\, Chairman of the Doug Rayner Wildlife Refuge Management Committee\, and Charlie Brown\, retired DEM wildlife biologist\, Co-Manager of the Refuge and Co-Chair of the Management Committee. The walk is scheduled for Friday\, May 17\, at 10 am (rain date\, Wednesday\, May 22\, 10 am). \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 terrain is mostly gentle but may be wet in places\, with moderate inclines. Dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes or boots. The walk will last about an hour and a half. All ages are welcome. \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. \nDoug 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. \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/
LOCATION:Doug Rayner Wildlife Refuge\, 111 George St.\, Barrington\, RI\, 02806\, United States
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SUMMARY:Visita Guiada en Español a Sowams Woods (Public Walk in Spanish) Walk : Sat.\, May 18\, 10 am
DESCRIPTION: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. \nREGÍSTRESE PARA LA CAMINATA (formulario de inscripción en español e inglés) \nExperimente esta red de senderos públicos\, considerados sagrados por el pueblo Pokanoket\, en el apogeo de su gloria primaveral.\nInvita 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. \nNo es necesario hablar español para asistir. Disfrutará caminando por los senderos y\nconociendo a otros entusiastas de la naturaleza. \nEl terreno es suave y puede estar mojado en algunas partes. La distancia es de\naproximadamente 2 millas ida y vuelta. Vístete según el clima y usa calzado resistente e\nimpermeable. Seguiremos avanzando a un ritmo moderado y terminaremos en\naproximadamente una hora y media. \nEnglish Translation \n \nLand 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. \nREGISTER FOR THE WALK (In Spanish and English) \nExperience this network of public trails\, considered sacred by the Pokanoket people\, in the height of their springtime glory. \nInvite 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. \nYou don’t have to speak Spanish to attend. You’ll enjoy walking the trails and meeting fellow wilderness enthusiasts. \nThe 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.
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/spanish-sowams-walk/
LOCATION:Sowams Woods\, South Lake Drive\, Barrington\, Rhode Island\, 02806
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240522T090000
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SUMMARY:Guided Walk: Hampden Meadows Greenbelt & Woodsy Spur
DESCRIPTION: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. \nREGISTER FOR THE WALK \nOur 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.  \nWe’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. \nYou may park at the tennis courts on Kent St.  Dress for the weather and wear sturdy\, water-resistant footwear. \nWe’ll keep moving at a moderate pace and be finished in about an hour. \n 
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/public-walk-greenbelt/
LOCATION:Hampden Meadows Greenbelt\, Kent Street\, Barrington\, RI\, 02806
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240526T130000
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SUMMARY:Student Stewardship Team - St. Andrews Farm
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\, 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. \nDress 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! \nREGISTER FOR STEWARDSHIP EVENT
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/student-stewardship-team-st-andrews-farm/
LOCATION:St. Andrews Farm\, 101 Middle Highway\, Barrington\, RI\, 02806
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