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SUMMARY:Art in Nature: Nature Journaling at Osamequin Nature Preserve
DESCRIPTION:The Art in Nature Program is made possible by the Ronald D. Russo Charitable Fund. \nCelebrate Earth Month by sharpening your powers of observation through the arts at Osamequin Nature Preserve on Sunday\, April 19\, from 1-3 pm. \nREGISTER FOR THE EVENT \nVisual and literary artists working in a variety of media are invited to participate. We’ll encourage each other as we explore and document the natural world. Each participant should bring their own journal and pens\, pencils\, watercolors\, easels\, camera or whatever supplies fit your practice. \nThis gathering is focused on the creation of artwork in a natural environment and sharing of ideas and experience among participants. It is not an instructional workshop. \nWe welcome people of all skill levels\, from beginner to professional. Youth under the age of 14 may participate if accompanied by an adult. \nOsamequin Nature Preserve \nOsamequin Nature Preserve is a 42-acre conservation area along the western shore of Hundred Acre Cove in Barrington. The property was purchased by the Town of Barrington in the 1960s through the state “Green Acres” program and is now co-managed by the Barrington Land Conservation Trust\, the Barrington Garden Club\, and the Town.
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/nature-journaling-at-osamequin-nature-preserve/
LOCATION:Osamequin Nature Preserve\, 1580 Rte. 114 North\, Barrington\, Rhode Island\, 02806
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SUMMARY:Student Stewardship Team - PIC-WIL Nature Preserve
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 Monday\, April 20\, from 1-3 pm\, we’ll be removing invasive plants and maintaining trails at PIC-WIL Nature Preserve. Wear long pants and your Land Trust hat and t-shirt if you have one. We’ll meet at the PIC-WIL parking area on Washington Road\, directly across from Tallwood Drive. \nREGISTER FOR THE EVENT \nBring a water bottle! \nThanks for participating!
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/student-stewardship-team-pic-wil-nature-preserve-3/
LOCATION:Pic-Wil Nature Preserve\, Washington Rd.\, Barrington\, RI\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T130000
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SUMMARY:Student Stewardship Team - Lombardi Park & Andreozzi 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 Tuesday\, April 21\, from 1-3 pm\, we’ll be working at Lombardi Park and Andreozzi Nature Preserve. We’ll meet in the big dirt parking area on North Lake Drive at the junction of South Lake Drive. This junction is on the Middle Highway end of North Lake Drive\, not the Washington Road end – where the red dot is on the map below.  \nWear long pants\, socks\, sturdy shoes\, and your Land Trust hat and t-shirt (optional). Bring a water bottle! \nREGISTER FOR THE STEWARDSHIP EVENT \nWe’ll meet in the big dirt parking area on North Lake Drive at the junction of South Lake Drive. This junction is on the Middle Highway end of North Lake Drive\, not the Washington Road end – where the red dot is on the map below. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nThanks for participating!
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/student-stewardship-team-lombardi-park-andreozzi-nature-preserve-2/
LOCATION:Andreozzi Nature Preserve\, Lee Ann Drive\, Barrington\, RI\, 02806
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T130000
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SUMMARY:250th Earth Day History Walk & Cleanup - Osamequin Nature Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Earth Day and the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence with a History Walk and Cleanup at Osamequin Nature Preserve on Wednesday\, April 22\, at 1 pm. This event is co-led by the Barrington Garden Club and the Barrington Land Conservation Trust\, which co-manage the preserve in partnership with the Town of Barrington. \nAll ages are welcome; children must be supervised by an accompanying adult. The event is free and open to the public\, regardless of where you live. \nREGISTER FOR THE EVENT \nEach of our 2026 History Walks will present elements of Barrington’s history in connection with the location we are visiting. They are held in collaboration with Barrington 250. \nOsamequin Nature Preserve offers an opportunity to learn about the ancestral homelands of the Pokanoket people\, the original inhabitants of this area. We’ll follow the Pokanoket’s example of stewardship by caring for and cleaning up the property. \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 area off 114 and the preserve is marked with a sign. Be careful as you enter and exit the parking area\, as traffic moves quickly along 114. \nAbout Barrington 250 \nBarrington celebrates the 250th anniversary of American independence with festivities through July 2026 that invite neighbors and visitors of all ages to commemorate our town’s rich history in establishing and sustaining a democratic nation. Presented in collaboration with community partners\, programs will feature educational events\, civic engagement activities\, ceremonies and celebrations that culminate over the July 4th holiday weekend. Learn more at barrington.ri.gov/250. .
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/250th-earth-day-history-walk-cleanup-osamequin-nature-preserve/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T130000
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SUMMARY:Student Stewardship Team - Barrington Middle School Pollinator Garden
DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT IS FOR MEMBERS OF THE 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 Thursday\, April 23\, from 1-3 pm\, we’ll be working at the Barrington Middle School Pollinator Garden (behind the school). \nDress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes or boots\, long pants\, and Land Trust hat and t-shirt (optional). Bring a water bottle!  \nREGISTER FOR THE EVENT \nWe’ll meet in the parking lot behind the Barrington Middle School\, 261 Middle Highway\, Barrington. \nThanks for participating!
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/15434/
LOCATION:Barrington Middle School\, 261 Middle Highway\, Barrington\, RI\, 02806
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T130000
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SUMMARY:Student Stewardship Team - Johannis Farm Wildlife Preserve
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 Friday\, April 24\, from 1-3 pm\, we’ll be working at Johannis Farm Wildlife Preserve. \nDress for the weather and wear long pants\, socks\, shoes\, and your Land Trust t-shirt and hat (optional). Bring a water bottle! \nREGISTER FOR THE EVENT \nThanks for participating!
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/student-stewardship-team-johannis-farm-wildlife-preserve-7/
LOCATION:Johannis Farm Wildlife Preserve
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SUMMARY:City Nature Challenge Biodiversity Walk at Johannis Farm
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the City Nature Challenge Biodiversity Walk on Sunday\, April 26\, at 11 am at Johannis Farm Wildlife Preserve in Barrington\, RI. \nREGISTER FOR THE EVENT \nThis 1-hour biodiversity walk is part of the annual City Nature Challenge\, a global community science event that invites people around the world to document local wildlife to help support global scientific efforts. This year marks RI’s 5th year participating in the Challenge!\n \nParticipants will take part in a community bioblitz: a focused effort to find and document as many species as possible within a set area over a short period of time. \n \n\n \nUsing the iNaturalist app\, you’ll photograph and upload observations to record plants\, animals\, fungi\, and other living organisms right here in our community. This will become real data that scientists can use to track where species are found\, monitor changes over time\, and inform local conservation decisions. Your contributions help build a clearer picture of biodiversity in our region while boosting our city’s totals in the Challenge. \n\n \nNo previous experience or species knowledge is necessary. We’ll begin with a brief introduction to iNaturalist and simple tips for making good observations before the walk begins. \n \nPlease bring:\n\nComfortable walking shoes / boots. \nA charged smartphone with the iNaturalist app downloaded (Available for Android and iPhone)\nCuriosity about nature!\n\nPlease note: There are no bathroom facilities at Johannis Farm Wildlife Preserve. \nWalk away with new observation skills\, a deeper understanding of local biodiversity\, and the tools to keep exploring nature after the Challenge ends!\n \nOptional iNaturalist Training with Audubon\n\nIf you’d like to get advance training for the bioblitz activity\, Audubon is offering a free iNaturalist Field Training on Tuesday\, April 7\, from 5:30 to 6:30 pm at Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium\, 1401 Hope Street\, Bristol\, RI. The training is not required to participate in the walk\, but it will help you record as many species as possible. \nREGISTER FOR THE iNATURALIST TRAINING \n\nJohannis Farm Wildlife Preserve is a 32-acre expanse of field\, forest\, and salt marshes on the border of the Palmer River\, off Sowams Road in Barrington\, RI. Dogs are not allowed on this property. The terrain is gentle but may be wet in places. Dress for the weather and wear sturdy footwear. You may wish to bring a walking stick or poles to assist you when crossing wet areas. \nYou may park in the grassy lot just beyond the entrance to Johannis Farm Wildlife Preserve\, which is located between 461 and 475 Sowams Road (see below). We will meet in the parking area and walk together to the trailhead.
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/city-nature-challenge-biodiversity-walk-at-johannis-farm/
LOCATION:Johannis Farm Wildlife Preserve
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