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D’Ambra Realty Donation Expands Nature Preserve
Mike and Gary D'Ambra stand at the edge of the property just donated by their company, D'Ambra Realty. There’s a corner of Barrington along Wampanoag Trail where you can look across the highway to Osamequin Nature Preserve, but you can’t find a wilderness trail on your side of the road. That’s about to change. Barrington resident Gary D’Ambra of D’Ambra Realty Corp. recently donated more than two acres of open space to the Barrington Land Conservation Trust. The land abuts a nine-acre parcel D’Ambra donated to the Town several years ago, creating 12 acres of uninterrupted open space. [...]
Learning Series: “This Land Is Your Land”
Bill Kirkpatrick, Property Steward of Johannis Farm Wildlife Preserve The Barrington Land Conservation Trust will celebrate Earth Day this year with its next Learning Series event, “This Land Is Your Land,” a virtual tour of Barrington’s conservation properties The event will take place Wednesday, April 24, at 7 pm at the Barrington Public Library, 281 County St., Barrington. Through pictures and stories, guests will be introduced to hundreds of acres of conservation land in Barrington. “This Land Is Your Land” is free and open to the public. Registration is required as space is limited in the Salem Family [...]
“Earth Day Eve” Cleanup at Allin’s Cove
In preparation for Earth Day, let’s put a shine on one of Barrington’s most beautiful coastal properties, Allin’s Cove Conservation Area. Join us Sunday, April 21, from 1 to 3 pm to help us clean up litter as well as debris that has washed ashore over the winter. All ages are welcome with parental supervision. REGISTER FOR THE CLEAN UP We’ll share the history and environmental challenges of this property, which includes land owned by the Land Trust, Town and State. Visit this page for more information about Allin’s Cove Conservation Area.
Keep It Wild – Support Us During 401Gives
On Monday, April 1, the Barrington Land Conservation Trust will once again participate in 401Gives, Rhode Island's special day of giving organized by United Way of Rhode Island. We would be grateful for your support at any level. Donate Here on April 1 to support us during 401Gives. Here's why we need your support on April 1. Keep it Wild Fields, forests, coastlines... these open spaces renew our spirit and provide essential habitats for animals who live in the wild. The Barrington Land Conservation Trust has preserved more than 300 acres of natural open space since its founding in 1979. [...]
Behind the Scenes: Terrapin Conservation Project
Join us on Tues., March 12, at 6:45 pm at the Barrington Public Library for "Behind the Scenes: The Terrapin Conservation Project." REGISTER FOR THE EVENT Every year in late spring, a miraculous thing happens in a remote corner of Barrington, RI. Hundreds of rare Diamondback Terrapin turtles come ashore to lay their eggs, ensuring the survival of their species for another generation. Just 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 [...]
“Gather” – A Film about Traditional Foodways
Join us on Wednesday, Feb. 21, at 7 pm for a screening of the documentary, Gather, followed by a discussion of the movie. Pokanoket Sachem Tracey "Dancing Star" Brown will introduce the move and provide a land acknowledgment. The event will take place in the Salem Family Auditorium at the Barrington Public Library, 281 County St., Barrington, RI. There is no Zoom option for this event. Gather follows the stories of Indigenous Peoples on the frontlines of a growing movement to reconnect with spiritual and cultural identities through a closer connection to their traditional foodways and native plants. REGISTER FOR THE [...]
Pollinator Pathway Meet Up – Tues., Feb. 6, 6:30 pm
Are you already missing your time in the garden? Did you have an amazing growing season, or do you have more questions than answers when it comes to this native plant gardening business? Join the Pollinator Pathway group on Tuesday, Feb. 6, at 6:30 pm in the Salem Family Auditorium at the Barrington Public Library for a casual sharing of ideas and questions, whether it’s about or how to speak with your neighbors about the “tidiness” of your space, or “what on earth is a nativar”? You can send us 3-5 photos of your garden (by January 28 please) and [...]
Clean Up – Osamequin Nature Preserve – Saturday, Jan. 27, 1 pm – 3 pm
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 Saturday, Jan. 27. The clean up will begin at 10 am and end at noon, but we welcome you to come even if you can only stay fora half hour. Many hands make light work! All ages are welcome; parents must be responsible for the safety of their own children. REGISTER FOR THE CLEAN UP We'll notify registrants if the clean [...]
Dziedzic Family Preserve
The Dziedzic Family Preserve was donated to the Barrington Land Conservation Trust in September 2023. The property is not yet open to the public as trails are now being mapped and constructed. We expect to open the trails to the public by the summer of 2024. The following story appeared first in the Barrington Times. Left to right: Victor Lerish, chair of the Land Trust's Stewardship Committee, Paul Dziedzic, Mary (Dziedzic) D'Arrigo, Joe Dziedzic, and Mary's husband, Joe D'Arrigo, gather on the property their family has donated to the Barrington Land Conservation Trust. More than 100 years ago, [...]
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Winter Wellness Walks in December
As the days get shorter and the temperature drops, it’s tempting to curl up inside by a fire or exercise indoors. Research shows, however, that outdoor exercise can boost your physical and mental wellness during the winter. To encourage healthy time in the outdoors this winter, the Barrington Land Conservation Trust is offering a series of “Winter Wellness Walks” at conservation properties throughout Barrington. “These walks will be different than our traditional guided walks,” says Land Trust Executive Director Cindy Elder. “Since it’s cold outside, we’re going to keep moving at a moderate pace rather than stopping to explain the [...]
Day After Thanksgiving Walk at Johannis Farm Wildlife Preserve
On the day after Thanksgiving, walk at your own pace and discover one of Barrington's rarely seen wilderness areas with the Barrington Land Conservation Trust. On Friday Nov. 24, 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. REGISTER FOR THE EVENT. Dogs 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 [...]
Elizabeth Rush Book Tour: The Quickening
2023 Land Trust Learning Series Register to Attend the Presentation IN PERSON Register to LIVESTREAM the Presentation Elizabeth Rush joins us to celebrate the release of her new book, The Quickening: Creation and Community at the Ends of the Earth. Books will be available for sale beginning at 6 pm. Pulitzer-prize nominated author Elizabeth Rush tackles three daunting topics in her new book: Antarctica, climate change and motherhood. Author Robin Wall Kimmerer describes The Quickening as “an immersive journey through both exterior and interior landscapes, deftly crossing the boundaries between the frigid Antarctic and the warm heart.” In 2019, fifty-seven scientists and crew [...]
Leave the Leaves – Pollinators Will Thank You!
Barrington’s Pollinator Pathway is growing, join us in this exciting movement to amplify BLCT’s efforts to preserve biodiversity and bolster resiliency in our community. Visit our Pollinator Pathway page to explore resources, watch a recording of the project launch, explore an interactive map to find neighbors already on the Pathway, and add yourself if you haven’t joined yet! With the days getting shorter and temps getting cooler, you may be wondering where those fascinating pollinators you enjoyed watching this summer will spend the upcoming winter. A few well-known species like hummingbirds, monarch butterflies and painted lady butterflies will make a [...]
Land Trust Issues FY23 Annual Report
The Barrington Land Conservation Trust had a busy year in Fiscal Year 2023 (June 1, 2022 - May 31, 2023). Find out how volunteers and philanthropic work made it possible for us to manage nearly 300 acres of open land, host hundreds of people on public walks, provide a free lecture series, andoffer free programs in our schools. Flip Through the digital version of our FY23 Annual Report. We need your help in the year ahead to continue preserving land and engaging the public in conservation issues. Your support is greatly appreciated! Support the Barrington Land Conservation Trust Thank you!
iNaturalist – An Essential Tool for Citizen Scientists
By Norman Dudziak, P.E., I.M. Science Liaison, Barrington Land Conservation Trust & Sally Johnson, Native Plant Horticulturalist Owner, ecoastal design The crown jewel of citizen science for biological nature observations is “iNaturalist,” a social network with over 2.6 million participants. Using iNaturalist, accessible at www.iNaturalist.org, a growing community of citizen scientists is expanding our knowledge about the wild living world by crowdsourcing data collection and identification. “Citizen” in this context is shorthand for “Citizen of the World” and does not relate to legal status. Norman Dudziak photographed this invasive autumn olive at the Seaview Marsh on October 1, 2020 [...]
Land Trust Elects Four New Board Members
Annual Meeting reflects on a year of community building and progress The membership of the Barrington Land Conservation Trust elected four new board members to its Board of Directors at its annual meeting on Wednesday, June 7, at the Barrington Public Library. All are Barrington residents who bring a diversity of qualifications and life experience to these leadership roles. The Trust also honored three departing board members who have volunteered their skills for many years: Mary Grover, Co-Chair of the Education Committee; Debra Provolo, Treasurer and Finance Committee Chair; and Michael Gorfinkle, Secretary. Departing Board Members Mary Grover, Michael [...]
Discover Barrington’s Open Spaces This Summer
Meet Land Trust volunteers who steward these natural places Hundreds of acres of wild open space have been preserved by the Barrington Land Conservation Trust and the Town of Barrington. This summer, you can discover five of these protected areas and meet the volunteers who help to care for them. Guided walks in June and July will introduce you to Andreozzi Nature Preserve, Lombardi Park, PIC-WIL Nature Preserve, Johannis Farm Wildlife Preserve and St. Andrews Farm. The walks are free and open to the public, and all ages are welcome. Advance registration is required as parking is limited. REGISTER FOR [...]
Uli Lorimer Presents Earth-Friendly Plants for Gardens
2023 Land Trust Learning Series REGISTER HERE Join us for a special presentation by Uli Lorimer, author of The Northeast Plant Primer: 235 Plants for an Earth-Friendly Garden and Director of Horticulture at the New England Wild Flower Society. The presentation will take place on Tuesday, June 13, at 7 pm in the Salem Family Auditorium at the Barrington Public Library. A livestream option is available (see below). Delaware native Uli Lorimer grew up with an interest in all things green. He’s transformed that passion into a career. If you want a garden that makes a real difference, Uli will help you choose plants [...]
Land Trust Launches Student Stewardship Team
(Left to right) BHS Students Abby Goblick, Sid Gupta, and Emma Pautz co-founded the Barrington Environmental Establishment (BEE), and worked with the Land Trust to launch the Student Stewardship Team for high school students. Students age 14 and older can obtain community service hours and help preserve the Barrington’s natural environment by participating in the new Student Stewardship Team launched by the Barrington Land Conservation Trust. The opportunity was introduced in April at Barrington High School in coordination with a student-led group, Barrington Environmental Establishment (BEE). Members of the Barrington High School Interact Club and Environmental Science Club [...]