The Barrington Land Conservation Trust and Barrington Recreation Department invite you to a vernal pool walk at Sowams Woods. Celebrate 10 years protection of these woods. Check out the springtime action at our two vernal pools. Learn about work over the past decade to improve the habitat and provide public trails. We are grateful to [...]
BLCT past president and honorary board member Charlotte Sornborger will present an overview of the diamondback terrapin project. The presentation will be held Dec. 13 at the Hope & Main food incubator in Warren at 7 p.m. The Warren Land Trust invites you to their annual meeting as part of the event. Charlotte was recognized as the [...]
The proposed 850-1,000 megawatt power plant in Burrillville, R.I. will use up to one million gallons of water per day. Find out where the water will come from and other facts at this educational event. The event is sponsored by the Burrillville Land Trust and the Rhode Island Association of Conservation Commissions. Paul Roselli, president [...]
Witness the beauty of Sowams Woods with a sunset walk through the woods and a full hunters' moon rising across Echo Lake. Sunset is at 6 p.m. and the moonrise at 6:45. We'll listen for owls, examine the foliage and learn sky watching traditions. This is an easy walk for all ages. Families are encouraged. [...]
Enjoy the sunset across Brickyard Pond and experience a full moon rising through the trees at Veteran Memorial Park. We'll talk about night sky traditions, view successful remodeling using dark sky friendly lighting and listen to the owls The is a flat, easy walk for all ages. Families are encouraged. Leashed dogs are permitted. Bring [...]
The electro survey of fish living in the Ten Mile River needs 8 to 10 volunteers on each date. For info reach out to: KTGgroup@aol.com Thursday Aug. 25, 2016 Time: 2 to 4 pm Location: Hunts Mills Saturday, Aug. 27, 2016 Time : 9 to 11 am Location: Willett School Attleboro, 32 Watson Ave.
Join the Barrington Land Conservation Trust and the Barrington Public Library for a late afternoon tour of Nockum Hill and the Doug Rayner Wildlife Refuge as part of RI Land Trust Council's Land Trust Days. We will view the largest regional nesting ground for the diamondback terrapin, as well as the coastal walking trails along [...]
The Barrington Land Conservation Trust welcomes you to a walk with Amy O'Donnell. You will study invertebrates in a meadow and woodland at St Andrews Farm. Learn about native plants, pollinators, and the role of hedgerows in supporting our native wildlife. We visit an ancient oak tree. It's free and perfect for families. An off-road [...]
Monitoring of the diamondback terrapin nesting ground at the Doug Rayner Wildlife Refuge at Nockum Hill is underway. If you would like to volunteer, please reach out to Dick and Kathy Philips at dickandkathy.philips@gmail.com
Don’t miss this unique opportunity…… Rebuilding Rhode Island’s Purple Martin Colonies Demonstration and Talk by Raymond Marr – two dates in June. Come for a firsthand demonstration of nesting Purple Martins by Ray Marr and learn about his successful voluntary work rebuilding Rhode Island’s Purple Martin colonies. During Ray’s demonstration and talk he'll lower the [...]