On Friday Nov. 29, 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 [...]
On Saturday, Dec. 14, from 10 am to noon, the Student Stewardship Team will work together with the Tuesday Trails Team at Johannis Farm Wildlife Preserve. We need many hands to help remove debris from the washed out boardwalk near the marsh. We have cut the boardwalk into pieces that can be hand carried or [...]
Fill up your cup with fresh air and sunlight on a Winter Walk at Sowams Woods on Sunday, Dec. 15, at 3 pm. All ages are welcome. Since it’s cold outside, we’ll keep moving at a moderate pace to stay warm as we enjoy the sights and sounds of nature. Round-trip, the distance is about [...]
Early risers - this one's for you! Launch into the new year with a brisk sunrise walk on Saturday, Jan. 4 at 7 am at Osamequin Nature Preserve. We'll experience the quiet of the forest and Hundred Acre Cove as the sun slips above the horizon at 7:12 am. Dress for the weather and bring [...]
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 Sunday, Jan. 26. The clean up will begin at 1 pm and end at 3 pm, [...]
Join us for an adventure especially designed for our youngest explorers! Bring the whole family on Wed., Feb. 26, at 10 am for a winter walk through Sowams Woods, a special place where animals make their home in the forest on the shore of Echo Lake. REGISTER FOR THE EVENT We’ll run, jump, sing songs [...]
Climate change is full of paradoxes. The need for action is urgent, and yet, true success is a long game. Heather Goldstone, Chief Communication Officer of the Woodwell Climate Research Center, kicks off our 2025 Learning Series with a big-picture look at how we talk and think about climate change. This free event will take [...]
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. On Saturday, March 15, from 9-11 am, we’ll be picking up litter at Veterans Memorial Park. REGISTER FOR [...]
Discover Barrington's town-owned Veterans Memorial Park on a free guided walk by Land Trust Executive Director Cindy Elder on Sunday, March 16, at 1 pm. All ages are welcome. REGISTER FOR THE WALK We'll meet in the parking area on West Street in Barrington (see map below - between the YMCA and the East Bay [...]
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. On Tuesday, March 18, from 3:30 to 5:30 pm, we'll be picking up litter behind the Barrington [...]