Upcoming Events & Programs
Monitoring Day 2023
Saturday, March 25th (9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.)
Every year, SKLT hosts Monitoring Day, an annual opportunity for volunteers to help the land trust in its monumental task of monitoring all 3,070+ acres of its protected land.
Volunteers first gather at the SKLT Barn for instructions and supplies and then visit one or more chosen properties, walk the boundaries, and report back to SKLT per the monitoring instructions. This year, we will be focusing on monitoring using the Landscape app. There will be a training on using the app on March 2nd.
SKLT Potluck Lecture:
Walking Rhode Island: A Guide to Hiking in the Ocean State with John Kostrzewa
Wednesday, March 29th (6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.) Potluck begins at 6pm; Presentation at 6:45pm.
What’s the best hike in Rhode Island? The best hike for fall foliage? Families? Waterfalls, ponds, historical sites, geology, bird watching, spring flowers, ocean views?
Former Providence Journal business editor John Kostrzewa writes the “Walking RI” column, a series of detailed narrative articles that chronicle unique hiking trails in all corners of the state. Join the potluck lecture to hear tales of John’s favorite adventures, learn tips and directional info, and get inspired to explore the beautiful trails and open spaces of Rhode Island.
Guided Hike at Alewife Brook Trail – Town of SK 300th Anniversary
Friday, April 7th (9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.)
Join a fun short guided hike at Alewife Brook in celebration of South Kingstown’s 300th birthday! You’ll be looking and listening for migratory birds as well as interesting spring mushrooms, plants and flowers springing up beside the trail. The one-mile trail loops through a 43-acre property acquired from the RI Boy Scouts with partial funding from the Town of South Kingstown.
Youth Fishing Opening Day Trout Season at Biscuit City Preserve
Saturday, April 8th (Fishing starts at 6:00 a.m.)
Want to teach your kids how to fish?
Join the opening day of trout season at the youth-only fishing Scott Evans Memorial Pond at Biscuit City Preserve in Kingston. The pond will be stocked with brook and rainbow trout beforehand. SKLT staff and skilled volunteers will be on hand to assist as needed.
No registration required. Staff/volunteers will be on site until 4:00 pm. ONLY children ages 14 and under may fish.
Earth Day Spring Cleanup – Town of SK 300th Anniversary
Saturday, April 22nd
Celebrate Earth Day by joining the #CleanUpSouthCounty campaign with your friends and neighbors!
Step 1: Grab a trash bag and gloves and clean up as much litter as you can at your favorite piece of paradise in South County, whether that be a beach, trail, park or even common litter areas in your neighborhood.
Step 2: Take a photo with your trash, post it on social media, hashtag #CleanUpSouthCounty and tag @sklandtrust.
Be on the lookout for #CleanUpSouthCounty events organized by partners including Friends of the Saugatucket, Charlestown Land Trust, Westerly Land Trust, Narrow River Land Trust, Narrow River Preservation Association, Hopkinton Land Trust, Weekapaug Foundation for Conservation, and the Watch Hill Conservancy.
Great Outdoors Celebration & Auction 2023
Sunday, August 6th (4:00 p.m.)
Gather your family and friends to celebrate South Kingstown Land Trust’s 3,070 acres of protected open space while overlooking the beautiful fields at Weeden Farm.
The beloved live auction returns with comedian Poppy Champlin as our auctioneer. There’s some unique auction items and fun experiences that you will not want to miss.
Wine, beer, cocktails, and hors d’oeuvres will be served.
