Pollinators like bees perform an essential role in the nature’s web. Recent studies estimate that 75 to 80 percent of flowering plants depend on pollination, mostly by insects, although butterflies, hummingbirds, bats and others contribute somewhat. Fully 30 percent of the food we enjoy depends on insect pollination, and so pollinators are considered, despite their…

The Sculpture Trail Opening held on Sunday, September 7th was a wonderful event.  Over 150 adults and children enjoyed a self-guided tour of the trail and sculptures.  Those attending the opening had the opportunity to meet many of the 23 artists whose works were donated and specifically designed for this site.  The trail is located on SKLT’s…

All are welcome! The American Chestnut Foundation (TACF) will be holding its 15th annual meeting on Saturday, December 6 at 11:00am at the SKLT Barn. The keynote speaker will be Dr. Paul Sisco, a Board Member of TACF, the Carolinas Chapter, and former TACF Regional Science Coordinator among many other chestnut-related positions and activities.  His…

About a half mile from the center of Wakefield, twenty-five Hereford/Angus cattle and seven calves graze on forty-five acres of South Kingstown Land Trust pastureland.  This is the result of a gift from James and Susan Bowers who live in a home that abuts the property on Main Street.

The “Robinson Farm” has…

Join us at the Barn on Thursday, August 21st at 5 pm for hot dogs, salads, lemonade, desserts, and all the makings for s’mores at the bonfire. Bring your folding chairs or a blanket for a lovely evening picnic, featuring the music of local band Biscuit City – you can check them out on YouTube.…

Thanks to all of you, The South Kingstown Land Trust has grown into one of the leading organizations of its kind in Rhode Island by protecting over 2,640 acres of beautiful South Kingstown land. Protecting the natural resources and open space of our town is for the benefit of our entire community. The rural landscape…