Sophia Boardman has earned Girl Scout’s prestigious Gold Award for creating geocaching trail activities within the South Kingstown Land Trust (SKLT) properties.  The Gold Award is the highest achievement award a Scout can earn recognizing those individuals who have completed extraordinary community service and made a lasting change in the world.  Award winners serve as…

What is proforestation? Susan A. Masino, Professor of Applied Science at Trinity College, will explain the importance of “proforestation” – growing existing natural forests – in addressing the accelerating global crises in climate and biodiversity. You will learn how proforestation is a more rapid, powerful, and practical option for sequestering carbon than afforestation (planting trees)…

Flock to the SKLT Barn to learn about the ancient art of falconry from Rhode Island master falconer Jim Gwiazdzinski. You’ll learn what falconers do and how to become a master falconer before getting the unique opportunity of viewing one of these beautiful birds of prey up close.

Falconry in Rhode Island with Jim Gwiazdzinski…

The South Kingstown Land Trust (SKLT) was recently awarded renewed accreditation by the Land Trust Accreditation Commission (LTAC), an independent program of the Land Trust Alliance, a national land conservation organization that represents more than 1,000 land trusts nationwide.

Accreditation by the LTAC is a mark of distinction, proving that SKLT is committed to professional…

One of SKLT’s most beloved trails, the Yawgoo Pond Trail, was unfortunately closed in 2020 due to circumstances requiring a redirection of the trail that will involve bridging over wetlands.

To further SKLT’s mission in providing access to open space and nature, it is vital that the…

The beloved live auction returns with comedian Poppy Champlin as our auctioneer on Sunday, August 8th. There’s some unique auction items and fun experiences that you will not want to miss.

View the 2021 Live Auction Program Pick out your favorite items ahead of time or have a guest in attendance submit a bid for…