On Monday, December 8, 2014, the South Kingstown Land Trust was awarded a $300,000 grant for the preservation of 22.7 acres of forest and open meadow on Torrey and Middlebridge Roads in South Kingstown.  Joanne Riccitelli, SKLT’s Land Protection Director, accepted the grant award. The protection of this land will be an important step in…

The Conservation Law Foundation is hosting an afternoon walking tour of South Kingstown’s Matunuck Beach on Sunday, September 28th. The goal is to raise awareness of the critical issues threatening our waters – and the work that must be done, now, to save them. With CLF experts as guides, walkers will tour the beautiful, but…

On Thursday, October 30th, Bill Betty will give a presentation about mountain lions in New England. This powerful predator roams the Americas, where it is also known as a mountain lion, puma, cougar, and catamount. This big cat of many names is also found in many habitats, from Florida swamps to Canadian forests. In 2005,…

Come have some fun in the fields around Weeden Farm and learn a few things too. SKLT will host a treasure hunt there on Sunday November 2 from 2 to 4pm – we’ll provide interesting clues and hints to lead you and your family to interesting spots around the 100+ acre…

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…