Thanks to all of you, SKLT has preserved thousands of acres of beautiful farmlands, woodlands, and hiking trails throughout South Kingstown. Currently, we have a big wave of land protection projects in the works – 150 acres in five different projects. Some will provide opportunities to expand our trail system. As our acreage increases, as…
Biscuit City Preserve is a historically significant site to the town of South Kingstown. The area dates back to when Native Americans and colonists used it for a water source due to the natural spring that is located on the site. Also there are many historic ruins which include the mill foundation, the water wheel…
Each year, the Land & Water Conservation Summit brings together over 300 community leaders who are passionate about protecting and restoring our lands and waters. Register now for the 13th Annual Land & Water Conservation Summit which will be held on Saturday, March 19 at the URI Memorial Union.
The 2016 Summit features a very…
For six years SKLT and the URI Master Gardeners have been running a nursery. Not a nursery for youngsters, but rather one for an almost extinct tree, the majestic American Chestnut. On a lovely piece of land trust property, surrounded by fields, hidden from Tuckertown Road, and visited regularly by bluebirds, almost 230 new seedlings…
Our annual hot dog roast and more is coming up on the lawn at the Barn, Thursday, the 27th of August! We will have hot dogs on the grill, salads, and baked beans-maybe a couple of desserts too! After you eat to your hearts content, enjoy High Society, a 10 piece jazz band playing oldies…
Join us for a special treat! Marion Eppley Wildlife Sanctuary is the Audubon Society of Rhode Island’s largest refuge with 1100 acres of white cedar swamp, thickets of Rhododendron and Mountain Laurel and hundreds of species of birds and other wildlife. It is normally open to selected groups by special permission only. Please join Scott…
