Join CLT in our mission to preserve Charlestown’s open space and natural character for the lasting benefit of our community. The land trust preserves and protects the distinctive character of our local area through acquisition and management of open space.
Dear CLT Supporters and Friends,
As June begins, we’re so excited to once again be surrounded by greenery as the landscape fills out! And we’re looking forward to the beloved summer months here in Charlestown—a time to appreciate the landscapes that make this place so unique.
Thank you to everyone who joined us last month for a guided walk at Amos Greene Farm. It was a beautiful spring morning to explore one of our newest conservation easement properties, and we’re so grateful to the landowners for opening up their historic farm to the community. A heartfelt thank you as well to Back Rhode Flower Farm for donating perennial plants for the event, with 100% of the proceeds supporting CLT’s conservation work.
Our all-volunteer Board continues to care for nearly 700 acres of conserved land across Charlestown—monitoring properties and water quality, maintaining trails, and doing all that they can to ensure that these ecological resources are protected for generations to come.
Whether you join us at an event or take a quiet moment to appreciate the beauty around you, thank you for being part of this work. We’re so grateful for your support and commitment to conservation.
We’re especially excited about what’s ahead in the coming months. We’ll be hosting an early morning bird-watching paddle around the conserved properties on Ninigret Pond, guided by a local conservation biologist. Later in June, come find our table on opening day of the Charlestown Farmers’ Market, or join us for a guided trail walk at Mill Pond Preserve to celebrate Thistle—the 2025 mascot of the #RIWalksChallenge. And of course, we’re counting down the days to our Annual Summer Party, the event of the season! Tickets are now on sale—we hope you’ll join us!
Join us for an early morning bird-watching paddle around Charlestown Land Trust protected properties on Ninigret Pond. Led by Conservation Biologist Paul Miller, this guided paddle offers a chance to observe bird species up close while learning about the role of conservation in protecting coastal habitats.
📅 Date: Friday, June 13th
🕒 Time: 7am
📍 Location: Ninigret Pond (address provided upon registration)
🚣 Participants are responsible for providing and transporting their own kayaks, canoes, or paddleboards, as well as safety gear.
🎟️ Open to ages 15 and up. This event is free for Charlestown Land Trust members. Not sure if your membership is active? Email us to check!
⚠️ Space is limited—sign up here to reserve your spot! (If weather conditions require cancellation, registered participants will be notified by email.)
Join us at the newly named Charlestown Farmers’ Market, now held at the historic General Stanton Inn, just across the street from last year’s location! Opening day is Friday, June 20th. From then through August 25th, the market will be open Fridays from 9am to 1pm, featuring the same welcoming atmosphere and beloved vendors, from veggies and shellfish to flowers, honey, and baked goods.
The Charlestown Land Trust is pleased to support the General Stanton Inn as they take on market management, and we plan to be there each week at our CLT table. Supporting local agriculture and protecting working farmland are important parts of CLT’s mission—so stop by, say hello, and take home something grown or made right here in our community!
Join the Charlestown Land Trust and the Rhode Island Land Trust Council for a special guided walk at Mill Pond Preserve to celebrate Thistle—the winning creature of the 2025 #RIWalksChallenge mascot contest! Hidden along 34 trails across Rhode Island are one-of-a-kind steel sculptures inspired by nature. These “creatures” are part of the #RIWalksChallenge, and Thistle, located at Mill Pond, was voted the community’s favorite!
📅 Date: Saturday, June 28th
🕒 Time: 10am
📍 Location: Mill Pond Preserve
🎟️ Free and open to all, but space is limited—sign up here to reserve your spot! (If weather conditions require cancellation, registered participants will be notified by email.)
Please join us at The Nordic in Charlestown for an unforgettable summer celebration. Enjoy live music by Jus Tus, a raw bar, dinner, and a silent auction—all in support of protecting open space in Charlestown.
📅 Date: Thursday, July 17th
🕒 Time: 6pm
📍 Location: The Nordic, 178 Nordic Trail, Charlestown, RI 02813
✨ Tickets are $95 per person. Or, make an even bigger impact as a “Couple for Conservation”—two tickets for $250, which includes a generous additional donation to help offset event costs and support our work year-round. Business sponsorships are also available—show your community you care about local conservation!
Every ticket, every donation, and every bid at the auction helps us continue our mission to protect open space in our town for the people, plants, and wildlife that depend on it.
Your continued support, whether through volunteering, donating, or simply spreading the word about our work, is what makes our conservation efforts possible. Thank you for being a part of the Charlestown Land Trust community.
Not a member? Consider joining us today.