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Dear CLT Supporters and Friends,
Fall has officially arrived in Charlestown, and we kicked off the season with some great events. In September, we enjoyed a lovely mindfulness walk in the woods led by CLT Stewardship Committee Chair Lisa McGinley and welcomed a great group of supporters who came out to “Craft for a Cause” at our Shell Decoupage Class with CLT President Jane Burns. We also unveiled our newly designed kiosk sign at Mill Pond Preserve (pictured above), designed by Board member Amy Hecht. Thank you to our wonderful and dedicated stewardship volunteers, led by CLT Secretary Kent Kreutler, for their work installing and painting the kiosk frame. Make sure to stop by the preserve for a visit to check it out!
Looking ahead, we’re excited for our Annual Meeting on October 14th at 5:30pm at the Quonochontaug Grange, featuring keynote speaker Sara Michaud from the Rhode Island Beekeepers Association. We also can’t wait to welcome everyone to Mill Pond Preserve for our S’mores Social on October 17th at 3:30pm! We’ll enjoy a guided walk along the trails before gathering around the fire for s’mores and conversation. Both events are free and open to all, so we hope you’ll join us! More details are below, and stay tuned for additional events coming soon.
Finally, we’re gearing up for our Holiday Bazaar Fundraising Auction, taking place December 3rd–7th. Have an item or experience that you or your business would like to donate? We’d love to feature you as an auction donor or event sponsor. Please contact us at clt@charlestownlandtrust.org to learn more!
We hope you’ll join us at one of our upcoming events or simply spend some time exploring Charlestown’s beautiful protected places this fall. Thank you, as always, for your continued support and for being part of this work.
With gratitude,
All of us here at CLT
Pictured from left to right:
1) Our group of hikers at the Mindfulness Walk.
2) CLT President Jane Burns and volunteer Connie Phelan leading our Shell Decoupage Class.
3) Participants showing off their creations at the Shell Decoupage Class!
Join us for the Charlestown Land Trust’s Annual Meeting! Free and open to all, the evening will include reflections on the past year, election of directors to our Board, and a look at the exciting work ahead. We’re also looking forward to welcoming keynote speaker Sara Michaud from the Rhode Island Beekeepers Association. Sara is a Master Gardener, Master Beekeeper, and the owner of Bee Happy Homestead in Charlestown. Sara will be presenting on “The Secret Life of Honey Bees,” a fascinating journey into the world of these remarkable social insects.
Date: Wednesday, October 14th
Time: 5:30pm
Location: Quonochontaug Grange, 5662 Post Road in Charlestown
This event is free and open to all. No RSVP needed.
Join us for one of our favorite fall traditions—the CLT S’mores Social! Think of it as our fall open house! It’s a chance to meet the people behind CLT, explore the trails at Mill Pond Preserve, and learn a little more about what we do. We’ll kick things off with a guided trail walk, followed by a cozy gathering around the fire to enjoy s’mores and conversation. This free, family-friendly event is a wonderful way to experience the preserve in the fall and get to know the CLT community. We hope to see you there!
Date: Saturday, October 17th Time: 3:30pm
Location: Mill Pond Preserve, 4962 South County Trail in Charlestown
This event is free and open to all. Kindly RSVP to let us know you are coming here.
If weather conditions require cancellation, registered participants will be notified by email.
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.
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