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,
We’ve been enjoying a wonderful Earth Day month so far—and we’re so grateful to everyone who has been a part of it. From volunteer work parties to lectures and guided walks, it’s been great to see our community come together in so many meaningful ways.
We hope you’ll join us in continuing the celebration this Saturday from 9 to 11am for a community cleanup at Ninigret Park in collaboration with the Town of Charlestown. It’s a great way to spend the morning outdoors, connect with neighbors, and make a positive impact on a place we all care about. Sign up here to let us know you’re coming.
And there’s more to come—take a peek below and join us as we continue celebrating and caring for the landscapes that make Charlestown so special.
We hope to see you out there! In the meantime, thank you for being part of this work.
With gratitude,
All of us here at CLT
Join us in celebrating Earth Day by participating in a rewarding community clean-up event. Come help us remove litter and trash while enjoying a morning outdoors with fellow community members. Coffee and light refreshments will be provided.
📅 Date: Saturday, April 25th (Rain Date: April 26th)
🕒 Time: 9am
📍 Location: Ninigret Park, 5 Park Lane, Charlestown, RI 02813
♻️ Free and open to all, but please RSVP here to let us know you’re coming. We’ll be meeting at the parking lot—check your email for specifics. (If weather conditions require rescheduling or cancellation, registered participants will be notified by email.)
Join URI PhD student Christopher Hickling for a look at bobcats and human land use in RI. Chris’s research focuses on understanding how human disturbance influences the movement and behavior of terrestrial mammalian carnivores, with a particular focus on bobcats. Participants will learn how landscape change, development, and human activity shape wildlife behavior and what this means for our region’s natural systems.
📅 Date: Wednesday, April 29th
🕒 Time: 6pm
📍 Location: Kettle Pond Visitor Center, 50 Bend Road, Charlestown, RI
🎟️ Free and open to all. No RSVP required.
About Christopher Hickling: Chris is a PhD student in the Quest Lab at the University of Rhode Island. His research focuses on understanding how human disturbance influences the movement and behavior of terrestrial mammalian carnivores.
From May 7th through May 28th, CLT is excited to participate in a collaborative writing workshop and guided hike series exploring how landscape, memory, and ecology shape story and voice. These sessions highlight the value of careful observation and listening, as well as the importance of writing about the places where we live. Deepening our relationship with place through writing can also strengthen our understanding of why conservation and stewardship matter.
Writers of all experience levels are welcome, and all sessions and walks are free to attend. Learn more about the series and preregister for specific events here.
Join us for a guided hike at Mill Pond Preserve as a part of the Writing About Place series. This walk will include stops at two soon-to-be-installed Poetry of the Wild installations featuring poems by Susan Killingbeck. Along the way, participants will have time to pause, reflect, and try their own writing inspired by the landscape, with prompts by local author Grace Farell, as well as engage with conservation land in a more direct, experiential way.
📅 Date: Saturday, May 23rd (Rain Date: May 24th)
🕒 Time: 10am
📍 Location: Mill Pond Preserve, 4962 South County Trail, Charlestown, RI
🎟️ Free and open to all. RSVP here.
Save the date! Join us on Thursday, July 23rd, 2026 from 6–8pm (doors open at 5:30pm), rain or shine, at The Nordic in Charlestown for a summer evening to remember. Enjoy live music by Jus Tus, a raw bar, dinner, and a lively celebration—all in support of conservation work in Charlestown. Stay tuned for ticket information. Business sponsorships are also available—please reach out to learn more.