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Dear CLT Supporters and Friends,
Fall is just around the corner in Charlestown. As the season shifts, it’s a wonderful time to enjoy our local landscapes—whether walking in the woods, spending time by our ponds and beaches, or gathering at community events. Here’s a look at what’s been happening at CLT and what’s coming up next.
Thank you to everyone who joined us last month for a guided hike at Mill Pond Preserve to celebrate the beginning of #LandTrustDays, a statewide celebration organized by the Rhode Island Land Trust Council. Led by CLT Board members, this walk explored the preserve’s fascinating history and its unique ecology.
We also wrapped up the season last month at the Charlestown Farmers’ Market by drawing the winning raffle ticket for “Anadromous Ascension III,” a wooden diorama donated by artisan Brian O’Connor of South County Paddles. Congratulations to Tiffany, our lucky winner, and many thanks to Brian for sharing his artistry in support of CLT!
Looking ahead, #LandTrustDays continues through October 26th, with many more opportunities to get outside this fall—hosted by CLT and land trusts across Rhode Island. We hope you’ll join us for upcoming events, including a Mushroom Walk, a Plant and Insect Walk, and of course, our beloved S’mores Social (see more info below!)
We’re also looking forward to our Annual Meeting on Wednesday, October 8th at 6pm at Kettle Pond Visitor Center. This special evening is open to all members, supporters, and friends, and will include reflections on the past year, election of directors to our Board, and a look at what’s ahead for CLT.
We’re honored to welcome Ana Flores as this year’s keynote speaker at our Annual Meeting. Ana is a celebrated ecological artist, Charlestown resident, and creator of Poetry of the Wild, a project that has traveled across the U.S. and overseas to connect people with their surrounding landscapes. We can’t wait for Ana to share her work and perspective with us.
As always, our volunteer Board continues working hard to advance our mission—stewarding lands, working on acquisition projects, maintaining trails (and blazing new ones!), and creating programs that connect people to natural places in Charlestown.
There is so much to celebrate this season, and we look forward to seeing you at an upcoming walk, gathering, or at our Annual Meeting. Thank you for being a part of this work. Your support allows us to continue preserving and protecting what we all love.
With gratitude,
All of us here at CLT
Sunday, September 28th at 10am at Mill Pond Preserve
Join foraging experts Laura and Ken Orabone for a fascinating fungi hunt through Mill Pond Preserve. Discover the hidden world of mushrooms and enjoy the beauty of the preserve! (Please note: this walk is not intended for edible mushroom identification.) This event is free and open to all, but space is limited—please RSVP here.
Wednesday, October 8th at 6pm at Kettle Pond Visitor Center
Free and open to all—no RSVP required. The evening will include reflections on the past year, election of directors to our Board, and a look at the exciting work ahead.
This year’s keynote speaker is artist Ana Flores. An ecological and interdisciplinary artist—sculptor, painter, and writer—her evocative work, rooted in identity and place, has been exhibited worldwide. Ana was recently featured on Rhode Island PBS—you can watch the segment here.
Saturday, October 11th at 10am at Amos Greene Farm
Join Heather Faubert, former director of the URI Plant Protection Clinic, for a special guided walk exploring the diverse plant and insect life at the beautiful and historic Amos Greene Farm. This event is free and open to all, but space is limited—please RSVP here.
Saturday, October 25th at 3:30pm at Mill Pond Preserve
Enjoy a cozy evening of fall fun with CLT! We’ll start with a guided trail walk, then gather around the fire to share s’mores and conversation with fellow nature lovers. This event is free and open to all, but space is limited—please RSVP here.
Stay tuned—there are even more events to come. We can’t wait to see you there!
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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Thank you for your understanding!