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,
July is here, and there’s nothing quite like summertime in Charlestown. Whether you’re spending time on the beach, walking through the woods, or kayaking through the salt marshes, it’s easy to appreciate why these landscapes matter—and why conserving them is so important for the people, plants, and wildlife that depend on them.
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our June events! Our early morning bird-watching paddle was a beautiful way to start the day—and we spotted an incredible 37 species! A big thank-you to Paul Miller for guiding us and sharing his deep knowledge of local birdlife and coastal habitats. We also had a great turnout for our guided trail walk at Mill Pond Preserve, where we celebrated the win of “Thistle” as the official 2025 #RIWalksChallenge mascot.
We’re also glad to see many of you at the Charlestown Farmers’ Market! You can find us there Fridays from 9am to 1pm at the General Stanton Inn—stop by our table to say hello and learn more about our work. Tickets are now available for our summer raffle: a handcrafted wooden diorama created by Brian O’Connor (see more information below!).
And of course, we’re counting down the days to our Annual Summer Party, the event of the season! It’s not too late to get your tickets and join us on Thursday, July 17th at 6pm at The Nordic for a truly memorable evening in support of local conservation. You’ll enjoy a delicious raw bar followed by a main course, live music, a silent auction, and great company—all set against a gorgeous summer backdrop.
Finally, a big thank-you to our dedicated all-volunteer Board, who continue their hard work stewarding conserved lands, supporting conservation projects, and helping to protect what makes Charlestown so special. We’re deeply grateful for their time, care, and commitment. And thank you for being park of this work too—your support makes everything we do possible. We’re so lucky to have such a strong, engaged community behind us!
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.
🎟️ Enter for a chance to take home “Anadromous Ascension III,” a handcrafted piece by local artisan Brian O’Connor of South County Paddles. Each $10 ticket supports the Charlestown Land Trust. We’ll be selling tickets in person every Friday morning from 9am to 12:30pm at the Charlestown Farmers’ Market at the General Stanton Inn. You don’t need to be present to win.
Raffle Drawing:
📅 Date: Friday, August 29th
🕒 Time: 12pm
📍 Location: Charlestown Farmers Market
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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