ALT Annual Fund
The land protection work we do is funded in part by your generous gifts to our Annual Fund. No gift is too small, and every gift helps us conserve more land. Thank you for being our Partners in Preservation!
Art & Writing Contest
Congratulations to the winners of the Art & Writing Contest, which drew 341 entries from local students K-12. Students were asked to draw or write about their favorite island vista. Judges selected 18 winners; read about the winners here. Check our Facebook page for winning art entries, and read winning written entries here.
Build-out Analysis
The build-out analysis we commissioned from Sasaki & Associates is now complete. Its projections are sobering; if development and conservation levels continue as projected, all of the land unconserved land on Aquidneck Island will be developed. ALT will present the report to the three municipalities this winter. Read the full report here.
Our New Video!
We are delighted to share our new video with you! See how ALT’s efforts to conserve our land and water resources benefit everyone by protecting the scenic vistas, local agriculture, drinking water supply, and wildlife habitat that make Aquidneck Island special.
Amazing Birds III
Register now for Amazing Birds III, a new course on birding taught by professional ornithologist Dr. Charles Clarkson. Classes will meet April 7, 15, 21, and 28 at the Greenvale Vineyards Tasting Room. (Please note: Second class is on a Wednesday). There will also be two Saturday field trips. All are welcome.
2020 Annual Meeting
Register now for ALT’s 2020 Annual Meeting on Thursday, February 6, at the Atlantic Resort. This dinner event is for members only, and registration is required. Visit with other ALT supporters, hear about our plans for 2020, and take pride in our join accomplishments from our last fiscal year. Not a member? It’s easy to join!
ALT Trails
Looking for a walk, run, or hike on a nature trail? ALT offers three trail systems, spread over dozens of conserved properties. The longest trail is the Sakonnet Greenway Trail, which is over 10 miles long! Shorter trails are easily accessible at Spruce Acres and Oakland Forest. See you on the trail!
ALT HIGHLIGHTS
Newport Daily News | July 29, 2019
ALT, the City of Newport, and the Ballard Family work to conserve Ballard Park.
Providence Journal | April 28, 2019
Owner donates 6.2 acres to Land Trust
Newport Daily News | November 20, 2018
A local donor leaves ALT $250,000 bequest for land conservation.
Newport Daily News | August 25, 2018
The new Gewirz Trail at Spruce Acres is scheduled to open soon.
Newport Daily News | January 8, 2018
Efforts to clean up storm-water got a boost recently, thanks to a donation to the Aquidneck Land Trust.
Newport Daily News | March 2, 2018
Land Trust raises $368,000 to purchase 15-acre property
The Newport Daily News | September 11, 2017
Participants in the Bird Banding Walk get a close-up look at a hatch year common yellow throat in Middletown.
The Newport Daily News | June 29, 2017
Jim and Michelle Garman harvest kale for their CSA customers at their Middletown farm.
Middletown Patch | August 27, 2017
Three local organizations have won funding ranging from giving away rain barrels to installing art in Miantonomi Park.
Accredidations
790 Aquidneck Ave
Middletown, RI 02842
T: 401-849-2799
Middletown, RI 02842
T: 401-849-2799