Aquidneck Land Trust - Aquidneck Land Trust

ALT Annual Fund

Your donation to our Annual Fund is much appreciated! Help us conserve land and protect our drinking water supply on Aquidneck Island by supporting the work that we do. Every gift matters. Thank you!

FarmLink Aquidneck

Our new FarmLink website features information on ALT’s farm conservation work and provides resources for local farmers. Land-Link matches up those seeking farmland with those who have it to lease. Check out ALT-conserved farmland and available farmland.

Trailside Park Project

We have big dreams for Little Creek Preserve! Your gift will help us construct a sturdy boardwalk to the seasonal pond, enabling hikers and birdwatchers to be surrounded by the beauty of this site. Thank you!

Art & Writing Contest

Thank you, students, for your wonderful entries in the 2018 Art & Writing Contest! Winners will be announced in late December, and awards presented at our annual meeting on February 7, 2019.

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Amazing Birds

Register for our six-part bird class with ornithologist Dr. Charles Clarkson. Jan. 15, 22, 29 and Feb. 5 at ALT (6-7:30 pm) plus two classes ‘in the field’ on Jan. 26 and Feb. 2 (8-11 am). $125 members, $150 non-members. 401-849-2799, ext. 10.

ALT Annual Meeting

Save the date! The 2019 ALT Annual Meeting will be held on Thursday, February 7 at the Atlantic Resort. Registration details available soon.

Greenway Trail

Looking for a local hike that’s easy to access? Enjoy New England fall color on the Sakonnet Greenway Trail, which has plentiful parking at several locations. At 10+ miles, it’s the longest trail on the Island!

ALT HIGHLIGHTS

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Gewirz Trail Nears Completion

Newport Daily News | August 25, 2018
The new Gewirz Trail at Spruce Acres is scheduled to open soon.

Couple donates land to improve water quality

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.

Land Trust Purchases Little Creek Preserve

Newport Daily News | March 2, 2018
Land Trust raises $368,000 to purchase 15-acre property

Birds in hand — Biology professor offers a rare public look at avian field work

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.

Working the Land – Couple operates farm on Aquidneck Land Trust property

The Newport Daily News | June 29, 2017
Jim and Michelle Garman harvest kale for their CSA customers at their Middletown farm.

RI Foundation: Grants For Rain Barrels, Park Benches And Artful Walking

Middletown Patch | August 27, 2017
Three local organizations have won funding ranging from giving away rain barrels to installing art in Miantonomi Park.