Save Glen Farm
Help preserve a section of historic Glen Farm in Portsmouth! Your donation will be used to permanently conserve this 7.5-acre property, which has important conservation values and will offer a public access trail around its perimeter.
ALT Reaccreditation
The public is invited to submit comments on ALT’s application for reaccreditation. Email info@landtrustaccreditation.org, fax (518) 587-3183, visit the Commission website, or send to Land Trust Accreditation Commission, Public Comments, 36 Phila Street, Ste. 2, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.
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 Merritt Fund
Applications to the 2020 Merritt Neighborhood Fund are now available. Each year, ALT distributes grants to community groups and non-profits to support the preservation of small parks and other natural spaces. Grants range from $250-$2,500. Applications are due by April 3, 2020, and winners will be announced in May.
SAF Family Day
Join us on Wednesday, February 19, between 1:00-3:00 p.m. at Spruce Acres Farm for a special Winter Festival Family Day. Enjoy a nature walk, scavenger hunt, cider and cookies, and face painting! This ALT-conserved property is located at 1286 East Main Road. (photo: Richard W. Dionne, Jr.)
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