Outreach & Education

ALT visits Environmental Science classes at local schools each year to educate students about the importance of reducing pollutants in the Island’s compromised watershed areas.

ALT runs nature walks on its trails and nature preserves for local schools and summer camps.

ALT has received grants to distribute rain barrels on the island to help homeowners practice good stewardship of their own properties through water conservation and reduction of stormwater run-off. See photos from our recent 2018 Rain Barrel Fest at Easton’s Pond, where 140 free rain barrels were eagerly received by local residents! View a short video of the event on YouTube.

An annual contest, the Sixteen on Center Art & Writing Contest, is open to all Aquidneck Island students grades K-12. Hundreds of artistic representations of local vistas are submitted, including various forms of art media and written poetry and prose.

ALT has sponsored, moderated, and provided speakers for numerous newportFILM screenings, including, “Forgotten Farms,” “One Big Home,” and “Unbranded.”

ALT hosts an information table at the Aquidneck Grower’s Market on select Saturdays during the summer. We provide information about our mission and accomplishments, answer questions about our current campaigns, solicit volunteers, and encourage membership and other involvement.

Summertime Trolley Tours of ALT-conserved lands are offered to members and non-members alike, showcasing important and recent acquisitions and successes to an enthusiastic audience. Tours stop at Sweet Berry Farm, an ALT-conserved property, for a reception featuring local wine, cheese, and produce.

ALT runs free Walk & Talks on its trails and properties to teach about conservation and stewardship of the land. Past examples include bird banding, herb walks, green infrastructure tours, and constellation night-time walks. We also hold occasional park clean-ups throughout the year.

ALT partners with the City of Newport to open Miantonomi Tower for free on certain days throughout the summer. In 2018, the Tower will be open on Sundays from June 17 through Labor Day, from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

ALT often participates in community events; we’ve hosted a space in the Volvo Stopover Race Exploration Hut to teach visitors about watershed science and visited local schools to share in their Earth Day celebrations.