Events

WP Watershed-wide Calendar of Events

October 4, 2024

  • Guided Hike at Crawley Preserve with SKLT/RILTC

    October 4, 2024  9:00 am - 11:00 am
    Crawley Preserve, 198, 150 Glen Rock Rd, West Kingston, RI 02892, USA

    For this event, SKLT requires that you register directly with them. Please register here.

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October 5, 2024

  • Bird Walk at Bush Hill and Wilson Park

    October 5, 2024  8:00 am - 10:30 am
    44 Main St, North Kingstown, RI 02852, USA

    Join the Land Conservancy of North Kingstown for a casual walk through Bush Hill looking for fall migrating birds. If time and interest allow, we’ll continue our walk across the Mill Cove footbridge into Wilson Park to the boat ramp. Bring your binoculars!

    The walk is on relatively flat terrain, with one small slope. Paths are gravelly with some exposed roots so appropriate footwear should be worn. Walk will be about a mile and a half if we go all the way to the boat ramp and is relatively easy.

    Meet/park at the trailhead in the rear of the parking lot of the First Baptist Church. No dogs allowed.

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  • Chestnut Hike with FOPF

    October 5, 2024  10:00 am - 12:00 pm
    Colbridge Road, Colbridge Rd, Plainfield, CT, USA

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  • Cranberry Thanksgiving with the Tomaquag Museum

    October 5, 2024  12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    St James Chapel, 2079 Matunuck School House Rd, Charlestown, RI 02813, USA

    Sharing on behalf of Tomaquag Museum.

    Get ready for an amazing time at the Cranberry Thanksgiving celebration with the Tomaquag Team THIS SATURDAY!

    Join us at St. James Chapel from 12 PM to 4 PM for an unforgettable experience featuring artist demos, mouthwatering food, exciting games, captivating storytelling, TEK Walks, and an artist market for some fantastic shopping!

    Don't miss out – we hope to see you there!


    DATE:    Saturday October 5th, 2024
    TIME:    12PM - 4PM
    PLACE:   St. James Chapel, Charlestown, RI  

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October 9, 2024

  • Stewardship Planting Day with WLT/YMCA

    October 9, 2024  4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
    Grills Preserve, 198 Bowling Ln, Bradford, RI 02808, USA

    When: Wednesday, October 9th from 4pm to 6pm
    Where: Grills Preserve, 198 Bowling Lane, Bradford
    What to Bring: Comfortable clothing, sturdy shoes, gloves, water, and any personal gardening tools you’d like to use. We’ll provide refreshments and all necessary materials.

    This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with nature, meet like-minded community members, and contribute to the stewardship of our local environment. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just want to lend a helping hand, all are welcome! Let’s work together to create a thriving ecosystem for future generations.

    Register here

    Hosted by the Westerly Land Trust and Ocean Community YMCA

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  • Charlestown Land Trust Annual Meeting

    October 9, 2024  5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
    Kettle Pond Visitor Center, 50 Bend Rd, Charlestown, RI 02813, USA

    Sharing on behalf of Charlestown Land Trust.

    This event is free and open to all. We encourage you to join us and be part of the ongoing conversation about land (and water!) conservation in our community.

    Event Details:

    📅 Date: Wednesday, October 9th

    ⏰ Time: 5:30 PM

    📍 Location: Kettle Pond Visitors Center, 50 Bend Road, Charlestown, RI

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October 19, 2024
October 26, 2024

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Recent Events

River Stewardship Celebration – The Stewardship Council celebrated our Community Grant recipients and partners on Sunday, Sept 22 at Grey Sail Brewing in Westerly, RI.

Thank you to the Appalachian Mountain Club Narragansett Chapter, Avalonia Land Conservancy, RI DEM, Save the Bay, Southern Rhode Island Conservation District, Tomaquag Museum, Trout Unlimited Chapter 225, and the Westerly Land Trust. And huge thank you to Grey Sail Brewing for hosting all of us!

7 Rivers Festival – Hosted by the Wood-Pawcatuck Wild and Scenic Rivers program, the first 7 Rivers Festival was a success throughout the 12 towns of the Watershed. Many thanks to partners and local business owners who provided wonderful programming and special offers for the 500+ attendees. Thirty separate events celebrated the your rivers during the weekend of the Festival. Photos, press and a partners list highlighting the festivities are below.

Photos highlighting 7 Rivers Festival partners

(Photo Credit: Gillian Gordon unless otherwise noted)

Exeter Public Library, RI Wild Plant Society
The Mushroom Hunting Foundation
South Kingstown Land Trust
Louttit Library, West Greenwich
Event Leads were given Wild and Scenic hats as a “thank-you!”
Painted Turtle,
Hewitt Farm, North Stonington
Newly acquired Cottrell Family Preserve, Westerly Land Trust
Shunock River, North Stonington
Westerly Land Trust
Westerly’s River Days,
Southern RI Conservation District
​Musicians including Emmye Vernet and Will Platt at Westerly’s River Days,
Southern RI Conservation District
Save the Bay at Westerly’s River Days, Southern RI Conservation District
North Stonington Milltown Arts

“Fresh Water Fly Tying” with
RI DEM, Division of Fish and Wildlife
(Photo Credit: Wood-Pawcatuck Watershed 7 Rivers Festival)
North Stonington Milltown Arts
Stewardship Council Member provides education at Westerly’s River Days
“Sheets Family Forest Grand Opening,” Avalonia Land Conservancy
“The Rivers Connect Us” with Cassius Spears and the Tomaquag Museum (Photo Credit: Wood-Pawcatuck Watershed 7 Rivers Festival)
“Narragansett Trail Hike” with Appalachian Mountain Club and
The Nature Conservancy
(Photo Credit: Wood-Pawcatuck Watershed 7 Rivers Festival)
“Muddy Amphibians” with
Mystic Aquarium
(Photo Credit: Hugh Markey)
“Stream Insects in our Neighborhood” with the Hopkinton Land Trust
(Photo Credit: Hugh Markey)
Kenyon’s Grist Mill Co-Owner provides a lesson and “Free Paddle” with
Queen’s River Kayaks
Viewing moths captured with the Southern RI Conservation District
(Photo Credit Hugh Markey)
Baby bats hidden in the shingles, Audubon Society of RI
(Photo Credit: Wood-Pawcatuck Watershed 7 Rivers Festival)

Press around the 7 Rivers Festival

Photos: Inaugural 7 Rivers Festival a success (The Westerly Sun, June 30, 2022)

7 Rivers Festival emphasizes interconnected nature of the watershed (The Day, News from southeastern Connecticut, June 26, 2022)

Amy Russo tests the waters with a kayak trip on RI’s ‘wild and scenic’ Wood River (Providence Journal June 24 and Sunday, June 26, 2022)

Finding Paradise on the Wood River (Providence Journal, video, June 24, 2022)

One weekend + 12 towns + 7 rivers = 7 Rivers Festival (The Westerly Sun, June 23, 2022)

South County Has Rhode Island’s Only Officially “Wild and Scenic” Rivers (Rhode Island Monthly, June 21, 2022)

First ‘7 Rivers Festival’ Celebrates Wood-Pawcatuck Watershed (ecoRI News, June 20, 2022)

Seven Rivers Festival this Weekend (The Day, June 20, 2022)

Celebrating our rivers: 7 Rivers Festival, June 25-26 (What’s Up Newp, June 13, 2022)

Watershed Association Partnership during National Rivers Month! (Narrow River Notes, Newsletter of the Narrow River Preservation Association, June 2022)

RICKA/SNEP Joint Paddle at the 7 Rivers Festival (Paddler, Newsletter of the Rhode Island Canoe and Kayak Association, June 2022)

7 Rivers Festival – Hike At Carter Preserve (Charlestown Citizens Alliance, June 10, 2022)

7 Rivers Festival Highlights Wild and Scenic Rivers (SO Rhode Island, May 31, 2022)

Resiliency Radio Hour (WBLQ, April 21, 2022)

The First Annual 7 Rivers Festival (The North Stonington Quarterly, Spring 2022)

An event brochure was published by the 7 Rivers Festival coordinating team (May, 2022)

Partners of the 7 Rivers Festival

Coordinating events throughout the 12-town area would not have been possible without our partners who are listed below. Are you interested in more hiking, paddling or education programs? Be sure to look up these organizations, many host events throughout the year.

Organizations

  • Appalachian Mountain Club, Narragansett Chapter
  • Audubon Society of Rhode Island
  • Avalonia Land Conservancy
  • Cross’ Mills Public Library
  • Cross Road Blues
  • Emmye Vernet and Will Platt, Musicians
  • Exeter Boy Scouts, Pack 45
  • Exeter Historical Association
  • Exeter Public Library
  • Friends of Pachaug Forest
  • Hopkinton Land Trust
  • Kingston Free Library
  • Leave No Trace RI
  • Louttit Library
  • Milltown Arts North Stonington
  • Mystic Aquarium
  • North Stonington Conservation Commission
  • Ocean State Bird Club
  • Queen’s River Kayaks and Kenyon’s Grist Mill
  • RI Canoe and Kayak Association
  • RI Department of Environmental Management, Fish and Wildlife
  • Save the Bay
  • South Kingstown Land Trust
  • Southern New England Paddlers
  • Southern Rhode Island Conservation District
  • Stonington Free Library
  • Stonington Human Services, Recreation Division
  • The Mushroom Hunting Foundation
  • The Nature Conservancy
  • The Watch Hill Conservancy
  • Tomaquag Museum
  • Trout Unlimited, Narragansett Chapter
  • Voluntown Public Library
  • Westerly Land Trust
  • Wheeler Library
  • Wood-Pawcatuck Watershed Association

Local Businesses

  • Knead Doughnuts, Westerly, RI
  • Leyden Farm Vineyard & Winery, West Greenwich, RI
  • Little Country Pizza & BBQ, Exeter, RI
  • Mama Emily’s Sweet Treats, Stonington and surrounding towns, CT
  • Mechanic Street Marina, Pawcatuck, CT
  • Mia’s Cafe, Pawcatuck, CT
  • Next to Nowhere Creamery, Exeter, RI
  • Shaidzon Beer Company, West Kingston, RI
  • St Clair Annex, Watch Hill, RI
  • Stagecoach House Inn, Wyoming, RI

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