Good Dirt

The Aquidneck Land Trust has two wonderful events planned for May that will be free to the public. 

Conservation Speaker Series

On Saturday, May 24^th from 4pm to 6pm Native American Storyteller Tchin will perform at Miantonomi Memorial Park.  Tchin is a nationally known, multi-award winning, multitalented Blackfoot/Narragansett artist. He was born in Norfolk, Virginia and lived in rural Virginia and Rhode Island where he received his early schooling. He attended the Institute of American Indian Arts in Santa Fe, New Mexico and graduated from Rhode Island School of Design with a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree. He is an accomplished metalsmith, author, flutemaker, educator, lecturer, folklorist, musician, entertainer and clothes maker, as well as a great father to his four beautiful daughters.  Tchin will do a traditional Native American storytelling and flute playing presentation about the Earth.

Land Matters Walk & Talk

The following Saturday, May 31^st there will be a Walk & Talk Tour of Swan Farm in Portsmouth.  The public is invited to come see one of the largest remaining stands of forested wetland on Aquidneck Island along with the property's lovely fields and meadows.  This 125 acre parcel was under direct threat of development and is currently the focus of a major time sensitive initiative by the Land Trust to raise $3,000,000.00 to permanently protect this property through a permanent conservation restriction.  Participants will meet Saturday May 31^st at 9:00 a.m. on Wapping Road, where the old farm stand used to be. For those from out of state, this means it is on the east side of the road across from 953 Wapping Road, a short distance north of where Old Mill Rd intersects.  Please dress appropriately for this walk.  

Space is limited for both events.  Please make reservations with Jessica Pohl at jpohl@ailt.org or by calling 401.849.2799 x 18. 

ALT’s mission is to preserve Aquidneck Island’s open spaces and natural character for the lasting benefit of our community.  The organization has conserved 1,971.67 acres on Aquidneck Island.  ALT is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.  For more information about ALT, visit www.AquidneckLandTrust.org.

As always, thank you for your continued support
for conservation on our Island.

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