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An Outdoor Classroom at Francis Carter Preserve
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Francis C. Carter Preserve | Show Directions
Directions
To the Francis C. Carter Preserve from I-95, take exit 3-Route 138 East
Continue to the intersection with Route 112
Bear right onto Route 112 and continue south through Richmond
Continue through the intersection with Route 91 and over the railroad bridge
To the Route 112 entrance:
Watch for the preserve sign on the right
A short dirt road leads to the parking area
To the Old Mill Road entrance:
Drive past the preserve sign on Route 112 and take the next right onto Old Mill Road
Continue on Old Mill Road until the road curves sharply to the left
Do not turn the corner, but bear right onto the dirt road at the sign
Follow the dirt road straight to a parking area
Thanks to the generous support of The Champlin Foundations, Ocean State Charities Trust and The John Clarke Trust, The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is able to cover up to 100 percent of the cost of a qualified school’s round trip transportation to the Carter Preserve. Conservancy staff are available to work with teachers to design an engaging and meaningful experience for the students. Field trips are customized to meet the needs and grade level of the participants and complement learning in the classroom.
To find out how you can qualify for a transportation grant visit An Outdoor Classroom at Francis Carter Preserve. Grants from TNC’s Bus Fund are available on a first come, first served basis.
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