Marine
Last Month:
A major transplant of 20,000 pounds of shellfish that took place on May 5th in Quonochontaug Pond, will build on last year's success.
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Freshwater
The Nature Conservancy is proud to have been a partner in the recent Federal protection of the Taunton River, the second largest tributary to Narragansett Bay.
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Partnerships in Conservation
Read about the unique partnership between The Nature Conservancy and The Champlin Foundations in an article from Philanthropists' Journal.
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Campaign for the Sakonnet
Learn about our efforts to protect these vibrant coastal places.
Connecting to Nature on Wilbour Woods Day
Kids "get up close and personal" with frogs and tadpoles...
Read about the event.
Nature Tours Brochure
Download our Nature Tours Brochure
Places We Protect
The Conservancy has helped protect over 31,000 acres in Rhode Island. Visit one of The Nature Conservancy Preserves in Rhode Island.
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Nature Programs
Take a guided walk or attend a program at the Conservancy's Francis C. Carter Preserve, Goosewing Beach Preserve or Block Island.
Carter Preserve
The Boy Scouts from Troop 4 in Barrington installed 9 Bluebird nest boxes at Francis Carter Preserve to enhance the ongoing grassland/shrub restoration efforts.
New! Self-Guided Preserve Tour Brochure
Borderlands
Tillinghast Pond Management Area in W. Greenwich offers great hiking opportunities.
Find out more in the Providence Journal.
Press Releases
Local Families Enjoy Wilbour Woods Day
Conservancy's Comprehensive Mapping of the Northwest Atlantic
Concerted Conservation Serves the Sakonnet Community
More Press releases>>
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Learn More
Saving Block Island: How Rob Lewis led the way
View this 7-part Providence Journal series by Peter Lord about the history of preservation on Block Island.
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Science
 
Pocket Wildlife Guides for Carter Preserve & Block Island
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