Free Nature Walks at Francis C. Carter Preserve

© Jeanne Parente/TNC Staff

All programs are free, but please call Tim Mooney at (401) 529-1072 to register, in case of cancellation or changes.  Nature walks are limited to 15 participants.  For directions to the Carter Preserve and to download a trail map click here.

Saturday, October 24    1:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Carter Preserve "Behind the Scenes" Hike
Spend the afternoon hiking on and off trail with the preserve manager, exploring a few rarely visited pockets of the preserve.  Moderately difficult. Bring water and wear sturdy shoes.  Meet at the parking lot on Route 112.
Please RSVP - ***This walk is limited to 10 participants  

Saturday, October 31    1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Halloween Walk
We'll examine two small historic cemeteries tucked in the woods, and look for blooming witch hazel - a tall woodland shrub with supernatural power!  Meet at the parking lot on Old Mill Road.

Please Note:  the archery season runs from November 1 to December 31 at the Francis Carter Preserve.

Look for a schedule of winter walks starting in January.