South Kingstown Land Trust

South Kingstown Land Trust SKLT has preserved over 3070 acres of land in the town of South Kingstown from its inception in 1983 through today. Visit www.sklt.org for more info.

The mission of the South Kingstown Land Trust is to protect and steward the natural resources, open spaces and cultural landscapes for the benefit of our communities now and forever. SKLT is a membership organization and depends on the generosity of its members to support our operations. Please consider becoming a member and join over 650 other individuals and families who support SKLT. South King

stown Land Trust’s land protection projects range from relatively simple donations of conservation easements on undeveloped land to complex public-private partnerships to acquire land for wildlife habitat preservation, forest stand improvements, productive use of farmland, and recreation.

Last Friday, SKLT explored Crawley Preserve on a guided hike, and what a journey it was! Even along just 2 miles of trai...
06/17/2026

Last Friday, SKLT explored Crawley Preserve on a guided hike, and what a journey it was! Even along just 2 miles of trail, there was so much to discover: from the historic granitic gneiss quarry to blooming mountain laurel, glacial erratics, and discussions about beech leaf disease and the impacts of the spongy moth.

Crawley Preserve is a hidden gem and well worth a visit. If you’re feeling inspired to hit the trails this weekend, be sure to check out the newly reopened Yawgoo Trail as well!

📍 Crawley Preserve
150 Glen Rock Rd #198, West Kingston

📍 Yawgoo Trail
236 Barbers Pond Road, South Kingstown

Happy hiking 🥾

Step back into Matunuck’s past this summer at Hale House!Built in 1873 for author, abolitionist, and minister Edward Eve...
06/16/2026

Step back into Matunuck’s past this summer at Hale House!

Built in 1873 for author, abolitionist, and minister Edward Everett Hale, this historic landmark opens for the season on June 17 with Marketing Matunuck, an exhibit exploring how Matunuck became a beloved summer destination.

Join us for the Opening Reception on June 17 from 5:30–7:00 p.m. Admission is free and all are welcome. Address: 2625 Commodore Perry Hwy, South Kingstown, RI 02879

Managed by the Matunuck Preservation Society and protected by the South Kingstown Land Trust.

Learn more at halehouseri.org.

After six years in the making, Yawgoo Trail is officially open once again! 🎉On June 12, we celebrated the reopening of t...
06/15/2026

After six years in the making, Yawgoo Trail is officially open once again! 🎉

On June 12, we celebrated the reopening of this beloved community trail with a ribbon cutting and the chance to welcome visitors back to the woods, wetlands, and unique ecosystem of Yawgoo Pond.

This milestone would not have been possible without the generosity of our donors, grant partners, volunteers, and supporters. Together, you helped make extensive trail improvements possible, including beautiful new boardwalks that protect sensitive habitats while improving access for all.

Now it’s time to come explore! Whether you’re revisiting an old favorite or discovering Yawgoo for the first time, we hope you’ll get out on the trail and see what your support helped create.

If you visit, we’d love to see your photos and hear about your experience. Tag us in your adventures!

Thank you for helping make this day possible. We couldn’t be more excited.

Open Space Makes All the Difference. 💚

Last week, SKLT had the pleasure of hosting Abigail Clark from the RIDEM Division of Fish & Wildlife for our final Potlu...
06/08/2026

Last week, SKLT had the pleasure of hosting Abigail Clark from the RIDEM Division of Fish & Wildlife for our final Potluck & Lecture of the summer, Bear Necessities.

We learned all about black bears, their return to Rhode Island, and how we can coexist with these remarkable animals. Thank you to everyone who joined us, and a special thanks to Abigail!

We’re also grateful to our beverage sponsors, and , for keeping everyone refreshed! Check them out this summer for both alcoholic and nonalcoholic beer 🍻

SKLT has lots of exciting events coming up. Next up is SKLT Connect on June 10. Check out our website for details 🔗in bio

Last Friday, SKLT Hikers enjoyed a walk along DuVal Trail on a truly glorious day, with beautiful weather, great company...
05/15/2026

Last Friday, SKLT Hikers enjoyed a walk along DuVal Trail on a truly glorious day, with beautiful weather, great company, and lemon curd shortbread to keep everyone fueled along the way. Thank you to all who joined us!

Our next guided hike will take place on June 12 at Crawley Preserve. We hope to see you there. 🔗 in bio.

For more than 40 years, SKLT has worked to protect the forests, farms, wetlands, trails, and open spaces that make South...
05/12/2026

For more than 40 years, SKLT has worked to protect the forests, farms, wetlands, trails, and open spaces that make South Kingstown so special.

Now, as we apply for renewal of national land trust accreditation, we invite community members to share comments as part of the public review process.

Whether you’ve joined us for a hike, volunteered on a trail, attended a program at the Barn, or simply found peace outdoors on conserved land, your voice matters.

Submit comments here, scan QR Code, or 🔗 in bio:
landtrustaccreditation.org/why-accreditation-matters/comment

Comments are most useful by July 24, 2026. Thank you for your help and support!

Dahlia Sale Extended Through This Week!There’s still time to grab your tubers at Weeden Farm.Every purchase supports the...
05/11/2026

Dahlia Sale Extended Through This Week!
There’s still time to grab your tubers at Weeden Farm.

Every purchase supports the care and protection of SKLT’s trails and open spaces right here in South Kingstown.

Thanks and see you there 🌸
17 Matunuck Beach Road
Cash or check only

Ready to give fly fishing a try?Rhode Island Trout Unlimited, South Kingstown Land Trust, and RIDEM are partnering to ho...
05/07/2026

Ready to give fly fishing a try?

Rhode Island Trout Unlimited, South Kingstown Land Trust, and RIDEM are partnering to host a Fly Fishing Clinic for Women at SKLT’s Weeden Farm.

Participants will learn:
• Fly rods, reels, and lines
• Essential knots and terminology
• Basic casting techniques
• Skills to help build confidence on the water

All instruction and casting will take place on the grass at the Barn, and all equipment will be provided by RITU. Lunch is included, along with a fly-tying demonstration by United Fly Tyers of Rhode Island.

17 Matunuck Beach Road, South Kingstown
9 AM–3 PM
$30 per person (includes lunch)

**This clinic is limited to 20 women ages 16+.
To register or learn more, email Susan Estabrook at [email protected] with “women’s clinic” in the subject line or go to link in bio. See you there!**

Get ready for summer with beautiful blooms from SKLT’s Dahlia Sale!Join us at the Woodcock Campus at Weeden Farm this Th...
05/04/2026

Get ready for summer with beautiful blooms from SKLT’s Dahlia Sale!

Join us at the Woodcock Campus at Weeden Farm this Thursday and Friday, May 7 and 8, from 9 AM to 4 PM. Shop standout varieties like Pink Silvia and Lady Liberty.

Grown and generously donated by Ralph and Maggie Riccio, every purchase supports the care and protection of 14 miles of trails and more than 3,070 acres of open space here in South Kingstown.

17 Matunuck Beach Road, South Kingstown
Cash or check only

Come early. These blooms go quickly!

This past Saturday, SKLT had the honor of attending the Rhode Island Trout Unlimited Annual Banquet, where we were award...
05/04/2026

This past Saturday, SKLT had the honor of attending the Rhode Island Trout Unlimited Annual Banquet, where we were awarded RITU’s 2025 Partnership Award.

Over the years, we’ve worked together on programs like women’s fly fishing clinics, casting workshops, and our Annual Youth Trout Fishing Day at Biscuit City, welcoming a new generation of anglers.

We’re so grateful for this partnership and the shared commitment to protecting Rhode Island’s natural resources and connecting people to the outdoors. Thank you, RITU!

Looking forward to many more years of working together.

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17 Matunuck Beach Road
South Kingstown, RI
02879

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Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm

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