News & Events
Save the Date: Mushroom Walk Sunday, August 17th
We are partnering with Osamequin Farm to host Jonathan Kranz, MA Audubon Field Naturalist and Boston Mycological Club Vice President, as he leads a “Mushroom Excursion” at Osamequin Farm—more details to come about registering for this event. Stay tuned!
Event: Our Annual Earth Day Cleanup Saturday, April 5th
Our Annual Earth Day Cleanup Saturday, April 5th 2025. Please join us! Meet at 10AM at Martin Wildlife Refuge parking lot, 357 Fall River Ave., Seekonk. RSVP to Jessica at slctstewardship@gmail.com
Event: Local Archaeologist to Speak at Annual Meeting on April 9th
Local Archaeologist, Erin Flynn, will be the featured speaker at our annual meeting on Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 6:30 PM at the Seekonk Public Library. Free and open to the public. Please join us!
Allen’s Avenue Workday Scheduled
Our stewardship committee has scheduled a cleanup and trail maintenance workday at our Allen’s Avenue property on Saturday, November 2nd, 2024 at 10 AM. Please contact our stewardship coordinator, Jessie, at slctstewardship@gmail.com for more information.
Trail Workday at Cushing Conservation Area
Another successful workday at Cushing with the Seekonk Scouts! On September 22nd a crew of 10 scouts, parents, scout leaders, and a few volunteers from the community worked spreading wood chips along newly prepared trails. Thanks to all for your hard work and support!
Seekonk Library Nature Photo Contest Reception
The Seekonk Nature Photography Contest has ended and it’s time for judging! Go to the library to vote for your favorites! A celebratory reception open to the public will be held at the Seekonk Public Library, 410 Newman Avenue, on Wednesday, November 13th at 6:00 PM.
Event: Work Day at Cushing - Postponed to Sunday, September 22nd at 10 AM!
We're kicking off Autumn once again by partnering with our good friends, the Seekonk Scouts, for a Work Day at the Cushing Conservation Area. Join us as we maintain the current trails and clear new ones. Postponed to Sunday, September 22, 2024, 10 AM.
Annual Nature Photo Contest
It's here... the 5th Annual Nature Photo Contest held in partnership with the Seekonk Public Library! Submit photos of Seekonk's natural places between September 3rd through September 23rd. Get outside, enjoy a walk, and take some pictures!
Event: SLCT Photo Walks
The Seekonk Land Conservation Trust in partnership with the Seekonk Public Library invites you to experience the beauty of the town’s preserved natural spaces. Join us for one or more sessions of the Seekonk Land Trust Photo Walks on Fridays August 16, August 30, and September 13 from 10 AM to 11 AM.
Sarah Newkirk Awarded Mary Wilson Award at Land Trust Annual Meeting
On April 16, 2024, the Seekonk Land Conservation Trust held its annual meeting at the Seekonk Public Library. Sarah Newkirk, the founding director of Osamequin Farm, was awarded the Mary C. Wilson Community Conservation Award for her significant contributions to conservation in Seekonk.
Trail Work Continues at Cushing Conservation Area
As part of our trail development initiative, the Land Trust kicked off spring with a work day at the Cushing Conservation Area on Chestnut Street. In partnership with our friends from the Seekonk Scout Troops, we hope to continue to spread woodchips on current trails and blaze a new trail through the preserve.
Earth Day Cleanup Success!
A small but committed group of residents joined SLCT board members on April 27th for the annual Earth Day Cleanup of Land Trust properties.
Big Thanks to all the volunteers!
Event: Our Annual Earth Day Cleanup
Please join us for our Annual Earth Day Cleanup of our properties on Saturday, April 27th from 10:00 AM-1:00 PM at Martin Wildlife Refuge, 379 Fall River Avenue, Seekonk. Come clean Seekonk!
Event: SLCT Annual Meeting
Save the Date for our Annual Meeting: Tuesday, April 16th at 6:30 PM at Seekonk Public Library. We are excited to welcome Don Brown, Tribe Historian of the Pokanoket as our guest speaker to talk about Pokanoket history and traditions in our area.
Winter Woodland Walk at Osamequin Farm
Approximately 24 people attended our Winter Woodland Walk on February 17 at Osamequin Farm to enjoy a hike and learn about our winter woods.
Native Seed Planting Workshop at Osamequin Farm
SLCT, Rehoboth Land Trust and Osamequin Farm collaborated to lead this hands-on winter native seed planting event on January 27th.
Invasive Plant Workshop Held in October
On October 28th, 15 people attended our field training and learned to identify and control the most common invasive plant species in our area.
Memorial Bench Installed at Martin Refuge
A new teak bench was installed at Martin Refuge overlooking Burr’s Pond. We’re thankful to Jim Cahill and Nina Zaretsky who provided for this contemplative spot with a generous donation to the Land Trust.
Mini-Grant Funds Unforgettable Trip to Caratunk
See what third graders had to say about their field trip to the RI Audubon Society’s Caratunk Wildlife Refuge.
Mary C. Wilson Award Honors the Medeiros Family
The family of the late Anthony Medeiros received the prestigious annual Mary C. Wilson Community Conservation Award for their significant contributions to conservation in Seekonk.