“Responsibility Birds” Walk

Charles Clarkson, PhD, Director of Avian Research, Audubon Society of Rhode Island

Friday, May 9, 8:30am, Highland Woods

Limited to 25 people

Dr. Charles Clarkson, Director of Avian Research with the Audubon Society of  Rhode Island, will lead us into the world of Rhode Island’s migratory birds as we move through Highland Woods at a time when birds are calling, nesting and feeding.

Congress of the Birds rehabilitates with release in mind. They are both state licensed and federally permitted to care for all species of wild birds. Through providing both medical and rehabilitative care, their center treats upwards of 1,000 avian patients every year, and provides triage and stabilization for ALL species of wild animals. We are pleased to partner with Sakonnet Preservation Association and the Tiverton Library to host Congress of the Birds to explore the link between conservation efforts and the importance of rehabilitation organizations, as well as information on Avian flu and what to do when you find a baby bird not in its nest!

Sunday, May 4, 3:00pm, Pardon Gray Preserve

Our team of undergraduate researchers from the Singley Lab at Roger Williams University have been investigating meteorology and forest growth patterns at Pardon Gray. We are using a variety of techniques, including tree ring analysis and environmental sensors, to study oak trees from the bottom of the hillslope by the vernal pool to the top of the ridge. We invite all who are interested to come join us for a conversation on the trail as we explain our preliminary findings and tour the equipment currently installed.

Join us once again for an evening of scouting for frogs and sharing fun facts around puddles in the woods! Tim is going to guide us through the trails of Highland woods and shed light on why these slimly sweet creatures have a vital roll in our ecosystem. This was such a fun event last year and we hope to make it annual!

Bring your rain boots or gortex kicks, because this adventure may get a bit mucky!

It was a windy winter in Tiverton and there is a lot of clean up to do. Please meet us on Earth Day at 5:30 pm with gloves, a water bottle, and a can do attitude. We will bring heavy duty garbage bags and facilitate a group clean up!

Spend an evening in our community to make a difference.

Join us for an experiential workshop with Mark Carvalho. This educational experience is geared towards teaching the basics of stonewall restoration while repairing a small section of wall at Pardon Gray Preserve, registration required space is limited.

Ethan Tapper, forester, naturalist and author will speak at Davoll’s General Store, hosted by the Tiverton Land Trust. Ethan will read from and discuss his book How to Love a Forest and how it can inform the conservation and management of the forests and ecosystems of northeastern Rhode Island and south coastal Massachusetts.

Register, space is limited

Ethan Tapper is a consulting forester, author, birder, naturalist, and digital creator from Vermont. For over a decade, Ethan has worked as a service and consulting forester and has been recognized with several national awards for his work. Ethan is a regular contributor to Northern Woodlands Magazine, as well as a variety of other publications, and is a digital creator with tens of thousands of followers on Instagram, YouTube and TikTok (all under the handle @HowToLoveAForest). Learn more about Ethan and his work at EthanTapper.com

What does it mean to love a forest? Join Ethan Tapper, the author of How to Love a Forest: The Bittersweet Work of Tending a Changing World for a walk through the Tiverton Land Trust’s Highland Woods. Ethan will discuss how forests work, what it means to care for them, and what it means to love a forest amidst the many threats and stressors of the modern world.