"The marsh, to him who enters it in a receptive mood, holds, besides mosquitoes and stagnation, melody, the mystery of unknown waters, and the sweetness of Nature undisturbed by man."

~ Charles William Beebe (1877-1962),
Log of the Sun, 1906 
Hikers and their dogs walking the south entrance of Pardon Gray Preserve.
Maple leaves changing color at Pardon Gray Preserve. ~Photo Credit: Hunter McPherson
Meadow Trail at Weetamoo Woods and Pardon Gray Preserve.
A Country Day at Pardon Gray 2015. ~Photo credit: Michael Holden.
Baling hay on Pardon Gray Preserve
Hiking in Highland Woods
Roger Williams University Students give community service on Pardon Gray Preserve.
The view from the tower at Fort Barton.
The native wildflower, Turk's Cap Lily, at Pocasset Ridge Property.
The rocky ridge at Pocasset Ridge Property.
Hay Bales on Pardon Gray Preserve
Mossy logs with Mycena mushrooms at Fort Barton.

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Nonquit Pond Farmlands Project

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Over the last 20 years, the Tiverton Land Trust have made significant  progress preserving the rural beauty of Tiverton. 

We saved Pardon Gray Preserve from becoming a huge housing development and instead created an amazing 200+ acre open space for everyone to enjoy. We protected 5 properties to expand Pocasset Ridge Conservation Area, a 617 acre preserve adjacent to Weetamoo Woods and Pardon Gray. 

Now that summer is over and it’s quieter, I’m reflecting on the beauty of Tiverton, especially our precious farmland. And it becomes clear to me, and all of us at the Tiverton Land Trust, that our work is far from complete. 

In the last 15 years over 11 million acres of this nation’s irreplaceable agricultural land has been paved-over, fragmented, or otherwise converted to new uses that jeopardize farming,and permanently changes the landscape and nature of communities. 

With a new sense of urgency, the Tiverton Land Trust is focusing on a rare opportunity to preserve 30 acres of historic farmland on Nonquit Pond. This land has been farmed continuously for over 250 years, and we need your help to ensure this farming legacy is preserved. 

Land conservation in Tiverton is a collaborative effort. The Land Trust obtains all its funding through a mix of  individual donations and memberships from local citizens, and from soliciting grants from private and public institutions. On this Nonquit Pond Farmlands project, we have secured approximately $525,000 in grants from public institutions. Now we have entered the grassroots phase of fundraising the remaining $235,000 from our community. 

Will you donate today to support this critical preservation work that will protect land in Tiverton for future generations?

 

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Harvest Market

The Tiverton Land Trust & The Tiverton Farmers Market announces

Fall Harvest Market on Sunday, October 17th, 2021

  • Sample great food,
  • meet local artisans,
  • listen to local bands and...
  • enjoy a day outside at our 1st Harvest Market at The Pardon Gray Preserve in Tiverton, RI!

From biscotti and donuts to screen printed t-shirts and handmade wreaths, join us and over 60 vendors spaced out on the back lawn of Pardon Gray Preserve. The Tiverton Land Trust and The Tiverton Farmers Market are collaborating to bring you a fabulous outdoor fall event on Sunday, October 17th, from 12-4pm. Activities at the Harvest Market includes, guided walks through Pardon Gray Preserve trails and cemetery, "Pick You Own" pumpkin patch, specialty non-alcoholic elixirs available at the Town Farm Tonics & Fieldstone Kombucha Tent, a fall harvest photo opp spot, lawn games and artists painting the market landscape scenes. We also have something for the furry friends, Pavlov’s Treats For Dogs Food Truck and Bark-N-Park Mobile Grooming will be onsite for treats and nail trimmings.

Support independent makers and entrepreneurs when you buy local. Entry and parking is free and open to the public. The most up to date Covid mandates will apply. Please wear a mask if you are not vaccinated and if you feel sick, please stay home.

Location: We will be setting up our market square at Pardon Gray Preserve at 3460 Main Road in Tiverton (not Sandywoods)

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Meredith Brower ~ Director & Market Manager
Cell/text: 401-474-1064 | email:TivertonFarmersMarket@gmail.com

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