"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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Pardon Gray Day

A Country Day at Pardon Gray - September 18th!

Pardon Gray Day is the most popular event held in Tiverton each year.  Sponsored by the Tiverton Land Trust, this “old fashioned country fair” draws crowds of 500+ and more.  There is a $5 parking fee and $7 kid activity bracelet charge with proceeds going to maintaining the preserve.  Join us this year on Saturday, September 18, 2021 between 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Pardon Gray Preserve on Main Road in Tiverton, RI.

See https://covid.ri.gov/ for the most current guidelines. If you are not fully vaccinated, RIDOH also recommends that you continue to wear a mask indoors near anyone you do not live with and outdoors in croded places or during activities where you are in close contact with other people whoa re not fully vaccinated. Close contact means you havebeen within six feet of someone with COVID-19 for a total of fifteen (15) minutes or more in a 14-hour period.

 
Activity Bracelets go on sale August 1st! Stay Tuned!

 

Become a Pardon Gray Day Exhibitor! Showcase your exhibit and/or have a demonstration to promote your business or non-profit! See the link below to register. Deadline is August 15th!

2021 Pardon Gray Exhibitor Contract

 

Become a Pardon Gray Day Vendor! Sell your art or goods at the event as a vendor with more than 500+ attendees! See the link below for more information and to register. Deadline is August 15th!

2021 Pardon Gray Vendor Contract

 

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