Basket Swamp Community Hike
Anemone quinquefolia known as wood anemone
On August 14 the Tiverton Public Library and Tiverton Land Trust co-sponsored an evening discovery walk in Basket Swamp. We found a variety of fungi and learned about native plants from walk-leader Annie Bayer. As always, it was wonderful to be among a group of curious learners. A personal highlight of the walk was finding a plant that I've since learned is rare in Rhode Island, and possibly not documented in Newport County. The plant is found from eastern Canada, down the eastern seaboard, and on into Texas, so it is not a threatened species. But to find a plant that is rare in Rhode Island was a thrill. In the spring when it flowers I will confirm its identity with the RI Natural Heritage Program, but for now it will remain anonymous. I've since returned to Basket Swamp and found an array of newly fruiting fungi in various colors, shapes, and sizes. I encourage you to get on the trail to see what you can discover and look for more group hikes with TLT.
TLT Board member Pam Thompson
Pancake Mushroom
Aralia nudicaulis known as wild sarsaparilla
The September hike is a partnership with Queer Hikes and is set for September 15th:
Join Queer Hikes and Tiverton Land Trust for a hike in Tiverton RI., on Sunday., September 15th from 10:00 - 12:00.
We will be hiking at the Pardon Gray Preserve in Tiverton RI.
This event is free to attend. This will be a easy/moderate hike ( 🦝🦝 ). The walk is woodsy with unpaved and uneven trails. The hike is roughly 1.2 miles long.
PLEASE BE ADVISED: The Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) risk is low in the Plymouth area, however we encourage all participant's to protect themselves from risk against mosquito bites by wearing long pants/shirts and using EPA mosquito repellents while outside.
This hike is for queer attendees and their allies. Hikers must be 18 years or older, or if under 18, they must be accompanied by someone 18+.
Only service animals are allowed on this hike. No pet dogs allowed.
Reserve a spot for each person in your group! Remember that spots are limited, so please attend if you've claimed a spot, or cancel at least 24 hours in advance if you cannot attend