Welcome
Charlestown’s Land Trust preserves and protects the distinctive character of our local area through acquisition and management of open space.
Charlestown Land Trust is primarily a volunteer organization managed by the Board of Directors. Over 200 member families support Charlestown Land Trust with financial gifts large and small. Many members go further and donate their time and efforts.

Bonfire and Membership Celebration at the
Amos Green Farm ~ March 4, 1:00PM - 4:00PM

Sponsored by
Charlestown Land Trust

Location: Amos Green Farm (off of Carolina Back Road - Rte 112.) Charlestown, Rhode Island

Date: March 4 (rain date 3/11),1:00PM to 4:00 PM

Families Welcome. Free and open to the public

Details: Charlestown Land Trust will host our annual “membership” celebration and bonfire on Sunday March 4th, from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm at the protected 1750 Amos Green Farm.

Directions: From U.S. Route 1, proceed North on Route 2, take left onto Route 112 and take second drive way on the right immediately after the Carter Preserve. Follow the Charlestown Land Trust signs.

Bonfire

"Roomful of Blues" Fundraiser a Great Success!

As great swing blues filled the "Knick" in Westerly, members and friends of the CLT danced, caroused and had wonderful time at the "Get-rid-of-the-winter blues concert" held on Sunday Jan 15th. All tolled, 293 tickets were sold! Thanks so much for the huge outpouring of support for the Watchaug Pond Preservation project.

Roomful of Blues in CLT T-shirts

Campaign for Watchaug Pond Preserve

     The Charlestown Land Trust is working to preserve the largest parcel of privately owned, unprotected open space on the shores of Watchaug Pond. The pond is the second largest natural pond in Rhode Island, and one of the state’s most treasured fresh water resources.

     There has been no public access to the property for generations, and now the Land Trust – with your help and help from others – hopes to buy the property and create a nature sanctuary on the site with walking trails and passive recreation opportunities.

     The property, which was used for decades as a camp for Camp Fire Girls and then for the YMCA, is now up for sale.

     In November, 2011, the Land Trust was awarded a matching grant of up to $367,000 by the Rhode Island Department of Environment Management to acquire and preserve the property and spare it from development. The grant award was the result of a highly competitive statewide application process, and review by the RI DEM and the RI Natural Heritage Preservation Commission. Read more…

What do Watchaug Pond and Fenway Park have in common?

You can receive a special gift celebrating the 100th birthday of Fenway Park with a $250 donation to the Watchaug Pond campaign. Click here for details…
The Land Trust booth at the Chalrestown Farmer's Market

The Charlestown Land Trust is a non-profit organization dedicated to conserving land and preserving the natural heritage of Charlestown Rhode Island. We work to permanently protect and steward important habitats and landscapes, including woodlands and fields, ponds, coastal areas, agricultural lands, and river systems.