Charlestown Land Trust - preserving natural space for the benefit of all
Join CLT in our mission to preserve Charlestown's open spaces and natural character for the lasting benefit of our community. Stand up and be counted for conservation by becoming a member.
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.
Thanks to everyone who came to the bonfire, fabulous soup, warm company and hot fire!
"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.
New Dates: Every Friday – June 22 to August 31
New Location: Church of the Holy Spirit
4150 Old Post Road, Charlestown, RI
Across Rt. 1A from The Washington Trust Company
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?
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.