Charlestown Land Trust

Preserve and Protect What You Love

Join CLT in our mission to preserve Charlestown’s open space and natural character for the lasting benefit of our community. The land trust preserves and protects the distinctive character of our local area through acquisition and management of open space.

Charlestown Land Trust

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Upcoming Events

01aprAll Day401Gives 2026Statewide Day of Giving—March 31st at 6am to April 1st at 6pm(All Day: wednesday)(GMT-04:00)

16apr3:30 pmWinter Speaker SeriesCocoa & Canopies: An Afternoon Forest Walk and Talk3:30 pm(GMT-04:00) Kettle Pond Visitor Center

16apr5:00 pmWinter Speaker SeriesInvasive Plants and Management5:00 pm(GMT-04:00) Kettle Pond Visitor Center

25apr9:00 amEarth Day Community Cleanup at Ninigret Park9:00 am(GMT-04:00) Ninigret Park

29apr6:00 pmWinter Speaker SeriesBobcats and Human Land Use in Rhode Island6:00 pm(GMT-04:00) Kettle Pond Visitor Center

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Our Work

The Charlestown Land Trust is a locally led, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to preserving the landscapes and waterways that define our community. Since 1996, we have worked to safeguard lands of ecological, historic, scenic, agricultural, and educational significance in Charlestown. Here’s a little bit more about what we do:

ହ Permanently protect land through conservation easements, land donations, and direct purchases. With nearly 700 acres under protection, we ensure that these special places remain conserved in perpetuity.

ହ Monitor and manage conserved lands to ensure their health, biodiversity, and ecological integrity remain intact.

ହ Collaborate with state agencies, local governments, and conservation partners to protect critical ecosystems and wildlife habitats across the region.

ହ Maintain hiking trails to provide public access to the beautiful open spaces we conserve, encouraging outdoor exploration and appreciation.

ହ Foster a deeper connection to nature through educational programs, including guided hikes, paddles, lectures, special events, and presentations that inspire environmental stewardship.

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