18th Annual Scituate LT & CC Meeting
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Featuring….
“RI Birds and their Habitats”
This year's program, The Rhode Island Bird Atlas 2.0: A Year-Round Perspective, will be given by Dr. Charles Clarkson. Dr. Clarkson is currently the Coordinator for the Rhode Island Breeding Bird Atlas, a five-year project to document the distribution and abundance of all birds breeding in RI. Dr. Clarkson’s talk will discuss a number of significant changes to the avifauna of Rhode Island and results to date specific to the properties owned and managed by the Scituate Land Trust.
Please join us to learn more about the Scituate Conservation Commission & Land Trust, the RI Breeding Bird Atlas from an expert, the presentation of the Alice M. Howland Conservation Award, and enjoy the company of other nature enthusiasts. Light refreshments will be served. We hope to see you there!
“RI Birds and their Habitats”
This year's program, The Rhode Island Bird Atlas 2.0: A Year-Round Perspective, will be given by Dr. Charles Clarkson. Dr. Clarkson is currently the Coordinator for the Rhode Island Breeding Bird Atlas, a five-year project to document the distribution and abundance of all birds breeding in RI. Dr. Clarkson’s talk will discuss a number of significant changes to the avifauna of Rhode Island and results to date specific to the properties owned and managed by the Scituate Land Trust.
Please join us to learn more about the Scituate Conservation Commission & Land Trust, the RI Breeding Bird Atlas from an expert, the presentation of the Alice M. Howland Conservation Award, and enjoy the company of other nature enthusiasts. Light refreshments will be served. We hope to see you there!
Our Mission
The Scituate Land Trust was established by an act of the Rhode Island General Assembly in 1990 and by town ordinance. The purpose of the Land Trust is to preserve open spaces. The Scituate Land Trust seeks to preserve open spaces, natural areas, scenic areas, drinking water sources, farmland, forests, and historic sites. All acquisition activities of the Trust must be approved by the Town Council and the funding of which must be included in the town budget and approval voted at a Town Financial Meeting.
The Scituate Conservation Commission is an advisory board that works to promote and develop natural resources, to protect watershed resources, and to preserve natural aesthetic areas within the Town of Scituate. The Commission seeks to achieve these goals by participating in research projects, educational programs, and planning efforts with other Town and State organizations.
The Scituate Conservation Commission is an advisory board that works to promote and develop natural resources, to protect watershed resources, and to preserve natural aesthetic areas within the Town of Scituate. The Commission seeks to achieve these goals by participating in research projects, educational programs, and planning efforts with other Town and State organizations.
Meetings
The Conservation Commission and Land Trust meet on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at the Chopmist Hill Center (Route 102) at 7:00 pm. Public is welcome.
Past Announcements and Activities:
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RI Land Trust Days - Bat Walk Pictures
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Scituate Arts Festival Scholarship Winner!!
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