SOUTH KINGSTOWN LAND TRUST

The South Kingstown Land Trust is a nonprofit organization located in South Kingstown, Rhode Island, dedicated to the protection and stewardship of natural resources and open spaces. It has successfully protected over 3,070 acres across more than 176 properties, which include farms, forest land, ponds, rivers, and scenic view sheds. The organization operates as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization and is governed by a volunteer board of trustees alongside a professional staff of five.

Families visiting the South Kingstown Land Trust can explore its unique public hiking trails, which are detailed in a downloadable trail guide available on their website. The center also offers educational programming, including events such as the Potluck & Lecture: Written in Stone, which focuses on Rhode Island’s stone wall history.

The South Kingstown Land Trust was founded in 1983 by local residents and landowners in response to the need for enhanced land conservation efforts. It was incorporated as a private nonprofit corporation in 1999. The organization has played a significant role in land preservation, promoting collaboration among conservation groups and agencies to protect the town's open spaces and ecosystems. It currently has over 700 members and continues to expand its educational and stewardship initiatives throughout the year.