Nature Conservancy Rhode Island Trails



An interpretive board at a vernal pool
at the Carter Refuge in Charlestown.



These properties are owned and maintained by the Rhode Island Nature Conservancy. There is extensive information on the organizations web site about the properties and trail systems open to the public. Be sure to check out the page regarding Block Island, a must for those visiting the island and planning to explore its miles of lovely trails. All links below jump to the organization's website.


Providence County


  • Lime Rock Preserve

    East Bay

  • Fogland Marsh Preserve
  • Quicksand Pond/Goosewing Beach Preserve

    South County

  • Beaver River Preserve
  • Canonchet Brook Preserve
  • Ell Pond Preserve
  • Francis C. Carter Memorial Preserve
  • Grass Pond Preserve
  • Headwaters of the Wood River
  • Pasquiset Pond Preserve
  • Queen's River Preserve

    Landscape Projects

  • Block Island
  • Pawcatuck Borderlands Landscape
  • Sakonnet Landscape
  • South County Landscape

    Contact us:
    GARI Committee Chairwoman Sue Barker
    Questions and suggestions, e-mail the Webmaster