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Updates, events, and stories from the Hopkinton Land Trust.
News & Events
Updates, events, and stories from the Hopkinton Land Trust.
News & Events
Updates, events, and stories from the Hopkinton Land Trust.
Upcoming Events
Friends Group Work Party at Chestnut Ridge Preserve
FRIDAY
MAY
1
2026
9AM - 12PM
Join the Friends Group for a trail work party at Chestnut Ridge Preserve and enjoy a morning outdoors with fellow volunteers. Bring gloves and hand tools. All are welcome—RSVP at friendsofthehopkintonlandtrust@gmail.com.
Chestnut Ridge Preserve
Meet at Private Residence—Please RSVP for Details
Writing About Place Collaborative Community Series
MAY
7 - 28
2026
Writing About Place is a collaborative community series featuring four writing workshops and two guided hikes focused on observing and writing about the landscapes around us. This series is presented in partnership by the Charlestown Land Trust, Hopkinton Land Trust, Wood-Pawcatuck Watershed Association, Cross Mills Library, and Earthinform Studio.
Writing About Place Guided Hike at Canonchet Brook Preserve
SATURDAY
MAY
16
2026
10AM - 12:30PM
Join us for a guided hike as part of Writing About Place Series, connecting landscape, poetry, and close observation on conserved land. This program includes stops at two poetry box installations along the trail. Participants will also be invited to pause and write along the way. Participants are asked to preregister here. Rain date: Sunday, May 17th.
Canonchet Brook Preserve
Rt. 3/Main Street Trailhead
Friends Group Work Party at Grills Preserve
FRIDAY
MAY
22
2026
9AM - 12PM
Join the Friends Group for a trail work party at Grills Preserve and enjoy a morning outdoors with fellow volunteers. Bring gloves and hand tools. All are welcome—RSVP at friendsofthehopkintonlandtrust@gmail.com.
Grills Preserve
Rt. 91 Trailhead
Hopkinton’s 250th: Crown Farm Preserve Guided Hike
SATURDAY
JUNE
6
2026
10AM - 12:30PM
Join us for a guided hike at Crown Farm Preserve as part of the Town of Hopkinton’s 250th Celebration of the Declaration of Independence. This walk offers a chance to enjoy Hopkinton’s natural beauty and reflect on the many layers of history that have shaped the landscape over time. No RSVP required—just come ready to explore and enjoy the outdoors.
Crown Farm Preserve
Tomaquag Road Trailhead
Announcements
Spring Hunting Season Safety Orange Guidelines
RIDEM guidelines recommend wearing at least 200 square inches of solid daylight fluorescent orange during spring hunting season (from the third Saturday in April through the last day of May). A hat typically provides about 200 square inches.
If you’re unsure whether hunting is allowed on a nearby property, it’s always best to err on the side of caution and wear orange—and don’t forget to “orange” your dogs, too!
Past Events
TOWN OF HOPKINTON EARTH DAY CELEBRATION
April 18, 2026
Crandall House
Friends and neighbors cleaned up neighborhoods and trails across town, and gathered at Crandall Field to celebrate Earth Day together.
HOPKINTON LAND TRUST 25TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
September 13, 2025
Solitude Springs Farm
Friends and supporters gathered to celebrate 25 years of conservation with appetizers, live music, cocktails, and conversation in a beautiful farm setting.
TOWN OF HOPKINTON BUDGET REFERENDUM VOTE
June 10, 2025
Hopkinton Town Hall
Hopkinton voters approved a $2 million bond for open space land acquisition, paving the way for new conservation and habitat protection efforts.
POETRY OF THE WILD INSTALLATION CELEBRATION
June 7, 2025
Canonchet Preserve
Poetry boxes were installed as part of the national Poetry of the Wild project by ecological artist Ana Flores, created in collaboration with local poets.
Press Archive
“Uprooted” – Rhode Island PBS Weekly, May 2025
A feature on ecological artist Ana Flores and her work exploring the connections between art and landscape, including a visit to Canonchet Brook Preserve in Hopkinton and her Poetry of the Wild installations.
👉 Watch on PBS.org
“Vote to Preserve Hopkinton’s Rural Character” – The Westerly Sun, May 2025
A Letter to the Editor urging community support for the open-space bond referendum, emphasizing the importance of protecting Hopkinton’s rural landscapes and working farms.
👉 Read on The Westerly Sun
Upcoming Events
Friends Group Work Party at Chestnut Ridge Preserve
FRIDAY
MAY
1
2026
9AM - 12PM
Join the Friends Group for a trail work party at Chestnut Ridge Preserve and enjoy a morning outdoors with fellow volunteers. Bring gloves and hand tools. All are welcome—RSVP at friendsofthehopkintonlandtrust@gmail.com.
Chestnut Ridge Preserve
Meet at Private Residence—Please RSVP for Details
Writing About Place Collaborative Community Series
MAY
7 - 28
2026
Writing About Place is a collaborative community series featuring four writing workshops and two guided hikes focused on observing and writing about the landscapes around us. This series is presented in partnership by the Charlestown Land Trust, Hopkinton Land Trust, Wood-Pawcatuck Watershed Association, Cross Mills Library, and Earthinform Studio.
Writing About Place Guided Hike at Canonchet Brook Preserve
SATURDAY
MAY
16
2026
10AM - 12:30PM
Join us for a guided hike as part of Writing About Place Series, connecting landscape, poetry, and close observation on conserved land. This program includes stops at two poetry box installations along the trail. Participants will also be invited to pause and write along the way. Participants are asked to preregister here. Rain date: Sunday, May 17th.
Canonchet Brook Preserve
Rt. 3/Main Street Trailhead
Friends Group Work Party at Grills Preserve
FRIDAY
MAY
22
2026
9AM - 12PM
Join the Friends Group for a trail work party at Grills Preserve and enjoy a morning outdoors with fellow volunteers. Bring gloves and hand tools. All are welcome—RSVP at friendsofthehopkintonlandtrust@gmail.com.
Grills Preserve
Rt. 91 Trailhead
Hopkinton’s 250th: Crown Farm Preserve Guided Hike
SATURDAY
JUNE
6
2026
10AM - 12:30PM
Join us for a guided hike at Crown Farm Preserve as part of the Town of Hopkinton’s 250th Celebration of the Declaration of Independence. This walk offers a chance to enjoy Hopkinton’s natural beauty and reflect on the many layers of history that have shaped the landscape over time. No RSVP required—just come ready to explore and enjoy the outdoors.
Crown Farm Preserve
Tomaquag Road Trailhead
Upcoming Events
Hopkinton’s 250th: Crown Farm Preserve Guided Hike
SATURDAY
JUNE
6
2026
10AM - 12:30PM
Join us for a guided hike at Crown Farm Preserve as part of the Town of Hopkinton’s 250th Celebration of the Declaration of Independence. This walk offers a chance to enjoy Hopkinton’s natural beauty and reflect on the many layers of history that have shaped the landscape over time. No RSVP required—just come ready to explore and enjoy the outdoors.
Crown Farm Preserve
Tomaquag Road Trailhead
Writing About Place Guided Hike at Canonchet Brook Preserve
SATURDAY
MAY
16
2026
10AM - 12:30PM
Join us for a guided hike as part of Writing About Place Series, connecting landscape, poetry, and close observation on conserved land. This program includes stops at two poetry box installations along the trail. Participants will also be invited to pause and write along the way. Participants are asked to preregister here. Rain date: Sunday, May 17th.
Canonchet Brook Preserve
Rt. 3/Main Street Trailhead
Writing About Place Collaborative Community Series
MAY
7 - 28
2026
Writing About Place is a collaborative community series featuring four writing workshops and two guided hikes focused on observing and writing about the landscapes around us. This series is presented in partnership by the Charlestown Land Trust, Hopkinton Land Trust, Wood-Pawcatuck Watershed Association, Cross Mills Library, and Earthinform Studio.
Friends Group Work Party at Chestnut Ridge Preserve
FRIDAY
MAY
1
2026
9AM - 12PM
Join the Friends Group for a trail work party at Chestnut Ridge Preserve and enjoy a morning outdoors with fellow volunteers. Bring gloves and hand tools. All are welcome—RSVP at friendsofthehopkintonlandtrust@gmail.com.
Chestnut Ridge Preserve
Meet at Private Residence—Please RSVP for Details
Friends Group Work Party at Grills Preserve
FRIDAY
MAY
22
2026
9AM - 12PM
Join the Friends Group for a trail work party at Grills Preserve and enjoy a morning outdoors with fellow volunteers. Bring gloves and hand tools. All are welcome—RSVP at friendsofthehopkintonlandtrust@gmail.com.
Grills Preserve
Rt. 91 Trailhead
Announcements
Spring Hunting Season Safety Orange Guidelines
RIDEM guidelines recommend wearing at least 200 square inches of solid daylight fluorescent orange during spring hunting season (from the third Saturday in April through the last day of May). A hat typically provides about 200 square inches.
If you’re unsure whether hunting is allowed on a nearby property, it’s always best to err on the side of caution and wear orange—and don’t forget to “orange” your dogs, too!
Spring Hunting Season Safety Orange Guidelines
RIDEM guidelines recommend wearing at least 200 square inches of solid daylight fluorescent orange during spring hunting season (from the third Saturday in April through the last day of May). A hat typically provides about 200 square inches.
If you’re unsure whether hunting is allowed on a nearby property, it’s always best to err on the side of caution and wear orange—and don’t forget to “orange” your dogs, too!
Past Events
TOWN OF HOPKINTON EARTH DAY CELEBRATION
April 18, 2026
Crandall House
Friends and neighbors cleaned up neighborhoods and trails across town, and gathered at Crandall Field to celebrate Earth Day together.
HOPKINTON LAND TRUST 25TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
September 13, 2025
Solitude Springs Farm
Friends and supporters gathered to celebrate 25 years of conservation with appetizers, live music, cocktails, and conversation in a beautiful farm setting.
TOWN OF HOPKINTON BUDGET REFERENDUM VOTE
June 10, 2025
Hopkinton Town Hall
Hopkinton voters approved a $2 million bond for open space land acquisition, paving the way for new conservation and habitat protection efforts.
POETRY OF THE WILD INSTALLATION CELEBRATION
June 7, 2025
Canonchet Preserve
Poetry boxes were installed as part of the national Poetry of the Wild project by ecological artist Ana Flores, created in collaboration with local poets.
Press Archive
“Uprooted” – Rhode Island PBS Weekly, May 2025
A feature on ecological artist Ana Flores and her work exploring the connections between art and landscape, including a visit to Canonchet Brook Preserve in Hopkinton and her Poetry of the Wild installations.
👉 Watch on PBS.org
“Vote to Preserve Hopkinton’s Rural Character” – The Westerly Sun, May 2025
A Letter to the Editor urging community support for the open-space bond referendum, emphasizing the importance of protecting Hopkinton’s rural landscapes and working farms.
👉 Read on The Westerly Sun
CONTACT
ONE TOWNHOUSE ROAD
HOPKINTON, RI 02833
CONTACT
ONE TOWNHOUSE ROAD
HOPKINTON, RI 02833
CONTACT
ONE TOWNHOUSE ROAD
HOPKINTON, RI 02833