May 2019
Adaptive Cycling on the Blackstone River Greenway, Blackstone, MA
Want to explore the beauty of the Blackstone River Bikeway but have physical limitations that prevent you from doing so? Perhaps you, or someone you know, would like the assistance from a volunteer on adaptive cycling equipment to take in the scenic views along the bikeway. Sign up for a free ride today! In celebration of National Bike month in May, Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor is partnering with All Out Adventures and Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation’s Universal…
Find out more »“Rides of Discovery” Burrillville Pedestrian Path
Ride from Jesse M. Smith Memorial Library along the Burrillville Pedestrian Path with a loop around the village of Pascoag and so much more…. Depart from: Parking Area at the Jesse M. Smith Memorial Library, 100 Tinkham Lane, Harrisville, RI 02830 41.9650283, -71.6765835 Join the Blackstone Heritage Corridor Bikeway Ambassadors and Betty & Carlo Mencucci of Burrillville Historical Society as they guide you along the Burrillville Pedestrian Path offering a 1.2 mile off-road bike path that runs along the former New…
Find out more »June 2019
Celebrate National Trails Day – Bird Walk at Chase Farm
Join volunteer interpretive birders Beth and Paul Milke for an early morning bird walk exploring this beautiful, historic property located next to the Hearthside House Museum, a blacksmith shop and a one-room schoolhouse. Birds you might see here include Blackbirds, Baltimore Orioles, and a variety of Warblers and Sparrows. You might even see a Green Heron fishing at the pond. We will also honor volunteer Rosanne Sherry for her legacy in creating the Birding the Blackstone program for BHC.…
Find out more »Neutaconkanut Hill Conservancy’s Monthly Guided Hike
NHC and the Providence Parks Department invite you to enjoy a guided hike on top of Neutaconkanut hill. The guided hike will take you to the top of the hill, the highest point in Providence. (Elevation: 296 feet above sea level.) From the hilltop meadow and from several hiking trails are spectacular views of the City and nearly a quarter of the State. In all seasons, the beauty of this 88-acre woodland is a classroom-in-nature. The forested woodlands, with several…
Find out more »Celebrate National Trails Day – Explore the Blackstone River Greenway and Millville Lock Trail
Join us to celebrate National Trails Day as we honor a very special volunteer, Dave Barber, who leaves behind legacy of trail advocacy. Bring your bicycle and helmet and join us for a ride along the 3.7 mile Blackstone River Greenway from Blackstone, MA, to Uxbridge, MA. On the return trip, we will stop at the Millville parking lot (44 Hope Street, Millville, MA) for refreshments and remembrance of Dave and the projects he inspired along the Greenway. From there,…
Find out more »Hike Hunt’s Mills this June
For over 250 years Hunt’s Mills has served many purposes. It is probably one of the more historically significant sites in East Providence. In fact this property is home to the East Providence Historical Society. The historical society is at the John Hunt House, which was built in the mid 1700’s, making it one of the oldest houses in the city. This site also has been home to several mills over time dating back to the mid 1600’s including a…
Find out more »July 2019
Neutaconkanut Hill Conservancy’s Monthly Guided Hike
NHC and the Providence Parks Department invite you to enjoy a guided hike on top of Neutaconkanut hill. The guided hike will take you to the top of the hill, the highest point in Providence. (Elevation: 296 feet above sea level.) From the hilltop meadow and from several hiking trails are spectacular views of the City and nearly a quarter of the State. In all seasons, the beauty of this 88-acre woodland is a classroom-in-nature. The forested woodlands, with several…
Find out more »Hike Hunt’s Mills
For over 250 years Hunt’s Mills has served many purposes. It is probably one of the more historically significant sites in East Providence. In fact this property is home to the East Providence Historical Society. The historical society is at the John Hunt House, which was built in the mid 1700’s, making it one of the oldest houses in the city. This site also has been home to several mills over time dating back to the mid 1600’s including a…
Find out more »August 2019
Neutaconkanut Hill Conservancy’s Monthly Guided Hike
NHC and the Providence Parks Department invite you to enjoy a guided hike on top of Neutaconkanut hill. The guided hike will take you to the top of the hill, the highest point in Providence. (Elevation: 296 feet above sea level.) From the hilltop meadow and from several hiking trails are spectacular views of the City and nearly a quarter of the State. In all seasons, the beauty of this 88-acre woodland is a classroom-in-nature. The forested woodlands, with several…
Find out more »September 2019
Neutaconkanut Hill Conservancy’s Monthly Guided Hike
NHC and the Providence Parks Department invite you to enjoy a guided hike on top of Neutaconkanut hill. The guided hike will take you to the top of the hill, the highest point in Providence. (Elevation: 296 feet above sea level.) From the hilltop meadow and from several hiking trails are spectacular views of the City and nearly a quarter of the State. In all seasons, the beauty of this 88-acre woodland is a classroom-in-nature. The forested woodlands, with several…
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