50th Anniversary Celebration Seekonk Land Conservation Trust October 15, 2017, 1-5 PM

The Seekonk Land Conservation Trust, which has been working to preserve open space and the rural character of Seekonk since 1967, will be celebrating its 50th Anniversary on Sunday, October 15, 2017 from 1 to 5 PM at 130 Jacob Street in Seekonk with nature walks, tours of organic vegetable gardens, kite flying and other fun activities. A featured event at 4 PM will include songs and stories by Bill Harley. More information about the celebration can be found at http://www.seekonklandtrust.org/events--activities.html. Food and drinks will be served.

The Land Trust manages over 300 acres of land, holds conservation easements that prevent development on another 166 acres, has assisted families in gaining agricultural restrictions on 100 acres of farmland, and has worked with the Conservation Commission to obtain 130 acres of open space for the town, for a total of 700 acres preserved. It also helped raise funds for constructing the Runnins River Trail behind Town Hall and maintains trails at the Martin Reserve, the Cushing Conservation Area, Allens Avenue Reserve, and Lincoln Pond that are open to the public. Many of these lands are home to birds and wildlife that can only survive in field and forest habitats.

Come celebrate Fall, open space, and all of the Land Trust’s accomplishments on Sunday, October 15. Free and open to the public.