Orange butterfly in green plants.

Meet Us Outside!

The Attleboro Land Trust has organized several summer and fall outings. Please join us for one or more of these free events to learn more about the natural world nearby!

Nature Walk through the Lawrence Wildlife Preserve

Naturalist Gary Krofta will guide us through this South Attleboro property along the Seven Mile River, home to red-winged blackbirds, cattails, and colorful wildflowers. Join us for this FREE event on Saturday, August 15, 2026, 9:00 to 10:30 AM (rain date August 16,1:30 PM). Meet at Lawrence Wildlife Preserve, 45 Hope Avenue, Attleboro. Note: street parking is available, but please do not block driveways or mailboxes.

Introduction to Birdwatching
Have you ever wondered which birds make the sounds you hear in the woods or who comes to your birdfeeder? JR Johnson-Roehr will show us how to identify native birds and migratory species on their autumn travels. Note: bring binoculars if you have them. Join us for this FREE event on Saturday, September 19, 2026, 7:30 to 9:00 AM (rain date September 20, same time). Meet at Richardson Nature Preserve, 577B Wilmarth Street, Attleboro.

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Lands under our protection: 504 acres owned; 236 acres restricted; 740 acres total.

Group of people in summer clothes standing near trees.

Beholding the Beauty of Trees

Recently, Attleboro Land Trust board member and horticulturalist Phil Boucher led a group of enthusiastic learners on a “Beholding the Beauty of Trees” walk at Richardson Nature Preserve. The group heard about Red/Black and White Oaks, the suffocating threat of bittersweet vine, and how trees of different species may communicate with and support each through their root systems. Many thanks to Phil for generously sharing his time and knowledge, it was so fun to hear his stories about the evolution of the site’s gardens as well as learn more about the native roots and branches!

Please join us for one of our upcoming nature walks! Check our our schedule of events here.

Phil Boucher holding a tree branch.

Phil Boucher shows off the trees at Richardson Nature Preserve.    Image credit: Catherine Johnson-Roehr

Richardson Nature Preserve.    Image credit: Catherine Johnson-Roehr

Man and woman admiring conifer trees.

Beholding the beauty of trees at Richardson Nature Preserve.    Image credit: Catherine Johnson-Roehr

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Upcoming Events

Aug
15
Sat
9:00 am Nature Walk through the Lawrence... @ Anthony Lawrence Wildlife Preserve
Nature Walk through the Lawrence... @ Anthony Lawrence Wildlife Preserve
Aug 15 @ 9:00 am – 10:30 am
A guided nature walk through the Lawrence Wildlife Preserve. This preserve is off Newport Avenue (Route 123) in South Attleboro. Gary Krofta will lead a walk to look for red-winged blackbirds, cattails, and colorful wildflowers. Note: street parking is available on Hope Avenue, but please do not block driveways or mailboxes. Rain date: August 16,[...]
Sep
19
Sat
7:30 am Introduction to Birdwatching @ Deborah and Roger Richardson Nature Preserve
Introduction to Birdwatching @ Deborah and Roger Richardson Nature Preserve
Sep 19 @ 7:30 am – 9:00 am
JR Johnson-Roehr will show you how to spot native birds and migratory species as a step toward birdwatching on your own. Note: bring binoculars if you have them. Rain date: September 20, 7:30 a.m.

Membership dues ($25 individual, $50 household) or donations in any amount may be made online to the Attleboro Land Trust here:

Trail Camera Observations at the Lawrence Preserve

These are some observations recorded on video by a team of students from Wheaton College during “A Year in the Life of the Lawrence Preserve.”  This study, led by Associate Professor of Biology Jessie Knowlton, ran from June 2024 to June 2025, with the support of a grant from the Woodard & Curran Foundation.

For better viewing, each video can be expanded to full screen.

Bobcat

Bobcat

Deer

Family of fisher cats

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