Temporary Trail Closures at Haile Farm Preserve

RI Energy is in the process of replacing the wood poles on the transmission lines from the Swansea border to Bristol. Some sections of trail at Haile Farm Preserve will be closed from late June 2026 through early 2027 for the safety of our visitors. 

We will post signs at the points where trails are closed, and the crews will also have signs warning people to stay out of the work areas. The portion of the Dick Hallberg Trail (Green Trail), the Blue Trail, Orange trail and Yellow Trail that cross the edge of the salt marsh and which pass under the transmission lines will be closed.

The RI Energy transmission lines cross Haile Farm Preserve, Sowams Meadow Preserve and our newest Wakem Property.  To access the poles at Haile Farm Preserve, the contractors are laying down large timber mats to create temporary roadways for trucks, construction equipment and the equipment needed to re-hang the transmission lines on the new metal poles.

This is a dynamic project, and we will continue to post updates should anything change.

We apologize for the disruption to your enjoyment of the Preserve and thank you for your cooperation in maintaining a safe distance from the work areas.

Join us for the 2026 WLT Annual Meeting!

Wednesday, January 14 at 7:00PM
Imago Foundation for the Arts
36 Market Street, Warren, RI

Between the Tides

Presented by Keynote Speaker, Jason Jaacks

Documentary filmmaker Jason Jaacks will go behind the scenes of the film Between Moon Tides, a short documentary about the incredible work of the Saltmarsh Sparrow Research Initiative in Jacob’s Point. The film was acquired by The Guardian in 2025, where it is free to stream to the public.

Jaacks’ work explores the natural world and our place in it through the lens of science, natural history, and exploration. As a visual journalist, he has produced television for National Geographic, an award-winning web series for PBS Digital Studios, and video shorts for The New York Times.

Proposed WLT Bylaws Amendments

The Warren Land Trust Board will propose amendments to the WLT bylaws to the full membership during our 2025 Annual Meeting for approval. Drafted amendments can be read in the PDF attached below. In summary, amendments include:

  • The removal of ‘Conservation’ from the Warren Land Trust name (name change was approved during our 2024 Annual Meeting)
  • The addition of ‘stewardship and restoration’ to our purpose statement
  • Allowing for the role of Co-Presidents, as needed
  • Moving our Annual Meeting to the second Tuesday of January (formerly October)

Please email any questions or concerns to Kate Pisano at warrenlctri@gmail.com, and attend our Annual Meeting on January 21.

WLT Bylaws: Proposed Amendments 2025

Holiday Fundraiser

Order your holiday planters and wreaths now! All proceeds go to the Warren Land Trust. Many thanks to volunteer Maddy Pitre for this generous fundraiser!