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 The
Land
Enjoy ten miles of hiking trails through forest, open fields,
and wetlands.
The 100 acre Nettie Marie Jones Nature Preserve is home
to many rare and uncommon plants and wildflowers.
The campus adjoins one of the largest tracts of undeveloped
land in Southern New England including more than 40,000 acres
in the Arcadia Management Area and Pachaug State Forests.
An Environmental Research Area of over 1,000 acres is dedicated
to scientific research on the natural environment. Scientists
from throughout the region including the University of Rhode
Island, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology & NASA
have ongoing projects in the Research Area.
One of the largest sugar maple groves in Rhode Island.
Lake
Eisenhower
A 75 acre lake for swimming, kayaking, or canoeing
Over 20 canoes to explore the coves, beaver lodge, and
islands
Over 25 species of fish, amphibians, reptiles, and birds
make the lake their home
Historic
Woodvale Farm & Gardens c. 1800
Goats, Chickens, Pigs, Sheep, Rabbits, and Ducks.
A family cemetery dating back to the late 1700's.
Rocky New England pastures and stone wall fences.
A barn and chicken coop.
Two certified organic gardens.
A classroom facility with a kitchen and bathrooms.
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