Through intentional engagement with a diverse array of community members, the Barrington Land Conservation Trust seeks to promote preservation of open space and create pathways for involvement among those who have been historically under-represented in the environmental sector.Like many small towns close to urban centers, Barrington, RI faces ongoing pressure to develop all of its remaining land. Many people in our area rely on public open space for daily access to the natural environment.Preservation of habitats has become increasingly challenging in the fragmented suburban environment. Thus, in addition to maintaining our existing open space and acquiring land as it becomes available, we educate the public on ways they can contribute to the creation of wildlife and pollinator corridors in their own yards and shared open space.Since 1979, Barrington Land Conservation Trust  protected in perpetuity nearly 300 acres of land in this small town of 17,000 people, including two wildlife preserves, a nature preserve, walking trails, and small environmentally sensitive parcels.  Our volunteers also maintain two large nature preserves owned by the town. We collaborate with other nearby land trusts, local schools and universities, the Audubon Society, The Nature Conservancy, Save the Bay, and others.