Greenway Wild Walks: Tracks and Snow

Join us on the Woonasquatucket River Greenway to explore the science of snow and learn a few ways to describe it. Make a salt crystal snowflake then follow us through the woods to look for signs of animals.

Location and Parking

The walk begins at the Woonasquatucket River Greenway where it intersects Goldsmith St—you can use the address 15 Goldsmith St, Johnston, RI 02919 in your GPS.

This area along the Woonasquatucket River is called The Manton Pond site and includes a Native Plant Garden, The Manton Outdoor Classroom, the Manton Fishway, and examples of stormwater management and streambank restoration. The transformation of this area into a vibrant community space is part of WRWC’s work in restoring the health of the Woonasquatucket River while creating a new hub for education, recreation, and resilience.

There are limited parking spaces at the Manton Outdoor Classroom, including handicap spots. If these fill up, there are overflow spots further down on either side of Goldsmith St.

Difficulty/Accessibility

These walks are open to all ages and accessible to most paces. The walk moves at an exploratory pace, stopping frequently and usually covering about a mile over the course of an hour. The Woonasquatucket River Greenway is a paved, multi-function trail. It is wheelchair accessible but currently does not get plowed/salted in the winter. There is not a public bathroom or water source at this site, so plan accordingly. The nearest public restroom is at the Cumberland Farms on Killingly Ave.

Language

This guided walk is conducted primarily in English.

Part of our Monthly Series:

Greenway Wild Walks

Greenway Wild Walks are monthly scheduled family-friendly strolls on the Woonasquatucket Greenway and the perfect way for you to get to know your wild neighbors. These walks are led by Melissa of 15 Minute Field Trips and take place the third Saturday of the month from 2-3:30 pm (with a few exceptions, see dates!). Each walk highlights a featured species or environmental subject, and includes hands-on elements like crafts, games, and pelts and furs to interact with. The Woonasquatucket River is a unique wildlife corridor near you with diverse flora and fauna to explore. Join these monthly community walks, and you can also discover some of the life along the river ANYTIME on this iNaturalist page, and add your own observations!

This event is offered by the Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council (WRWC), a 501c non profit that works to create, restore, and sustain the Woonasquatucket River, its Greenway, and its communities. Through environmental education, restoration projects, recreation programs, and advocacy, WRWC builds a vibrant, healthy watershed that connects people and nature across Rhode Island.

This event is offered by the WRWC in partnership with 15 Minute Field Trips, an organization dedicated to connecting people of all ages with the outdoors through accessible, hands-on learning experiences. Together, we aim to inspire curiosity, foster environmental stewardship, and encourage exploration of the natural world in our own communities.

If you want to share your pictures with us, please upload photos from "January 31st 2-3:30: Tracks and Snow" to https://photos.app.goo.gl/nXQia8FDWCxMdXyR6

2026 Greenway Wild Walks

1. January 31st 2-3:30: Tracks and Snow
2. February 28th 2-3:30: Curious About Coyotes?
3. March 28th 2-3:30: Looking Under Logs
4. April 25th 2-3:30: Awesome Opossums
5. May 30th 2-3:30: Worms and the Compost Cafe
6. June 27th 2-3:30: Brilliant Beavers
7. July 25th 2-3:30: Totally Turtles
8. August 29th 2-3:30: Secret of the Squirrels
9. September 26th 2-3:30: Insect Orchestra
10. October 24th 2-3:30: Fungus Among Us Fall Walk
11. November 28th 2-3:30: Likable Lichens
12. December 19th 2-3:30: Winter Wreaths

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