Walking Rhode Island with John Kostrzewa In-Person
Join The Barrington Land Conservation Trust on Tuesday, October 10 at 6:30 pm for a special evening with John Kostrzewa, author of the new book, Walking Rhode Island: 40 Hikes for Nature and History Lovers with GPS Coordinates, Photos, and Trail Maps. John Kostrzewa writes the “Walking Rhode Island” column for The Providence Journal and has been hiking across the state for decades.
His talk and slide show will include how he started, where he has hiked, and what he has learned. He’ll share his observations about the history, geological features, vegetation, and wildlife he has found along the trails. John will also explain what makes Rhode Island’s trails unique and outline some of the challenges Rhode Islanders face to maintain the state’s public preserves.
The presentation will begin with a brief overview of local trails and conservation land owned or managed by the Barrington Land Conservation Trust.
Register to attend VIRTUALLY via Zoom
If you have any questions about this event, need to change your registration type, or have not received a Zoom link, email Cindy Elder at cindyelder@blct.org or call 508-733-2443.
About John Kostrzewa
Kostrzewa worked for 42 years in the newspaper industry, including the last 29 at The Providence Journal as a business reporter, columnist, business editor, and assistant managing editor. He retired from the Journal in 2017 and spent the three years as an adjunct professor at Bryant University.A College of the Holy Cross graduate, Kostrzewa resides in Cranston with his wife Carol.
Since launching “Walking Rhode Island” in 2021, he has written more than 100 columns. He has compiled 40 of the hikes into a book that is set for release in September, 2023. Copies of the book will be available for sale before and after the presentation.
