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An early-draft sketch of a mural that will appear in Mill Pond Preserve
ART IN NATURE The Charlestown Land Trust’s mural contest aims to complement natural beauty with public art Nestled just off of Route 2 in Charlestown is a secluded wooded spot that offers an escape from the noise and chaos of day-to-day life. Mill Pond Preserve offers a trail system where walkers can wander among the trees, gaze at the pond, go for a picnic, or simply relax and enjoy fresh air. Now, one of its buildings is getting a fitting update with the help of a local artist. Mill Pond Preserve is one of many properties owned and stewarded by the Charlestown Land Trust (CLT). According to the trust’s vice president Dave Fredrikson, “The Charlestown Land Trust is primarily associated with preserving and protecting open space in the town from future development.” Largely a volunteer organization, Fredrikson says that their motto is to “preserve and protect what you love.” Early-draft sketch courtesy of Frances Topping SORhodeIsland.com • May 2022
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