Th mission of the South Kingstown Land Trust has been to preserve and protect the town's open spaces for the benefit of the community. With nearly 30 percent of open space, South Kingstown is well-positioned to benefit from action of the land trust in securing the preservation of these untouched acres. The land trust works with land owners directly to protect open space and makes some available for hiking and other activities. The land trust is a membership organization, where active members regularly publish a newsletter and hold events, lectures, and its annual meeting at its barn located on Matunuck Beach Road.