Organized and led by Shannon Walker
I am a 4th generation Newporter, born and raised, failingly leaving for a short time at college before returning home to roost. As a lovingly referred-to "Native Newporter," I hold the history and stories of Newport dear and have seen the landscape change. I grew up with Easton's Pond as my front yard and have a deep love and appreciation for its history, preservation, access, and bounty of biodiversity. Having recently founded the Friends of Easton's Pond group, with some help I was able to get a resolution passed to bring transparency to present and future projects as they relate to the taxpayer funding Newporter's voted for in the November 2024 election. Professionally, I am a realtor with Hogan Associates Christie’s, a long time teacher of yoga, mom of teens, and obssesed with my Australian Shepard, Hanzo.
Easton's Pond; Past, Present & Future
Saturday May 3, 6:30pm-7:30pm
Meet at the Bridge at Braga
A tour at twilight by a "plate of fire" as the poet Mary Oliver wrote. With Spring in its glory and bloom, we hope to watch the Great Blue Herons, Night Heron, and Egrets come to roost for the evening. Snapping turtles will be beginning their mating season, and with any luck, goslings and ducklings will be in the moat. We will begin awhile before the sunsets, gathering at the entrance to the Pond at Braga Park, with an overview of the Pond's history in its natural state as an estuary, before it transitioned into a farm, a dump, and to its incorporation to Newport Public Water Works. Our walk will guide us south towards the beach, to allow for conversation, and on our return home, lead into silent contemplation and appreciation. Come with a warm layer, a journal, and a friend!