The Westerly Land Trust, a not-for-profit corporation, operates throughout the town to preserve and enhance Westerly's sense of place. We believe that our town has special charm that is a source of pride to its residents and a magnet for tourists and new residents. We want to protect and strengthen that charm, by conserving and enhancing our community's resources. The Trust works to preserve open space, rehabilitate and renew older neighborhoods, and create educational and recreational opportunities for the public. Our programs and activities are designed to enhance our town's urban landscape as well as its natural environment, wildlife habitats, native plants, and water resources. Help Us Celebrate & Join in our Progress! December is Westerly Land Trust Membership Month Proud partner in the success of the Washington Trust Company Community Ice Rink Steward of 1,500 acres of open space lands that preserve natural resources & provide over 20 miles of public hiking trails Annual Membership Fees: $30 Individual / $50 Family / $100 Business Membership benefits include subscription to WLT newsletter, free admission to programs, advanced Farm Dinner ticket sales. Join the WLT HERE! Westerly Land Trust Awarded $134,000 Open Space Grant for 72-acre Land Purchase The Westerly Land Trust has been awarded a $134,000 Open Space Grant from the RI Department of Environmental Management toward the purchase of the 72-acre former Camp Wahaneeta property from the Girl Scouts of Rhode Island. The property is located off Bradford-Dunns Corners Road adjacent to the 800-acre Woody Hill Management Area and is in close proximity to an 11-acre property purchased earlier this year from the Providence Catholic Diocese that the Land Trust plans to develop for public recreation. Harvey Perry, Land Trust President, stated that there is particular excitement about this new property because it is within a large scale conservation area targeted for protection from Route 78 east to Charlestown, and north to the Land Trust’s preserves along the Pawcatuck River. The habitat on this parcel is home to a great variety of wildlife species and songbirds, including many types of warblers. Read more here ... Westerly Land Trust Inaugural Farm Dinner Fundraiser a Wonderful Success!! The Westerly Land Trust held its first Farm Dinner fundraiser on September 17th, presenting an evening of food, wine, conversation, and education. Click here to read more about the Farm Dinner ...