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The Westerly Land Trust conserves open space, revitalizes culturally significant properties, and provides environmental programs for the enduring benefit of our community.
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Our properties include conservation lands, areas for public enjoyment, and urban spaces in downtown Westerly
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We hope you find some time to get out on the trails during this long weekend! 🍂
#hike #salamander #fall #foliage #fallfoliage #trees #herpetology
We hope you find some time to get out on the trails during this long weekend! 🍂
#hike #salamander #fall #foliage #fallfoliage #trees #herpetology
It was amazing to see the Northern Lights in RI last night! 🌌
The Northern Lights occur when charged particles from the solar wind collide with Earth’s magnetic field and atmosphere, creating the displays of light we see.
#northernlights #auroraborealis #aurora #space #earth #science #nature #nightsky
It was amazing to see the Northern Lights in RI last night! 🌌
The Northern Lights occur when charged particles from the solar wind collide with Earth’s magnetic field and atmosphere, creating the displays of light we see.
#northernlights #auroraborealis #aurora #space #earth #science #nature #nightsky
Dr. John Champlin Glacier Park showing off its fall colors!🍂
What’s your favorite preserve to visit this time of year?
#hike #landtrust #westerlyri #conservation #naturephotography #fall #leaves #newengland
Dr. John Champlin Glacier Park showing off its fall colors!🍂
What’s your favorite preserve to visit this time of year?
#hike #landtrust #westerlyri #conservation #naturephotography #fall #leaves #newengland
⛸️“By transferring the ice rink properties to the Town, WLT’s Urban Initiative’s goals for this property have come to fruition,” said Nicholas Stahl, President of the Westerly Land Trust. “Many thanks to the Royce Family Fund and the Town of Westerly for their partnership in making this possible.”
On Friday, September 27, the Westerly Land Trust in partnership with the Royce Family Fund successfully transferred ownership of the ice rink on Main Street to the Town of Westerly. Offloading land may sound counter to a land trust’s mission, but here is where our Urban Initiative makes us unique. In contrast to the conservation properties, which will be managed by WLT in perpetuity, the goal for urban properties is to improve them and then transfer them to new operators.
❄️The two parcels which today hold the Washington Trust Skating Center, 61 and 85 Main Street, came under WLT’s purview in 2005 and 2006 respectively, thanks to a capital investment from the Royce Family Fund. In the two decades since, significant investments have been made to maximize the operation of the ice rink and to create a community resource enjoyed by thousands of people every year. The Ocean Community YMCA expertly managed and operated the rink for thirteen years, and the Town has signaled their intent to maintain and manage the rink into the future.
#urban #westerly #downtown #icerink #conservation #success #family #landtrust
⛸️“By transferring the ice rink properties to the Town, WLT’s Urban Initiative’s goals for this property have come to fruition,” said Nicholas Stahl, President of the Westerly Land Trust. “Many thanks to the Royce Family Fund and the Town of Westerly for their partnership in making this possible.”
On Friday, September 27, the Westerly Land Trust in partnership with the Royce Family Fund successfully transferred ownership of the ice rink on Main Street to the Town of Westerly. Offloading land may sound counter to a land trust’s mission, but here is where our Urban Initiative makes us unique. In contrast to the conservation properties, which will be managed by WLT in perpetuity, the goal for urban properties is to improve them and then transfer them to new operators.
❄️The two parcels which today hold the Washington Trust Skating Center, 61 and 85 Main Street, came under WLT’s purview in 2005 and 2006 respectively, thanks to a capital investment from the Royce Family Fund. In the two decades since, significant investments have been made to maximize the operation of the ice rink and to create a community resource enjoyed by thousands of people every year. The Ocean Community YMCA expertly managed and operated the rink for thirteen years, and the Town has signaled their intent to maintain and manage the rink into the future.
#urban #westerly #downtown #icerink #conservation #success #family #landtrust
Last week, WLT hosted nearly 40 conservationists from across the country on a field trip to explore Dr. John Champlin Glacier Park and Winnapaug Farm Preserve as a part of the @ltalliance annual conference Rally, held this year in Providence. 🌳
Our visitors, none of which were from Rhode Island, got a hyperlocal taste (literally) of Westerly! 🦪
Many thanks to Winley Ferguson of @savethebayri for leading an informative (and soggy) hike through the marsh, to Jeff Gardner and his team from @watchhilloysters for the up close and personal tour of their oyster farm in the Winnapaug Pond (and for their skillful shucking), and to @greysail for providing tasty beverages once we returned to shore. ⚓️
#rhodeisland #oyster #oysterfarm #landtrust #ltarally2024 #conservation #winnapaugpond #glacier #southcountyri
Last week, WLT hosted nearly 40 conservationists from across the country on a field trip to explore Dr. John Champlin Glacier Park and Winnapaug Farm Preserve as a part of the @ltalliance annual conference Rally, held this year in Providence. 🌳
Our visitors, none of which were from Rhode Island, got a hyperlocal taste (literally) of Westerly! 🦪
Many thanks to Winley Ferguson of @savethebayri for leading an informative (and soggy) hike through the marsh, to Jeff Gardner and his team from @watchhilloysters for the up close and personal tour of their oyster farm in the Winnapaug Pond (and for their skillful shucking), and to @greysail for providing tasty beverages once we returned to shore. ⚓️
#rhodeisland #oyster #oysterfarm #landtrust #ltarally2024 #conservation #winnapaugpond #glacier #southcountyri
Welcome, October! 🍂Let’s embrace the beauty of fall and explore the great outdoors together!🌳
🔸Wednesday, October 9: Volunteer Stewardship Day at Grills Preserve with @theocymca
🔸Thursday, October 10: Thursday Hike Group at Grills Preserve 10 am start
🔸 Sunday, October 20: Fungal Foray with @mushroom_hunting_foundation as a FREE event part of @rilandtrustcouncil #landtrustdays2024
🔸 Saturday, October 26: Trails & Ales, join us for a hike at Wahaneeta paired with beverages from @greysail This event is $5 for members, and $15 for not-yet members!
🔸 Saturday, October 26: Grills Trail Race hosted by @westerlytrackclub check in starts at 9 am!
🔸 Thursday, October 31: Thursday Hike Group at Cottrell Family Preserve 10 am start
We hope to see you soon. Follow the link in our bio to our Calendar of Events webpage to register and learn more about each event!🎃
#fall #october #events #westerlyri #family #hike #mushrooms #fungi #leaves #autumn #naturephotography
Welcome, October! 🍂Let’s embrace the beauty of fall and explore the great outdoors together!🌳
🔸Wednesday, October 9: Volunteer Stewardship Day at Grills Preserve with @theocymca
🔸Thursday, October 10: Thursday Hike Group at Grills Preserve 10 am start
🔸 Sunday, October 20: Fungal Foray with @mushroom_hunting_foundation as a FREE event part of @rilandtrustcouncil #landtrustdays2024
🔸 Saturday, October 26: Trails & Ales, join us for a hike at Wahaneeta paired with beverages from @greysail This event is $5 for members, and $15 for not-yet members!
🔸 Saturday, October 26: Grills Trail Race hosted by @westerlytrackclub check in starts at 9 am!
🔸 Thursday, October 31: Thursday Hike Group at Cottrell Family Preserve 10 am start
We hope to see you soon. Follow the link in our bio to our Calendar of Events webpage to register and learn more about each event!🎃
#fall #october #events #westerlyri #family #hike #mushrooms #fungi #leaves #autumn #naturephotography
The Barlow Farm Stand will be closing for the season on Friday, September 27! Stop by today and tomorrow from 3-6 pm to grab your last round of fresh produce and flowers grown just steps from the farm stand! 🍅💐
#westerlyri #rhodeisland #farmstand #farmers #vegetables #fall #farm #flowers #boquets #squash #pumpkins
The Barlow Farm Stand will be closing for the season on Friday, September 27! Stop by today and tomorrow from 3-6 pm to grab your last round of fresh produce and flowers grown just steps from the farm stand! 🍅💐
#westerlyri #rhodeisland #farmstand #farmers #vegetables #fall #farm #flowers #boquets #squash #pumpkins
Yesterday was our first Living Laboratories program of the fall session. Students crafted their own treasure maps and hid treasures for each other to discover. Swapping maps added a little twist to the hunt! 🗺️✨
Registration for State Street and Dunn’s Corners school is still open! Follow the link in our bio to our Youth Education webpage to register your student at no cost today! Adventure awaits!
#landtrust #outdoors #westerlyri #rhodeisland #treasurehunt #map #mapmaking #cartography #navigation
Yesterday was our first Living Laboratories program of the fall session. Students crafted their own treasure maps and hid treasures for each other to discover. Swapping maps added a little twist to the hunt! 🗺️✨
Registration for State Street and Dunn’s Corners school is still open! Follow the link in our bio to our Youth Education webpage to register your student at no cost today! Adventure awaits!
#landtrust #outdoors #westerlyri #rhodeisland #treasurehunt #map #mapmaking #cartography #navigation