WLT in the News
A spectacular hike in Westerly puts the collaboration of conservationists on display, The Providence Journal, November 3, 2023
After the beach, check out these two short, easy hikes near the Westerly shore, The Providence Journal, August 18, 2023
Land trust sells small Main Street lot for permanent greenspace, The Westerly Sun, August 10, 2023
In the Easy Chair with Marc Doherty, The Westerly Sun, January 7, 2023
Pollinator Safari, ABC 6, August 17, 2022.
Bonding with nature: Westerly Land Trust starts program that touts benefits of being outside, The Westerly Sun, April 23, 2022
Don’t take Westerly’s Wahaneeta and Woody Hill preserves for granite, The Day, January 13, 2022
‘Keepers of the Land,’ ‘Woman of the House’ to debut Sunday at United Theatre, The Westerly Sun, October 21, 2021
Walking RI: Surprises abound at Westerly’s Grills Preserve, Providence Journal, February 5, 2021
Westerly Land Trust Debuts Podcast ‘Voices of the Land’, The Westerly Sun, February 4, 2021
Living Laboratories: A Curriculum for Connection, TerraCorps Blog, February 3, 2021
Students Head Outdoors for Different Kind of Learning, ECO RI News, January 31, 2021
Environment Council of Rhode Island announces winners of the 2021 Loraine Tisdale Environmental Education Grants, Progressive Charlestown, January 14, 2021
ECRI’s Education Fund Announces Winners of 2021 Loraine Tisdale Environmental Education Grants, ECRI Website, January 9, 2021
The Westerly Land Trust, Local Gyms and Fitness Website, Ongoing
Pro Level Rock Stacking at Land Trust Property, The Westerly Sun, December 6, 2020
Westerly Land Trust’s Living Laboratories, See Westerly, November 2, 2020
Joe Barnes on WBLQ, WBLQ, October 9, 2020
Putting Down Roots: Westerly Land Trust Established a New Headquarters, See Westerly, September 1, 2020
Westerly Land Trust Opens Barlow Farm Stand, The Westerly Sun, July 18, 2020
Westerly Land Trust celebrates 30 years of conservation, education and recreation, The Westerly Sun, November 8, 2017
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Spotted salamander eggs!! 🌳
The eggs with developing larvae in this video have a green tint because of symbiotic algae. The algae provides oxygen for the embryos which in turn provides carbon dioxide for the algae.
We’re going to keep checking on these babies so keep an eye out for updates! 👀
#spottedsalamander #salamander #wetlands #stream #eggs #nature #spring #landtrust #hike #westerlyrhodeisland #rhodeisland #westerlyri #stoningtonct
Spotted salamander eggs!! 🌳
The eggs with developing larvae in this video have a green tint because of symbiotic algae. The algae provides oxygen for the embryos which in turn provides carbon dioxide for the algae.
We’re going to keep checking on these babies so keep an eye out for updates! 👀
#spottedsalamander #salamander #wetlands #stream #eggs #nature #spring #landtrust #hike #westerlyrhodeisland #rhodeisland #westerlyri #stoningtonct
🐤Celebrate World Migratory Bird Day with WLT and expert birder Maggie Jones by getting outside and experiencing the spring migration on Saturday, May 11 at 7:30 AM.
🪺Join us as we welcome back the neo-tropical migrants as they return to their summer territories. This year’s WMBD theme is insects and their importance to migratory birds. 🦟
🪶Don’t forget to bring your binoculars! We will meet at Barlow Nature Preserve. Groups will head out to different WLT properties and gather back at Barlow to share our counts, stories and coffee and snacks. Follow the link in our bio to our Calendar of Events to register!
World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD) is an annual awareness-raising campaign highlighting the need for the conservation of migratory birds and their habitats. It has a global outreach and is an effective tool to help raise global awareness of the threats faced by migratory birds, their ecological importance, and the need for international cooperation to conserve them. https://www.migratorybirdday.org/
📸 these amazing photos were taken by Jim Burke
#bird #birdphotography #birding #birdability #worldmigratorybirdday #nature #introtobirding #hike #family #migration
🐤Celebrate World Migratory Bird Day with WLT and expert birder Maggie Jones by getting outside and experiencing the spring migration on Saturday, May 11 at 7:30 AM.
🪺Join us as we welcome back the neo-tropical migrants as they return to their summer territories. This year’s WMBD theme is insects and their importance to migratory birds. 🦟
🪶Don’t forget to bring your binoculars! We will meet at Barlow Nature Preserve. Groups will head out to different WLT properties and gather back at Barlow to share our counts, stories and coffee and snacks. Follow the link in our bio to our Calendar of Events to register!
World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD) is an annual awareness-raising campaign highlighting the need for the conservation of migratory birds and their habitats. It has a global outreach and is an effective tool to help raise global awareness of the threats faced by migratory birds, their ecological importance, and the need for international cooperation to conserve them. https://www.migratorybirdday.org/
📸 these amazing photos were taken by Jim Burke
#bird #birdphotography #birding #birdability #worldmigratorybirdday #nature #introtobirding #hike #family #migration
🌳Flipping over rocks and logs for critters, using bug vacuums to get a closer look at insects, and enjoying the sunshine with friends at Grills Preserve… what could be better than that?! 🪲🐜
Springbrook Elementary students explored the importance of insect biodiversity in our ecosystems during our afterschool Living Laboratories Program - Interesting Insects! 🐝
#insects #biodiversity #pollinators #pollination #youtheducation #education #students #outside #exploration #nature #discover
🌳Flipping over rocks and logs for critters, using bug vacuums to get a closer look at insects, and enjoying the sunshine with friends at Grills Preserve… what could be better than that?! 🪲🐜
Springbrook Elementary students explored the importance of insect biodiversity in our ecosystems during our afterschool Living Laboratories Program - Interesting Insects! 🐝
#insects #biodiversity #pollinators #pollination #youtheducation #education #students #outside #exploration #nature #discover
🌎 Our Earth Day celebrations continued today with our 𝘞𝘢𝘭𝘥𝘦𝘯 Book Club, in partnership with @westerlylibraryandwilcoxpark. We gathered ‘round the fire in Wahaneeta Preserve’s cozy cabin and discussed Henry David Thoreau’s life and works, specifically his book 𝘞𝘢𝘭𝘥𝘦𝘯. Then we took a peaceful hike through the woods with Thoreau’s words fresh in our heads. Consider his line: “It would be worth the while if in each town there were a committee appointed to see that the beauty of the town received no detriment.” We at the Westerly Land Trust are proud to play a role preserving Westerly’s charm and character by protecting open spaces for the enduring benefit of our community.
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#westerly #westerlyri #westerlyrhodeisland #watchhill #stoningtonct #landtrust #landconservation #environment #southcountyri #walden #henrydavidthoreau #waldenpond #earthday #thoreau #westerlylibrary #westerlylibraryandwilcoxpark
🌎 Our Earth Day celebrations continued today with our 𝘞𝘢𝘭𝘥𝘦𝘯 Book Club, in partnership with @westerlylibraryandwilcoxpark. We gathered ‘round the fire in Wahaneeta Preserve’s cozy cabin and discussed Henry David Thoreau’s life and works, specifically his book 𝘞𝘢𝘭𝘥𝘦𝘯. Then we took a peaceful hike through the woods with Thoreau’s words fresh in our heads. Consider his line: “It would be worth the while if in each town there were a committee appointed to see that the beauty of the town received no detriment.” We at the Westerly Land Trust are proud to play a role preserving Westerly’s charm and character by protecting open spaces for the enduring benefit of our community.
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#westerly #westerlyri #westerlyrhodeisland #watchhill #stoningtonct #landtrust #landconservation #environment #southcountyri #walden #henrydavidthoreau #waldenpond #earthday #thoreau #westerlylibrary #westerlylibraryandwilcoxpark
🌎Happy Earth Day!!
Big thanks to everyone who joined us for Clean-Up Crews & Brews yesterday! Over 300 pounds of trash was collected!
🌳Our crews dispersed around town to collect trash near multiple WLT properties and the surrounding roads including; Winnapaug Farm Preserve, Dr. John Glacier Park, Barlow Nature Preserve, Wildwood, Flora Whitely Preserve, Cottrell Family Preserve, Community Garden, Ice Rink, and Hawkewood! 🌳
🍺Participants scored a free pint from @greysail for helping keep our community clean!
#earthday #earthweek #westerlyri #rhodeisland #stoningtonct #stonington #southcounty #cleanup #trashpickup
🌎Happy Earth Day!!
Big thanks to everyone who joined us for Clean-Up Crews & Brews yesterday! Over 300 pounds of trash was collected!
🌳Our crews dispersed around town to collect trash near multiple WLT properties and the surrounding roads including; Winnapaug Farm Preserve, Dr. John Glacier Park, Barlow Nature Preserve, Wildwood, Flora Whitely Preserve, Cottrell Family Preserve, Community Garden, Ice Rink, and Hawkewood! 🌳
🍺Participants scored a free pint from @greysail for helping keep our community clean!
#earthday #earthweek #westerlyri #rhodeisland #stoningtonct #stonington #southcounty #cleanup #trashpickup
The Westerly Land Trust and Westerly Hospital are joining forces to offer a full day of wellness discovery at Avondale Farm Preserve on May 18, 2024. 💟🌳🩺
Here, you’ll get moving and sample some of the many options for health and wellness within our community, all while enjoying the beautiful landscape of the preserve. Local wellness partners will be on hand to help guide your day. Bring the whole family or simply treat yourself!💆♀️🧘♂️
🌸Here are a few of the day’s activities🌸
•Health screenings
•Yoga (chair, youth, adult)
•Chair massage
•Forest bathing
•Meditation
•Healthy snacks and beverages
No registration is required for this FREE event. Simply show up and enjoy. In case of inclement weather, the event will be held on Sunday, May 19.
☮️For a full list of participating vendors and wellness partners, please visit www. westerlylandtrust.org/portfolio/wellness-for-everybody or follow the link in our bio.
#wellness #wellnessforeverybody #yoga #gongbath #forestbathing #outside #hike #meditation #nature #spring #kids #adults #allages #westerly #westerlyri #stoningtonct #connecticut #southcountyri
The Westerly Land Trust and Westerly Hospital are joining forces to offer a full day of wellness discovery at Avondale Farm Preserve on May 18, 2024. 💟🌳🩺
Here, you’ll get moving and sample some of the many options for health and wellness within our community, all while enjoying the beautiful landscape of the preserve. Local wellness partners will be on hand to help guide your day. Bring the whole family or simply treat yourself!💆♀️🧘♂️
🌸Here are a few of the day’s activities🌸
•Health screenings
•Yoga (chair, youth, adult)
•Chair massage
•Forest bathing
•Meditation
•Healthy snacks and beverages
No registration is required for this FREE event. Simply show up and enjoy. In case of inclement weather, the event will be held on Sunday, May 19.
☮️For a full list of participating vendors and wellness partners, please visit www. westerlylandtrust.org/portfolio/wellness-for-everybody or follow the link in our bio.
#wellness #wellnessforeverybody #yoga #gongbath #forestbathing #outside #hike #meditation #nature #spring #kids #adults #allages #westerly #westerlyri #stoningtonct #connecticut #southcountyri
🦞Just one of the many critters students found while
dipping-netting in the pond at Wahaneeta Preserve.🦞
Crayfish are found in fresh water in many places around the world. They have a hard and protective exoskeleton that sheds as they grow. A single tail flip can propel them through the water when they feel threatened, perfectly demonstrated by our little friend in the video.
🐝🥕There are still spots open for our next two Living Laboratories sessions- Interesting Insects and Farming with Friends. 🍅Our Farm Squad 4-week FREE summer program is still open as well. If the session you’re interested in is full, please join our waitlist! Select “Youth Education” in the link in our bio to register. 🌳
#naturesclassroom #crayfish #students #pond #dipnet #waders #elementaryschool #outside #explore #hike #wildlife #naturalist #westerlyrhodeisland #westerlyri ##rhodeisland
🦞Just one of the many critters students found while
dipping-netting in the pond at Wahaneeta Preserve.🦞
Crayfish are found in fresh water in many places around the world. They have a hard and protective exoskeleton that sheds as they grow. A single tail flip can propel them through the water when they feel threatened, perfectly demonstrated by our little friend in the video.
🐝🥕There are still spots open for our next two Living Laboratories sessions- Interesting Insects and Farming with Friends. 🍅Our Farm Squad 4-week FREE summer program is still open as well. If the session you’re interested in is full, please join our waitlist! Select “Youth Education” in the link in our bio to register. 🌳
#naturesclassroom #crayfish #students #pond #dipnet #waders #elementaryschool #outside #explore #hike #wildlife #naturalist #westerlyrhodeisland #westerlyri ##rhodeisland
🌎Earth Day is coming up, help us clean-up our community and then celebrate with a FREE tasty pint at Grey Sail Brewing Company of RI.
Join us for Clean-up Crews & Brews on Sunday, April 21, 11:30-2:30 pm for an Earth Day-inspired trash pick-up in and around WLT properties, then head to Grey Sail for a post clean-up brew. 🚮
🍻Everyone who participates in the clean-up will receive a token to be used at Grey Sail for 1 FREE drink as a thank you for volunteering to help keep our environment clean and safe.
Many thanks to @greysail for hosting our clean-up crews!
Registration required to help us determine how many preserves we will be able to tackle with our crews! Follow the link in our bio to our calendar of events to register. We recommend comfy shoes and you may consider wearing long sleeves. Please bring gloves and buckets if you have them– we’ll share what we have. 🧤🪣
#earthday #cleanup #trashcleanup #trash #landtrust #keepitclean #westerlyri #southcountyri #rhodeisland #stoningtonct
🌎Earth Day is coming up, help us clean-up our community and then celebrate with a FREE tasty pint at Grey Sail Brewing Company of RI.
Join us for Clean-up Crews & Brews on Sunday, April 21, 11:30-2:30 pm for an Earth Day-inspired trash pick-up in and around WLT properties, then head to Grey Sail for a post clean-up brew. 🚮
🍻Everyone who participates in the clean-up will receive a token to be used at Grey Sail for 1 FREE drink as a thank you for volunteering to help keep our environment clean and safe.
Many thanks to @greysail for hosting our clean-up crews!
Registration required to help us determine how many preserves we will be able to tackle with our crews! Follow the link in our bio to our calendar of events to register. We recommend comfy shoes and you may consider wearing long sleeves. Please bring gloves and buckets if you have them– we’ll share what we have. 🧤🪣
#earthday #cleanup #trashcleanup #trash #landtrust #keepitclean #westerlyri #southcountyri #rhodeisland #stoningtonct