Hikes, Paddles, & Wellness
At the Westerly Land Trust, we love to guide outdoor experiences for our community.
Thursday Hikes/Paddles:
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Each Thursday, we have either a guided hike (fall, winter, and spring) or a guided paddle (summer). Thursday hikes and paddles are FREE for all and begin at 10am, unless otherwise stated. For these events, you will visit various local conservation properties, including some of our Westerly Land Trust preserves. Walks are between 1 ½ to 3 hours and are open to all ages with the target group being agile seniors.
Event Hikes
Event hikes are generally centered around a theme and include seasonal refreshments. These hikes are FREE for WLT members and $10 for not-yet members. Some of the more elaborate hikes are $5 for WLT members and $15 for not-yet members.
We hope you will join us for these outdoor adventures! They are great opportunities to meet new people and spend quality time outside.
Wellness in the Woods
The benefits of nature for mental and physical health are innumerable. Here at the Westerly Land trust, we are grateful to play a role in connecting our community to the great outdoors for the holistic benefit of body, mind and soul. Wellness in the Woods is a series of outdoor events that was brought on by the pandemic and the increased interest in health and use of outdoor spaces. We are now entering our third year and our wellness programs are continuing to grow. All events are run in conjunction with highly trained and certified individuals/partners such as BarreCoast, Dr. Dierdre O’Connor, Westerly Track and Athletic Club, certified local yoga teachers, and certified mindful outdoor guides. We hope you will join us as we tap into the many benefits that nature has to offer.
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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