The Westerly Land Trust is proud to partner with our community to offer enriching, outdoor opportunities for our local, homeschooled, K-8th graders! Here on WLT preserves, your students will explore, get their hands dirty, experience nature, and have fun with their friends, all while learning directly from the land. Grades 5-8 will dive deeper into topics and use more advanced technology. Read on for more information about these no-cost programs coming this fall:

Program 1- HABITAT HUNTERS at Grill Preserve: From buzzing bugs to hidden animal tracks, every discovery helps us learn more about the wild world right outside our door. Whether you love mud, moss, or mystery—this program is the perfect way to spark a love for science and nature and become a nature detective.

Program 2- WACKY WEATHER at Barlow Nature Preserve: Calling all explorers! Get ready for a hands-on adventure into the wild world of weather. Step into the shoes of a meteorologist and measure wind with real anemometers, identify clouds in the sky, and discover how weather affects plants, animals, and habitats right here in New England.

Program 3- FEATHERED FRIENDS at Wahaneeta Preserve: Soar into the fascinating world of birds. Become a naturalist and explore what makes birds so special. From tiny songbirds to soaring hawks, learn how to spot, identify, and understand the feathered wildlife that calls our preserve home.

Program 4- SPROUT SCOUTS at Barlow Nature Preserve: Plants aren’t the only things growing- get ready for a green adventure for growing minds! Dig into the amazing world of plants and discover how plants grow, survive, and support life all around them.

• NO COST thanks to generous community support
• Programs are open to homeschooled students
• Pick up and drop off is required
• All programs occur on a WLT preserve
• Spots are limited, reserve yours today and get ready for an adventure!

For more information and to sign up, find your student’s age below and click the link!