Explore, Learn, and Protect: Environmental Resources for All Ages

At the Westerly Land Trust, we believe caring for the environment is for everyone—no matter your age! Spending time outdoors, exploring nature, and learning about the world around us is fun, inspiring, and important.

These resources offer a mix of hands-on activities, educational games, and practical guides—from building bird feeders and going on mushroom hunts to learning about wildfire prevention, tick safety, and protecting local wildlife. Whether you want to create, explore, or gain helpful knowledge to keep yourself and the environment safe, there’s something here for everyone. Dive in and discover ways to connect with and protect the natural world!

 

Outdoor Adventures & Hands-On Activities

Activities that will inspire you to explore and create in nature.

Engineer a Bird Feeder

Support your feathered friends.

Where to Look for Birds

The best birdwatcher is quiet and patient.

Mushroom Hunt

Explore the magnificent world of mushrooms.

Salamander Search

Salamanders are best found in cool, wet places.

Nature Rubbings

Create art with unique, natural textures.

DIY Wind Vane

Build a device to tell you which way the wind blows.

Plant & Wildlife Guides

Resources to identify and understand local flora, fauna, and fungi.

Cornell Lab eBird

Discover a new world of birding.

Poison Ivy, Sumac, & Oak

Identification, exposure prevention, and care.

Gardening & Environmental Hotline

URI Master Gardeners provide free garden solutions.

Turtles of Rhode Island

Understanding and protecting RI’s turtles.

Road Scholar Bird Watching

From backyard to beyond, a guide to bird watching.

RI Native Plant Guide

An interactive database of Rhode Island native plants.

URI Free Soil Testing

Find a soil testing site near you. 

Caring for RI's Woods

Increasing resiliency and adapting to changes.

Tick Identification

University of Rhode Island field guide to ticks.

TickSmart Prevention

Everyday tips for TickSafe living.

Snakes of Rhode Island

Harmless, helpful, and misunderstood.

Wildlife & You

Learn about Rhode Island wildlife. 

Educational Games & Interactive Learning

Fun ways to learn about nature and practical tips to protect yourself and the environment.

Recycle Wise, Sort Smart

Correctly sort materials and build your own park.

Earth Day Everyday

The Power of Collective Action.

Wildlife Prevention

Take the Smokey the Bear Pledge. 

Ecological Footprint Calculator

Discover your impact on the environment.

Aquation

The freshwater access game.

Go With the Flow

An ocean currents game. 

Habitat Game

Do you know who lives here?

Dress Like a Scientist Book

Think all scientist wear lab coats? Think again!

Bertie the Busy Bee

Pollinator protector coloring booklet.