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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We had such a great night exploring the world of microgreens with @jollygreensri 🌱
#microgreens #nutrition #grow #garden #greens
We had such a great night exploring the world of microgreens with @jollygreensri 🌱
#microgreens #nutrition #grow #garden #greens
WLT is hosting expert microgreen grower, Kain Bonneau for two very exciting hands-on workshops, one for adults and one for ages 6 and up! 🥗
🌱Microgreens 101: Wednesday, April 9, 5:30 pm
Join us at Barlow Nature Preserve where Kain will guide you through the process of selecting seeds, preparing your growing space, and nurturing your plants from seed to harvest, while highlighting nutritional value and culinary applications. At the end of the session, you’ll take home your very own micro greens grow kit, so you can get started immediately! Come prepared to get dirty as we will be sowing and sampling many varieties of microgreens! This workshop is geared towards adults. WLT members are $25 and $35 for nonmember, which Kain has generously pledged to donate a portion of proceeds to WLT. Registration is required, spots are limited. Sign up through our Calendar of Events at the link in our bio.
🌱Seedling School: Monday, April 14, 10 am during April Break!
In this exciting and interactive class, students will discover the wonders of microgreens – tiny, nutritious plants that are as fun to grow as they are to eat! This program teaches not only how to grow plants but also how to be mindful of the environment and the importance of healthy, home-grown food. By the end of the session students will know how to grow their own microgreens and leave with a DIY microgreen grow kit to start growing at home. This program is for students ages 6 and up. Student drop off and pick up is required! This program is NO COST thanks to generous community support! Registration is required, spots are limited. Register through our Calendar of Events at the link in our bio.
#microgreens #greens #organic #fresh #freshfood #harvest #garden #grow #spring #nutrition
WLT is hosting expert microgreen grower, Kain Bonneau for two very exciting hands-on workshops, one for adults and one for ages 6 and up! 🥗
🌱Microgreens 101: Wednesday, April 9, 5:30 pm
Join us at Barlow Nature Preserve where Kain will guide you through the process of selecting seeds, preparing your growing space, and nurturing your plants from seed to harvest, while highlighting nutritional value and culinary applications. At the end of the session, you’ll take home your very own micro greens grow kit, so you can get started immediately! Come prepared to get dirty as we will be sowing and sampling many varieties of microgreens! This workshop is geared towards adults. WLT members are $25 and $35 for nonmember, which Kain has generously pledged to donate a portion of proceeds to WLT. Registration is required, spots are limited. Sign up through our Calendar of Events at the link in our bio.
🌱Seedling School: Monday, April 14, 10 am during April Break!
In this exciting and interactive class, students will discover the wonders of microgreens – tiny, nutritious plants that are as fun to grow as they are to eat! This program teaches not only how to grow plants but also how to be mindful of the environment and the importance of healthy, home-grown food. By the end of the session students will know how to grow their own microgreens and leave with a DIY microgreen grow kit to start growing at home. This program is for students ages 6 and up. Student drop off and pick up is required! This program is NO COST thanks to generous community support! Registration is required, spots are limited. Register through our Calendar of Events at the link in our bio.
#microgreens #greens #organic #fresh #freshfood #harvest #garden #grow #spring #nutrition
April is jam packed with opportunities to get outside and connect with nature!
🌎Earth Day is April 22, so we are celebrating this whole month!!
🌱4/9 Microgreens 101 with @jollygreensri at 5:30 pm at Barlow
🌾4/13 Volunteer Stewardship Day at 2 pm at Winnapaug Farm Preserve
🌱4/14 Seedling School at 10 am at Barlow
🥾4/21 Nordic Walking: Walking the Trails 5:30 pm at Barlow
🌳4/22 Cemetery 101 at 5:30 pm at Barlow
🍕4/22-4/27 Mario’s Dine to Donate: 10% of all dine in food and drink sales will be generously donated to The Westerly Land Trust! @mariosnorthend
📚4/23 Serviceberry Book Club at 10am at Wahaneeta with @westerlylibraryandwilcoxpark
🥾4/24 Thursday Hike at Wahaneeta 10am
🍻4/26 Clean Up Crews and Brews at 11:30am followed by a free beverage at @greysail
🪺4/28 Spring Birding in Westerly lecture at 5:30 pm at Barlow
Click the 🔗 in our bio to view our Calendar of Events for more details and to register for each event! We hope to see you there! 💚🌳🌎
April is jam packed with opportunities to get outside and connect with nature!
🌎Earth Day is April 22, so we are celebrating this whole month!!
🌱4/9 Microgreens 101 with @jollygreensri at 5:30 pm at Barlow
🌾4/13 Volunteer Stewardship Day at 2 pm at Winnapaug Farm Preserve
🌱4/14 Seedling School at 10 am at Barlow
🥾4/21 Nordic Walking: Walking the Trails 5:30 pm at Barlow
🌳4/22 Cemetery 101 at 5:30 pm at Barlow
🍕4/22-4/27 Mario’s Dine to Donate: 10% of all dine in food and drink sales will be generously donated to The Westerly Land Trust! @mariosnorthend
📚4/23 Serviceberry Book Club at 10am at Wahaneeta with @westerlylibraryandwilcoxpark
🥾4/24 Thursday Hike at Wahaneeta 10am
🍻4/26 Clean Up Crews and Brews at 11:30am followed by a free beverage at @greysail
🪺4/28 Spring Birding in Westerly lecture at 5:30 pm at Barlow
Click the 🔗 in our bio to view our Calendar of Events for more details and to register for each event! We hope to see you there! 💚🌳🌎
READ THE CAPTION!!
⏰It’s almost time for 401Gives, Rhode Island’s Statewide Day of Giving, celebrated every year on 4/01 in honor of the Ocean State’s area code. Like last year, the online fundraiser will run for two full days, so mark your calendars for:
TUESDAY, April 1 beginning at 6am through WEDNESDAY, April 2 ending at 6pm.
Powered by the Alliance for Nonprofit Impact at the United Way of Rhode Island, this is the 6th consecutive 401Gives and the Westerly Land Trust’s 6th time participating.
🌱Prior to the day, we invite you to familiarize yourself with the Westerly Land Trust’s 401Gives story page: 401gives.org/organizations/westerly-land-trust
Then, set a reminder to log in again on 4/01 to take action to invest in our shared natural environment and to nurture a legacy of care, stewardship, and community.
Thank you in advance for fueling the Westerly Land Trust’s work.💚
The Westerly Land Trust is community-driven by people who strive to protect the lands we all cherish, steward these lands for future generations, enhance green space for every neighborhood, and nurture a lifelong love of nature.🌳
#landtrust #landtrustalliance #unitedway #rhodeisland #401Gives #401 #nature #conservation #wildlife
READ THE CAPTION!!
⏰It’s almost time for 401Gives, Rhode Island’s Statewide Day of Giving, celebrated every year on 4/01 in honor of the Ocean State’s area code. Like last year, the online fundraiser will run for two full days, so mark your calendars for:
TUESDAY, April 1 beginning at 6am through WEDNESDAY, April 2 ending at 6pm.
Powered by the Alliance for Nonprofit Impact at the United Way of Rhode Island, this is the 6th consecutive 401Gives and the Westerly Land Trust’s 6th time participating.
🌱Prior to the day, we invite you to familiarize yourself with the Westerly Land Trust’s 401Gives story page: 401gives.org/organizations/westerly-land-trust
Then, set a reminder to log in again on 4/01 to take action to invest in our shared natural environment and to nurture a legacy of care, stewardship, and community.
Thank you in advance for fueling the Westerly Land Trust’s work.💚
The Westerly Land Trust is community-driven by people who strive to protect the lands we all cherish, steward these lands for future generations, enhance green space for every neighborhood, and nurture a lifelong love of nature.🌳
#landtrust #landtrustalliance #unitedway #rhodeisland #401Gives #401 #nature #conservation #wildlife
WLT is hosting expert microgreen grower, Kain Bonneau for two very exciting hands-on workshops, one for adults and one for ages 6 and up! 🥗
🌱Microgreens 101: Wednesday, April 9, 5:30 pm
Join us at Barlow Nature Preserve where Kain will guide you through the process of selecting seeds, preparing your growing space, and nurturing your plants from seed to harvest, while highlighting nutritional value and culinary applications. At the end of the session, you’ll take home your very own micro greens grow kit, so you can get started immediately! Come prepared to get dirty as we will be sowing and sampling many varieties of microgreens! This workshop is geared towards adults. WLT members are $25 and $35 for nonmember, which Kait has generously pledged to donate a portion of proceeds to WLT. Registration is required, spots are limited. Sign up through our Calendar of Events at the link in our bio.
🌱Seedling School: Monday, April 14, 10 am during April Break!
In this exciting and interactive class, students will discover the wonders of microgreens – tiny, nutritious plants that are as fun to grow as they are to eat! This program teaches not only how to grow plants but also how to be mindful of the environment and the importance of healthy, home-grown food. By the end of the session students will know how to grow their own microgreens and leave with a DIY microgreen grow kit to start growing at home. This program is for students ages 6 and up. Student drop off and pick up is required! This program is NO COST thanks to generous community support! Registration is required, spots are limited. Register through our Calendar of Events at the link in our bio.
#microgreens #greens #organic #fresh #freshfood #harvest #garden #grow #spring #nutrition
WLT is hosting expert microgreen grower, Kain Bonneau for two very exciting hands-on workshops, one for adults and one for ages 6 and up! 🥗
🌱Microgreens 101: Wednesday, April 9, 5:30 pm
Join us at Barlow Nature Preserve where Kain will guide you through the process of selecting seeds, preparing your growing space, and nurturing your plants from seed to harvest, while highlighting nutritional value and culinary applications. At the end of the session, you’ll take home your very own micro greens grow kit, so you can get started immediately! Come prepared to get dirty as we will be sowing and sampling many varieties of microgreens! This workshop is geared towards adults. WLT members are $25 and $35 for nonmember, which Kait has generously pledged to donate a portion of proceeds to WLT. Registration is required, spots are limited. Sign up through our Calendar of Events at the link in our bio.
🌱Seedling School: Monday, April 14, 10 am during April Break!
In this exciting and interactive class, students will discover the wonders of microgreens – tiny, nutritious plants that are as fun to grow as they are to eat! This program teaches not only how to grow plants but also how to be mindful of the environment and the importance of healthy, home-grown food. By the end of the session students will know how to grow their own microgreens and leave with a DIY microgreen grow kit to start growing at home. This program is for students ages 6 and up. Student drop off and pick up is required! This program is NO COST thanks to generous community support! Registration is required, spots are limited. Register through our Calendar of Events at the link in our bio.
#microgreens #greens #organic #fresh #freshfood #harvest #garden #grow #spring #nutrition
The Spring Equinox is here, marking the season of growth and new beginnings! Here’s to longer days, blooming flowers, and warmer weather! 🌅🌸🌱
#spring #springequinox #seasons #change #environment #wildlife #nature #conservation #flowers #blooming #growth
The Spring Equinox is here, marking the season of growth and new beginnings! Here’s to longer days, blooming flowers, and warmer weather! 🌅🌸🌱
#spring #springequinox #seasons #change #environment #wildlife #nature #conservation #flowers #blooming #growth
Many thanks to the @thewatchhillconservancy for hosting the WLT team for a windy walk at Napatree Point Conservation Area yesterday. 🌊
🐧Did you know that Napatree has been designated a “Globally Important Bird Area” by the National Audubon Society and a “Climate Response Demonstration Site” by the University of Rhode Island Coastal Institute?
There is so much good environmental research and conservation work going on right here in Westerly, and we are proud to call the Watch Hill Conservancy friends and allies in these endeavors. 🌾
#watchhill #westerlyri #rhodeisland #napatreepoint #napatreepointconservationarea #conservation #environment #shorebird #eelgrass #beach #spring #summer
Many thanks to the @thewatchhillconservancy for hosting the WLT team for a windy walk at Napatree Point Conservation Area yesterday. 🌊
🐧Did you know that Napatree has been designated a “Globally Important Bird Area” by the National Audubon Society and a “Climate Response Demonstration Site” by the University of Rhode Island Coastal Institute?
There is so much good environmental research and conservation work going on right here in Westerly, and we are proud to call the Watch Hill Conservancy friends and allies in these endeavors. 🌾
#watchhill #westerlyri #rhodeisland #napatreepoint #napatreepointconservationarea #conservation #environment #shorebird #eelgrass #beach #spring #summer
Happy Wednesday, we hope you find time to get outside this week!
#spring #westerlyri #rhodeisland #westerly #landtrust #conservation #conserve #nature #hike #outside #winter
Happy Wednesday, we hope you find time to get outside this week!
#spring #westerlyri #rhodeisland #westerly #landtrust #conservation #conserve #nature #hike #outside #winter