Walk, wonder, and grow with us!
Join WildRoots and the Westerly Land Trust once a month for Wonder Walks, a guided family hiking series designed to spark curiosity and nurture a lifelong love of nature. All walks are offered at no cost to you and your family.
Through shared exploration and hands-on discovery, families will connect with Westerly Land Trust’s beautiful natural spaces while building a deeper appreciation for the plants, animals, and ecosystems that make each property unique. By fostering curiosity and encouraging stewardship, we hope to inspire the next generation to care for—and protect—the wild places around them.
Each session invites children and their families to slow down, look closely, and discover the wonder of the natural world together. We begin every program with a thoughtfully selected nature story before heading out on the trails to explore. Children are invited to use tools like bug vacuums, waders, magnifying glasses, and digital microscopes to get a closer look at nature and investigate what sparks their curiosity. Westerly Land Trust and WildRoots guides will lead each adventure, creating opportunities for exploration while supporting discovery and inquiry.
- Registration is required for all participants
- An adult must accompany their child/children during program. This is a great way to adventure together!
- Location/ Parking: Wahaneeta Preserve, the property is adjacent to the Paul E. Trombino Memorial Foundation Little League complex, and to the 800-acre Woody Hill Management Area of the Department of Environmental Management. Access is from Moorhouse Road, off Dunns Corners – Bradford Road. For this program we will open up additional parking. Drive past the public parking through the gate, stay left and park in the field.
- Restrooms are available at this site.
Click HERE to sign up!
About the Hosts
WildRoots Play is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to creating a community where children and families can nurture connection, holistic development, and Earth stewardship through immersive experiences in nature and play.
The Westerly Land Trust (WLT) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to conserving open space, revitalizing neighborhoods, and building community in Westerly, Rhode Island. By preserving and managing lands like Barlow Nature Preserve, WLT provides opportunities for education, recreation, and engagement with the natural world.
WLT & WildRoots Wonder Walks Schedule
– Wednesday, Aug 12– WildRoots
– Wednesday, Sept 9 – Flora Whiteley Preserve
– Wednesday, Oct 7– Winnapaug Farm Preserve
– Wednesday, Nov 11– Camp Quequatuck/ Riverwood Preserve
– Wednesday, Dec 9- Wahaneeta Preserve
– Wednesday, Jan 6- Grills
– Wednesday, Feb 17 – Champlin Farm Preserve
– Wednesday, March 17 – Barlow Nature Preserve
– Wednesday, April 21– Cottrell Family Preserve
– Wednesday, May 19- Wildwood
– Wednesday, June 23– Crandall Family Preserve
