April 2021
2021 Westerly Land Trust Photo Contest
We are amazed by talented photographers in our midst who contributed to the 2020 Westerly Land Trust Photo Contest. Not only are your pictures a joy to view, but they help us tell the story of the work we do and why we do it. Therefore, we are officially opening the 2021 Photo Contest! Please send your pictures taken on Westerly Land Trust properties to Erika at elebling@westerlylandtrust.org between now and October 1, 2021. We are looking for flora and fauna, landscapes…
Find out more »June 2021
Paddle Wood River: Alton Dam to Woodville & Back
No vehicle shuttle. We will meet @ Alton Dam and go upstream to Woodville. Leader: Janice Fifer, (401)213-6479, and email: jhfifer@verizon.net Launch site: N 41º 26.274’ W 071º 43.360’ Experienced paddlers are welcome to join us for our free, guided kayak/canoe paddles on Thursdays. We will pass various local conservation lands, including some of our own Westerly Land Trust preserves. The paddle times will be between 1½ to 3 hours. Please bring your own kayak/canoe, paddle, life jacket, whistle, water,…
Find out more »Westerly Farmers Market
Summer is here! And so is the Westerly Farmers Market. Join us for our 2021 season, and shop these fantastic vendors: Echo Rock Flowers (cut flowers) Fenner Ridge Farm (produce) Firefly Farm (meat) Frontier Farm (produce) Narrow Lane Orchard (produce) Vesta Bakery (baked goods) Vita Nova Compost (worm castings, compost) Wakin' Up Waggin' (coffee and kombucha) Wehpittituck Farm (produce) West Farm Organics (produce)
Find out more »Sustainable Agriculture Hike
Come see the Barlow Nature Preserve's beautiful trails and stunning farms and learn about the property's genealogical and agricultural history. This new home for the Westerly Land Trust offices boasts farmland, wetland and forests, making it a true ambassador landscape. Did you know that hike leader Donna Anderson is a talented musician? Join us after the hike for refreshments and a drum circle, all while surrounded by nature. Free for members, $10 for non-members. RSVP to Joseph Barnes and jbarnes@westerlylandtrust.org
Find out more »Paddle Mystic River: Mystic Seaport, Mystic, CT
No vehicle shuttle. Put in is on River Road. From I-95 South: Take Exit 89; take right onto Mystic Street; take 1st right onto Cow Hill Road; take 3rd left onto Blindloss Road; take 1st left onto River Road; Put-in is on the right after the I-95 underpass. It's about 1.5 miles from I-95 to the put-in. We will paddle up to the seaport and beyond. Leader: David Malchman, (860) 535-8185 (h), (860) 501-2067 (c) and email: pir8.dave@sbcglobal.net Launch site:…
Find out more »Westerly Farmers Market
Summer is here! And so is the Westerly Farmers Market. Join us for our 2021 season, and shop these fantastic vendors: Echo Rock Flowers (cut flowers) Fenner Ridge Farm (produce) Firefly Farm (meat) Frontier Farm (produce) Narrow Lane Orchard (produce) Vesta Bakery (baked goods) Vita Nova Compost (worm castings, compost) Wakin' Up Waggin' (coffee and kombucha) Wehpittituck Farm (produce) West Farm Organics (produce)
Find out more »July 2021
Paddle Wood River: Rte 165 to WPWA Headquarters
Put in on south side of Rte 165, 3.5 miles west of Rte 3 where road crosses the river. Here the Wood River is scenic, shallow with some quick water. Arcadia Management Area edges the river and one sees many fishermen. Flat water precedes the dam at Barberville. Takeout is at the WPWA headquarters, which is off Arcadia Road in Hope Valley. Leader: Elly Heyder, (401)322-1121, and email: ellyheyder@yahoo.com Put in: N 41º 34.382’ W 071º 43.291’ Take out: N…
Find out more »Westerly Farmers Market
Summer is here! And so is the Westerly Farmers Market. Join us for our 2021 season, and shop these fantastic vendors: Echo Rock Flowers (cut flowers) Fenner Ridge Farm (produce) Firefly Farm (meat) Frontier Farm (produce) Narrow Lane Orchard (produce) Vesta Bakery (baked goods) Vita Nova Compost (worm castings, compost) Wakin' Up Waggin' (coffee and kombucha) Wehpittituck Farm (produce) West Farm Organics (produce)
Find out more »Paddle Mystic YMCA to Mystic Seaport and beyond to cemetery
No vehicle shuttle. From Westerly: Go south on Rte 1 toward Mystic. At the traffic light at the top of the hill just as you are entering into the business area of Mystic, turn left (there's a sign saying Mason's Island. Cross over the RR bridge (it's almost immediately). Take the first right after the bridge (there's a YMCA sign). Pass the "Y" on your left and go straight to the beach from where we will launch. Leader: Tom Godbout,…
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