This 5-mile walk on Nature Conservancy property has trails through various terrain, including grassland and woods. Easy trails on rolling hills with beautiful scenery. Mountain laurel will hopefully be in bloom during our visit. Meet and park at 400 Old Mill Road. Follow short dirt road under power lines to parking area. To sign up, […]
SCHEDULED FOR JUNE 10!! After keeping a watchful eye on the Rhododendrons and Mountain Laurel blooms we believe this will be the best time! Join us for a guided hike through Crandall Family Preserve and walk through the forest of mountain laurel and rhododendrons. We will end the hike at the overlook where we will […]
The WLT’s Flora Whitely Preserve abuts the Pawcatuck River upstream of the Potter Hill dam and features a boat portage at the bridge. The WLT Cottrell Preserve is 21 acres which is boarded on the north by the Pawcatuck River and on the south by the Westerly Town Forest. It will be a moderate woods […]
Get your bug nets ready, it's pollinator week! Come explore and discover the diverse pollinating insects in your backyard environment. Join the Westerly Land Trust and the amazing Dr. Rachael Bonoan, head of the Providence College's Pollinator Lab, for this all-ages, family-friendly event. Dr. Bonoan will guide us through beautiful Avondale Farm Preserve where we […]
Join us for a Summer Solstice Yoga class, led by Krystal Rose, to celebrate and connect with the energy of the summer solstice. Bring your yoga mat, another mat or sheet/blanket to place underneath and a bottle of water. HOW TO REGISTER Enroll Online at barrecoast.com or contact the studio. WLT MEMBER DISCOUNTS WLT members […]
This program is open to students in grades K - 2 that attend a Westerly Public Elementary School. Join Westerly Land Trust outdoor educators for an 8-week hands on adventure to explore the great outdoors. Step into the boots of a new scientist or steward each Thursday to discover the weird and wild plants, animals […]
This program is open to students in grades 3-4 that attend a Westerly Public Elementary School. Join Westerly Land Trust outdoor educators for an 8-week hands on adventure to explore the great outdoors. Step into the boots of a new scientist or steward each Thursday to discover the weird and wild plants, animals and phenomena […]
Join in on the discussion with Dr. Kevin Aviles who will share his research that aids in developing new methods to conserve turtle species.Turtle species are declining across the globe due to humans and urbanization. More than 50% of turtles are considered at risk for extinction. By far the largest impacts are the illegal harvesting […]
Join Stephanie Bennett, owner/operator of Echo Rock Flowers, for a walking tour of her operation at the Barlow Preserve. Walk amongst the blooms as Stephanie shares some of the methods used in growing for cut-flower production. Get an up close look at techniques used for weed suppression, crop support, irrigation, pest management, and building soil […]