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 »September 2021
DATE CHANGE: Monthly Hike: Cider and Sliders at Sunset; Grills Preserve
***Please note the new date! We've decided to move this event from Friday, September 24 to Sunday, September 26 due to inclement weather. The time has been adjusted, too, and this hike will now begin at 5:30pm.*** Join us on Sunday, September 26 at 5:30 pm to hike Grills Preserve as we bid farewell to summer and welcome fall's crisp air. Enjoy cider and sliders afterwards. To reserve your spot, please email Lauren Barber at lbarber@westerlylandtrust.org. This is event is free…
Find out more »John (Jay) Cronan River Access (Richmond Landing) to Bradford
This will be a longer paddle. The Pawcatuck River in this area is relatively wild, with only occasional houses and bridges. The river is mostly quiet and relatively slow-moving. There are likely to be a fair number of trees down across the river, but the Wood-Pawcatuck Watershed Association tries to maintain the route and at least provide a narrow passage past any downed trees that go across the river, so except in the case of newly fallen trees you should…
Find out more »October 2021
LAND TRUST DAYS: Grills Preserve, Bradford
Join us for a free Land Trust Days guided trail walk on October 7, 2021. Hike is from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM. All levels welcome! Please keep in mind that these are wooded trails with stumps, roots and rocks so be sure to wear hiking boots or good walking shoes. Also, you'll want to bring a water and maybe a snack. Hike Details: This walk on WLT's 500-acre preserve is over primarily flat terrain often along the Pawcatuck River…
Find out more »Thursday Hike: Grills Preserve, Hopkinton
Join us for our free guided trail walks on Thursdays. All walks begin at 10:00 AM unless stated to the contrary. We 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 our target group being agile seniors. Please keep in mind that these are wooded trails with stumps, roots and rocks so be sure to wear hiking boots or good…
Find out more »Thursday Hike: Tri-Town Forest Preserve, North Stonington, CT (91 Miller Road)
Join us for our free guided trail walks on Thursdays. All walks begin at 10:00 AM unless stated to the contrary. We 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 our target group being agile seniors. Please keep in mind that these are wooded trails with stumps, roots and rocks so be sure to wear hiking boots or good…
Find out more »Thursday Hike: Barlow Nature Preserve
Join us for our free guided trail walks on Thursdays. All walks begin at 10:00 AM unless stated to the contrary. We 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 our target group being agile seniors. Please keep in mind that these are wooded trails with stumps, roots and rocks so be sure to wear hiking boots or good…
Find out more »November 2021
Thursday Hike: Native American Ceremonial Stonework Hike
Join us for our free guided trail walks on Thursdays. This hike begins at 9am (instead of the regular 10am start time). We 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 our target group being agile seniors. Please keep in mind that these are wooded trails with stumps, roots and rocks so be sure to wear hiking boots or…
Find out more »Thursday Hike: Dr. John Champlin Glacier Park, Westerly
Join us for our free guided trail walks on Thursdays. All walks begin at 10:00 AM unless stated to the contrary. We 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 our target group being agile seniors. Please keep in mind that these are wooded trails with stumps, roots and rocks so be sure to wear hiking boots or good…
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