May 2022
Thursday Hike: Riverwood Preserve
This property is part of the Westerly Land Trust’s Pawcatuck River Corridor Initiative. It consists of 148 acres of woodland, rocky ridges and fresh water wetlands adjacent to the Pawcatuck River and the Boy Scout Camp. It has interesting quarry remnants, river views and descent through a beautiful gorge. Some climbing in rocky areas may be involved as the best views are from the higher elevations. Meet on Old Hopkinton Road at the end of Boy Scout Drive. Please park…
Find out more »June 2022
Thursday Hike: Crandall Family Preserve
This flat walk in WLT’s preserve is through an interesting variety of woods, which are surrounded by extensive Atlantic White cedar swamp and open peatlands. Hopefully, some mountain laurel will have bloomed. Park in the parking area on the left prior to the end of Pound Road (do not block the gates), which is off Rte 91, Westerly Bradford Road. To sign up, please contact hike leader: Sheilia Beattie,(401) 741-9240 and email: [email protected] Please keep in mind that these are…
Find out more »Secret Suppers-SOLD OUT!
The Westerly Land Trust's 2022 Secret Suppers is SOLD OUT! Thank you to all who made reservations. Secret Suppers is an exciting night with a bit of mystery. You won't know where or with whom you'll be dining until that very evening at a cocktail reception held at the Barlow Nature Preserve. This is more than just a sneak peek inside some of the most elegant homes in Westerly, Weekapaug, and Watch Hill. You will be seated at the…
Find out more »Forest Bathing- Dr. Deirdre O’Connor
Slow down, awaken your senses and connect with Nature as you luxuriate in a Forest Bath! Join Dr. Deirdre O’Connor for a slow and easy walk in Wahaneeta Preserve. Forest Bathing is the pleasant practice of spending time in nature for the purpose of enhancing health and happiness. Evidenced based research confirms that time in nature has profound healing benefits for physical and emotional well – being. The term Forest Bathing comes from the Japanese tradition of “shin-rin yoku” literally…
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Thursday Hike: Wahaneeta Preserve
Join us for an end of season get together, as we wrap up our Thursday Hikes and welcome our Thursday Paddles. For this final Thursday Hike of the season, we will start at Wahaneeta Preserve. The preserve is on left side of Moorehouse Road off Dunns Corner-Bradford Road. Turn in at Trombino Fields sign. All parking must be inside Preserve. After the hike we will return to the starting point and have a picnic at the pavilion. Bring your own…
Find out more »Bloomin’ Brunch
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 gather for a light brunch and mimosas. The trail we will be hiking is only accessible through special guided hikes such as this event. You wont want these plentiful blooms that line the trails in every direction. This event is FREE for members, and $10 per person for non-members.…
Find out more »Summer Solstice Yoga- BarreCoast
To honor the intersection of land conservation and mental and physical health, the Westerly Land Trust is thrilled to partner with BarreCoast for a third year of outdoor yoga at Winnapaug Farm Preserve. Join us for a Summer Solstice Yoga class , led by Krystal Rose, to celebrate and connect with the energy of the summer solstice. The Westerly Land Trust would like to offer 10 complimentary spots to our members. To reserve your spot, please email Lauren at [email protected] Please note, reservations are…
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