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SUMMARY:Wednesday Wonder Walk - Sprout Scouts
DESCRIPTION:March’s theme is Sprout Scouts. Come walk\, wonder\, and grow with us.\n\n\nWe are teaming up with our friends from WildRoots once a month for Wednesday Wonder Walks\, a guided family hiking series curated to spark curiosity and nurture a lifelong love of nature. Our partnership blends playful discovery with embedded teaching\, helping children build knowledge naturally as they explore. By connecting families to the land and encouraging stewardship\, we hope to inspire the next generation to care for—and protect—the wild places around them. \nEach session invites children and their families to slow down\, look closely\, and discover the magic of the natural world together. Every month features a new theme and a new Westerly Land Trust property\, giving young explorers the chance to get to know their local environment in a meaningful and memorable way. \nMarch’s theme is Sprout Scouts and will be held at Barlow Nature Preserve. We will head out on a wonder walk to search for early signs of life waking beneath the cold New England landscape. Along our walk we invite you to look closely for swelling buds\, stubborn green shoots pushing through the soil\, moss on rocks\, and tiny seedlings glowing in sunny patches. With careful observation and curious minds\, we will discover how plants prepare for spring long before the weather warms. After exploring\, we will sow seeds to give new life a gentle head start for the seasons to come. \n\nPrograms are NO COST thanks to generous community support\nRegistration is required for all participants\nAn adult must accompany their child/children during program. This is a great way to adventure together!\nParking is available on sight.\n\nAbout the Hosts \nWildRoots 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. \nThe 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. \nWLT & WildRoots Wednesday Wonder Walks Schedule \n– Wednesday\, Dec 10- Terrific Trees (Wahaneeta Preserve) \n– Wednesday\, Jan 14- Feather Friends (Grills Preserve) \n– Wednesday\, Feb 18- Rhody Rocks (Glacier) \n– Wednesday\, March 11- Sprout Scouts (Barlow) \n– Wednesday\, April 22 (Earth Day!)- Habitat Hunters (Champlin) \n– Wednesday\, May 13- Eco Engineers (Mastuxet Brook South) \n– Wednesday\, June 17- Buds & Bugs (Avondale)
URL:https://westerlylandtrust.org/event/wednesday-wonder-walk-sprout-scouts/
LOCATION:Barlow Nature Preserve\, 449 Westerly Bradford Road\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Wonder Walk - Habitat Hunters
DESCRIPTION:April’s theme is Habitat Hunters. Come walk\, wonder\, and grow with us for this years Earth Day celebration!\n\n\nWe are teaming up with our friends from WildRoots once a month for Wednesday Wonder Walks\, a guided family hiking series curated to spark curiosity and nurture a lifelong love of nature. Our partnership blends playful discovery with embedded teaching\, helping children build knowledge naturally as they explore. By connecting families to the land and encouraging stewardship\, we hope to inspire the next generation to care for—and protect—the wild places around them. \nEach session invites children and their families to slow down\, look closely\, and discover the magic of the natural world together. Every month features a new theme and a new Westerly Land Trust property\, giving young explorers the chance to get to know their local environment in a meaningful and memorable way. \nApril’s theme is Habitat Hunters and will be held at Champlin Farm Preserve. For Earth Day\, Habitat Hunters will set out on an outdoor adventure to search for the hidden homes of the creatures that share our landscape. With curious eyes and gentle footsteps\, students will look for nests tucked in branches\, burrows beneath roots\, tracks crossing muddy paths\, and cozy shelters made from leaves\, bark\, and stone. Along the way\, they’ll uncover the clues animals leave behind and learn how each habitat provides food\, safety\, and space to grow. By exploring these sercret worlds\, we will discover how every creature big or small\, fits into the beautiful web of life we celebrate on Earth Day. \n\nPrograms are NO COST thanks to generous community support\nRegistration is required for all participants\nAn adult must accompany their child/children during program. This is a great way to adventure together!\nParking is available on sight.\n\nAbout the Hosts \nWildRoots 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. \nThe 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. \nWLT & WildRoots Wednesday Wonder Walks Schedule \n– Wednesday\, Dec 10- Terrific Trees (Wahaneeta Preserve) \n– Wednesday\, Jan 14- Feather Friends (Grills Preserve) \n– Wednesday\, Feb 18- Rhody Rocks (Glacier) \n– Wednesday\, March 11- Sprout Scouts (Barlow) \n– Wednesday\, April 22 (Earth Day!)- Habitat Hunters (Champlin) \n– Wednesday\, May 13- Eco Engineers (Mastuxet Brook South) \n– Wednesday\, June 17- Buds & Bugs (Avondale)
URL:https://westerlylandtrust.org/event/wednesday-wonder-walk-habitat-hunters/
LOCATION:Champlin Farm Preserve\, 64 boombridge Road\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:Guided Bird Walk on World Migratory Bird Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us in welcoming back the neotropical migrants such as warblers\, orioles and tanagers\, as they return to their breeding territories.\n\n\nWorld Migratory Bird Day (WMBD) is an annual awareness-raising campaign highlighting the need for the conservation of migratory birds and their habitats. It has a global outreach and is an effective tool to help raise global awareness of the threats faced by migratory birds\, their ecological importance\, and the need for international cooperation to conserve them. \nThis year’s WMBD theme\, shared spaces\, seeks to highlight how every community — whether urban\, rural\, or wild — can do things to support our migratory birds. \nDon’t forget to bring your binoculars! Meet your birding leader\, Maggie Jones\, at Barlow Nature Preserve and then head out to explore other nearby WLT properties. \nImportant Info: \n\nRegistration is required; spots are limited\nThis event is no cost for WLT members and $10 for not yet member.\nNot a WLT member yet\, but would like to be? CLICK HERE\nParking is available on site\nThere is an outhouse at Barlow\n\nWhat to Bring: \n\nComfortable clothing and shoes\nFluorescent orange is required (hat or vest)\, we will have some to share\nReusable water bottle\nBinoculars\, we will have some to share
URL:https://westerlylandtrust.org/event/guided-bird-walk-on-world-migratory-bird-day/
LOCATION:Barlow Nature Preserve\, 449 Westerly Bradford Road\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Wonder Walk - Eco Engineers
DESCRIPTION:May’s theme is Eco Engineers. Come walk\, wonder\, and grow with us.\n\n\nWe are teaming up with our friends from WildRoots once a month for Wednesday Wonder Walks\, a guided family hiking series curated to spark curiosity and nurture a lifelong love of nature. Our partnership blends playful discovery with embedded teaching\, helping children build knowledge naturally as they explore. By connecting families to the land and encouraging stewardship\, we hope to inspire the next generation to care for—and protect—the wild places around them. \nEach session invites children and their families to slow down\, look closely\, and discover the magic of the natural world together. Every month features a new theme and a new Westerly Land Trust property\, giving young explorers the chance to get to know their local environment in a meaningful and memorable way. \nMay’s theme is Eco Engineers and will be held at Mastuxet Brook Greenway South (we will meet at Rotary Park\, trail is behind the playground). Our adventure will begin with a hike to observe how water flows\, ripples\, and gathers to identify the best spots a beaver might choose for building a dam. Students will then have the opportunity to step into waders and climb into the water to construct their own mini dams using sticks\, stones\, mud\, and other natural materials. Through hands-on problem-solving and playful experimentation\, we will discover how animals use design to shape their habitats and why beavers are such incredible ecosystem engineers. \n\nPrograms are NO COST thanks to generous community support\nRegistration is required for all participants\nAn adult must accompany their child/children during program. This is a great way to adventure together!\nParking is available on sight.\n\nAbout the Hosts \nWildRoots 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. \nThe 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. \nWLT & WildRoots Wednesday Wonder Walks Schedule \n– Wednesday\, Dec 10- Terrific Trees (Wahaneeta Preserve) \n– Wednesday\, Jan 14- Feather Friends (Grills Preserve) \n– Wednesday\, Feb 18- Rhody Rocks (Glacier) \n– Wednesday\, March 11- Sprout Scouts (Barlow) \n– Wednesday\, April 22 (Earth Day!)- Habitat Hunters (Champlin) \n– Wednesday\, May 13- Eco Engineers (Mastuxet Brook South) \n– Wednesday\, June 17- Buds & Bugs (Avondale)
URL:https://westerlylandtrust.org/event/wednesday-wonder-walk-eco-engineers/
LOCATION:Rotary Park Parking Lot\, 91 Airport Road\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Wonder Walk - Buds & Bugs
DESCRIPTION:June’s theme is Buds & Bugs. Come walk\, wonder\, and grow with us.\n\n\nWe are teaming up with our friends from WildRoots once a month for Wednesday Wonder Walks\, a guided family hiking series curated to spark curiosity and nurture a lifelong love of nature. Our partnership blends playful discovery with embedded teaching\, helping children build knowledge naturally as they explore. By connecting families to the land and encouraging stewardship\, we hope to inspire the next generation to care for—and protect—the wild places around them. \nEach session invites children and their families to slow down\, look closely\, and discover the magic of the natural world together. Every month features a new theme and a new Westerly Land Trust property\, giving young explorers the chance to get to know their local environment in a meaningful and memorable way. \nMay’s theme is Buds & Bugs and will be held at Avondale Farm Preserve. Come explore blooming meadows in search of the tiny creatures that keep our world buzzing. Equipped with bug vacuums\, we will carefully catch\, observe\, and identify pollinators before gently releasing them back to their homes. Along the way\, students discover how flowers and bugs work together\, learn why pollinators are so important\, and practice careful observation skills. This hands-on adventure turns every meadow walk into a chance to discover the hidden helpers that keep plants\, and our planet\, thriving. \n\nPrograms are NO COST thanks to generous community support\nRegistration is required for all participants\nAn adult must accompany their child/children during program. This is a great way to adventure together!\nParking is available on sight. We will meet at Quail Run parking lot.\n\nAbout the Hosts \nWildRoots 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. \nThe 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. \nWLT & WildRoots Wednesday Wonder Walks Schedule \n– Wednesday\, Dec 10- Terrific Trees (Wahaneeta Preserve) \n– Wednesday\, Jan 14- Feather Friends (Grills Preserve) \n– Wednesday\, Feb 18- Rhody Rocks (Glacier) \n– Wednesday\, March 11- Sprout Scouts (Barlow) \n– Wednesday\, April 22 (Earth Day!)- Habitat Hunters (Champlin) \n– Wednesday\, May 13- Eco Engineers (Mastuxet Brook South) \n– Wednesday\, June 17- Buds & Bugs (Avondale)
URL:https://westerlylandtrust.org/event/wednesday-wonder-walk-buds-bugs/
LOCATION:Avondale Farm Preserve\, Quail Run\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T090000
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SUMMARY:First Day of Farm Squad!
DESCRIPTION:When you sign up for Westerly Land Trust’s summer youth education program\, Farm Squad\, you are enrolling your student in a total of 10 programs! \nEach Tuesday and Thursday for 5 weeks\, we will gather at Barlow Nature Preserve (home to Frontier Farm\, Echo Rock Flowers\, and WLT’s pollinator and children’s garden)\, to explore the fascinating world of farming and the environment. Together\, we’ll dive into hands-on topics like planting\, pollinators\, soil health\, farm biodiversity\, harvesting\, composting\, microgreens\, and hydroponics. \nBut the adventure doesn’t stop there! We’ll get creative with nature-inspired art\, stretch our legs on guided hikes\, discover nature-themed stories and literature\, and even taste our way through the farm for a full sensory experience. \nThroughout the summer\, we’ll also welcome local scientists\, farmers\, and environmental stewards who will share their inspiring work in our community\, showcasing real-world environmental careers and sparking curiosity and inspiration in the next generation of changemakers. \nTuesdays & Thursdays: June 30 – July 30 (10 total programs) 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM. \nNO COST \n\nThanks to generous community support\, there’s no cost to participate. If you’d like to help keep WLT youth education programs free for all\, please consider making a donation!\n\nWHO CAN JOIN? \n\nFarm Squad is open to ALL students ages 5-10\, regardless of what school they attend\, including homeschool students\nTransportation to and from the program is required\n\nREGISTRATION \n\nRegistration is required. Spots are limited.\nBy registering for this “event\,” you are registering for all 10 programs.\nRegistration is live for WLT members on February 2.\n\nWLT members get first dibs! Not a WLT member but would like to become one? CLICK HERE\n\n\nRegistration is live for EVERYONE on March 2\nUp to 2 planned absentees\, spots are limited.\n\nCLICK HERE for more information and to sign up for Farm Squad! \nQuestions- please email Lauren Barber\, lbarber@westerylandtrust.org or call 401-315-2610 x1. \n  \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://westerlylandtrust.org/event/first-day-of-farm-squad/
LOCATION:Barlow Nature Preserve\, 449 Westerly Bradford Road\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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