Pollinators and Planting DCS Grades 2-4
2025-04-22 15:55 - 17:30 (America/New_York) | Barlow Nature Preserve, 449 Westerly Bradford Road, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
Living Laboratories for Dunn’s Corners Elementary School Grades 2-4

Dig your hands in the soil and discover proper planting and care techniques for a thriving garden at Barlow Nature Preserve.
Bonus: Take home your own seedling to nurture!

NO COST thanks to generous community support
A healthy snack is provided at the start of the program.
All students are bussed to program, transportation is available home.
Registration closes for all programs on March 28, 2025

Pollinators and Planting DCS Grades K-1
2025-04-24 15:55 - 17:30 | Barlow Nature Preserve, 449 Westerly Bradford Road, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
Living Laboratories for Dunn’s Corners Elementary School Grades K-1

Dig your hands in the soil and discover proper planting and care techniques for a thriving garden at Barlow Nature Preserve.
Bonus: Take home your own seedling to nurture!

NO COST thanks to generous community support
A healthy snack is provided at the start of the program.
All students are bussed to program, transportation is available home.
Registration closes for all programs on March 28, 2025

Wildlife and Watersheds DCS Grades 2-4
2025-04-29 15:55 - 17:30 | Barlow Nature Preserve, 449 Westerly Bradford Road, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
Living Laboratories for Dunn’s Corners Elementary School Grades 2-4

From pond to trails, put your observation skills to the test and use technology to discover the fascinating creatures that call Wahaneeta Preserve home.

NO COST thanks to generous community support
A healthy snack is provided at the start of the program.
All students are bussed to program, transportation is available home.
Registration closes for all programs on March 28, 2025

Wildlife and Watersheds DCS Grades K-1
2025-05-01 15:55 - 17:30 | Barlow Nature Preserve, 449 Westerly Bradford Road, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
Living Laboratories for Dunn’s Corners Elementary School Grades K-1

From pond to trails, put your observation skills to the test and use technology to discover the fascinating creatures that call Wahaneeta Preserve home.

NO COST thanks to generous community support
A healthy snack is provided at the start of the program.
All students are bussed to program, transportation is available home.
Registration closes for all programs on March 28, 2025

Pollinators & Planting Homeschool Ages 5-9
2025-05-08 09:30 - 11:30 | Barlow Nature Preserve, 449 Westerly Bradford Road, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
Dig your hands in the soil and discover proper planting and care techniques for a thriving garden at Barlow Nature Preserve.

Dig your hands in the soil and discover proper planting and care techniques for a thriving garden at Barlow Nature Preserve. Bonus: Take home your own seedling to nurture!

NO COST thanks to generous community support
Registration closes for all programs on March 28, 2025

Pollinators & Planting Homeschool Ages 10-14
2025-05-08 12:00 - 14:00 | Barlow Nature Preserve, 449 Westerly Bradford Road, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States

Wildlife & Watersheds Homeschool Ages 5-9
2025-05-15 09:30 - 11:30 | Wahaneeta Preserve, 118 Moorehouse Road, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
From pond to trails put your observation skills to the test!

From pond to trails, put your observation skills to the test and use technology to discover the fascinating creatures that call Wahaneeta Preserve home.

NO COST thanks to generous community support
Registration closes for all programs on March 28, 2025

Wildlife & Watersheds Homeschool Ages 10-14
2025-05-15 12:00 - 14:00 | Wahaneeta Preserve, 118 Moorehouse Road, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States

Farm Squad (Ages 5-10)
2025-07-08 09:00 - 2025-07-31 12:00 | Barlow Nature Preserve, 449 Westerly Bradford Road, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
Grab your friends, head to the farm, and join our Farm Squad to learn directly from the land.

Each Tuesday and Thursday for 4 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 different entities of the farming world; planting, pollinators, soil health, biodiversity around the farm, harvesting, composting, microgreens, and hydroponics. The fun doesn’t stop there! We will dig into nature art, hiking, nature themed literature, and even get our taste buds involved for a well-rounded, engaging, summer learning adventure.
Tuesdays & Thursdays: July 8 – July 31 (8 total programs) 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

NO COST thanks to generous community support.
Registration is required. Spots are limited. Farm Squad is open to ALL students regardless of what school you attend (including homeschool). By registering for this “event” you are registering for all 8 programs.
Absentee’s: up to 2 planned absentee’s.
Ages: 5 – 10.
Transportation to and from program is required.

CLICK HERE to hear from our 2024 Farm Squad!!
Questions- please email Lauren Barber, lbarber@westerylandtrust.org or call 401-315-2610 x1.

Story Time in the Garden
2025-08-05 09:00 - 09:45, 2025-08-12 09:00 - 09:45, 2025-08-19 09:00 - 09:45, 2025-08-26 09:00 - 09:45 | Barlow Nature Preserve, 449 Westerly Bradford Road, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
Nature-themed books and hands-on fun for kids every Tuesday in August!

Join us for Storytime in the Garden, a gentle and engaging outdoor program designed for children to connect with nature through books and hands-on fun. Each session is offered on Tuesdays through the month of August (8/5, 8/12, 8/19, 8/26) and features a read-aloud of a beautifully illustrated, nature-themed story -celebrating wildlife, flowers, pollinators, and the outdoors. After the story, participants are invited to enjoy a simple, hands-on activity inspired by the book. From binoculars to plants and bug vacuums, every week offers a new way to explore, create, and imagine.
Best for ages 5 and under, but open to all. Parents/caregivers are required to attend and encouraged to participate. Please register in advance to help us best prepare for nature activities.
This program is offered at NO COST thanks to generous community support!
Not able to make it? Check out our Little Free Library by our farm stand at Barlow Nature Preserve.
Parking is available in the main parking lot at Barlow Nature Preserve, with overflow parking in the field behind the outbuildings to the east (up the farm road).

Prints, Paths, and Play!
2025-11-11 10:30 - 12:00 | Barlow Nature Preserve, 449 Westerly Bradford Road, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
Join WildRoots and The Westerly Land Trust (WLT) for a collaborative morning of exploration, discovery, and play!

We’re teaming up as neighbors to bring young naturalists a unique experience that begins at Barlow Nature Preserve and ends with creative free play at WildRoots.
We’ll start our journey with an engaging, hands-on lesson about animal tracks and signs, led by our WLT team. Then we’ll head out on a guided hike through the preserve, using our new skills to look for evidence of wildlife all around us. After our hike, we’ll arrive at WildRoots where children will enjoy open-ended nature play at thoughtfully designed free play stations.
This program encourages curiosity, observation, and creativity, all while connecting with the natural world. This program is open to children ages 5-10.
About the Hosts
WildRoots 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.
The Westerly Land Trust is a 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.
Parking is available in the main lot at Barlow Nature Preserve, with overflow parking in the field behind the outbuildings to the east (up the farm road).

Feathered Friends: Homeschool Ages 10-14
2026-05-14 12:00 - 14:00 | Wahaneeta Preserve, 118 Moorehouse Road, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
Learn to spot, identify, and understand our feathered friends!

Soar into the fascinating world of birds. Become a naturalist and explore what makes birds so special. From tiny songbirds to soaring hawks, learn how to spot, identify, and understand the feathered wildlife that calls our preserve home.

NO COST thanks to generous community support
This program is for homeschool students
Student drop off and pick up is required

Sprout Scouts: Homeschool Ages 5 - 9
2026-05-21 09:30 - 11:30 | Barlow Nature Preserve, 449 Westerly Bradford Road, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
Learn to spot, identify, and understand our feathered friends!

Plants aren’t the only things growing – get ready for a green adventure for growing minds! Dig into the amazing world of plants and discover how they grow, survive, and support life all around them.

NO COST thanks to generous community support
This program is for homeschool students
Student drop off and pick up is required
