Events
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Historic Cemetery Hike
Grills Preserve 198 Bowling Lane, Westerly, RI, United StatesEvent HikesHonor "Historical Cemeteries Awareness and Preservation Weeks" with WLT volunteer and RI Historic Cemetery Commissioner, Larry Hunter.Join WLT Land Stewardship Manager Marc Doherty and WLT volunteer and RI Historic Cemetery Commissioner Larry Hunter for a hike and historic cemetery tour at Grills Preserve. We will start our adventure on the Blue Trail, continue along the [...]
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Hunter’s Supermoon Hike
Champlin Farm Preserve 64 boombridge Road, Westerly, RI, United StatesEvent HikesJoin us under the Supermoon for a thrilling hike through the wilderness - expect a night of adventure and mystery! Join us for a magical evening under the rising Hunter’s Supermoon as we explore the scenic trails of Champlin Farm Preserve. As daylight fades, we'll set out on a guided hike through fields and woodlands, [...]
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Fungal Foray with Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center
Flora Whiteley Preserve 197 Potter Hill Road, Westerly, RI, United StatesEvent HikesJoin DPNC and WLT to learn about local mushroom foraging. We will begin with an introduction to mushroom foraging, followed by a hike to identify local mushrooms on the trail. Participants will have the opportunity to explore both the Flora Whiteley Preserve and the Cottrell Family Preserve during this program. Meets at Flora Whiteley Preserve, [...]
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NEW DATE: 11/23 Flannel in the Forest
Crandall Family Preserve 79 Pound Road, Westerly, RI, United StatesEvent HikesPlease note that due to subpar weather predictions, we've changed the date from Saturday, 11/22 to Sunday, 11/23. Join us for a cozy fall hike at Crandall Family Preserve! Wear your favorite flannel shirt and join us for a roughly 2-mile hike amongst the fall leaves and resting Rhododendron groves at the beautiful Crandall Family [...]
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Souper Bowl Hike LX
Barlow Nature Preserve, 449 Westerly Bradford Rd, Westerly, RI 02891, USAEvent HikesKick off the New Year with a hike at Barlow Nature Preserve followed by a feast of soups! LOCATION CHANGE: Barlow Nature Preserve All ages are welcome! Registration required and spots are limited. Parking is available in the field at Wahaneeta Preserve. To reduce waste, please consider bringing your own bowl and spoon Fluorescent orange [...]
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A Celebration of Red-Wings
Barlow Nature Preserve 449 Westerly Bradford Road, Westerly, RI, United StatesEvent HikesJoin us for a Wood-Pawcatuck Wild & Scenic Rivers Stewardship Council event hosted at The Westerly Land Trust Barlow Nature Preserve for a naturalist-guided exploration of a vibrant freshwater marsh habitat, home to nesting Red-winged Blackbirds. This immersive experience combines real-time wildlife observation with engaging mini-talks about: The ecological importance of freshwater marshes How marsh [...]
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Clean-Up Crews & Brews 2026
14 Canal St 14 Canal Street, Westerly, RI, United StatesEvent HikesHelp us clean-up our community and then celebrate with a tasty pint at Grey Sail Brewing Company of RI.This year, The Westerly Land Trust and The Greater North End Community Development Corporation are teaming up to expand our Earth Day–inspired community trash pick-up.Volunteers will help clean up areas in and around Westerly Land Trust properties, [...]
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National Trails Day Hike
Champlin Farm Preserve 64 boombridge Road, Westerly, RI, United StatesEvent HikesCelebrate National Trails Day with the Westerly Land Trust! Join us for a morning of exploration at Champlin Farm Preserve. Recently protected and opened to the public, this 90-acre preserve offers a beautiful landscape of quiet forest, flowing streams, and prime agricultural fields along the nationally designated Wild and Scenic Pawcatuck River. What is National [...]
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Historic Cemetery Hike
Champlin Farm Preserve 64 boombridge Road, Westerly, RI, United StatesEvent HikesStep into history and explore one of WLT’s newest protected landscapes.Join us for a guided hike and historic cemetery tour at Champlin Farm Preserve, led by WLT volunteer and Rhode Island Historic Cemetery Commissioner Larry Hunter. Along the way, Larry will bring the past to life with stories, insights, and the hidden history behind the [...]