Events
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Souper Bowl Hike LIX
Wahaneeta Preserve 118 Moorehouse Road, Westerly, RI, United StatesEvent HikesKick off the New Year with a hike at Wahaneeta Preserve followed by a feast of soups!Kick off the new year with a hike at Wahaneeta Preserve and score a bowl of soup to enjoy by the fire. All ages are welcome! Registration required and spots are limited. Parking is available in the field at [...]
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Spring Equinox Yoga Hike
Grills Preserve 198 Bowling Lane, Westerly, RI, United StatesEvent HikesCelebrate the arrival of Spring and embark on a mindful adventure through the forest where we will practice yoga and welcome new beginnings.The Spring Equinox is a perfect time to get outside and take notice of nature during a period of rapid change and vibrant growth. Join hike leader and local yoga teacher, Janice Fifer, [...]
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Nordic Walking- Walking the Trails
Barlow Nature Preserve 449 Westerly Bradford Road, Westerly, RI, United StatesEvent HikesHit the trails for a guided Nordic Walk and talk adventure.Are you ready to hit the trails? Join Julie Gooding of healthyFUTURES, to review, practice, and improve your Nordic Walking skills. Julie is an ACE-certified personal trainer and Urban Poling-certified instructor with 16 years of working with older adults. There is NO COST to attend [...]
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Nordic Walking- Improve Your Posture
Barlow Nature Preserve 449 Westerly Bradford Road, Westerly, RI, United StatesEvent HikesHit the trails for a guided Nordic Walk and talk adventure.At this Nordic Walking Hike, Julie Gooding, of healthyFUTURES, will guide you on an adventure through WLT’s Barlow Nature Preserve. while discussing the benefits of Nordic Walking and how it can contribute to a full body exercise that builds upper body strength and improves posture [...]
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Historic Cemetery Tour
Quaker Burial Ground 108 Old Post Rd, Westerly, RI, United StatesEvent HikesHonor "Historical Cemeteries Awareness and Preservation Weeks" with WLT volunteer and RI Historic Cemetery Commissioner, Larry Hunter.To further our celebration of Rhode Island's "Historical Cemeteries Awareness and Preservation Weeks", join us for a Voices of the Land event led by WLT volunteer and RI Historic Cemetery Commissioner Larry Hunter. This discussion will focus on the [...]
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Early Spring Birding Walk
Avondale Farm Preserve Quail Run, Westerly, RI, United StatesEvent HikesBring your binoculars and curiosity to explore Avondale Farm for migratory birds! Birds migrating through Westerly in early spring should be on display at the Farm. Join avid birder, Barbara Seith for this fairly accessible walk/adventure - we will walk around the paved loop and then venture into the bramble to the north of the [...]
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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, [...]