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SUMMARY:Nordic Walking- Improve Your Posture
DESCRIPTION:Hit the trails for a guided Nordic Walk and talk adventure.\n\n\nAt 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 regardless of your age. \nJulie 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 this hike\, however you must have completed the 3 week training with Julie Gooding and/or have been cleared by Julie to attend this Nordic Walking Adventure . \n \n\nActivator poles are not provided\, however if you purchase them healthyFUTURES you can get 30% discount .\nRegistration is required\, spots are limited.
URL:https://westerlylandtrust.org/event/nordic-walking-improve-your-posture/
LOCATION:Barlow Nature Preserve\, 449 Westerly Bradford Road\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event Hikes,Wellness in the Woods,WLT Partner Events
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SUMMARY:Nordic Walking- Walking the Trails
DESCRIPTION:Hit the trails for a guided Nordic Walk and talk adventure.\n\n\nAre 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 this hike\, however you must have completed a 3 week training with Julie Gooding and/or have been cleared by Julie to attend this Nordic Walking Adventure . \n \n\nActivator poles are not provided\, however if you purchase them healthyFUTURES you can get 30% discount .\nRegistration is required\, spots are limited.
URL:https://westerlylandtrust.org/event/nordic-walking-walking-the-trails/
LOCATION:Barlow Nature Preserve\, 449 Westerly Bradford Road\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event Hikes,Wellness in the Woods
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250320T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250320T190000
DTSTAMP:20260604T012218
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SUMMARY:Spring Equinox Yoga Hike
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the arrival of Spring and embark on a mindful adventure through the forest where we will practice yoga and welcome new beginnings.\n\n\nThe 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\, for a grounding experience through the forest of Grills Preserve. \nThis experience will begin at the trailhead with centering and a short breathing practice\, followed by a mindful walk to the Polly Coon Bridge where we will meditate with the sounds of the river rushing over the rocks. On your way to Big Hill\, we invite you to draw inspiration from plants and animals that reawaken this time of year. A series of standing yoga poses will be strategically sprinkled into this experience throughout the hike where we will pause to stretch\, breathe\, and balance amongst the trees. \nWe will cover ~ 3 miles total. No need for a yoga mat. Consider bringing an old towel or garden kneeling cushion to make sitting on the ground more comfortable. \n  \n\nAll levels welcome\, no yoga experience necessary.\n\n\nRegistration required; spots are limited.\n\n\nThis event is at NO COST to WLT members\, and $10 per person for non-members.\n\n\nNot a member and would like to be? CLICK HERE.
URL:https://westerlylandtrust.org/event/spring-equinox-yoga-hike-6/
LOCATION:Grills Preserve\, 198 Bowling Lane\, Westerly\, RI\, 02808\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event Hikes,Wellness in the Woods
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250202T110000
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SUMMARY:Souper Bowl Hike LIX
DESCRIPTION:Kick off the New Year with a hike at Wahaneeta Preserve followed by a feast of soups!\n\n\nKick off the new year with a hike at Wahaneeta Preserve and score a bowl of soup to enjoy by the fire. \n\nAll ages are welcome!\nRegistration required and spots are limited.\nParking is available in the field at Wahaneeta Preserve.\nTo reduce waste\, please consider bringing your own bowl and spoon\n\nThis event is $10 for WLT members\, and $20 per person for non-members. Not a member\, but would like to be? Click here.
URL:https://westerlylandtrust.org/event/souper-bowl-hike-lix/
LOCATION:Wahaneeta Preserve\, 118 Moorehouse Road\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event Hikes
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SUMMARY:Friday by the Fire
DESCRIPTION:A crisp winter hike and reveling around a fire with friends old and new… on a Friday night — what could be better!\n\n\nAfter a nice late afternoon stroll through Grills Preserve\, we will gather around the fire to share a warm drink. Bring warm layers and a headlamp/flashlight. Hope to see you all there. \nThis event is FREE for members\, and $10 per person for non-members. Not a member\, but would like to be? Click here. \nRegistration is required\, spots are limited.
URL:https://westerlylandtrust.org/event/friday-by-the-fire-6/
LOCATION:Grills Preserve\, 198 Bowling Lane\, Westerly\, RI\, 02808\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event Hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241116T090000
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SUMMARY:Flannel in the Forest
DESCRIPTION:This event is now full. We hope to catch you at the next one! \nWear your favorite flannel shirt and join us for a roughly 2.5-mile hike amongst the colorful fall leaves in the beautiful Riverwood Preserve. Chase away the chill with a complimentary hot beverage and good company. \nNO COST for WLT members\, $10 for not-yet-members. Become a member today by clicking HERE. \n  \n 
URL:https://westerlylandtrust.org/event/flannel-in-the-forest/
LOCATION:Riverwood Preserve\, 5 Boy Scout Drive\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event Hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241026T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241026T160000
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SUMMARY:Trails & Ales
DESCRIPTION:Fall is here! It’s time to celebrate New England’s trademark season. We’ll be cozy company under the falling leaves at Wahaneeta Preserve. Plan on hiking through the woods before gathering under the pavilion to sample tasty local brews from Grey Sail Brewing of Rhode Island. We’ll raise a glass to what some might say is the best season of them all.\n\nThis event is $5 for members and $15 for nonmembers.\n\nRegistration is now closed.
URL:https://westerlylandtrust.org/event/trails-ales/
LOCATION:Wahaneeta Preserve\, 118 Moorehouse Road\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event Hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241020T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241020T110000
DTSTAMP:20260604T012218
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SUMMARY:FULL: Fungal Foray with the Mushroom Hunting Foundation: A Land Trust Days Event
DESCRIPTION:Thank you for your interest. This event is now full. We hope to catch you at the next one!\nJoin us on Sunday\, October 20th from 9:30am to 11:30am for a Fungal Foray at Wahaneeta Preserve. Led by Ryan Bouchard and Emily Schmidt of the Mushroom Hunting Foundation\, this exploratory walk will lead us through the diverse woods surrounding an old girl scout camp to find mushrooms\, learn how to identify them and discover how these fungi fit into our local ecosystem – some of them may even fit onto our dinner plate! Ryan and Emily bring with them not only a wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm\, but also a great specimen collection so we are sure to learn something new. \n\n\nBe sure the check out the Mushroom Hunting Foundation (@mushroom_hunting_foundation) to learn more about Ryan and Emily’s mission.\n\n\nThis event is offered by WLT for no cost to participants as a part of Land Trust Days\, the annual two-month celebration of the wonderful open spaces across Rhode Island that land trusts are protecting hosted by Rhode Island Land Trust Council.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n 
URL:https://westerlylandtrust.org/event/fungal-foray-24/
LOCATION:Wahaneeta Preserve\, 118 Moorehouse Road\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event Hikes,Voices of the Land
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240822T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240822T200000
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SUMMARY:Mini Bioblitz
DESCRIPTION:Calling all curious humans! Let’s get out there and find all the life that surrounds us\, both small and large.\n\n\nA BioBlitz is an event that focuses on finding and identifying as many living species as possible. From fungi to trees\, mammals to insects and everything in between\, we will try to catch ‘em all– this time at WLT’s first conserved property\, the beautiful Avondale Farm Preserve. \nThis is a great opportunity to explore the sweeping wildflower meadows\, tidal marsh\, freshwater wetlands and coastal shrublands that make up this 50-acre property\, as well as to meet fellow naturalists and outdoor enthusiasts. \n \nThis is a FREE\, all-ages\, all-abilities and family-friendly event – it doesn’t matter if you are an expert naturalist or have never stepped into the woods before. The event begins at 4pm and we will romp\, collect and explore until its too dark to see (around 8pm). You are welcome to join for as long or as short as you’d like! \nFood and refreshments will be served at 6pm. \nThere are some great tools out there besides field guides and experts that can help you identify all kinds of different species of plants and animals out there. Be sure to download apps like iNaturalist or Seek from the App Store. Play around with them and be sure to show up with a full battery! \nThe link to the official iNaturalist project will be coming soon. \nComplete the form below to sign up and if you have any questions send ’em over to Marc (mdoherty@westerlylandtrust.org) \nA thank you to the Rhode Island Foundation for helping make this event possible! \nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLastEmail *Attendee’s Phone *Your Address *Address Line 1CityStateAlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingStateZip CodeWould you like to register any additional attendees? *YesNoHow many? *12345678910Additional Attendee(s) Name(s) *First\, Last What kind of living things are you most interested in discovering? Are there any fields you'd consider yourself an expert in? *Will you be joining us for dinner at 6pm? *YesNoMaybeAny dietary restrictions?LIABILITY WAIVER *I agree to the additional terms.In consideration of receiving permission to participate in (educational) (volunteer) (recreational) opportunities of the Westerly Land Trust (WLT)\, I (legal guardian if a minor): \n1. Understand and acknowledge that I am proceeding at my own risk. I understand that WLT makes no warranties or representation\, expressed or implied\, regarding the condition or safety of the property itself or the activity to be done. \n2. Agree to release\, hold harmless and indemnify WLT (including its agents\, employees and service volunteers) from any loss\, liability or expense with respect to bodily injury (including death) or property damage which might result from or arise of my participation in these activities.PHOTO RELEASE *YesNoWLT and our partners may use photos/recordings to promote future programs. I (legal guardian if minor) grant WLT permission to use any and all photographs and/or recordings taken at this event for publicity and promotion.\nSubmit  \n \n 
URL:https://westerlylandtrust.org/event/mini-bioblitz-4/
LOCATION:Avondale Farm Preserve\, Quail Run\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Event Hikes,Stewardship
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SUMMARY:POP UP HIKE: Awesome Blossom
DESCRIPTION:We’re headed out to Crandall Family Preserve to try to spot the blooming mountain laurel. Come along with us! Then stick around afterwards for snacks in the woods with your fellow hikers. \nRegistration is required for this event. It is free for WLT members and $10 for not-yet-members. Would you like to join the Westerly Land Trust’s conservation efforts? Click here. \nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLastEmail *Attendee’s PhoneAddress *Address Line 1CityStateAlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingStateZip CodeReservation Type *\n				\n					\n					\n				\n				\n				Non Members\n			\n				\n					\n					\n				\n				\n				Members\n			How Many Reservations For Non Members? *Per Reservation - $10.0012345678910How Many Reservations For Members? *Per Reservation - $0.0012345678910Additional Attendee: First Name\, Last NameLIABILITY WAIVER *I agree to the additional terms.In consideration of receiving permission to participate in (educational) (volunteer) (recreational) opportunities of the Westerly Land Trust (WLT)\, I (legal guardian if a minor): \n1. Understand and acknowledge that I am proceeding at my own risk. I understand that WLT makes no warranties or representation\, expressed or implied\, regarding the condition or safety of the property itself or the activity to be done. \n2. Agree to release\, hold harmless and indemnify WLT (including its agents\, employees and service volunteers) from any loss\, liability or expense with respect to bodily injury (including death) or property damage which might result from or arise of my participation in these activities.PHOTO RELEASE *YesNoWLT and our partners may use photos/recordings to promote future programs. I (legal guardian if minor) grant WLT permission to use any and all photographs and/or recordings taken at this event for publicity and promotion.\nTotal$0.00Stripe Credit Card *Submit
URL:https://westerlylandtrust.org/event/pop-up-hike-awesome-blossom/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240612T173000
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SUMMARY:NEW DATE! Historic Cemetery Picnic: Winnapaug Farm Preserve
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE NOTE: Due to weather\, the new date will be Wednesday\, June 12.\n\nJoin us for a Historic Cemetery Tour and discover the history of cemetery picnics.\n\n\nThere are nearly 90 historic burial grounds in Westerly\, five of which are on Westerly Land Trust properties. The WLT is hosting Michael Carroll\, Executive Director of Rediscovering History\, Inc. and Larry Hunter\, local commissioner of the Rhode Island Advisory Commission on Historic Cemeteries for a Spring tour and Old Fashion Picnic in a cemetery at Barber Lot WY07 located in Winnapaug Farm Preserve (across from 110 Shore Rd). \nPack your picnic baskets\, beverages\, and lawn chairs/tables and experience a fad of the past! Michael Carroll will take us back in time to the 19th and early 20th century when picnics in cemeteries were a fashionable and respectful way to stay connected to both the living and the dead. Larry will lead us through a history lesson and Cemetery 101 introduction. Stay afterwards and enjoy the sunset. \n\nCarry in/ Carry out\nTours are recommended for adults.\nPlease prepare for being out in the grass and woods\, and bring bug repellant and water.\nTours are FREE for WLT members and $10 for not-yet-members\, Larry has generously pledged to donate all proceeds to WLT\n\nCLICK HERE TO SIGN UP!\nNot a WLT member yet\, but would like to be? CLICK HERE.
URL:https://westerlylandtrust.org/event/historic-cemetery-picnic-winnapaug-farm-preserve-2/
LOCATION:Winnapaug Farm Preserve\, 109-119 Rhode Island 1A\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event Hikes,Voices of the Land
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240511T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240511T103000
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SUMMARY:World Migratory Bird Day: Guided Bird Count
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate World Migratory Bird Day with the WLT and expert birder Maggie Jones by getting outside and experiencing the spring migration.\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. https://www.migratorybirdday.org/ \nJoin us as we welcome back the neo-tropical migrants as they return to their summer territories — from thrushes to warblers\, bluebirds to tanagers and beyond. This years WMBD theme is insects and their importance to migratory birds. \nDon’t forget to bring your binoculars! We will meet at Barlow Nature Preserve. Groups will head out to different WLT properties and gather back at Barlow to share our counts\, stories and coffee and snacks. \n\nRegistration required\, spots are limited.\nFREE for members\, $10 for not-yet-members.\nNot a member and would like to be? CLICK HERE!\n\n– —————————————————————————————————————— \nF rom World Migratory Bird Day 2024 \nINSECTS \nInsects and their importance to migratory birds is the focus of this year’s World Migratory Bird Day\, a global campaign that aims to raise awareness of migratory birds and the need for international cooperation to conserve them. \nInsects are essential sources of energy for many migratory bird species\, not only during the breeding seasons but also during their extensive journeys and greatly affect the timing\, duration\, and overall success of bird migrations.Along their migration routes\, birds actively seek out insects in fields\, forests\, wetlands\, and various habitats during stopovers. The timing of bird migration often coincides with peak insect abundance at stopover locations\, supplying nourishment for birds to replenish their energy reserves before continuing their journeys. \nThe loss and disturbance of insect populations at breeding sites and along avian migration routes threaten bird survival and well-being. Natural spaces like forests and grasslands that have been transformed or endangered by intensive agriculture and urban development and its effects such as light pollution can result in a decline in insect populations. Pesticides and herbicides designed to protect crops harm insects that birds rely on for food. A scarcity of energy- and protein-rich insects can hinder bird migration and breeding\, leading to weakened immune systems\, reduced reproductive success\, and increased mortality rates for both adult birds and their offspring. \nBirds play crucial roles in pollination and pest control\, and a lack of insects disrupts these ecosystem functions. Overpopulation of certain insects\, without natural predators from birds\, can also cause outbreaks that damage plant health and agriculture. \nThe World Migratory Bird Day campaign in 2024 will stress the need for proactive conservation measures. This includes reducing the use of pesticides and fertilizers\, and where possible\, switching to organic farming. Other measures include maintaining and connecting areas of natural vegetation which provide food and shelter for birds and other species\, in agricultural landscapes. \nIn 2024\, World Migratory Bird Day will be celebrated on two days\, 11 May and 12 October\, aligning with the cyclic nature of bird migration in different hemispheres. \nThe campaign is a joint effort of the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS)\, the African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbird Agreement (AEWA)\, Environment for the Americas and the EAAFP. The addition of the EAAFP to this Partnership will strengthen engagement and awareness for migratory birds in the East Asian-Australasian Flyway. \n \n \nContact us at info@environmentamericas.org with any questions.
URL:https://westerlylandtrust.org/event/world-migratory-bird-day-guided-bird-count-4/
LOCATION:Barlow Nature Preserve\, 449 Westerly Bradford Road\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event Hikes
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SUMMARY:Walden Book Club
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with the Westerly Library and Wilcox Park\, and as part of the Westerly Land Trust’s celebration of Earth Day\, we invite you to join our Walden Book Club. In Henry David Thoreau short life\, he was a poet\, philosopher\, naturalist\, farmer\, writer\, hiker\, surveyor\, abolitionist\, Transcendentalist\, friend\, and more. Whether Thoreau has been a source of inspiration for you for years\, or you’re interested in reading Walden for the first time\, we hope you’ll meet us at the Wahaneeta cabin on April 24th for a discussion of the book followed by a hike through the woods\, Thoreau style. \nIf you don’t have a copy of Walden\, head to Westerly Library and Wilcox Park to pick one up (2nd floor\, Reference Department). They have generously donated a number of copies for program participants\, but supplies are limited. \nThis event is free\, but registration is required and spots are limited. Fill in the form below to add your name to the list. \nLoading…
URL:https://westerlylandtrust.org/event/walden-book-club/
LOCATION:Wahaneeta Preserve\, 118 Moorehouse Road\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event Hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240421T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240421T143000
DTSTAMP:20260604T012218
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SUMMARY:Clean-Up Crews & Brews 2024
DESCRIPTION:Help us clean-up our community and then celebrate with a tasty pint at Grey Sail Brewing Company of RI.\n\n\nJoin us for this Earth Day-inspired trash pick-up in and around WLT properties\, then head to Grey Sail Brewing Company of Rhode Island for a post clean-up brew. Everyone who participates in the clean-up will receive a token to be used at Grey Sail for 1 FREE drink as a thank you for volunteering to help keep our environment clean and safe. \nMany thanks to Grey Sail Brewing Company of Rhode Island for hosting our clean-up crews! \nRegistration required to help us determine how many preserves we will be able to tackle with our crews! We recommend comfy shoes and you may consider wearing long sleeves. Please bring gloves and buckets if you have them– we’ll share what we have.
URL:https://westerlylandtrust.org/event/clean-up-crews-brews-2024/
LOCATION:14 Canal St\, 14 Canal Street\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event Hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240327T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240327T190000
DTSTAMP:20260604T012218
CREATED:20240206T151321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240320T183641Z
UID:10004669-1711558800-1711566000@westerlylandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Spring Equinox: Yoga Hike-POSTPONED to 3/27
DESCRIPTION:Due to inclement weather\, this hike is postponed until Wednesday\, March 27. Please contact Lauren at lbarber@westerlylandtrust.org with any questions.\n\nCelebrate the arrival of Spring and embark on a mindful adventure through the forest where we will practice yoga and welcome new beginnings.\n\n\nThe 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\, for a grounding experience through the forest of Grills Preserve. \nThis experience will begin at the trailhead with centering and a short breathing practice\, followed by a mindful walk to the Polly Coon Bridge where we will mediate with the sounds of the river rushing over the rocks. On your way to Big Hill\, we invite you to draw inspiration from plants and animals that reawaken this time of year. A series of standing yoga poses will be strategically sprinkled into this experience throughout the hike where we will pause to stretch\, breath\, and balance amongst the trees. \nWe will cover ~ 3 miles total. No need for a yoga mat. Consider bringing an old towel or garden kneeling cushion to make sitting on the ground more comfortable. All levels welcome\, no yoga experience necessary. \nRegistration required\, spots are limited. This event is FREE for members\, and $10 per person for non-members. Not a member and would like to be? CLICK HERE!
URL:https://westerlylandtrust.org/event/spring-equinox-yoga-hike-3-3/
LOCATION:Grills Preserve\, 198 Bowling Lane\, Westerly\, RI\, 02808\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event Hikes,Wellness in the Woods
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240204T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240204T140000
DTSTAMP:20260604T012218
CREATED:20240119T153229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240119T153229Z
UID:10004660-1707044400-1707055200@westerlylandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Souper Bowl Hike LVIII
DESCRIPTION:Kick-off the New Year with a hike at Wahaneeta Preserve followed by a feast of soups. Proceeds will support WLT’s Youth Education programs.\n\n\nJoin fellow hiking superstars for a pass around the preserve and score a bowl of soup! Vegetarian and vegan options are available. This year\, funds raised through this event will go straight to WLT’s youth education programs. Thank you for helping keep our hands-on\, enriching\, outdoor environmental education free of charge\, so that it may be enjoyed by all students. \nAll ages are welcome! \n\nEvent is $25 per person.\nFor $40\, we’ll throw in a Westerly Land Trust neon orange winter hat.\nRegistration required and spots are limited.\nParking is available in the field at Wahaneeta Preserve.\n\nTo reduce waste\, please consider bringing your own bowl and spoon. Cups\, plasticware\, and paper bowls will still be provided as needed. \nTickets are nonrefundable.
URL:https://westerlylandtrust.org/event/souper-bowl-hike-lviii-3/
LOCATION:Wahaneeta Preserve\, 118 Moorehouse Road\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event Hikes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240202T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240202T193000
DTSTAMP:20260604T012218
CREATED:20240123T183519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T183519Z
UID:10003674-1706895000-1706902200@westerlylandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Full Moon by the Fire- POSTPONED to 2/2
DESCRIPTION:Due to inclement  weather\, this event is postponed to Feb 2.\nIt may be the dead of winter\, but let’s walk\, talk and warm our souls with a guided hike\, fire\, and good eats under the Wolf Moon.\n\n\nBuddle up and grab your headlamps and flashlights for a guided night hike through the hidden gem of Crandall Family Preserve. The Wolf Moon will light up the night as we stroll out to Wolf Island\, where legend has it\, the last wolf in Westerly was ever seen. After our 2 mile hike we will gather around a fire at the overlook where we will share food\, drink and more! Hope to see you all there! \nThis event is FREE for members\, and $10 per person for not-yet members. Not a member\, but would like to be? Click here! \nRegistration required\, spots are limited. \nParking is available on Pound Rd. on the left-hand side in the dirt lot. We will meet and gather at the lot then walk down to the preserve together.
URL:https://westerlylandtrust.org/event/full-moon-by-the-fire-2/
LOCATION:Crandall Family Preserve\, 79 Pound Road\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event Hikes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240202T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240202T193000
DTSTAMP:20260604T012218
CREATED:20240123T183519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T183519Z
UID:10004333-1706895000-1706902200@westerlylandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Full Moon by the Fire- POSTPONED to 2/2
DESCRIPTION:Due to inclement  weather\, this event is postponed to Feb 2.\nIt may be the dead of winter\, but let’s walk\, talk and warm our souls with a guided hike\, fire\, and good eats under the Wolf Moon.\n\n\nBuddle up and grab your headlamps and flashlights for a guided night hike through the hidden gem of Crandall Family Preserve. The Wolf Moon will light up the night as we stroll out to Wolf Island\, where legend has it\, the last wolf in Westerly was ever seen. After our 2 mile hike we will gather around a fire at the overlook where we will share food\, drink and more! Hope to see you all there! \nThis event is FREE for members\, and $10 per person for not-yet members. Not a member\, but would like to be? Click here! \nRegistration required\, spots are limited. \nParking is available on Pound Rd. on the left-hand side in the dirt lot. We will meet and gather at the lot then walk down to the preserve together.
URL:https://westerlylandtrust.org/event/full-moon-by-the-fire-2-2/
LOCATION:Crandall Family Preserve\, 79 Pound Road\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event Hikes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240202T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240202T193000
DTSTAMP:20260604T012218
CREATED:20240123T183519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T183519Z
UID:10004666-1706895000-1706902200@westerlylandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Full Moon by the Fire- POSTPONED to 2/2
DESCRIPTION:Due to inclement  weather\, this event is postponed to Feb 2.\nIt may be the dead of winter\, but let’s walk\, talk and warm our souls with a guided hike\, fire\, and good eats under the Wolf Moon.\n\n\nBuddle up and grab your headlamps and flashlights for a guided night hike through the hidden gem of Crandall Family Preserve. The Wolf Moon will light up the night as we stroll out to Wolf Island\, where legend has it\, the last wolf in Westerly was ever seen. After our 2 mile hike we will gather around a fire at the overlook where we will share food\, drink and more! Hope to see you all there! \nThis event is FREE for members\, and $10 per person for not-yet members. Not a member\, but would like to be? Click here! \nRegistration required\, spots are limited. \nParking is available on Pound Rd. on the left-hand side in the dirt lot. We will meet and gather at the lot then walk down to the preserve together.
URL:https://westerlylandtrust.org/event/full-moon-by-the-fire-2-3/
LOCATION:Crandall Family Preserve\, 79 Pound Road\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event Hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240125T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240125T193000
DTSTAMP:20260604T012218
CREATED:20240102T204453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240102T204453Z
UID:10004305-1706203800-1706211000@westerlylandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Full Moon by the Fire
DESCRIPTION:It may be the dead of winter\, but let’s walk\, talk and warm our souls with a guided hike\, fire\, and good eats under the Wolf Moon.\n\n\nBuddle up and grab your headlamps and flashlights for a guided night hike through the hidden gem of Crandall Family Preserve. The Wolf Moon will light up the night as we stroll out to Wolf Island\, where legend has it\, the last wolf in Westerly was ever seen. After our 2 mile hike we will gather around a fire at the overlook where we will share food\, drink and more! Hope to see you all there! \nThis event is FREE for members\, and $10 per person for not-yet members. Not a member\, but would like to be? Click here! \nRegistration required\, spots are limited. \nParking is available on Pound Rd. on the left-hand side in the dirt lot. We will meet and gather at the lot then walk down to the preserve together.
URL:https://westerlylandtrust.org/event/full-moon-by-the-fire-3/
LOCATION:Crandall Family Preserve\, 79 Pound Road\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event Hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240125T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240125T193000
DTSTAMP:20260604T012218
CREATED:20240102T204453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240102T204453Z
UID:10004638-1706203800-1706211000@westerlylandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Full Moon by the Fire
DESCRIPTION:It may be the dead of winter\, but let’s walk\, talk and warm our souls with a guided hike\, fire\, and good eats under the Wolf Moon.\n\n\nBuddle up and grab your headlamps and flashlights for a guided night hike through the hidden gem of Crandall Family Preserve. The Wolf Moon will light up the night as we stroll out to Wolf Island\, where legend has it\, the last wolf in Westerly was ever seen. After our 2 mile hike we will gather around a fire at the overlook where we will share food\, drink and more! Hope to see you all there! \nThis event is FREE for members\, and $10 per person for not-yet members. Not a member\, but would like to be? Click here! \nRegistration required\, spots are limited. \nParking is available on Pound Rd. on the left-hand side in the dirt lot. We will meet and gather at the lot then walk down to the preserve together.
URL:https://westerlylandtrust.org/event/full-moon-by-the-fire-4/
LOCATION:Crandall Family Preserve\, 79 Pound Road\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event Hikes
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