Hit 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 [...]
Honor "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 [...]
Honor "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 [...]
Imagine stepping outside to your own garden, snips in hand, and cutting a bouquet of fresh, vibrant blooms for your home. In this workshop, you’ll learn how to create and care for a manageable cut flower patch filled with stunning flowers that bloom all season long. Join Echo Rock Flowers for a hands-on gardening workshop [...]
Please join Westerly Library and Wilcox Park for their 41st Annual Garden Market Fair! Wander through Wilcox Park to find everything from annuals, perennials, trees, shrubs, organic vegetables, herbs, and accessories for purchase as well as tables with community nonprofit organizations, food, and music with The Westerly Band. Don't forget to visit with the alpacas! [...]
Sweat and move with us for a 1 hour outdoor bootcamp class led by Sarah Rocketto with BarreCoast. We will utilize our own body weight and resistance bands to increase intensity. Bring your yoga mat, another mat or sheet/blanket to place underneath, and a bottle of water. Winnapaug Farm Preserve is located off of Shore [...]
At this Open House, learn more about the collaborative efforts of the Green Infrastructure Center and the Town of Westerly to add more trees to town for the purposes of reducing urban heat, mitigating flood damage, and improving community health. WHEN: Wednesday, May 28th from 5-6:30pm (free tour of Wilcox Park 6:30-7pm) WHERE: Westerly Library, [...]
Dive into the art of hive inspection with this practical, hands-on workshop designed for beekeepers of all experience levels.Regular hive inspections are crucial to ensuring a healthy and productive colony, and this hands-on workshop will teach you the key techniques for thoroughly examining your hive. With expert guidance from Cail Calder of Westerbee honey, aka [...]
Come celebrate the summer solstice and the longest day of the year with a special outdoor yoga class led by Krystal Rose from BarreCoast. Bring your yoga mat, another mat or sheet/blanket to place underneath, and a bottle of water. Winnapaug Farm Preserve is located off of Shore Road in Westerly. Take a left off Shore [...]
