April 2021
Earth Day Story Slam
The Westerly Land Trust wants to hear from you! To celebrate Earth Day, we are compiling prose and poetry from our community. Send us your short stories, poems, even song lyrics inspired by nature and the great outdoors. In a sense, tell us your Earth Day Experience! These writings will be shared on our website on Monday, April 19th to kick off Earth Week. We hope this project fosters a sense of community, shares stories, and introduces new perspectives on land…
Find out more »2021 Westerly Land Trust Photo Contest
We are amazed by talented photographers in our midst who contributed to the 2020 Westerly Land Trust Photo Contest. Not only are your pictures a joy to view, but they help us tell the story of the work we do and why we do it. Therefore, we are officially opening the 2021 Photo Contest! Please send your pictures taken on Westerly Land Trust properties to Erika at elebling@westerlylandtrust.org between now and October 1, 2021. We are looking for flora and fauna, landscapes…
Find out more »Living Laboratories: Stations
Living Laboratories: Stations Distance learning is hard. We are here to help. Bring your kiddos outdoors to learn and explore in natural classrooms on Westerly Land Trust preserves. Living Laboratories: Stations are perfect alternative to the regular Living Laboratories for those who had scheduling conflicts, want to minimize group interactions, or are interested in activities for the whole family. Different from the drop-off structure of Living Laboratories, parents and guardians help their little naturalists navigate the Stations, learning together about…
Find out more »Earth Day Week 2021
On April 22, 2021, more than 1 billion people worldwide will celebrate Earth Day which was created in 1970 to inspire individuals of all ages to recognize, appreciate and take action to protect the natural environment. To mark this day, the Westerly Land Trust has scheduled a full week of environmentally focused events. We firmly believe that connecting our community with Westerly’s beautiful natural resources will cement a sense of place and encourage individuals to do more to protect the…
Find out more »Clean-Up Crews and Brews
In celebration of Earth Day, join the Westerly Land Trust to pick up trash on urban and conservation properties, and then gather to enjoy a tasty brew at Grey Sail Brewing Company. The Westerly Land Trust is partnering with like-minded conservation organizations including the South Kingstown Land Trust, Charlestown Land Trust, Narrow River Land Trust, Hopkinton Land Trust, Weekapaug Foundation for Conservation, East Beach Association, and The Watch Hill Conservancy to bring attention to South County’s litter problem with each…
Find out more »Barlow Nature Preserve Farm Tours
For the first time in the Westerly Land Trust’s history and thanks to the hard work and dedication of farmers, our land is producing food. For many reasons small scale farmers are some of the best environmentalists. Visit the Barlow Nature Preserve at 449 Westerly-Bradford Road to tour the three individual and unique agricultural operations: Frontier Farm (produce), Echo Rock Flowers (cut flowers) and Vita Nova Compost (vermicomposting). Here, you will learn about the vital intersection between land conservation and…
Find out more »Living Laboratories: Stations
Living Laboratories: Stations Distance learning is hard. We are here to help. Bring your kiddos outdoors to learn and explore in natural classrooms on Westerly Land Trust preserves. Living Laboratories: Stations are perfect alternative to the regular Living Laboratories for those who had scheduling conflicts, want to minimize group interactions, or are interested in activities for the whole family. Different from the drop-off structure of Living Laboratories, parents and guardians help their little naturalists navigate the Stations, learning together about…
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