South County's salt ponds are one of our most precious resources -- they are not only a unique ecosystem and a fun place to recreate, but also a haven for breeding wildlife and a hotspot for sustainable aquaculture. But the health of our salt ponds is threatened by rising sea levels, warming waters, encroaching development, [...]
Avondale Farm Preserve is where it all began for the Westerly Land Trust -- it is not only our first conserved property, but a special place for wildlife and community. Once known as Lotteryville, one of the earliest European settlements in Westerly, Avondale is a place where coastal wildflower meadows, hayfields, shrublands and salt marsh [...]
Calling all curious humans! Let’s get out there and find all the life that surrounds us, both small and large. A 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-- [...]
Join us for a day of community and conservation as we enhance our beautiful local trails! On October 9th, the Westerly Land Trust and Ocean Community YMCA invite you to participate in our Volunteer Stewardship Day. Event Highlights: Start out trailhead native plant garden: Help us lay the foundation for a vibrant native plant garden [...]
