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SUMMARY:Winter Tree Identification Walk #2
DESCRIPTION:Explore how to identify Rhode Island’s winter trees on a guided walk using bark\, buds\, and habitat clues.\n\n\nTo build on our Winter Tree Identification Lecture\, let’s hit the trail and see\, touch\, and even smell the trees at Grills Preserve. \nWLT’s Land Stewardship Manager\, Marc Doherty\, will lead a 1.5-mile walk through a variety of forest habitats where we can reveal tree species by looking at their shape\, habitat\, buds\, branching\, and more. \nWhile not required\, it is recommended that you attend the preceding Winter Tree Identification Lecture on Thursday\, February 26th. \n\nRegistration required; spots are limited.\nThis event is no cost for WLT members and $10 per person for non-members.\n\n\nNot a member and would like to be? CLICK HERE.\n\n\nParking is available on site.
URL:https://westerlylandtrust.org/event/winter-tree-identification-walk-2/
LOCATION:Grills Preserve\, 198 Bowling Lane\, Westerly\, RI\, 02808\, United States
CATEGORIES:Stewardship
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SUMMARY:Forest Health Monitoring Volunteer Open House
DESCRIPTION:WLT is looking to recruit volunteers for its new Forest Health Monitoring (FHM) program.\n\n\nIf you are interested in forest health\, tree identification and citizen science\, this might be an opportunity for you! \nForest Health Monitoring seeks to hit the ground running with this long-term ecological monitoring project this summer at Grills Preserve. We will establish a network of 10-meter radius circular plots\, within which we will record observations such a tree species\, diameter-at-breast height\, mortality\, canopy cover and more. To learn more about our methods\, check out the Wildlands and Woodlands Stewardship Science page. \nWhile some experience in tree identification would be nice\, it is far from a requirement — eager and passionate volunteers are what we are looking for! \nAt the open house\, you will hear from the WLT team leading this project about the motivations and methods as well as get the opportunity to ask and questions and mingle with other like-minded folks. \nThings to Know \n\nThis event is free\, thanks for volunteering with us!\nBring a notebook or another tool if you would like to take notes\nParking is available on site\nA restroom is available on site\nIf you would like to further support WLT’s conservation mission\, click here.\n\nQuestions? Email Marc at mdoherty@westerlylandtrust.org.
URL:https://westerlylandtrust.org/event/forest-health-monitoring-volunteer-open-house/
LOCATION:Barlow Nature Preserve\, 449 Westerly Bradford Road\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
CATEGORIES:Stewardship
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SUMMARY:Winter Tree Identification Walk #1
DESCRIPTION:Explore how to identify Rhode Island’s winter trees on a guided walk using bark\, buds\, and habitat clues.\n\n\nTo build on our Winter Tree Identification Lecture\, let’s hit the trail and see\, touch\, and even smell the trees at Grills Preserve. \nWLT’s Land Stewardship Manager\, Marc Doherty\, will lead a 1.5-mile walk through a variety of forest habitats where we can reveal tree species by looking at their shape\, habitat\, buds\, branching\, and more. \nWhile not required\, it is recommended that you attend the preceding Winter Tree Identification Lecture on Thursday\, March 6th. \n\nRegistration required; spots are limited.\nThis event is no cost for WLT members and $10 per person for non-members.\n\n\nNot a member and would like to be? CLICK HERE.\n\n\nParking is available on site.
URL:https://westerlylandtrust.org/event/winter-tree-identification-walk-1/
LOCATION:Grills Preserve\, 198 Bowling Lane\, Westerly\, RI\, 02808\, United States
CATEGORIES:Stewardship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T170000
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SUMMARY:POSTPONED: Winter Tree Identification Lecture
DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED\n\nExplore how to identify Rhode Island’s winter trees by observing bark\, buds\, and branches in this introductory lecture.\n\n\nIdentifying trees in the winter might seem like an expert’s task\, but familiarizing oneself with bark\, branches\, and buds builds a strong foundation for seeing our forests for the trees! Join WLT’s Land Stewardship Manager\, Marc Doherty\, at Barlow Nature Preserve for an introduction to the trees of Rhode Island\, their roles in our ecosystem\, and how to identify them. \nAfter gaining some knowledge in the classroom\, be sure to sign up for one of the upcoming Winter Tree Identification walks at Grills Preserve. Winter Tree ID Walk #1 on Friday\, March 6th\, at 11 am or Winter Tree ID Walk #2 on Wednesday\, March 11th\, at 10 am. \n\nRegistration required; spots are limited.\n\n\nNot a member and would like to be? CLICK HERE.\n\n\nParking is available in the main lot at Barlow\, with overflow parking available in the field up the farm road.
URL:https://westerlylandtrust.org/event/winter-tree-identification-lecture/
LOCATION:Barlow Nature Preserve\, 449 Westerly Bradford Road\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
CATEGORIES:Stewardship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T090000
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SUMMARY:****CANCELED*** Volunteer Stewardship Day - Champlin Farm Preserve
DESCRIPTION:***Due to the snow and forecasted weather\, this event has been canceled. \nKeep your eye out for another weekend stewardship opportunity in the coming weeks.\n\n_____________________________________________________________________\nHelp WLT remove invasive woody plants at Champlin Farm Preserve\n\n\nWith the trails and parking well established at the new Champlin Farm Preserve\, it is time to turn our stewardship efforts towards creating healthy\, native ecosystems. Winter is the best time to manage invasive woody plants such as autumn olive and burning bush. Join WLT in removing these shrubs near an old homestead site and creating brush piles for wildlife. \nDress to work outside and bring a water bottle\, a pair of work gloves\, loppers\, and a small pruning saw if available. \nQuestions? Email Marc at mdoherty@westerlylandtrust.org.
URL:https://westerlylandtrust.org/event/volunteer-stewardship-day-champlin-farm-preserve/
LOCATION:Champlin Farm Preserve\, 64 boombridge Road\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
CATEGORIES:Stewardship
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260202
DTSTAMP:20260604T002108
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SUMMARY:Regenerative Agriculture Conference at the Westerly Armory
DESCRIPTION:The Third Regenerative Agriculture Conference returns to the Westerly Armory for a two-day gathering of farmers\, gardeners\, scientists\, and community members focused on soil health\, sustainable food systems\, and regenerative practices. \nPresentations\, vendors\, demonstrations\, a seed swap\, and a book table will be featured throughout the weekend. Full schedule\, speaker information\, and additional details are available in the event flyer below. \nAdmission \n\n$35 for one day\n$60 for both days\nPurchase tickets at: https://www.westerlyarmory.com\n\nContact Ellie with any questions: RegenerativeAgricultureWeekend@gmail.com \n \n 
URL:https://westerlylandtrust.org/event/regenerative-agriculture-conference-at-the-westerly-armory/
LOCATION:Westerly Armory\, 41 Railroad Avenue\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
CATEGORIES:Stewardship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260123T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260123T173000
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SUMMARY:Native Seed Sowing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Discover how to grow native plants and support local wildlife in this hands-on seed-sowing workshop.\n\n\nAs native biodiversity declines and habitat is lost\, it is more important than ever that we all make space where we can for native wildlife. Join WLT and our friends from the RI Natural History Survey and the RI Wild Plant Society for an introduction to propagating native plants. Following a brief lecture\, attendees will grab a milk jug and sow some native perennial seeds of their own. A great event for all ages! \n\nRegistration required; spots are limited.\nThis event is no cost for WLT members and $10 per person for non-members. Not a member and would like to be? CLICK HERE.\n\n\nParking is available in the main lot at Barlow\, with overflow parking available in the field up the farm road.
URL:https://westerlylandtrust.org/event/native-seed-sowing-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Barlow Nature Preserve\, 449 Westerly Bradford Road\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
CATEGORIES:Stewardship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250909T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250909T110000
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SUMMARY:CCC Volunteer Season Kick-Off!
DESCRIPTION:Interested in joining a community of WLT land stewardship volunteers? Join us as the WLT’s Coffee and Clearing Club kicks off its 2025-2026 volunteer season. Bring your work gloves and loppers and join our weekly work crew! There are many ways to help out\, ranging from all abilities!\n\nCoffee is served in The Coop at Barlow Nature Preserve at 8:30 am. Marching Orders are issued at 8:55 am\, and volunteers work until 11 am\, clearing trails and stone walls\, blazing trails\, building signs\, and more. The CCC works every Tuesday from September through June.\n\nQuestions? Email Marc at mdoherty@westerlylandtrust.org.\n\nCCC you there!
URL:https://westerlylandtrust.org/event/ccc-volunteer-season-kick-off/
LOCATION:Barlow Nature Preserve\, 449 Westerly Bradford Rd\, Westerly\, RI 02891\, USA
CATEGORIES:Stewardship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250720T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250720T140000
DTSTAMP:20260604T002108
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SUMMARY:4th Annual WLT Mini BioBlitz at Champlin Farm Preserve
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 discovering 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 latest conserved property\, the 90-acre Champlin Farm Preserve! \nThis is a great opportunity to explore the fields\, forests\, rocky outcroppings\, and riverbank of our newest property. Our stewardship group\, the CCC\, has been hard at work removing invasives and clearing trails. There is also a 7-acre gravel pit on the property that promises some interesting finds\, despite its disturbed nature. \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 10am and we will romp\, collect\, and explore until 2 pm. If you’d like to explore before the event starts or after it ends\, you are more than welcome to! Just let us know so we can make sure you know the lay of the land. \nParticipants are encouraged to pack a lunch. Light snacks\, water\, and refreshments will be available as well. We will all take a break\, swap stories\, and have lunch together at noon. \nThere are some great tools out there\, besides field guides and experts\, that can help you identify all kinds of different plants and animals. Be sure to download apps like iNaturalist from the App Store. Play around with them beforehand and be sure to show up with a full battery! \nThe link to the official iNaturalist project will be coming soon! \nIf you have any questions\, send ’em over to Marc (mdoherty@westerlylandtrust.org)
URL:https://westerlylandtrust.org/event/4th-annual-wlt-mini-bioblitz-at-champlin-farm-preserve/
LOCATION:64 Boombridge Rd\, 64 Boombridge Road\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
CATEGORIES:Stewardship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250511T100000
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Stewardship Day at Grills
DESCRIPTION:Help protect unique and rare plant populations from invasives in Grills Preserve!\n\n\nLet’s take a few hours on Mother’s Day to celebrate our common matriarch\, Mother Earth! Everyone is welcome to help us protect unique and rare plant populations in Grills Preserve from invasive plants like garlic mustard\, Japanese honeysuckle\, and round leaf bittersweet.  \n We will take a 1.5-mile hike to a small\, rocky hilltop to hand-pull invasive plants before they outcompete some unique early-season perennial wildflowers. On our walk back to the trailhead\, we might stop by a few small meadows and cut back woody growth while looking for signs of other important native wildflowers.  \n Come prepared for a couple of hours in the woods with weather-appropriate clothing\, work gloves\, loppers\, tick and sun protection\, and water.   \nEmail WLT’s Land Stewardship Manager\, Marc\, at mdoherty@westerlylandtrust.org with any questions.  \n  \nThank you for helping steward our lands\, and don’t forget to bring your mother! 
URL:https://westerlylandtrust.org/event/volunteer-stewardship-day-at-grills/
LOCATION:Grills Preserve\, 198 Bowling Lane\, Westerly\, RI\, 02808\, United States
CATEGORIES:Stewardship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250413T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250413T160000
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Stewardship Day
DESCRIPTION:Let’s dig out the Winnapaug runnels!\n\n\nJoin WLT’s stewardship efforts as we maintain preserve marsh hydrology at Winnapaug Farm Preserve. In a partnership with RI DEM and Save the Bay\, WLT installed and maintains features called runnels which aid in the draining of freshwater off the marsh platform. The features help preserve native salt marsh grasses\, combat the spread of Phragmites australis\, and even control mosquito breeding habitat! \nCome prepared to get a little muddy and wet — work gloves\, knee/hip boots (waterproof)\, shovel\, and a water bottle. If you happen to have a digging fork or pitchfork bring that\, too! We have a few extra knee boots and hip waders of various sizes for those who don’t have any\, just email Marc (mdoherty@westerlylandtrust.org) ahead of time with your shoe size. \nParking \n\nWe will park on the easternmost field of Winnapaug Farm Preserve. Look for the open red gate across from 112 Shore Road\, Westerly.\n\nEmail WLT’s Land Stewardship Manager\, Marc\, with any questions — mdoherty@westerlylandtrust.org
URL:https://westerlylandtrust.org/event/volunteer-stewardship-day/
LOCATION:Winnapaug Farm Preserve\, 109-119 Rhode Island 1A\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
CATEGORIES:Stewardship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T183000
DTSTAMP:20260604T002108
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T160748Z
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SUMMARY:Invasive Plant Identification Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we sharpen our stewardship skills and familiarize ourselves with some common invasive woody plants.\n\n\nIdentifying plants can be hard. Differentiating between an invasive plant and a native plant in the winter when neither has leaves is even harder! \nJoin us as we sharpen our stewardship skills and familiarize ourselves with some common invasive woody plants. We will look at buds\, twigs\, bark\, shape and more as we train our eyes to decipher friend from foe during the quickly ending winter dormancy. We will also share some management techniques to help WLT and backyard stewards alike. \nThis workshop will start with a brief presentation indoors followed by a short walk around Barlow Nature Preserve where we will get some hands-on experience identifying native and invasive plants. \nParking is available in the main parking lot at Barlow Nature Preserve\, with overflow parking in the field behind the outbuildings to the east (up the farm road). \nEmail WLT’s Land Stewardship Manager\, Marc\, with any questions — mdoherty@westerlylandtrust.org
URL:https://westerlylandtrust.org/event/invasive-plant-identification-workshop/
LOCATION:Barlow Nature Preserve\, 449 Westerly Bradford Road\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
CATEGORIES:Stewardship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250309T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250309T130000
DTSTAMP:20260604T002108
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250309T131137Z
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SUMMARY:Weekend Volunteer Stewardship Day
DESCRIPTION:Join WLT’s stewardship efforts as we manage invasive plants and maintain native grasslands at Grills Preserve.\n\n\nWinter is a great time to manage unwanted or invasive woody growth in our open habitats. We will remove invasive shrubs\, build brush piles\, and maintain a matrix of secondary-growth forest and patches of native grasslands across the southern end of the preserve. \nCome prepared to work outside with gloves\, loppers\, and a water bottle. After we are finished the work\, we will scramble up to the top of Big Hill and take in the view! \nParking \n\nWe will park and gather at the Grills Preserve trailhead (198 Bowling Lane\, Bradford\, RI 02808)\nClick here for help navigating to parking!\n\nEmail WLT’s Land Stewardship Manager\, Marc\, with any questions — mdoherty@westerlylandtrust.org
URL:https://westerlylandtrust.org/event/weekend-volunteer-stewardship-day-2/
LOCATION:Grills Preserve\, 198 Bowling Lane\, Westerly\, RI\, 02808\, United States
CATEGORIES:Stewardship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250223T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250223T130000
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SUMMARY:Weekend Volunteer Stewardship Day
DESCRIPTION:Join WLT’s stewardship efforts as we continue to restore a lovely meadow at Cottrell Family Preserve.\n\n\nJoin WLT’s stewardship efforts as we continue to restore a lovely meadow at Cottrell Family Preserve. Winter is a great time to manage unwanted or invasive woody growth in our open grasslands. We will work to remove autumn olive and build brush piles in this warm-season grassland. \nCome prepared to work outside with gloves\, loppers\, and a water bottle. After the work session\, we will take a short stroll along the bank of the Pawcatuck and identify some trees! \nParking \n\nWe will park and gather at the Flora Whiteley lot (aka the grassy lot by the dam).\nClick here for help navigating to parking!\n\nEmail WLT’s Land Stewardship Manager\, Marc\, with any questions — mdoherty@westerlylandtrust.org
URL:https://westerlylandtrust.org/event/weekend-volunteer-stewardship-day/
LOCATION:Cottrell Family Preserve\, 13-29 Christian Hill Rd\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
CATEGORIES:Stewardship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241009T160000
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SUMMARY:'Togetherhood' Volunteer Stewardship Day with Ocean Community YMCA
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\nEvent Highlights:\n\nStart out trailhead native plant garden: Help us lay the foundation for a vibrant native plant garden at the Bowling Lane trailhead to support local wildlife\, educate the public\, and help WLT restoration efforts.\nTrail Clean-Up: Join fellow volunteers in picking up litter along the trails to ensure our natural spaces remain clean and inviting for everyone.\n\nWhat to Bring: Comfortable clothing\, sturdy shoes\, gloves\, water\, and any personal gardening tools you’d like to use. We’ll provide refreshments and all necessary materials.\n\nThis is a wonderful opportunity to connect with nature\, meet like-minded community members\, and contribute to the stewardship of our local environment. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or want to lend a helping hand\, all are welcome!\n\nLet’s work together to create a thriving ecosystem for future generations. We are looking forward to seeing you there!\nAny questions? Send ’em over to mdoherty@westerlylandtrust.org\n\nClick here to register!
URL:https://westerlylandtrust.org/event/togetherhood-volunteer-stewardship-day-with-ocean-community-ymca/
LOCATION:Grills Preserve\, 198 Bowling Lane\, Westerly\, RI\, 02808\, United States
CATEGORIES:Stewardship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240822T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240822T200000
DTSTAMP:20260604T002108
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240731T180045Z
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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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ORGANIZER;CN="The Westerly Land Trust":MAILTO:lbarber@westerlylandtrust.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240804T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240804T100000
DTSTAMP:20260604T002108
CREATED:20240722T165806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240722T170056Z
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SUMMARY:Weekend Stewardship Volunteer Day -- Invasive Plants at Avondale
DESCRIPTION: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 meet the open mouth of Little Narragansett Bay. Its trails\, fields and shores provide a home for agriculture\, native biodiversity\, community and inspiration. \nPlant management in coastal grasslands like Avondale is essential\, as these “edge” habitats are prime locations for invasive plants to take over and outcompete native vegetation. WLT uses primarily mechanical efforts\, such as mowing\, lopping and pulling\, to keep invasive plants like porcelain berry and honeysuckle under control. Timing of these management efforts with the cycles of nature is key to their success. \nNative wildlfowers\, like this narrow-leaved mountain mint (Pycnanthemum tenuifolium)\, are often smothered and starved of sunlight by invasive plants. \nPorcelain berry (Ampelopsis brevipeduculata)\, a member of the grape family native to northern China and Japan\, was introduced to the United States in the 1870s. Its seeds are readily disbursed by mammals and birds. \nSo\, on Sunday\, August 4th from 8am to 10am\, the WLT stewardship team needs your help! Join WLT’s Land Stewardship Manager in the meadows of Avondale Farm Preserve (Quail Run entrance) as we work to pull and control invasive plants before they go to seed. We will manually pull or lop invasive plants\, remove the vegetation and romp through the blooming meadows. \nPart work day\, part plant ID walk\, this Weekend Volunteer Stewardship Day will hopefully leave you feeling both accomplished and better informed! \nIf you are interested in available\, we’d love your help! To sign-up please fill out the form below. \nFor more information\, please email Marc at mdoherty@westerlylandtrust.org. \nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLastEmail *Attendee’s PhoneHow Many in Your Party? *12345Additional Attendee First and Last Names *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
URL:https://westerlylandtrust.org/event/weekend-stewardship-volunteer-day-invasive-plants-at-avondale/
LOCATION:Avondale Farm Preserve\, Quail Run\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
CATEGORIES:Stewardship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240609T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240609T110000
DTSTAMP:20260604T002108
CREATED:20240531T164549Z
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SUMMARY:Weekend Stewardship Volunteer Day
DESCRIPTION: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. \nBut the health of our salt ponds is threatened by rising sea levels\, warming waters\, encroaching development\, increased nutrient loads and invasive species. \n \nWLT\, Save the Bay and the Audubon Society of RI have teamed up to do our part to preserve the Winnapaug Pond marshlands by installing a system of runnels to help drain impounded water from the marsh platform. This impounded water can kill native marsh grasses\, promote invasive grasses\, lower the marsh platform and provide breeding grounds for excessive algae and mosquitoes. \nSince installing the runnels in 2019-2020\, we have observed a decrease in invasive grasses and seen areas of the marsh platform restored to native marsh grasses! But the work is not done as the runnels require annual maintenance\, so we need your help to keep the runnels flowing. \nJoin WLT and Save the Bay staff on Sunday\, June 9th from 8:30am to 11:00am as we unclog the wintertime’s wrack and help the runnels flow free. You will also get to learn more about the salt marsh ecosystem and maybe catch a glimpse of a salt marsh sparrow or tiny baby eels\, among other cool creatures. \nWork on the marsh requires muck/knee boots and a willingness to get a bit dirty! We will provide the shovels and rakes\, but have a limited number/size selection of extra muck boots\, so please bring your own if available. If you’d like to join but don’t have the boots\, let us know your size and we will see what we can do. \nIf you are interested in available\, we’d love your help! To sign-up please fill out the form below. For more information\, please email Marc at mdoherty@westerlylandtrust.org. \nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLastEmailAttendee’s PhoneHow Many Reservations Would You Like? *Per Ticket - $0.0012345678910LIABILITY 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.\nAdditional Attendee First Name\, Last NameSubmit
URL:https://westerlylandtrust.org/event/weekend-stewardship-volunteer-day/
LOCATION:Winnapaug Farm Preserve\, 109-119 Rhode Island 1A\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
CATEGORIES:Stewardship
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