Let's dig out the Winnapaug runnels!Join 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, [...]
Help protect unique and rare plant populations from invasives in Grills Preserve!Let'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. We will take [...]
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 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– [...]
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! Coffee is served in The Coop at [...]
Discover how to grow native plants and support local wildlife in this hands-on seed-sowing workshop.As 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 [...]
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. Presentations, vendors, demonstrations, a seed swap, and a book table will be featured throughout the weekend. Full schedule, speaker information, and additional details are [...]
Help WLT remove invasive woody plants at Champlin Farm Preserve With 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 [...]
Explore how to identify Rhode Island's winter trees by observing bark, buds, and branches in this introductory lecture. Identifying 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, [...]
Explore how to identify Rhode Island's winter trees on a guided walk using bark, buds, and habitat clues.To build on our Winter Tree Identification Lecture, let's hit the trail and see, touch, and even smell the trees at Grills Preserve.WLT's Land Stewardship Manager, Marc Doherty, will lead a 1.5-mile walk through a variety of forest [...]