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 [...]

***Due to the snow and forecasted weather, this event has been canceled. Keep your eye out for another weekend stewardship opportunity in the coming weeks. _____________________________________________________________________ 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 [...]

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED 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 [...]

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 [...]