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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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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
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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
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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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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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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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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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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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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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