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SUMMARY:Thursday Hike: Herman E. Sheets Family Preserve\, North Stonington\, CT
DESCRIPTION:This preserve offers an enchanting hike through a mixed forest and features vernal pools\, active beaver dams\, high views of the Green Fall River and various stone foundations of Laurel Glen one of North Stonington’s original villages. The hike is 2.5 – 3.0 miles on a variety of surfaces including packed dirt\, grass\, pine needles\, small boardwalks\, occasional rocks and roots\, lots of short ups and downs and a switchback or two making it somewhere between easy and slightly moderate in difficulty. Trailhead and parking are located at the mailbox of 94 Puttker Rd\, just off of Denison Hill Road. Parking is limited\, if you are able\, please carpool.  Dogs on leash are permitted. \nTo sign up\, contact hike leader: Deirdre O’Connor \, 860-287-7281.  Email: deirdreo@snet.net (email preferred). \nThursday hikes are FREE. Be sure to wear hiking boots or good walking shoes. \nPLEASE NOTE: \n\nHikes leave promptly.\nEnding times are estimated as it difficult to ascertain when it will finish due to number of people\, how fast/slow the hikers walk\, etc.\nPlease sign up with leader so that person will know how many are coming. If no one signs up the leader may not show up.\nInclement weather cancels and if in doubt\, contact leader.\nIf you wish to bring a dog please contact the leader as some properties do not allow them. However\, if a dog is present\, they must be leashed at all times.\n\nFLUORESCENT ORANGE REQUIREMENTS:\nIn State Management areas everyone is required to wear 200 square inches of solid daylight fluorescent orange from last Thursday in April to the last day in May\, annually.
URL:https://westerlylandtrust.org/event/thursday-hike-herman-e-sheets-family-preserve-north-stonington-ct/
LOCATION:RI
CATEGORIES:Thursday Hikes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230601T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230601T120000
DTSTAMP:20260606T015134
CREATED:20230428T163127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230428T163127Z
UID:10004581-1685613600-1685620800@westerlylandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Thursday Hike: Herman E. Sheets Family Preserve\, North Stonington\, CT
DESCRIPTION:This preserve offers an enchanting hike through a mixed forest and features vernal pools\, active beaver dams\, high views of the Green Fall River and various stone foundations of Laurel Glen one of North Stonington’s original villages. The hike is 2.5 – 3.0 miles on a variety of surfaces including packed dirt\, grass\, pine needles\, small boardwalks\, occasional rocks and roots\, lots of short ups and downs and a switchback or two making it somewhere between easy and slightly moderate in difficulty. Trailhead and parking are located at the mailbox of 94 Puttker Rd\, just off of Denison Hill Road. Parking is limited\, if you are able\, please carpool.  Dogs on leash are permitted. \nTo sign up\, contact hike leader: Deirdre O’Connor \, 860-287-7281.  Email: deirdreo@snet.net (email preferred). \nThursday hikes are FREE. Be sure to wear hiking boots or good walking shoes. \nPLEASE NOTE: \n\nHikes leave promptly.\nEnding times are estimated as it difficult to ascertain when it will finish due to number of people\, how fast/slow the hikers walk\, etc.\nPlease sign up with leader so that person will know how many are coming. If no one signs up the leader may not show up.\nInclement weather cancels and if in doubt\, contact leader.\nIf you wish to bring a dog please contact the leader as some properties do not allow them. However\, if a dog is present\, they must be leashed at all times.\n\nFLUORESCENT ORANGE REQUIREMENTS:\nIn State Management areas everyone is required to wear 200 square inches of solid daylight fluorescent orange from last Thursday in April to the last day in May\, annually.
URL:https://westerlylandtrust.org/event/thursday-hike-herman-e-sheets-family-preserve-north-stonington-ct-3/
LOCATION:RI
CATEGORIES:Thursday Hikes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230601T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230601T120000
DTSTAMP:20260606T015134
CREATED:20230428T163127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230428T163127Z
UID:10004248-1685613600-1685620800@westerlylandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Thursday Hike: Herman E. Sheets Family Preserve\, North Stonington\, CT
DESCRIPTION:This preserve offers an enchanting hike through a mixed forest and features vernal pools\, active beaver dams\, high views of the Green Fall River and various stone foundations of Laurel Glen one of North Stonington’s original villages. The hike is 2.5 – 3.0 miles on a variety of surfaces including packed dirt\, grass\, pine needles\, small boardwalks\, occasional rocks and roots\, lots of short ups and downs and a switchback or two making it somewhere between easy and slightly moderate in difficulty. Trailhead and parking are located at the mailbox of 94 Puttker Rd\, just off of Denison Hill Road. Parking is limited\, if you are able\, please carpool.  Dogs on leash are permitted. \nTo sign up\, contact hike leader: Deirdre O’Connor \, 860-287-7281.  Email: deirdreo@snet.net (email preferred). \nThursday hikes are FREE. Be sure to wear hiking boots or good walking shoes. \nPLEASE NOTE: \n\nHikes leave promptly.\nEnding times are estimated as it difficult to ascertain when it will finish due to number of people\, how fast/slow the hikers walk\, etc.\nPlease sign up with leader so that person will know how many are coming. If no one signs up the leader may not show up.\nInclement weather cancels and if in doubt\, contact leader.\nIf you wish to bring a dog please contact the leader as some properties do not allow them. However\, if a dog is present\, they must be leashed at all times.\n\nFLUORESCENT ORANGE REQUIREMENTS:\nIn State Management areas everyone is required to wear 200 square inches of solid daylight fluorescent orange from last Thursday in April to the last day in May\, annually.
URL:https://westerlylandtrust.org/event/thursday-hike-herman-e-sheets-family-preserve-north-stonington-ct-2/
LOCATION:RI
CATEGORIES:Thursday Hikes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230608T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230608T130000
DTSTAMP:20260606T015134
CREATED:20230428T181117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230428T181117Z
UID:10003164-1686218400-1686229200@westerlylandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Thursday Hike: Carter Preserve\, Charlestown
DESCRIPTION:This 5-mile walk on Nature Conservancy property has trails through various terrain\, including grassland and woods.  Easy trails on rolling hills with beautiful scenery.  Mountain laurel will hopefully be in bloom during our visit.  Meet and park at 400 Old Mill Road.  Follow short dirt road under power lines to parking area. \nTo sign up\, contact hike leader: Jeff Walker # 401-447-1879.  Email: Jeffrey.walker@cox.net \nThursday hikes are FREE. Be sure to wear hiking boots or good walking shoes. \nPLEASE NOTE: \n\nHikes leave promptly.\nEnding times are estimated as it difficult to ascertain when it will finish due to number of people\, how fast/slow the hikers walk\, etc.\nPlease sign up with leader so that person will know how many are coming. If no one signs up the leader may not show up.\nInclement weather cancels and if in doubt\, contact leader.\nIf you wish to bring a dog please contact the leader as some properties do not allow them. However\, if a dog is present\, they must be leashed at all times.\n\nFLUORESCENT ORANGE REQUIREMENTS:\nIn State Management areas everyone is required to wear 200 square inches of solid daylight fluorescent orange from last Thursday in April to the last day in May\, annually.
URL:https://westerlylandtrust.org/event/thursday-hike-carter-preserve-charlestown/
LOCATION:RI
CATEGORIES:Thursday Hikes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230608T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230608T130000
DTSTAMP:20260606T015134
CREATED:20230428T181117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230428T181117Z
UID:10004582-1686218400-1686229200@westerlylandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Thursday Hike: Carter Preserve\, Charlestown
DESCRIPTION:This 5-mile walk on Nature Conservancy property has trails through various terrain\, including grassland and woods.  Easy trails on rolling hills with beautiful scenery.  Mountain laurel will hopefully be in bloom during our visit.  Meet and park at 400 Old Mill Road.  Follow short dirt road under power lines to parking area. \nTo sign up\, contact hike leader: Jeff Walker # 401-447-1879.  Email: Jeffrey.walker@cox.net \nThursday hikes are FREE. Be sure to wear hiking boots or good walking shoes. \nPLEASE NOTE: \n\nHikes leave promptly.\nEnding times are estimated as it difficult to ascertain when it will finish due to number of people\, how fast/slow the hikers walk\, etc.\nPlease sign up with leader so that person will know how many are coming. If no one signs up the leader may not show up.\nInclement weather cancels and if in doubt\, contact leader.\nIf you wish to bring a dog please contact the leader as some properties do not allow them. However\, if a dog is present\, they must be leashed at all times.\n\nFLUORESCENT ORANGE REQUIREMENTS:\nIn State Management areas everyone is required to wear 200 square inches of solid daylight fluorescent orange from last Thursday in April to the last day in May\, annually.
URL:https://westerlylandtrust.org/event/thursday-hike-carter-preserve-charlestown-3/
LOCATION:RI
CATEGORIES:Thursday Hikes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230608T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230608T130000
DTSTAMP:20260606T015134
CREATED:20230428T181117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230428T181117Z
UID:10004249-1686218400-1686229200@westerlylandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Thursday Hike: Carter Preserve\, Charlestown
DESCRIPTION:This 5-mile walk on Nature Conservancy property has trails through various terrain\, including grassland and woods.  Easy trails on rolling hills with beautiful scenery.  Mountain laurel will hopefully be in bloom during our visit.  Meet and park at 400 Old Mill Road.  Follow short dirt road under power lines to parking area. \nTo sign up\, contact hike leader: Jeff Walker # 401-447-1879.  Email: Jeffrey.walker@cox.net \nThursday hikes are FREE. Be sure to wear hiking boots or good walking shoes. \nPLEASE NOTE: \n\nHikes leave promptly.\nEnding times are estimated as it difficult to ascertain when it will finish due to number of people\, how fast/slow the hikers walk\, etc.\nPlease sign up with leader so that person will know how many are coming. If no one signs up the leader may not show up.\nInclement weather cancels and if in doubt\, contact leader.\nIf you wish to bring a dog please contact the leader as some properties do not allow them. However\, if a dog is present\, they must be leashed at all times.\n\nFLUORESCENT ORANGE REQUIREMENTS:\nIn State Management areas everyone is required to wear 200 square inches of solid daylight fluorescent orange from last Thursday in April to the last day in May\, annually.
URL:https://westerlylandtrust.org/event/thursday-hike-carter-preserve-charlestown-2/
LOCATION:RI
CATEGORIES:Thursday Hikes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230610T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230610T130000
DTSTAMP:20260606T015134
CREATED:20230525T185652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230525T185652Z
UID:10004262-1686394800-1686402000@westerlylandtrust.org
SUMMARY:POP-UP: Bloomin' Brunch
DESCRIPTION:SCHEDULED FOR JUNE 10!! After keeping a watchful eye on the Rhododendrons and Mountain Laurel blooms we believe this will be the best time!\n\n\nJoin us for a guided hike through Crandall Family Preserve and walk through the forest of mountain laurel and rhododendrons. We will end the hike at the overlook where we will gather for a light brunch and mimosas. The trail we will be hiking is only accessible through special guided hikes such as this event. You won’t want to miss these plentiful blooms that line the trails in every direction. Hike is approximately 3.5 miles total.  \nThis event is $5 for members\, and $10 per person for not-yet members. Not a member\, but would like to be? CLICK HERE! \nRegistration required\, spots are limited.
URL:https://westerlylandtrust.org/event/pop-up-bloomin-brunch-2-2-2-3/
LOCATION:Crandall Family Preserve\, 79 Pound Road\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
CATEGORIES:Thursday Hikes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230610T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230610T130000
DTSTAMP:20260606T015134
CREATED:20230525T185652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230525T185652Z
UID:10004595-1686394800-1686402000@westerlylandtrust.org
SUMMARY:POP-UP: Bloomin' Brunch
DESCRIPTION:SCHEDULED FOR JUNE 10!! After keeping a watchful eye on the Rhododendrons and Mountain Laurel blooms we believe this will be the best time!\n\n\nJoin us for a guided hike through Crandall Family Preserve and walk through the forest of mountain laurel and rhododendrons. We will end the hike at the overlook where we will gather for a light brunch and mimosas. The trail we will be hiking is only accessible through special guided hikes such as this event. You won’t want to miss these plentiful blooms that line the trails in every direction. Hike is approximately 3.5 miles total.  \nThis event is $5 for members\, and $10 per person for not-yet members. Not a member\, but would like to be? CLICK HERE! \nRegistration required\, spots are limited.
URL:https://westerlylandtrust.org/event/pop-up-bloomin-brunch-2-2-2-4/
LOCATION:Crandall Family Preserve\, 79 Pound Road\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
CATEGORIES:Thursday Hikes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230610T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230610T130000
DTSTAMP:20260606T015134
CREATED:20230609T151625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230609T151625Z
UID:10004596-1686394800-1686402000@westerlylandtrust.org
SUMMARY:POP-UP: Bloomin' Brunch
DESCRIPTION:SCHEDULED FOR JUNE 10!! After keeping a watchful eye on the Rhododendrons and Mountain Laurel blooms we believe this will be the best time!\n\n\nJoin us for a guided hike through Crandall Family Preserve and walk through the forest of mountain laurel and rhododendrons. We will end the hike at the overlook where we will gather for a light brunch and mimosas. The trail we will be hiking is only accessible through special guided hikes such as this event. You won’t want to miss these plentiful blooms that line the trails in every direction. Hike is approximately 3.5 miles total.  \nThis event is $5 for members\, and $15 per person for not-yet members. Not a member\, but would like to be? CLICK HERE! \nRegistration required\, spots are limited.
URL:https://westerlylandtrust.org/event/pop-up-bloomin-brunch-2-2-2-2-3/
LOCATION:Crandall Family Preserve\, 79 Pound Road\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
CATEGORIES:Thursday Hikes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230610T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230610T130000
DTSTAMP:20260606T015134
CREATED:20230609T151625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230609T151625Z
UID:10004263-1686394800-1686402000@westerlylandtrust.org
SUMMARY:POP-UP: Bloomin' Brunch
DESCRIPTION:SCHEDULED FOR JUNE 10!! After keeping a watchful eye on the Rhododendrons and Mountain Laurel blooms we believe this will be the best time!\n\n\nJoin us for a guided hike through Crandall Family Preserve and walk through the forest of mountain laurel and rhododendrons. We will end the hike at the overlook where we will gather for a light brunch and mimosas. The trail we will be hiking is only accessible through special guided hikes such as this event. You won’t want to miss these plentiful blooms that line the trails in every direction. Hike is approximately 3.5 miles total.  \nThis event is $5 for members\, and $15 per person for not-yet members. Not a member\, but would like to be? CLICK HERE! \nRegistration required\, spots are limited.
URL:https://westerlylandtrust.org/event/pop-up-bloomin-brunch-2-2-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Crandall Family Preserve\, 79 Pound Road\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
CATEGORIES:Thursday Hikes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230610T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230610T130000
DTSTAMP:20260606T015134
CREATED:20230609T151625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230609T151626Z
UID:10003538-1686394800-1686402000@westerlylandtrust.org
SUMMARY:POP-UP: Bloomin' Brunch
DESCRIPTION:SCHEDULED FOR JUNE 10!! After keeping a watchful eye on the Rhododendrons and Mountain Laurel blooms we believe this will be the best time!\n\n\nJoin us for a guided hike through Crandall Family Preserve and walk through the forest of mountain laurel and rhododendrons. We will end the hike at the overlook where we will gather for a light brunch and mimosas. The trail we will be hiking is only accessible through special guided hikes such as this event. You won’t want to miss these plentiful blooms that line the trails in every direction. Hike is approximately 3.5 miles total.  \nThis event is $5 for members\, and $15 per person for not-yet members. Not a member\, but would like to be? CLICK HERE! \nRegistration required\, spots are limited.
URL:https://westerlylandtrust.org/event/pop-up-bloomin-brunch-2-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Crandall Family Preserve\, 79 Pound Road\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
CATEGORIES:Thursday Hikes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230615T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230615T120000
DTSTAMP:20260606T015134
CREATED:20230428T181610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230504T143503Z
UID:10003165-1686823200-1686830400@westerlylandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Thursday Hike: Flora Whiteley/Cottrell Preserve\, Westerly– End of Season Get Together
DESCRIPTION:The WLT’s Flora Whitely Preserve abuts the Pawcatuck River upstream of the Potter Hill dam and features a boat portage at the bridge. The WLT Cottrell Preserve is 21 acres which is boarded on the north by the Pawcatuck River and on the south by the Westerly Town Forest. It will be a moderate woods walk. Parking is still a challenge so we will meet at Flora Whitely Preserve on Potter Hill Road. We will return to Flora Whitely to have a picnic. Bring your own lunch\, beverage and lawn chair. \nTo sign up\, contact hike leader: David Prigmore # (401) 348-2855.  Email: d.bprigmore@gmail.com \nThursday hikes are FREE. Be sure to wear hiking boots or good walking shoes. \nPLEASE NOTE: \n\nHikes leave promptly.\nEnding times are estimated as it difficult to ascertain when it will finish due to number of people\, how fast/slow the hikers walk\, etc.\nPlease sign up with leader so that person will know how many are coming. If no one signs up the leader may not show up.\nInclement weather cancels and if in doubt\, contact leader.\nIf you wish to bring a dog please contact the leader as some properties do not allow them. However\, if a dog is present\, they must be leashed at all times.\n\nFLUORESCENT ORANGE REQUIREMENTS:\nIn State Management areas everyone is required to wear 200 square inches of solid daylight fluorescent orange from last Thursday in April to the last day in May\, annually.
URL:https://westerlylandtrust.org/event/thursday-hike-flora-whitely-cottrell-preserve-westerly-end-of-season-get-together/
LOCATION:RI
CATEGORIES:Thursday Hikes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230615T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230615T120000
DTSTAMP:20260606T015134
CREATED:20230428T181610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230428T181610Z
UID:10004583-1686823200-1686830400@westerlylandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Thursday Hike: Flora Whiteley/Cottrell Preserve\, Westerly– End of Season Get Together
DESCRIPTION:The WLT’s Flora Whitely Preserve abuts the Pawcatuck River upstream of the Potter Hill dam and features a boat portage at the bridge. The WLT Cottrell Preserve is 21 acres which is boarded on the north by the Pawcatuck River and on the south by the Westerly Town Forest. It will be a moderate woods walk. Parking is still a challenge so we will meet at Flora Whitely Preserve on Potter Hill Road. We will return to Flora Whitely to have a picnic. Bring your own lunch\, beverage and lawn chair. \nTo sign up\, contact hike leader: David Prigmore # (401) 348-2855.  Email: d.bprigmore@gmail.com \nThursday hikes are FREE. Be sure to wear hiking boots or good walking shoes. \nPLEASE NOTE: \n\nHikes leave promptly.\nEnding times are estimated as it difficult to ascertain when it will finish due to number of people\, how fast/slow the hikers walk\, etc.\nPlease sign up with leader so that person will know how many are coming. If no one signs up the leader may not show up.\nInclement weather cancels and if in doubt\, contact leader.\nIf you wish to bring a dog please contact the leader as some properties do not allow them. However\, if a dog is present\, they must be leashed at all times.\n\nFLUORESCENT ORANGE REQUIREMENTS:\nIn State Management areas everyone is required to wear 200 square inches of solid daylight fluorescent orange from last Thursday in April to the last day in May\, annually.
URL:https://westerlylandtrust.org/event/thursday-hike-flora-whitely-cottrell-preserve-westerly-end-of-season-get-together-3/
LOCATION:RI
CATEGORIES:Thursday Hikes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230615T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230615T120000
DTSTAMP:20260606T015134
CREATED:20230428T181610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230428T181610Z
UID:10004250-1686823200-1686830400@westerlylandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Thursday Hike: Flora Whiteley/Cottrell Preserve\, Westerly– End of Season Get Together
DESCRIPTION:The WLT’s Flora Whitely Preserve abuts the Pawcatuck River upstream of the Potter Hill dam and features a boat portage at the bridge. The WLT Cottrell Preserve is 21 acres which is boarded on the north by the Pawcatuck River and on the south by the Westerly Town Forest. It will be a moderate woods walk. Parking is still a challenge so we will meet at Flora Whitely Preserve on Potter Hill Road. We will return to Flora Whitely to have a picnic. Bring your own lunch\, beverage and lawn chair. \nTo sign up\, contact hike leader: David Prigmore # (401) 348-2855.  Email: d.bprigmore@gmail.com \nThursday hikes are FREE. Be sure to wear hiking boots or good walking shoes. \nPLEASE NOTE: \n\nHikes leave promptly.\nEnding times are estimated as it difficult to ascertain when it will finish due to number of people\, how fast/slow the hikers walk\, etc.\nPlease sign up with leader so that person will know how many are coming. If no one signs up the leader may not show up.\nInclement weather cancels and if in doubt\, contact leader.\nIf you wish to bring a dog please contact the leader as some properties do not allow them. However\, if a dog is present\, they must be leashed at all times.\n\nFLUORESCENT ORANGE REQUIREMENTS:\nIn State Management areas everyone is required to wear 200 square inches of solid daylight fluorescent orange from last Thursday in April to the last day in May\, annually.
URL:https://westerlylandtrust.org/event/thursday-hike-flora-whitely-cottrell-preserve-westerly-end-of-season-get-together-2/
LOCATION:RI
CATEGORIES:Thursday Hikes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230620T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230620T113000
DTSTAMP:20260606T015134
CREATED:20230504T141626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230504T141626Z
UID:10004253-1687255200-1687260600@westerlylandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Pollinator Safari
DESCRIPTION:Get your bug nets ready\, it’s pollinator week! Come explore and discover the diverse pollinating insects in your backyard environment.\n\n\nJoin the Westerly Land Trust and the amazing Dr. Rachael Bonoan\, head of the Providence College’s Pollinator Lab\, for this all-ages\, family-friendly event. \nDr. Bonoan will guide us through beautiful Avondale Farm Preserve where we will find\, capture and identify the bees\, butterflies and other pollinating insects doing the critical work of keeping our local ecosystems in balance. Get up close to these winged critters and learn how to use “bug vacuums”\, nets\, and field guides to catch\, identify\, and release some amazing pollinators. Learn from the experts how pollinators do their jobs\, why they are important\, and what we can do to help them! \nPlease prepare to romp out in the sun and tall grass; sturdy shoes\, pants\, sun/bug protection and water are recommended. There are no restroom facilities at Avondale\, so plan accordingly. \nParking- Park at the Quail Run parking lot. Overflow parking will be available at Grassland Way. Please meet at Quail Run Parking lot at 10:00 AM. \n\nRegistration required.\nEvent is open to ALL ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult.\nChildren under 12 are FREE.\nEvent is FREE for WLT members and $10 for not-yet-members.\nCLICK HERE to become a member today!\n\nTo learn more about Rachael and her lab click here.
URL:https://westerlylandtrust.org/event/pollinator-safari-2-2/
LOCATION:Avondale Farm Preserve\, Quail Run\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Thursday Hikes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230620T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230620T113000
DTSTAMP:20260606T015134
CREATED:20230504T141626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230504T144603Z
UID:10003537-1687255200-1687260600@westerlylandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Pollinator Safari
DESCRIPTION:Get your bug nets ready\, it’s pollinator week! Come explore and discover the diverse pollinating insects in your backyard environment.\n\n\nJoin the Westerly Land Trust and the amazing Dr. Rachael Bonoan\, head of the Providence College’s Pollinator Lab\, for this all-ages\, family-friendly event. \nDr. Bonoan will guide us through beautiful Avondale Farm Preserve where we will find\, capture and identify the bees\, butterflies and other pollinating insects doing the critical work of keeping our local ecosystems in balance. Get up close to these winged critters and learn how to use “bug vacuums”\, nets\, and field guides to catch\, identify\, and release some amazing pollinators. Learn from the experts how pollinators do their jobs\, why they are important\, and what we can do to help them! \nPlease prepare to romp out in the sun and tall grass; sturdy shoes\, pants\, sun/bug protection and water are recommended. There are no restroom facilities at Avondale\, so plan accordingly. \nParking- Park at the Quail Run parking lot. Overflow parking will be available at Grassland Way. Please meet at Quail Run Parking lot at 10:00 AM. \n\nRegistration required.\nEvent is open to ALL ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult.\nChildren under 12 are FREE.\nEvent is FREE for WLT members and $10 for not-yet-members.\nCLICK HERE to become a member today!\n\nTo learn more about Rachael and her lab click here.
URL:https://westerlylandtrust.org/event/pollinator-safari-2/
LOCATION:Avondale Farm Preserve\, Quail Run\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Thursday Hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230620T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230620T113000
DTSTAMP:20260606T015134
CREATED:20230504T141626Z
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UID:10004586-1687255200-1687260600@westerlylandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Pollinator Safari
DESCRIPTION:Get your bug nets ready\, it’s pollinator week! Come explore and discover the diverse pollinating insects in your backyard environment.\n\n\nJoin the Westerly Land Trust and the amazing Dr. Rachael Bonoan\, head of the Providence College’s Pollinator Lab\, for this all-ages\, family-friendly event. \nDr. Bonoan will guide us through beautiful Avondale Farm Preserve where we will find\, capture and identify the bees\, butterflies and other pollinating insects doing the critical work of keeping our local ecosystems in balance. Get up close to these winged critters and learn how to use “bug vacuums”\, nets\, and field guides to catch\, identify\, and release some amazing pollinators. Learn from the experts how pollinators do their jobs\, why they are important\, and what we can do to help them! \nPlease prepare to romp out in the sun and tall grass; sturdy shoes\, pants\, sun/bug protection and water are recommended. There are no restroom facilities at Avondale\, so plan accordingly. \nParking- Park at the Quail Run parking lot. Overflow parking will be available at Grassland Way. Please meet at Quail Run Parking lot at 10:00 AM. \n\nRegistration required.\nEvent is open to ALL ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult.\nChildren under 12 are FREE.\nEvent is FREE for WLT members and $10 for not-yet-members.\nCLICK HERE to become a member today!\n\nTo learn more about Rachael and her lab click here.
URL:https://westerlylandtrust.org/event/pollinator-safari-2-3/
LOCATION:Avondale Farm Preserve\, Quail Run\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Thursday Hikes
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