Events
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Thursday Hike
Thursday HikesJoin the Thursday Hikers for free guided trail hikes on Thursday mornings. These hikes begin at 10:00 AM unless otherwise stated and leave promptly, so please arrive on time. This group will visit various local conservation properties, including some Westerly Land Trust (WLT) preserves. If you would like to lead a hike for the next [...]
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Thursday Hike: Wahaneeta Preserve
Wahaneeta Preserve 118 Moorehouse Road, Westerly, RI, United StatesThursday HikesLet’s wander the varied trails of this former Girl Scout Camp, Homestead and Saw Mill. Trails are well maintained with mostly gentle ups and downs. Parking will be available at Wahaneeta Preserve, 118 Moorehouse Road, Westerly. Gate will be open; drive through the gate and park in the field. Meet at the cabin just up [...]
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Thursday Hike: Grills Preserve
Grills Preserve 198 Bowling Lane, Westerly, RI, United StatesThursday HikesThis walk on WLT's 500-acre preserve is over primarily flat terrain often along the Wild and Scenic Pawcatuck River on clear, wide trails. We should be able to see most of the popular attractions, including the Polly Coon Bridge, the Larkin Foundation dating from the 1660s, and views from Big Hill after a short but [...]
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Thursday Hike: Wahaneeta Preserve/ Woody Hill
Wahaneeta Preserve 118 Moorehouse Road, Westerly, RI, United StatesThursday HikesThis walk goes through Wahaneeta Preserve and adjacent Woody Hill Management Area. The hike is about 4 miles long and will go past interesting geological features, foundations from the 1800s, remains of an old quarry, and the Woody Hill Marsh. Moderate terrain with several flat sections on dirt roads, but note there are also a [...]
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Thursday Hike: Champlin Farm Preserve
Champlin Farm Preserve 64 boombridge Road, Westerly, RI, United StatesThursday HikesThis will be the first walk at the newly acquired Chaplin Preserve at 64 Boombridge Road in Westerly. The entrance is just north of a swamp area on the west side of Boombridge Road. Take the dirt road up the hill to parking at the top of the hill. The walk is through the woods, [...]
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CANCELED! Thursday Hike: Riverwood Preserve
Riverwood Preserve 5 Boy Scout Drive, Westerly, RI, United StatesThursday HikesUnfortunately, the hike has been canceled due to anticipated rain. This property is part of the Westerly Land Trust’s Pawcatuck River Corridor Initiative. It consists of 148 acres of woodland, rocky ridges and freshwater wetlands adjacent to the Pawcatuck River and the Boy Scout Camp. It has interesting quarry remnants, river views and descent through [...]
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Thursday Hike: Wahaneeta/ End of Season Get Together
Wahaneeta Preserve 118 Moorehouse Road, Westerly, RI, United StatesThursday HikesEnd of season get-together will start as soon as the hike ends! WLT has recreated the old Girl Scout trails on interesting moderate terrain. After the hike, we will return to the starting point and have a picnic at the pavilion to celebrate the end of the hike season. Bring your own lunch, beverage and [...]
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Thursday Hike: Grills Preserve
Grills Preserve 198 Bowling Lane, Westerly, RI, United StatesThursday HikesThis walk on WLT's 500-acre preserve is over primarily flat terrain often along the Pawcatuck River on clear, wide trails. We will be able to see some newly discovered foundations. There is a gorgeous scenic view from the top of aptly named, Big Hill, which requires a bit of steep climbing. Meet at the parking [...]
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Thursday Hike: Dr. John Champlin Glacier Park
Thursday HikesA walking tour of the WLT’s Dr. John Champlin Glacier Park featuring wooded trails with gentle hills and some rocky sections. This site’s unique geological features are worth the trip. Meet at the trailhead off of Tom Harvey Road just outside the entrance to Winnapaug Cottages. Please park in the designated area outside of the Winnapaug Cottages [...]