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SUMMARY:Thursday Hike: Sheep Farm\, Groton\, CT
DESCRIPTION:A former sheep farm\, this hilly property is maintained by Groton Open Space Association (GOSA). The well marked trails travel over rocks and ledges along a stream with 2 waterfalls for about 31/5 miles. (Spoiler Alert: The waterfalls look much bigger in pictures.) This is an example of typical New England upland\, mostly deciduous forest that was saved from development due to the high cost of building there. Directions: Take Route 95 South to CT exit 88. Turn left and take the first left onto Hazelnut Hill Rd. The parking area is up the hill on the right. There are some picnic tables if you want to bring a lunch. \nTo sign up\, contact hike leader: Janice Fifer\, 401-213-6479 Email: jhfifer@verizon.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-sheep-farm-groton-ct/
CATEGORIES:Thursday Hikes
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SUMMARY:Thursday Hike: Sheep Farm\, Groton\, CT
DESCRIPTION:A former sheep farm\, this hilly property is maintained by Groton Open Space Association (GOSA). The well marked trails travel over rocks and ledges along a stream with 2 waterfalls for about 31/5 miles. (Spoiler Alert: The waterfalls look much bigger in pictures.) This is an example of typical New England upland\, mostly deciduous forest that was saved from development due to the high cost of building there. Directions: Take Route 95 South to CT exit 88. Turn left and take the first left onto Hazelnut Hill Rd. The parking area is up the hill on the right. There are some picnic tables if you want to bring a lunch. \nTo sign up\, contact hike leader: Janice Fifer\, 401-213-6479 Email: jhfifer@verizon.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-sheep-farm-groton-ct-2/
CATEGORIES:Thursday Hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230518T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230518T123000
DTSTAMP:20260606T081207
CREATED:20230428T162800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230428T162800Z
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SUMMARY:Thursday Hike: Sheep Farm\, Groton\, CT
DESCRIPTION:A former sheep farm\, this hilly property is maintained by Groton Open Space Association (GOSA). The well marked trails travel over rocks and ledges along a stream with 2 waterfalls for about 31/5 miles. (Spoiler Alert: The waterfalls look much bigger in pictures.) This is an example of typical New England upland\, mostly deciduous forest that was saved from development due to the high cost of building there. Directions: Take Route 95 South to CT exit 88. Turn left and take the first left onto Hazelnut Hill Rd. The parking area is up the hill on the right. There are some picnic tables if you want to bring a lunch. \nTo sign up\, contact hike leader: Janice Fifer\, 401-213-6479 Email: jhfifer@verizon.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-sheep-farm-groton-ct-3/
CATEGORIES:Thursday Hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230520T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230520T123000
DTSTAMP:20260606T081207
CREATED:20230310T142420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230519T173100Z
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SUMMARY:Historic Cemetery Tour/Hike: Grills Preserve- CANCELED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER
DESCRIPTION:Join us for part 2 of 3 Spring Historic Cemetery Tours. This tour includes a bonus hike!\n\n\nThere are nearly 90 historic burial grounds in Westerly\, five of which are on Westerly Land Trust properties. The WLT is hosting Larry Hunter\, local commissioner of the Rhode Island Advisory Commission on Historic Cemeteries and member of Rediscovering History\, Inc. and Michael Carroll\, Executive Director of Rediscovering History\, Inc. for our second stop on our Spring tour: Grills Preserve. \nLarry will walk us through “Cemetery 101”\, which explains orientation and types of headstones\, the use of footstones and field stones\, and the types of materials. We will also discuss the dos and don’ts of visiting cemeteries\, cleaning\, maintenance\, and restoration of stones. This historic cemetery is nestled in the woods so be sure to bring your hiking boots/sturdy shoes. \nHike will be led by WLT\, Land Stewardship Manager\, Marc Doherty along the Grills Blue trail with a stop at the Polly Coon Bridge stretching over the Pawcatuck River. Bring along water and a little lunch or snack (carry in/carry out). \n\nTours are recommended for adults.\nPlease prepare for being out in the grass and woods\, and bring bug repellant and water.\nSign up for 1 or all 3 tours as each burial ground offers its own unique characteristics and experience.\nTours are FREE for WLT members and $10 for not-yet-members\, which Larry has generously pledged to donate to WLT.\n\nNot a WLT member yet\, but would like to be? CLICK HERE. Joining us with a family member? Sign up for our family membership and get not only a discount on attending all three tours but also all our other monthly adventures!
URL:https://westerlylandtrust.org/event/historic-cemetery-tour-hike-grills-preserve/
LOCATION:Grills Preserve\, 198 Bowling Lane\, Westerly\, RI\, 02808\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Thursday Hikes
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230520T123000
DTSTAMP:20260606T081207
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SUMMARY:Historic Cemetery Tour/Hike: Grills Preserve- CANCELED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER
DESCRIPTION:Join us for part 2 of 3 Spring Historic Cemetery Tours. This tour includes a bonus hike!\n\n\nThere are nearly 90 historic burial grounds in Westerly\, five of which are on Westerly Land Trust properties. The WLT is hosting Larry Hunter\, local commissioner of the Rhode Island Advisory Commission on Historic Cemeteries and member of Rediscovering History\, Inc. and Michael Carroll\, Executive Director of Rediscovering History\, Inc. for our second stop on our Spring tour: Grills Preserve. \nLarry will walk us through “Cemetery 101”\, which explains orientation and types of headstones\, the use of footstones and field stones\, and the types of materials. We will also discuss the dos and don’ts of visiting cemeteries\, cleaning\, maintenance\, and restoration of stones. This historic cemetery is nestled in the woods so be sure to bring your hiking boots/sturdy shoes. \nHike will be led by WLT\, Land Stewardship Manager\, Marc Doherty along the Grills Blue trail with a stop at the Polly Coon Bridge stretching over the Pawcatuck River. Bring along water and a little lunch or snack (carry in/carry out). \n\nTours are recommended for adults.\nPlease prepare for being out in the grass and woods\, and bring bug repellant and water.\nSign up for 1 or all 3 tours as each burial ground offers its own unique characteristics and experience.\nTours are FREE for WLT members and $10 for not-yet-members\, which Larry has generously pledged to donate to WLT.\n\nNot a WLT member yet\, but would like to be? CLICK HERE. Joining us with a family member? Sign up for our family membership and get not only a discount on attending all three tours but also all our other monthly adventures!
URL:https://westerlylandtrust.org/event/historic-cemetery-tour-hike-grills-preserve-2/
LOCATION:Grills Preserve\, 198 Bowling Lane\, Westerly\, RI\, 02808\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Thursday Hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230520T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230520T123000
DTSTAMP:20260606T081207
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SUMMARY:Historic Cemetery Tour/Hike: Grills Preserve- CANCELED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER
DESCRIPTION:Join us for part 2 of 3 Spring Historic Cemetery Tours. This tour includes a bonus hike!\n\n\nThere are nearly 90 historic burial grounds in Westerly\, five of which are on Westerly Land Trust properties. The WLT is hosting Larry Hunter\, local commissioner of the Rhode Island Advisory Commission on Historic Cemeteries and member of Rediscovering History\, Inc. and Michael Carroll\, Executive Director of Rediscovering History\, Inc. for our second stop on our Spring tour: Grills Preserve. \nLarry will walk us through “Cemetery 101”\, which explains orientation and types of headstones\, the use of footstones and field stones\, and the types of materials. We will also discuss the dos and don’ts of visiting cemeteries\, cleaning\, maintenance\, and restoration of stones. This historic cemetery is nestled in the woods so be sure to bring your hiking boots/sturdy shoes. \nHike will be led by WLT\, Land Stewardship Manager\, Marc Doherty along the Grills Blue trail with a stop at the Polly Coon Bridge stretching over the Pawcatuck River. Bring along water and a little lunch or snack (carry in/carry out). \n\nTours are recommended for adults.\nPlease prepare for being out in the grass and woods\, and bring bug repellant and water.\nSign up for 1 or all 3 tours as each burial ground offers its own unique characteristics and experience.\nTours are FREE for WLT members and $10 for not-yet-members\, which Larry has generously pledged to donate to WLT.\n\nNot a WLT member yet\, but would like to be? CLICK HERE. Joining us with a family member? Sign up for our family membership and get not only a discount on attending all three tours but also all our other monthly adventures!
URL:https://westerlylandtrust.org/event/historic-cemetery-tour-hike-grills-preserve-3/
LOCATION:Grills Preserve\, 198 Bowling Lane\, Westerly\, RI\, 02808\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Thursday Hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230523T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230523T193000
DTSTAMP:20260606T081207
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SUMMARY:Historic Cemetery Picnic Tour: Winnapaug Farm Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our last stop of our Spring Historic Cemetery Tours and discover the history of cemetery picnics.\n\n\nThere are nearly 90 historic burial grounds in Westerly\, five of which are on Westerly Land Trust properties. The WLT is hosting Michael Carroll\, Executive Director of Rediscovering History\, Inc. and Larry Hunter\, local commissioner of the Rhode Island Advisory Commission on Historic Cemeteries and member of Rediscovering History\, Inc. for our last stop on our Spring tour: Winnapaug Farm Preserve. \nPack your picnic baskets\, beverages\, and blankets or lawn chairs\, and experience a fad of the past! Michael will take us back in time to the 19th and early 20th century when picnics in cemeteries were a fashionable and respectful way to stay connected to both the living and the dead. Larry will lead us through a history lesson and Cemetery 101 introduction. \n\nCarry in/ Carry out\nTours are recommended for adults.\nPlease prepare for being out in the grass and woods\, and bring bug repellant and water.\nSign up for 1 or all 3 tours as each burial ground offers its own unique characteristics and experience.\nTours are FREE for WLT members and $10 for not-yet-members\, which Larry has generously pledged to donate to WLT.\n\nNot a WLT member yet\, but would like to be? CLICK HERE. Joining us with a family member? Sign up for our family membership and get not only a discount on attending all three tours but also all our other monthly adventures!
URL:https://westerlylandtrust.org/event/historic-cemetery-picnic-tour-winnapaug-farm-preserve/
LOCATION:Winnapaug Farm Preserve\, 109-119 Rhode Island 1A\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Thursday Hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230523T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230523T193000
DTSTAMP:20260606T081207
CREATED:20230310T142421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230310T142421Z
UID:10004227-1684863000-1684870200@westerlylandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Historic Cemetery Picnic Tour: Winnapaug Farm Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our last stop of our Spring Historic Cemetery Tours and discover the history of cemetery picnics.\n\n\nThere are nearly 90 historic burial grounds in Westerly\, five of which are on Westerly Land Trust properties. The WLT is hosting Michael Carroll\, Executive Director of Rediscovering History\, Inc. and Larry Hunter\, local commissioner of the Rhode Island Advisory Commission on Historic Cemeteries and member of Rediscovering History\, Inc. for our last stop on our Spring tour: Winnapaug Farm Preserve. \nPack your picnic baskets\, beverages\, and blankets or lawn chairs\, and experience a fad of the past! Michael will take us back in time to the 19th and early 20th century when picnics in cemeteries were a fashionable and respectful way to stay connected to both the living and the dead. Larry will lead us through a history lesson and Cemetery 101 introduction. \n\nCarry in/ Carry out\nTours are recommended for adults.\nPlease prepare for being out in the grass and woods\, and bring bug repellant and water.\nSign up for 1 or all 3 tours as each burial ground offers its own unique characteristics and experience.\nTours are FREE for WLT members and $10 for not-yet-members\, which Larry has generously pledged to donate to WLT.\n\nNot a WLT member yet\, but would like to be? CLICK HERE. Joining us with a family member? Sign up for our family membership and get not only a discount on attending all three tours but also all our other monthly adventures!
URL:https://westerlylandtrust.org/event/historic-cemetery-picnic-tour-winnapaug-farm-preserve-2/
LOCATION:Winnapaug Farm Preserve\, 109-119 Rhode Island 1A\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Thursday Hikes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230523T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230523T193000
DTSTAMP:20260606T081207
CREATED:20230310T142421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230310T142421Z
UID:10004560-1684863000-1684870200@westerlylandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Historic Cemetery Picnic Tour: Winnapaug Farm Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our last stop of our Spring Historic Cemetery Tours and discover the history of cemetery picnics.\n\n\nThere are nearly 90 historic burial grounds in Westerly\, five of which are on Westerly Land Trust properties. The WLT is hosting Michael Carroll\, Executive Director of Rediscovering History\, Inc. and Larry Hunter\, local commissioner of the Rhode Island Advisory Commission on Historic Cemeteries and member of Rediscovering History\, Inc. for our last stop on our Spring tour: Winnapaug Farm Preserve. \nPack your picnic baskets\, beverages\, and blankets or lawn chairs\, and experience a fad of the past! Michael will take us back in time to the 19th and early 20th century when picnics in cemeteries were a fashionable and respectful way to stay connected to both the living and the dead. Larry will lead us through a history lesson and Cemetery 101 introduction. \n\nCarry in/ Carry out\nTours are recommended for adults.\nPlease prepare for being out in the grass and woods\, and bring bug repellant and water.\nSign up for 1 or all 3 tours as each burial ground offers its own unique characteristics and experience.\nTours are FREE for WLT members and $10 for not-yet-members\, which Larry has generously pledged to donate to WLT.\n\nNot a WLT member yet\, but would like to be? CLICK HERE. Joining us with a family member? Sign up for our family membership and get not only a discount on attending all three tours but also all our other monthly adventures!
URL:https://westerlylandtrust.org/event/historic-cemetery-picnic-tour-winnapaug-farm-preserve-3/
LOCATION:Winnapaug Farm Preserve\, 109-119 Rhode Island 1A\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Thursday Hikes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230525T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230525T120000
DTSTAMP:20260606T081207
CREATED:20230510T144941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230510T145441Z
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SUMMARY:Thursday Hike: Level Best Farm\, Richmond
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a walking tour around the private property at Level Best Farm\, in Wood River Junction (town of Richmond).  Ken will also give some brief history about the land and the surrounding area. Mostly flat terrain\, on well kept trails\, and an easy hike consisting of three loops (~ 1 mile each) that meet in the middle near the parking area.  Enjoy various types of pine and deciduous forests\, swamp views\, meandering streams\, meadows\, and fields. There are also two milkweed meadows for the monarch butterflies. From the Westerly area\, take route 91 east\, towards Carolina.  Drive through Bradford and continue past Alton Pond / Wood River and the Village of Alton.  Turn left onto Homestead Road (located between the Alton Fire Station and the\, “Food Truck on 91”). Meet at the end of the ~ ¼ mile dirt road. Address:  22 Homestead Rd\, Wood River Junction\, RI. \nTo sign up\, contact Co-hike leaders: Ken and Rebecca Mitchell Call/text 269-808-5623 OR Email: rebecca.paperwork@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-level-best-farm-richmond/
CATEGORIES:Thursday Hikes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230525T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230525T120000
DTSTAMP:20260606T081207
CREATED:20230510T144941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230510T144941Z
UID:10004257-1685008800-1685016000@westerlylandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Thursday Hike: Level Best Farm\, Richmond
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a walking tour around the private property at Level Best Farm\, in Wood River Junction (town of Richmond).  Ken will also give some brief history about the land and the surrounding area. Mostly flat terrain\, on well kept trails\, and an easy hike consisting of three loops (~ 1 mile each) that meet in the middle near the parking area.  Enjoy various types of pine and deciduous forests\, swamp views\, meandering streams\, meadows\, and fields. There are also two milkweed meadows for the monarch butterflies. From the Westerly area\, take route 91 east\, towards Carolina.  Drive through Bradford and continue past Alton Pond / Wood River and the Village of Alton.  Turn left onto Homestead Road (located between the Alton Fire Station and the\, “Food Truck on 91”). Meet at the end of the ~ ¼ mile dirt road. Address:  22 Homestead Rd\, Wood River Junction\, RI. \nTo sign up\, contact Co-hike leaders: Ken and Rebecca Mitchell Call/text 269-808-5623 OR Email: rebecca.paperwork@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-level-best-farm-richmond-2/
CATEGORIES:Thursday Hikes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230525T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230525T120000
DTSTAMP:20260606T081207
CREATED:20230510T144941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230510T144941Z
UID:10004590-1685008800-1685016000@westerlylandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Thursday Hike: Level Best Farm\, Richmond
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a walking tour around the private property at Level Best Farm\, in Wood River Junction (town of Richmond).  Ken will also give some brief history about the land and the surrounding area. Mostly flat terrain\, on well kept trails\, and an easy hike consisting of three loops (~ 1 mile each) that meet in the middle near the parking area.  Enjoy various types of pine and deciduous forests\, swamp views\, meandering streams\, meadows\, and fields. There are also two milkweed meadows for the monarch butterflies. From the Westerly area\, take route 91 east\, towards Carolina.  Drive through Bradford and continue past Alton Pond / Wood River and the Village of Alton.  Turn left onto Homestead Road (located between the Alton Fire Station and the\, “Food Truck on 91”). Meet at the end of the ~ ¼ mile dirt road. Address:  22 Homestead Rd\, Wood River Junction\, RI. \nTo sign up\, contact Co-hike leaders: Ken and Rebecca Mitchell Call/text 269-808-5623 OR Email: rebecca.paperwork@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-level-best-farm-richmond-3/
CATEGORIES:Thursday Hikes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230601T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230601T120000
DTSTAMP:20260606T081207
CREATED:20230428T163127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230428T163136Z
UID:10003163-1685613600-1685620800@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/
CATEGORIES:Thursday Hikes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230601T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230601T120000
DTSTAMP:20260606T081207
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/
CATEGORIES:Thursday Hikes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230601T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230601T120000
DTSTAMP:20260606T081207
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/
CATEGORIES:Thursday Hikes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230608T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230608T130000
DTSTAMP:20260606T081207
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/
CATEGORIES:Thursday Hikes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230608T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230608T130000
DTSTAMP:20260606T081207
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/
CATEGORIES:Thursday Hikes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230608T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230608T130000
DTSTAMP:20260606T081207
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/
CATEGORIES:Thursday Hikes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230610T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230610T130000
DTSTAMP:20260606T081207
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:20260606T081207
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:20260606T081207
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:20260606T081207
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:20230610T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230610T130000
DTSTAMP:20260606T081207
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:20230615T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230615T120000
DTSTAMP:20260606T081207
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/
CATEGORIES:Thursday Hikes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230615T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230615T120000
DTSTAMP:20260606T081207
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/
CATEGORIES:Thursday Hikes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230615T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230615T120000
DTSTAMP:20260606T081207
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/
CATEGORIES:Thursday Hikes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230620T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230620T113000
DTSTAMP:20260606T081207
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230620T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230620T113000
DTSTAMP:20260606T081207
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:20260606T081207
CREATED:20230504T141626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230504T141626Z
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230719T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230719T193000
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SUMMARY:Kayak\, Yoga\, Float & Flow
DESCRIPTION:Start your adventure with a guided yoga session at WLT’s Flora Whiteley Preserve to warm up for a beautiful paddle on the Pawcatuck River.\n\n\nCertified yoga teacher\, Janice Fifer\, will guide us through Sun Salutations with a focus in hip and shoulder openers to prepare for a paddle up the Pawcatuck River. We will stop along the way for more yoga\, a short meditation and ride the rivers gentle current back to the put in point. The evening will end with relaxation and a closing circle. This is a moderate paddle for experienced kayakers\, with the emphasis on relaxing and enjoying nature.  \nWhat to bring: BYO Kayak\, Paddle\, Life Jacket\, Yoga Mat\, Large Towel (to put under your yoga mat)\, Water\, Bug Repellent. Be aware that your shoes will get wet and muddy. \nPlease note: Rhode Island State Regulations require that everyone\, regardless of age\, MUST wear a US Coast Guard approved life jacket\, fastened in the manner the manufacturer intended. \nThis event is FREE for members\, and $10 per person for not-yet members. Not a member and would like to be? CLICK HERE! \nRegistration required\, spots are limited.
URL:https://westerlylandtrust.org/event/kayak-yoga-float-flow-2/
LOCATION:197 Potter Hill Rd\, 197 Potter Hill Road\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
CATEGORIES:Thursday Hikes
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