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Beehive Check- Caring for Your Colony
Barlow Nature Preserve 449 Westerly Bradford Road, Westerly, RI, United StatesVoices of the LandDive into the art of hive inspection with this practical, hands-on workshop designed for beekeepers of all experience levels. Regular hive inspections are crucial to ensuring a healthy and productive colony, and this hands-on workshop will teach you the key techniques for thoroughly examining your hive. With expert guidance from Cail Calder of Westerbee honey, [...]
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From Hive to Jar
Barlow Nature Preserve 449 Westerly Bradford Road, Westerly, RI, United StatesVoices of the LandAre you ready to dive into the art of harvesting honey?Join Cail Calder, aka “The Beeman“, of Westerbee honey for a sweet and informative workshop dedicated to the art of harvesting honey. Whether you’re a new beekeeper or a seasoned enthusiast, this hands-on session will guide you through the entire honey harvesting process—from knowing the [...]
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Birdability Week 2025
Voices of the LandThe Westerly Land Trust is proud to partner with Birdability, a national nonprofit dedicated to making birding accessible, inclusive, and welcoming for people with disabilities and other health concerns. Please read on for more information about their 6th Annual Birdability Week. Birdability Week 2025 Celebrates Accessible and Inclusive Birding in Rhode Island & Nationwide October [...]
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Active Hope: Emotional Support for Eco-grief
Barlow Nature Preserve 449 Westerly Bradford Road, Westerly, RI, United StatesVoices of the LandEco-grief, or climate anxiety, are terms to describe our emotional responses to climate change and environmental loss. This Active Hope workshop will include a mix of group practices, journaling and one-on-one discussion to honor our pain for the world. The practices that will be used are steeped in the teachings of The Work That Reconnects, [...]
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Historic Cemetery Hike
Champlin Farm Preserve 64 boombridge Road, Westerly, RI, United StatesEvent HikesStep into history and explore one of WLT’s newest protected landscapes.Join us for a guided hike and historic cemetery tour at Champlin Farm Preserve, led by WLT volunteer and Rhode Island Historic Cemetery Commissioner Larry Hunter. Along the way, Larry will bring the past to life with stories, insights, and the hidden history behind the [...]
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Rhode Island Stone Walls
Barlow Nature Preserve, 449 Westerly Bradford Rd, Westerly, RI 02891, USAVoices of the LandExplore how thousands of miles of historic stone walls reveal the intersection of the state's geology, history, and ecology. Rhode Island's stone walls are an enduring testament to the state's agricultural heritage, and their story parallels that of Rhode Island itself. Their stones reflect the geologic forces that shaped the landscape. Their placement on the [...]
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Hawk Migration
Barlow Nature Preserve, 449 Westerly Bradford Rd, Westerly, RI 02891, USAVoices of the LandDiscover the secrets of hawk migration. Joseph Zbyrowski is a raptor specialist with more than 30 years of experience working with hawks and owls. A retired environmental science teacher, he is a master bird bander, former raptor rehabilitator, and has done volunteer work with the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (RI DEM), the U.S. [...]
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The World of Bats
Barlow Nature Preserve, 449 Westerly Bradford Rd, Westerly, RI 02891, USAVoices of the LandJust in Time for Halloween! Discover the Truth About Nature's Most Misunderstood Mammal with Bat Expert Julia Chase-Brand! More than an accomplished bat researcher, Julia Chase-Brand is a truly remarkable woman whose life has been defined by curiosity, perseverance, breaking barriers, and changing history. Many may remember her as a pioneering distance runner and/or her [...]
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Barn Owls: Restoring a Rare Rhode Island Raptor
Barlow Nature Preserve, 449 Westerly Bradford Rd, Westerly, RI 02891, USAVoices of the LandExplore the Barn Owl's unique physical traits, remarkable hunting abilities, and fascinating natural behavior. Joseph Zbyrowsk is a raptor specialist with more than 30 years of experience working with hawks and owls. A retired environmental science teacher, he is a master bird bander, former raptor rehabilitator, and has done volunteer work with the Rhode Island [...]