Are 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 [...]
The 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 [...]
Eco-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, [...]
Step 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 [...]
Discover how you can reduce your food waste and start composting at home, even without outdoor space. Reducing food waste and composting are two of the most impactful things individuals can do to help the planet, and they're easy to do! Compost is a nutrient-rich food for plants that helps to create resilient soil. In [...]
Explore 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 [...]
Discover 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. [...]
Just 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 [...]
Explore 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 [...]