BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//The Westerly Land Trust - ECPv6.17.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://westerlylandtrust.org
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Westerly Land Trust
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/New_York
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20240310T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20241103T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20250309T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20251102T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20260308T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20261101T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20270314T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20271107T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20280312T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20281105T060000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250821T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250821T190000
DTSTAMP:20250506T193800Z
CREATED:20250303T164549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T193800Z
UID:10004808-1755797400-1755802800@westerlylandtrust.org
SUMMARY:From Hive to Jar
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to dive into the art of harvesting honey?\n\n\nJoin 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 perfect time to harvest to bottling your delicious liquid gold. \nIn this workshop\, you’ll learn: \n\nHow to identify when your hive is ready for honey extraction;\nThe tools and equipment needed for a safe and effective harvest\, including uncapping knives\, extractors\, and strainers;\nStep-by-step instructions for removing honey-filled frames from the hive while maintaining colony health;\nTechniques for uncapping the honeycomb and extracting honey with minimal mess;\nHow to filter and strain the honey to remove wax and debris;\nBest practices for storing and preserving honey to ensure its flavor and quality;\nTips for understanding the different types of honey you may harvest based on the bees’ forage\, and how to enhance its taste and appearance.\n\nBy the end of this workshop\, you’ll have the skills and confidence to harvest honey like a pro! \nThis event is third in a 3-part series. While Setting Up Your Hive (March 27) and Beehive Check- Caring for your Colony (May 31) are not a required prerequisits for this event\, they both offer excellent background information. We invite you to register for all three! \nWho Should Attend: This workshop is perfect for beekeepers of all levels who are excited to learn about honey harvesting and want hands-on experience. It is geared toward adults and high school students. \nMaterials: All necessary tools for the extraction process will be provided\, including frames\, extractors\, uncapping tools\, and honey jars. You’ll also receive a guide to help you with your own future honey harvests. Participants are required to bring a suit and/or bee veil as we will be opening hives for inspection and discussion. \nParking is available in the main parking lot at Barlow Nature Preserve\, with overflow parking in the field behind the outbuildings to the east (up the farm road). \nWorkshop is $15 per WLT member and $25.00 per non-member\, which Cail generously pledged to donate to WLT. Registration is required; spots are limited. \nThis is the third in a three-part workshop series. While each workshop can be attended independently\, we invite you to consider registering for all three for the maximum impact. \nSession 1: Setting Up Your Hive\, March 27 \nSession 2: Beehive Check: Caring for Your Colony\, May 31
URL:https://westerlylandtrust.org/event/from-hive-to-jar/
LOCATION:Barlow Nature Preserve\, 449 Westerly Bradford Road\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
CATEGORIES:Voices of the Land,WLT Partner Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251020
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251027
DTSTAMP:20251015T132308Z
CREATED:20251014T171124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T132308Z
UID:10004866-1760918400-1761523199@westerlylandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Birdability Week 2025
DESCRIPTION: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. \nBirdability Week 2025 Celebrates Accessible and Inclusive Birding in Rhode Island & Nationwide\nOctober 20–26\, 2025 | Theme: You Belong Here \n  \nIn addition to a full schedule of virtual events open to participants nationwide\, for the first time Birdability in Rhode Island has partnered with Rhode Island Audubon\, Ocean State Bird Club\, South Kingstown Land Trust\, and Westerly Land Trust in to offer accessible local programs across the state. Registration for all events is now open; details can be found below. \nThis year’s event theme\, “You Belong Here\,” affirms that birding is for everybody and every body. Birdability Week highlights the joy\, sense of belonging\, and community ties that result from ensuring all people can share in the beauty of birds and the outdoors. \nA Growing Movement for Access and Belonging\nBirdability Week was created to uplift disabled birders\, spark conversations about accessibility\, and encourage action. It has become a cornerstone of Birdability’s mission to ensure that everyone can access the mental health benefits\, community\, and joy that birding provides. \n“Birdability Week is more than a celebration — it’s a movement\,” said Cat Fribley\, Executive Director of Birdability. “Our lineup was shaped by the leadership of Birdability Captains\, volunteer leaders who know firsthand the barriers and opportunities in outdoor spaces. Together\, we are proving that birding truly is for every body and every mind.” \nEvent Schedules\nRhode Island\n\nMonday\, October 20 9am & 11am Weeden Farm\, Matunuck – South Kingstown Land Trust Gator (the John Deere kind\, not the reptile) tour: Join small group riding birding tours of the property – Registration\nMonday\, October 20 3:30-4:30pm Merino Park\, Providence – Audubon Society of Rhode Island – Accessible Bird Walk\, Registration\nMonday\, October 20 7-8:30pm Virtual event available nationwide hosted by a RI Captain Jayme Boucher\, This is Your Brain on Birds: A Conversation About Pain with Dr. Rachel Zoffness: Explore how our a pain scientist\, clinician\, and international author’s insights can help people with chronic pain live fuller\, more connected lives on and off the birding trail (note: This event will NOT be recorded\, so make sure to join us live!) – Registration\nTuesday\, October 21 7:30-9:30am Beavertail State Park\, Jamestown – Ocean State Bird Club Little Bird Sit: Stationary birding in a beautiful\, peaceful place – Registration\nTuesday\, October 21 1:30-4:30pm Bristol Nature Center – Audubon Society of Rhode Island – Sensory Friendly Hours an opportunity for people with sensory processing sensitivities to discover the Nature Center in a quiet environment – Registration\nTuesday\, October 21 7-8:30pm Virtual event available nationwide but presented in Rhode Island Car Birding in Rhode Island and Beyond: Take your car birding to the next level as we review how to get started\, discuss tools\, and how to find product car birding spots. – Registration\nWednesday\, October 22 9-11am Colt State Park\, Bristol – Audubon Society of Rhode Island – Accessible Bird Walk\, Registration\nWednesday\, October 22 9am-noon Hale House\, Matunuck – South Kingstown Land Trust\, Little Bird Sit: Stationary birding in a beautiful\, peaceful place – Registration\nThursday\, October 23 20 9am & 11am Weeden Farm\, South Kingstown Land Trust\nGator tour: Small group riding birding tours of the property – Registration\nFriday\, October 24 7:30-9am Roaring Brook Accessible Trail\, Exeter – Ocean State Bird Club – Accessible Bird Walk\, Registration\nFriday\, October 24 9-10am Bristol Nature Center\, Bristol – Audubon Society of Rhode Island – Little Bird Sit\, Registration\nSaturday\, October 25 7:30-9am Calf Pasture Bike Path\, Quonset -Ocean State Bird Club – Accessible Bird Walk Registration\nSaturday\, October 25 2-4pm Avondale Farm – Westerly Land Trust Forest Bathing & Birding: Group sit guided by a certified Forest Bathing leader – Registration\n\n Virtual Events\nBirdability Week 2025 offers a robust lineup of virtual programs\, accessible from anywhere and available to beginners and enthusiasts alike: \n\n\n\n\n\nMonday\, October 20 through Sunday October 26 (Each morning at 10 a.m. ET)\nVirtual Birding: the Birdability community will gather on Instagram Live every morning during Birdability Week for virtual birding\, beginning with Tammah Watts\, author and host of Mindful Monday Meditations with the Birds.\nTuesday\, October 21\, 3:00pm ET\nAccessibility in Conservation Panel: Hear from Birdability Captains from our Birdability Captains Conservation Corps who work as park rangers\, Nature Center educators\, Audubon Center managers\, and other conservation professionals committed to advancing access and inclusion.. – Registration\nWednesday\, October 22\, 7:00pm ET\nBirding and Belonging: A Panel About Accessible Birding While Using a Wheelchair: Join Birdability’s Founder and Captains from across the country for a conversation about what makes birding truly accessible for them as wheelchair users. – Registration\nThursday\, October 23\, 2:00pm ET\nSocial Safety Workshop by Field Inclusive: Everyone deserves a safe and inclusive fieldwork environment\, and this workshop aims to raise awareness of these risks and to provide strategies to make natural resource fields supportive\, safe\, and inclusive environments for all field professionals. (note: this workshop is limited to the first 50 participants who register and will NOT be recorded.) – Registration \nThursday\, October 23\, 7:00pm ET\nBird-a-Thons and Belonging: Stories from the Blind Birder Community: Discover how a shared love of birds can unite people across borders and experiences. The Blind Birder Bird-a-Thon brings together blind and low-vision birders for a celebration of birds\, connection\, joy\, and community. – Registration\nFriday\, October 24\, 7:00pm ET\nAccessible Nature Journaling Workshop: A fun and welcoming nature journaling session that is open to everyone\, whether you’re indoors or outside… no art or journaling experience needed – Registration\nSaturday & Sunday\, October 25–26 follow @Birdability social accounts for details \nBird(ability) Your Way! Weekend: a nationwide invitation to bird\, however it works best for you -whether it’s a “big sit\,” car birding\, listening for backyard birds\, alone\, or with a group at an accessible outing. We will share photos and sightings from these events to help build community and awareness of the incredible diversity of birders. Tag us on social media @birdability or send your observations to cat@birdability.org to be included in our round-up of Bird(ability) Your Way community!\nSaturday\, October 25\, 4:00pm ET\nYou Belong Here: Joy\, Belonging & Community Through Birding with Dexter Patterson: Celebrate the joy of birding and the power of belonging through stories\, laughter\, and a deep love for birds – Registration\nSunday\, October 26\, 4:00pm ET\nBirdability Week Celebration + Photo/Video Contest Winners Announced: We’ll highlight the joy and creativity of our community by announcing the winners of the Offbeat Photo & Video Contest\, sharing their submissions\, and honoring the many ways disabled birders and allies are making birding more inclusive. – Registration\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration for all virtual events is free and open now at www.birdability.org/birdability-week. \nThe Birdability Week Map is available to help those interested identify opportunities to bird in their community. \nSponsors and Partners\nBirdability Week 2025 is made possible through the generous support of more than 20 organizations\, businesses\, and individuals\, whose sponsorship sustains both this celebration and Birdability’s year-round work advancing accessibility and belonging in birding. \nAbout Birdability\nBirdability is a nonprofit working to share the joys of birding with people who have disabilities\, chronic illness\, and other health concerns\, while creating a culture of inclusion\, equity\, and access in the birding community and beyond. With a network of more than 130 volunteer Birdability Captains\, the crowdsourced Birdability Map (developed with National Audubon Society’s GIS team)\, and year-round outreach and education programs\, Birdability connects thousands of people to birds\, to nature\, and to each other. \nLearn more at www.birdability.org. \nFor media inquiries\, to request interviews\, or to learn about Rhode Island’s Birdability Week events\, please contact Barbara Seith\, Rhode Island Birdability Captain at barbaraseith@gmail.com
URL:https://westerlylandtrust.org/event/birdability-week-2025/
LOCATION:RI
CATEGORIES:Voices of the Land,WLT Partner Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T180000
DTSTAMP:20260512T160843Z
CREATED:20260508T142021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T160843Z
UID:10004943-1780504200-1780509600@westerlylandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Active Hope: Emotional Support for Eco-grief
DESCRIPTION:Eco-grief\, or climate anxiety\, are terms to describe our emotional responses to climate change and environmental loss.\n\n\nThis 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\, an intentional framework for helping individuals and communities work through grief together and emerge refreshed and empowered! \nThe Westerly Land Trust is honored to host Zoë Hanley for this important and timely workshop exploring the emotional impacts of climate change and environmental loss. \nAbout Zoë \nZoë Hanley\, PhD\, is a wildlife ecologist and facilitator for The Work That Reconnects (WTR). She is the Associate Science Director for The Nature Conservancy in Oregon and also offers workshops and retreats drawing from WTR teachings and deep ecology\, using experiential and interactive processes\, art\, bird language and wildlife tracking to support emotional resilience for conservationists and communities. Zoë was born and raised in Rhode Island and loves returning to the New England coast for quality time with family and friends. \nImportant Info: \n\nThis workshop is geared towards college students and adults\nRegistration is required; spots are limited\nThis event is no cost for WLT members and $10 for not-yet members\nNot a WLT member yet\, but would like to be? CLICK HERE\nParking is available at Barlow Nature Preserve\n\nWhat to Bring: \n\nNotebook and something to write with
URL:https://westerlylandtrust.org/event/active-hope-emotional-support-for-eco-grief/
LOCATION:Barlow Nature Preserve\, 449 Westerly Bradford Road\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
CATEGORIES:Voices of the Land,Wellness in the Woods
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://westerlylandtrust.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/https___cdn.evbuc_.com_images_1184120043_580922277623_1_original.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T200000
DTSTAMP:20260508T143659Z
CREATED:20260508T140800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T143659Z
UID:10004942-1782325800-1782331200@westerlylandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Historic Cemetery Hike
DESCRIPTION:Step into history and explore one of WLT’s newest protected landscapes.\n\n\nJoin 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 cemetery sites found on the property. \nLocated on Boombridge Road\, Champlin Farm Preserve was permanently protected in October 2024 and spans 90.57 acres along the Wild and Scenic Pawcatuck River. This beautiful landscape features a mix of forest\, streams\, and fertile farmland that has long supported crops and grazing—offering a rich blend of natural beauty and cultural history to discover. \nImportant Info: \n\nTours are recommended for adults\nThere are no restroom facilities available on site\nRegistration is required; spots are limited\nThis event is no cost for WLT members and $10 for not yet member\, which will be generously donated back to WLT by Larry. \nNot a WLT member yet\, but would like to be? CLICK HERE\n\nWhat to Bring/Wear: \n\nBe prepared for grassy and wooded terrain with sturdy footwear\nLong pants and socks\nReusable water bottle\nInsect repellent
URL:https://westerlylandtrust.org/event/historic-cemetery-hike-2/
LOCATION:Champlin Farm Preserve\, 64 boombridge Road\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event Hikes,Voices of the Land
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://westerlylandtrust.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ca661053b8be8f2fc5ba4efe23563b50-g8IMwd.tmp_.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T190000
DTSTAMP:20260731T140131Z
CREATED:20260731T140131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T140131Z
UID:10004953-1787851800-1787857200@westerlylandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Composting for the Planet
DESCRIPTION:Discover how you can reduce your food waste and start composting at home\, even without outdoor space.\n\n\nReducing 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 this presentation\, Charlotte Canner will discuss strategies for reducing food waste\, what compost is\, why it is important\, and how to do it in a way that works for you\, even if you don’t have outdoor space. Attendees will be entered into a raffle to win a worm bin. \nAbout Charlotte: \nCharlotte is the Recycling Coordinator for the towns of South Kingstown and Narragansett. She has 10 years of experience teaching composting and operates a community compost site\, Clew Compost\, in her backyard in Pawcatuck. Learn more about her compost pickup and drop-off services at www.clewcompost.com. \nClick HERE to register for this event!\nImportant Info \n\nParking is available at Barlow Nature Preserve\nThis event is no cost for WLT members\, and $10 per person for not-yet members.\nNot a member and would like to be? CLICK HERE!\nRegistration is required\, spots are limited.
URL:https://westerlylandtrust.org/event/composting-for-the-planet/
LOCATION:Barlow Nature Preserve\, 449 Westerly Bradford Rd\, Westerly\, RI 02891\, USA
CATEGORIES:Voices of the Land
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://westerlylandtrust.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/compost-e1785506434758.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T183000
DTSTAMP:20260807T152033Z
CREATED:20260807T151941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T152033Z
UID:10004967-1789666200-1789669800@westerlylandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Rhode Island Stone Walls
DESCRIPTION:Explore how thousands of miles of historic stone walls reveal the intersection of the state’s geology\, history\, and ecology.\nRhode 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 land speaks to the labor and lives of those who came before us. In this presentation\, Elliot Vosburgh\, founder of the Rhode Island Stone Wall Mapping Project\, explores how thousands of miles of stone walls reflect the intersection of geology\, history\, and ecology. Drawing on examples from both across the state and locally in Westerly\, attendees will gain an appreciation for stone walls from several perspectives and will learn how these relics continue to support us in developing an understanding of Rhode Island’s past and present landscape. \nClick HERE to sign up!\nImportant Info \n\nParking is available at Barlow Nature Preserve\nThis event is no cost for WLT members\, and $10 per person for not-yet members.\nNot a WLT member and would like to be? CLICK HERE!\nRegistration is required\, spots are limited.
URL:https://westerlylandtrust.org/event/rhode-island-stone-walls/
LOCATION:Barlow Nature Preserve\, 449 Westerly Bradford Rd\, Westerly\, RI 02891\, USA
CATEGORIES:Voices of the Land
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://westerlylandtrust.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Winnie-3.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T190000
DTSTAMP:20260807T170037Z
CREATED:20260807T155910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T170037Z
UID:10004968-1790271000-1790276400@westerlylandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Hawk Migration
DESCRIPTION:Discover the secrets of hawk migration.\nJoseph 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. Fish and Wildlife Service\, the National Park Service\, and the Audubon Society of Rhode Island.For the past three decades\, Joseph has specialized in identifying and counting migrating hawks. He conducts the annual hawk migration count in Rhode Island and is actively involved in Peregrine Falcon and Barn Owl restoration projects. \nIn this Voices of the Land lecture\, Joseph will present the findings from a multi-year survey of hawk migration at Napatree Point\, Rhode Island’s premier hawk watch site. Each year\, annual hawk watch counts are conducted at more than 275 locations across the United States. These counts provide exceptional opportunities to observe migrating raptors while also generating valuable scientific data used in research\, wildlife management\, and conservation efforts. \nFollowing the presentation\, attendees will have the opportunity to sign up with Joseph to potentially participate in a future hawk watch and experience the excitement of monitoring one of nature’s most remarkable migrations. \nClick HERE to sign up!\nImportant Info \n\nParking is available at Barlow Nature Preserve\nThis event is no cost for WLT members\, and $10 per person for not-yet members.\nNot a WLT member and would like to be? CLICK HERE!\nRegistration is required\, spots are limited.
URL:https://westerlylandtrust.org/event/hawk-migration/
LOCATION:Barlow Nature Preserve\, 449 Westerly Bradford Rd\, Westerly\, RI 02891\, USA
CATEGORIES:Voices of the Land
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://westerlylandtrust.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/11-Jim-Burke-Champlin-Sharp-Shinned-Hawk-cropped-scaled-e1786118276179.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T190000
DTSTAMP:20260813T164053Z
CREATED:20260807T162622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T164053Z
UID:10004969-1793295000-1793300400@westerlylandtrust.org
SUMMARY:The World of Bats
DESCRIPTION:Just in Time for Halloween! Discover the Truth About Nature’s Most Misunderstood Mammal with Bat Expert Julia Chase-Brand!\nMore 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 appearances on Nickelodeon as the beloved “Bat Lady\,” where she inspired young audiences to appreciate wildlife and science. She also made history by becoming the oldest person to earn a medical degree from Albert Einstein College of Medicine at Yeshiva University\, proving that learning and pursuing new dreams have no age limit. \nJulia Chase-Brand grew up in nearby Groton\, CT\, and went on to spend a quarter century studying bats\, primarily in the mountains of Trinidad and the rainforests of Australia. “Blind as a bat”? No! Though all the bats in the Americas have sonar or “echolocation”\, Julia and her colleagues found that they have vision as well and can use vision for homing\, obstacle avoidance\, escape\, and even pattern vision\, when it suits their purposes. \nRed bats\, white bats\, striped bats\, bats that fish\, bats that make tents\, bats that eat frogs and frogs that eat bats. Come enjoy an evening discovering bats and some of the other characters who ambled into this researcher’s wildlife including an amorous gorilla\, a 7 inch tarantula\, and a friendly capybara that loved to curl up and snooze with its human friends. \nThis inspiring program celebrates a lifetime of exploration\, groundbreaking research\, and lifelong learning. It is designed to engage both children and adults alike. Come celebrate the season with the real stars of Halloween and discover why bats are among the most extraordinary animals on Earth! \nClick HERE to sign up!\nImportant Info \n\nParking is available at Barlow Nature Preserve\nThis event is no cost for WLT members\, and $10 per person for not-yet members.\nNot a WLT member and would like to be? CLICK HERE!\nRegistration is required\, spots are limited.
URL:https://westerlylandtrust.org/event/the-world-of-bats/
LOCATION:Barlow Nature Preserve\, 449 Westerly Bradford Rd\, Westerly\, RI 02891\, USA
CATEGORIES:Voices of the Land
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://westerlylandtrust.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/clement-falize-NljTy5Y15JM-unsplash-scaled-e1786639164463.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270113T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270113T190000
DTSTAMP:20260817T194414Z
CREATED:20260807T164331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T194414Z
UID:10004970-1799861400-1799866800@westerlylandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Barn Owls: Restoring a Rare Rhode Island Raptor
DESCRIPTION:Explore the Barn Owl’s unique physical traits\, remarkable hunting abilities\, and fascinating natural behavior.\nJoseph 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 Department of Environmental Management (RI DEM)\, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service\, the National Park Service\, and the Audubon Society of Rhode Island. He is currently involved in Peregrine Falcon and Barn Owl restoration projects and has dedicated much of his career to the conservation of Rhode Island’s birds of prey. \nIn this Voices of the Land lecture\, Joseph will explore the fascinating world of the Barn Owl\, one of North America’s most distinctive and elusive raptors. He will discuss the owl’s unique physical characteristics\, remarkable hunting abilities\, behavior\, and his personal restoration program to encourage barn owls to nest and successfully reproduce. \nClick HERE to sign up!\nImportant Info \n\nParking is available at Barlow Nature Preserve\nThis event is no cost for WLT members\, and $10 per person for not-yet members.\nNot a WLT member and would like to be? CLICK HERE!\nRegistration is required\, spots are limited.
URL:https://westerlylandtrust.org/event/barn-owls-restoring-a-rare-rhode-island-raptor/
LOCATION:Barlow Nature Preserve\, 449 Westerly Bradford Rd\, Westerly\, RI 02891\, USA
CATEGORIES:Voices of the Land
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://westerlylandtrust.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/dannymoore1973-barn-owl-1107397_1920.jpg
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR