WLT 5K-Setting the Pace for Conservation
2022-08-04 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Avondale Farm Preserve, Quail Run, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
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A 5K around the beautiful Avondale Farm Preserve to benefit the Westerly Land Trust and its conservation mission.
Join in the fun at The Westerly Land Trust 5K fundraiser featuring a beautiful course located within Avondale Farm Preserve and on the surrounding scenic roadways. Being one of the flattest courses in Rhode Island, this is great opportunity to run your fastest time! Proceeds will support our land conservation programs that currently protect more than 1,700 acres of land. Bring your running shoes and your family for a great outing.
Stick around after the race for food for purchase, music, and FREE 1K fun run for our little runners under 10! Fun run runners will get a complimentary ice cream! SIGN UP FOR FREE FUN RUN HERE.
Check in starts at 5:00 PM, race begins at 6:00 PM.
Parking available at Quail Run and Grassland Way lots.

Yoga in the Preserve- BarreCoast
2022-08-13 09:00 - 10:00 | Winnapaug Farm Preserve, 117 Shore Road, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States, 117 Shore Rd, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
To honor the intersection of land conservation and mental and physical health, the Westerly Land Trust is thrilled to partner with BarreCoast for another season of outdoor yoga at Winnapaug Farm Preserve. Join us as we practice vinyasa flow in the field while breathing in the fresh air and taking in the natural beauty that surrounds us. Practice is led by Lauren Barber.
The Westerly Land Trust would like to offer 10 complimentary spots to our members. To reserve your spot, please email Lauren at lbarber@westerlylandtrust.org. Please note, reservations are made on a first come, first served basis, and all people in your party must be WLT members.
If you would like to become a member today please CLICK HERE.

Full Moon Fitness Hike
2022-09-09 17:30 - 19:30 | Riverwood Preserve, 5 Boy Scout Drive, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
Join hike leader, Personal Trainer/ Medical Exercise Specialist, and amazing cook, Donna Anderson, for a moon lit fitness hike at Riverwood Preserve. There will be two marked routes to choose from. One will be approximately 1 mile of flat terrain moving at ~ 2 + mph. The alternative route will pick up your heart rate and cover about 3 miles with hills at a faster pace. Bonfire and refreshments to follow.
This event is FREE for members, and $10 per person for non-members. Not a member, but would like to be? Click here!
Parking- please park along the side of Old Hopkinton Road at the end of Boy Scout Drive. We will meet there and walk into the preserve together.
Registration required, spots are limited.

Wahaneeta 5K Trail Run
2022-09-17 | Wahaneeta Preserve, 118 Moorehouse Road, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
Start times
8:00am: Registration opens
9:00am: 5K race starts
Course Description
The terrain of the course is entirely dirt trails, with some technical single-track. In order to minimize bunching up at the race start, the course will first run across a short grass field before continuing on double-track for approximately one-half mile. Most of the rest of the course will be on single-track and include challenges such as stream crossings on narrow wooden bridges, hills, and rock gardens. During the course of the race, you will cross streams multiple times, with most but not all having bridge crossings. The course is very spectator friendly, as the start/finish is in the same area, and during the course of the race runners will pass through the start/finish area twice before finishing. Runners and walkers are welcome.
Location
5K course starting and finishing at Wahaneeta Preserve. Purchased by the Westerly Land Trust in 2012, this is a 72-acre conservation property that was run as “Camp Wahaneeta” by the Girl Scouts of RI from 1941 to 1996.
For more information and/or to sign up click the button below!
REGISTER HERE

Gong Bath Sound Journey- Celebrating International Peace Day
2022-09-21 18:00 - 19:00 | Sunnyacres Preserve, 149 S Woody Hill Rd, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
If you want to change the world, start with yourself. – Mahatma Gandhi
Treat yourself to a beautiful and relaxing sound journey tuned into the frequency of peace and tranquility!
Relax and enjoy the healing and transformative power of the Gong! You’ll be transported to a new level of calm and serenity!
Dress comfortably, bring water and pillow, yoga mat, blanket, and bolsters if you need them to be comfortable laying on the ground. Sleeping bags are also welcome! The event is outdoors at WLT Sunnyacres Preserve in Westerly, RI.
Sign up! Click button below.
REGISTER HERE

This experience is brought to you by Heather Paris (aka Bani Teja Kaur) and her husband Thad Paris. Heather and Thad have generously pledged to donate a portion of proceeds to the Westerly Land Trust.
Heather is a Kundalini Yoga Instructor, Break-work Practitioner and Sound Healer…. as well as a Family Life Coach, Vegan, Mom of 10+ kids, and a Best-Selling Author!
Thad is a Master Firewalk Instructor, Sound Healer, Vegan, Dad of 10+ kids, Marine Corp Vet and all around great guy!
Don’t miss out on this special event… purchase your ticket now!
WHAT IS A GONG BATH?
A gong bath is a meditative state where you bathe in the healing vibrations of sound. The gong bath creates a sacred portal to self which heightens consciousness and resets your nervous system. It is excellent to help relieve anxiety, stress, anger, and trauma and brings harmony back to the mind, body, and spirit. This ancient healing technology can have a profound effect and requires nothing of you for it to work… just sit back, relax, and tune in to the healing power of sound.

CANCELED Yoga in the Preserve- BarreCoast
2022-09-24 11:00 - 12:00 | Winnapaug Farm Preserve, 117 Shore Road, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States, 117 Shore Rd, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
To honor the intersection of land conservation and mental and physical health, the Westerly Land Trust is thrilled to partner with BarreCoast for another season of outdoor yoga. Join us as we practice a slow flow in the field while breathing in the fresh air and taking in the natural beauty that surrounds us. Practice is led by Ben Oliveri.
The Westerly Land Trust would like to offer 10 complimentary spots to our members. To reserve your spot, please email Lauren at lbarber@westerlylandtrust.org. Please note, reservations are made on a first come, first served basis, and all people in your party must be WLT members.
If you would like to become a member today please CLICK HERE.

Yoga in the Preserve- BarreCoast
2022-10-22 11:00 - 12:00 | Winnapaug Farm Preserve, 117 Shore Road, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States, 117 Shore Rd, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
To honor the intersection of land conservation and mental and physical health, the Westerly Land Trust is thrilled to partner with BarreCoast for another season of outdoor yoga at Winnapaug Farm Preserve. Join us as we practice vinyasa flow in the field while breathing in the fresh air and taking in the natural beauty that surrounds us.
The Westerly Land Trust would like to offer 10 complimentary spots to our members. To reserve your spot, please email Lauren at lbarber@westerlylandtrust.org. Please note, reservations are made on a first come, first served basis, and all people in your party must be WLT members.
If you would like to become a member today please CLICK HERE.

2nd Annual Grills Trail Race
2022-10-29 | Grills Preserve, 198 Bowling Lane, Westerly, RI, 02808, United States
Register today for Westerly Track & Athletic Clubs 2nd annual Grill Trail Race. 10-mile and 10-kilometer options. Course features beautiful trails, bridges, and riverfront in both Westerly Land Trust’s Grills Preserves and Hopkinton Land Trust’s Grills Wildlife Sanctuary. Capacity limited. 10am start. More information and registration.

Spring Equinox: Yoga Hike
2023-03-20 17:00 - 19:00 | Grills Preserve, 198 Bowling Lane, Westerly, RI, 02808, United States
Celebrate the arrival of Spring and embark on a mindful adventure through the forest where we will practice yoga and welcome new beginnings.

The Spring Equinox is a perfect time to get outside and take notice of nature during a period of rapid change and vibrant growth. Join hike leader and local yoga teacher, Janice Fifer, for a grounding experience through the forest of Grills Preserve.
This experience will begin at the trailhead with centering and a short breathing practice, followed by a mindful walk to the Polly Coon Bridge where we will mediate with the sounds of the river rushing over the rocks. On your way to Big Hill, we invite you to draw inspiration from plants and animals that reawaken this time of year. A series of standing yoga poses will be strategically sprinkled into this experience throughout the hike where we will pause to stretch, breath, and balance amongst the trees.
We will cover ~ 3 miles total. No need for a yoga mat. Consider bringing an old towel or garden kneeling cushion to make sitting on the ground more comfortable. All levels welcome, no yoga experience necessary.
Registration required, spots are limited. This event is FREE for members, and $10 per person for non-members. Not a member and would like to be? CLICK HERE!

Fitness Hike
2023-04-05 17:00 - 19:00 | Grills Preserve, 198 Bowling Lane, Westerly, RI, 02808, United States
What better place to work out then in nature?

Spring ahead with a fun and challenging fitness hike with strength, flexibility and balance stations along a 3 mile route in WLT’s Grills Preserve! Choose your team assignment by hiking speed- each team will have a leader to keep you all motivated and focused along the way. Camaraderie, exercise, light refreshments and a beautiful preserve awaits.

Registration required, spots are limited.
Event is FREE for members, and $10 per person for not-yet-members.
Not a member and would like to be? CLICK HERE!
