Outdoor Boot Camp- BarreCoast
2023-07-15 08:00 - 09:00 (America/New_York) | Winnapaug Farm Preserve, 117 Shore Road, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States, 117 Shore Rd, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
Join us for an outdoor bootcamp, led by Sarah Rocketto, at Winnapaug Farm Preserve.
HOW TO REGISTER
Enroll Online at barrecoast.com or contact the studio.
WLT MEMBER DISCOUNTS
WLT members please contact Jennifer Fusco at jfusco@westerlylandtrust.org for reduced price registration of $10!
Not-yet a WLT member but would like to be?
To become a member today please CLICK HERE.

Yoga at the Farm- BarreCoast
2023-08-19 09:00 - 10:00 | Winnapaug Farm Preserve, 117 Shore Road, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States, 117 Shore Rd, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
Join us for outdoor yoga, led by Anja Mertl, at Winnapaug Farm Preserve.
HOW TO REGISTER
Enroll Online at barrecoast.com or contact the studio.
WLT MEMBER DISCOUNTS
WLT members please contact Erika Lebling at elebling@westerlylandtrust.org for reduced price registration of $10!
Not-yet a WLT member but would like to be?
To become a member today please CLICK HERE.

Wahaneeta 5K Trail Run- Westerly Track & Athletic Club
2023-09-23
Start times
8:00am: Registration opens
9:00am: 5K race starts
9:45am: Kids 1K 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 HERE.

Fall Equinox Yoga at the Farm- BarreCoast
2023-09-23 11:00 - 12:00 | Winnapaug Farm Preserve, 117 Shore Road, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States, 117 Shore Rd, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
Join us to celebrate the Fall Equinox, led by Krystal Rose, at Winnapaug Farm Preserve.
HOW TO REGISTER
Enroll Online at barrecoast.com or contact the studio.
WLT MEMBER DISCOUNTS
WLT members please contact Erika Lebling at elebling@westerlylandtrust.org for reduced price registration of $10!
Not-yet a WLT member but would like to be?
To become a member today please CLICK HERE.

Outdoor Bootcamp on the Farm- BarreCoast
2023-10-14 11:00 - 12:00 | Avondale Farm Preserve, Quail Run, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
Join us for an outdoor bootcamp, led by Diane Macera, at Avondale Farm Preserve.
HOW TO REGISTER
Enroll Online at barrecoast.com or contact the studio.
WLT MEMBER DISCOUNTS
WLT members please contact Erika Lebling at elebling@westerlylandtrust.org for reduced price registration of $10!
Not-yet a WLT member but would like to be?
To become a member today please CLICK HERE.

Grills Trail Race 10M and 10K- Westerly Track & Athletic Club
2023-10-28 | Grills Preserve, 198 Bowling Lane, Westerly, RI, 02808, United States
Start times
9:00am: Check-in and bib pick-up opens
10:00am: 10M and 10K races start
Course Description
Both courses showcase Grills Preserve in Westerly, and the 10-Mile course also features beautiful trails, bridges, and riverfront in the Grills Wildlife Sanctuary in Hopkinton. The course is a mix of about 80% single-track and 20% double-track.
Location
Both courses start and finish at Grills Preserve, Westerly. Due to parking limitations, carpooling is encouraged and registration will be capped at 100 runners.
For more information and/or to sign up click HERE.

Grills Trail Race 10M and 10K- Westerly Track & Athletic Club
2023-10-28 | Grills Preserve, 198 Bowling Lane, Westerly, RI, 02808, United States
Start times
9:00am: Check-in and bib pick-up opens
10:00am: 10M and 10K races start
Course Description
Both courses showcase Grills Preserve in Westerly, and the 10-Mile course also features beautiful trails, bridges, and riverfront in the Grills Wildlife Sanctuary in Hopkinton. The course is a mix of about 80% single-track and 20% double-track.
Location
Both courses start and finish at Grills Preserve, Westerly. Due to parking limitations, carpooling is encouraged and registration will be capped at 100 runners.
Requirement
Each participant and volunteer must wear at least 200 square inches of orange. Anyone not wearing orange will not be allowed to race per State of RI DEM mandate.
For more information and/or to sign up click HERE.

Mind, Body & Spirit: 1 Day Cleanse Workshop
2024-02-06 17:30 - 19:30 | Barlow Nature Preserve, 449 Westerly Bradford Rd, Westerly, RI 02891, USA
What better way to settle into the winter than the gift of pause to reset your whole self!
HOW THE CLEANSE WORKS

February 5th pick up at The Barlow Nature Preserve: 3 clean organic vegan meals, 2 juices, a wellness shot and a healthy snack to nourish yourself on February 6th.
February 6th enjoy all your cleanse meals and juices, a schedule will be provided. All meals are prepared and ready to eat.
February 6th 5:30 pm-7:30 pm. Karen Dillon will lead meditation, journaling, a light yoga detoxing class and dharma discussion to help us cleanse our mind and emotions at Westerly Land Trusts Barlow Nature Preserve.
Karen will offer you journaling exercises to deepen your spiritual practice and your cleansing process.
BONUS offering: (optional) one-on-one total health and wellness assessments for each participant by Karen.

Sign up by February 1 – Email dillonhang5@me.com or text 201-805-4415.
This experience is brought to you by Karen Dillion. Karen is a yoga teacher and health and wellness coach and has been leading cleanses for over 7 years. The cleanse is $95 total and Karen has generously pledged to donate 10% of proceeds to the Westerly Land Trust.

Volunteer Stewardship Day
2024-02-25 11:00 - 13:00
Come help WLT’s stewardship efforts at Cottrell Family Preserve as we continue to restore a small meadow near the Pawcatuck River. Over the years, the invasive plant autumn olive (Elaeagnus umbellata) has encroached on the former pasture, limiting the meadow’s capacity for biodiversity and native plants.
Volunteers will use hand tools, selective herbicide application and build brush piles for wildlife while learning about meadow restoration and why it is important. It’ll be beautiful and fun, too!
Email Marc at mdoherty@westerlylandtrust.org to learn more and sign up! Capacity is limited to 15 volunteers.
Cottrell Family Preserve
Sunday, February 25th from 11am to 1pm

Houseplants 101 with Plants by the Pool
2024-02-29 17:30 - 20:00
Are you wanting to add plants to your home but intimidated by them? There are several benefits to having plants in your home and caring for them is easy! Join us to learn the basics on caring and maintaining houseplants. You will leave with knowledge and a new plant to add to your home!
Location: Barlow Nature Preserve
This event is in partnership with Plants by the Pool!
$5.00 of each ticket will be donated to Westerly Land Trust to support our conservation efforts.
Sign up at this link: https://bit.ly/WLThouseplants101

Spring Equinox: Yoga Hike-POSTPONED to 3/27
2024-03-27 17:00 - 19:00 | Grills Preserve, 198 Bowling Lane, Westerly, RI, 02808, United States
Due to inclement weather, this hike is postponed until Wednesday, March 27. Please contact Lauren at lbarber@westerlylandtrust.org with any questions.

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!

Wellness for Everybody
2024-05-18 10:30 - 14:30 | Avondale Farm Preserve- Grassland Way
Bring the whole family or simply treat yourself to a FREE day of wellness brought to you by Westerly Land Trust and Westerly Hospital. No registration required; simply show up and enjoy!
Follow this link for more information, including a list of wellness partners.

World Meditation Day with BarreCoast
2024-05-21 18:00 - 19:00 | Avondale Farm Preserve, Quail Run, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
Connect with nature and your breath in this special outdoor slow flow with meditation led by Anja Mertl. Bring your yoga mat, another mat or sheet/blanket to place underneath, and a bottle of water.
Advanced registration is required. Click here to reserve your spot.
Enroll online using your existing class package or purchase a single drop in! Westerly Land Trust members, contact Erika at elebling@westerlylandtrust.org for reduced price registration of $10.
Avondale Farm Preserve is located off Quail Run in Westerly, RI which is off of Watch Hill Road. Once on Quail run you will look for Grassland Way, off Avondale Road and Quail Run. On Grassland Way, you will see a WLT kiosk and grass parking lot.
For a full list of Westerly Land Trust/BarreCoast partnerships, please click here.

Forest Bathing
2024-06-08 10:00 - 12:00 | Wahaneeta Preserve, 118 Moorehouse Road, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
Join Deirdre O’Connor for a slow and easy walk in Wahaneeta Preserve. Forest Bathing is the pleasant practice of spending time in nature for the purpose of enhancing health and happiness. Evidenced based research confirms that time in nature has profound healing benefits for physical and emotional well – being. The term Forest Bathing comes from the Japanese tradition of “shin-rin yoku” literally translated to “bathing in the atmosphere of the forest”. On this walk you will experience and learn about how the regular practice of Forest Bathing can restore health and vitality by strengthening immune function, lowering stress hormones, improving mood and sleep, and stimulating creativity. Forest Bathing also offers us the opportunity to deepen our relationship with the natural world.
You will be walking slowly for about one mile on mostly flat but uneven forest trails as you are offered a series of invitations to explore the landscape with your senses and connect with the natural world. We will be walking and sitting for 2 hours and will finish our walk by sharing tea together. This experience is open to ages 15 and up.

Registration is required. Spots are limited.

Each walk is $30 per person which Deirdre has generously pledged to donate to WLT.

Parking is limited please carpool if possible

Deirdre O’Connor is a Certified Forest Therapy Guide through the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy. Deirdre is delighted to share the Healing power of Nature through Forest Bathing where Nature and our true natures come to know one another. She resides in Westerly, enjoying birding, botany, bicycling and exploring the next cool place to share Forest Bathing.
CLICK HERE TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT.

Kayak, Yoga, Float & Flow
2024-06-19 17:00 - 19:30 | 197 Potter Hill Rd, 197 Potter Hill Road, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
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.
Certified yoga teacher, Janice Fifer, will guide us through sun salutations, focusing on 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 then ride the river’s 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.
What 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.
Please 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.
This event is FREE for members, and $10 per person for not-yet members. If you’d like to become a member, please click here.
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Summer Solstice Yoga with BarreCoast
2024-06-20 18:00 - 19:00 | Winnapaug Farm Preserve, 117 Shore Road, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States, 117 Shore Rd, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
Come to Winnapaug Farm Preserve to celebrate the summer solstice and the longest day of the year with a special outdoor Somatic Yoga Class ending with Yoga Nidra led by Amanda Gray of BarreCoast.
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Advanced registration is required. Click here to reserve your spot. Westerly Land Trust members, contact Erika Lebling at elebling@westerlylandtrust.org for reduced price registration of $10. For a full list of Westerly Land Trust/BarreCoast partnerships, please click here.
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Bring your yoga mat, another mat or sheet/blanket to place underneath and a bottle of water. The Winnapaug Farm Preserve is at 117 Shore Road Westerly, RI off of Winnapaug Road. From Winnapaug Road take a left onto Shore Road and go to the second red gate, approximately 1/8 a mile down on the right hand side where you will park and walk 20 steps to where you will practice.
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Outdoor Bootcamp with BarreCoast
2024-07-14 09:00 - 10:00 | Winnapaug Farm Preserve, 117 Shore Road, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States, 117 Shore Rd, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
Join Sarah Rocketto of BarreCoast at the Winnapaug Farm Preserve for a one-hour, heart pumping, full body bootcamp workout. We will utilize bodyweight and resistance bands as you move, sweat and breathe in the outdoor summer air. A perfect summer workout and start to your Sunday!

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Advanced registration is required. Click here to reserve your spot. Westerly Land Trust members, contact Erika Lebling at elebling@westerlylandtrust.org for reduced price registration of $10. For a full list of Westerly Land Trust/BarreCoast partnerships, please click here.

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See below for a full list of this summer’s BarreCoast/WLT workshops:
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Outdoor Yin & Yoga Nidra with BarreCoast
2024-08-11 09:00 - 10:00 | Winnapaug Farm Preserve, 117 Shore Road, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States, 117 Shore Rd, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
Join us for an outdoor hour of self-care with Krystal Rose of BarreCoast. This special workshop yin/yoga nidra class will include just over an hour of slow, restorative yin yoga. Practice will be followed by an extended yoga nidra or guided meditation in savasana.

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Advanced registration is required. Click here to reserve your spot. Westerly Land Trust members, contact Erika Lebling at elebling@westerlylandtrust.org for reduced price registration of $10.

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See below for a full list of this summer’s BarreCoast/WLT workshops:
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