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 [...]
Join Echo Rock Flowers for a magical date night amongst the flowers! Click Here for More Info & to Sign Up! If you’re looking for a unique date night - a quiet escape where you can connect with your loved one - then keep reading. Imagine this: you come to the farm and upon entering, [...]
Join us for a special outdoor yoga class with Krystal Rose as we celebrate the fall equinox! Bring your yoga mat, another mat or sheet/blanket to place underneath and a bottle of water. Advanced Registration Required. Enroll online using your existing class package or purchase a single drop in! Click HERE to register! Westerly Land [...]
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. [...]
Join Echo Rock Flowers for a magical date night amongst the flowers! Click Here for More Info & to Sign Up! If you’re looking for a unique date night - a quiet escape where you can connect with your loved one - then keep reading. Imagine this: you come to the farm and upon entering, [...]
A walking tour of the WLT’s Dr. John Champlin Glacier Park preserve featuring wooded trails with gentle hills and some rocky sections. This site’s unique geological features are worth the trip. Meet at the trailhead off of Tom Harvey Road just outside the entrance to Winnapaug Cottages. Please park in the designated area outside of the Winnapaug Cottages gate [...]
Walk, wonder, and grow with us! Join WildRoots and the Westerly Land Trust once a month for Wonder Walks, a guided family hiking series designed to spark curiosity and nurture a lifelong love of nature. All walks are offered at no cost to you and your family. Through shared exploration and hands-on discovery, families will [...]
Take a short hike out to Wolf Island at the Crandall Family Preserve. This shorter hike leads to a small bit of upland in the sea of wetland that is the Crandall swamp. Rhododendron tunnels lead to an oak-holly forest. We will then walk out along the old Pound Road to a swamp overlook where we might witness some [...]
This property is part of the Westerly Land Trust’s Pawcatuck River Corridor Initiative. It consists of 148 acres of woodland, rocky ridges and fresh water wetlands adjacent to the Pawcatuck River and the Boy Scout Camp. It has interesting quarry remnants, river views and descent through a beautiful gorge. Some climbing in rocky areas may be involved as the best views are from the higher elevations. Meet on Old [...]