The Westerly Land Trust

Clear Day Thunder: Rescuing the American Chestnut
2024-03-24 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | United Theatre (5 Canal St, Westerly, RI 02891, United States)
As part of its “Voices of the Land” series, Westerly Land Trust in partnership with The United Theatre hosts a screening of Clear Day Thunder: Rescuing the American Chestnut. At the turn of the 20th century, a deadly blight accidentally imported into the U.S. from Asia devastated the American Chestnut. Within a span of only two generations, the tree was nearly extinct. This new documentary film tells the story of passionate citizen scientists and researchers working to restore this ecologically and economically important species, during this pivotal moment.
After the film, stick around for a Q&A with the folks from The American Chestnut Foundation.
Reserve your free ticket at The United Theater by clicking the link below:
https://unitedtheatre.org/shows/clear-day-thunder-rescuing-the-american-chestnut/

Nifty Naturalists: SES (Grades 2-4)
2024-03-26 15:45 - 17:15 | Wahaneeta Preserve, 118 Moorehouse Road, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
Living Laboratories for Springbrook Elementary School Grades 2-4

There is so much nature to be explored around you! Step into the boots of a Naturalist and grab a magnifying glass to discover what critters and plants can be found on the preserve. Study features of the habitat to understand how it has changed over time.
The program is FREE thanks to a partnership with WPS.
A healthy snack is provided at the start of the program.
Bus transportation is available to and from the program.

Nifty Naturalists: SES (Grades K-1)
2024-03-27 15:45 - 17:15 | Wahaneeta Preserve, 118 Moorehouse Road, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
Living Laboratories for Springbrook Elementary School Grades K-1

There is so much nature to be explored around you! Step into the boots of a Naturalist and grab a magnifying glass to discover what critters and plants can be found on the preserve. Study features of the habitat to understand how it has changed over time.
The program is FREE thanks to a partnership with WPS.
A healthy snack is provided at the start of the program.
Bus transportation is available to and from the program.

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!

POSTPONED TO 3/27 Spring Equinox: Yoga Hike
2024-03-27 17:00 - 19:00 | RI
POSTPONED TO 3/27 Spring Equinox: Yoga Hike

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!

401Gives 2024
2024-04-01 06:00 - 2024-04-02 18:00 | RI
Click here to support the Westerly Land Trust through 401Gives. (Time details below.)
401Gives, Rhode Island’s Statewide Day of Giving, is celebrated every year on 4/01 in honor of the Ocean State’s area code. This year, the online fundraiser will run for two full days:
MONDAY, April 1 beginning at 6am through TUESDAY, April 2 ending at 6pm.
Powered by United Way of Rhode Island, this is the 5th consecutive 401Gives and the Westerly Land Trust’s 5th time participating. Joining in the fun is easy! Beginning at 6am on Monday, April 1, simply click this link 401gives.org/organizations/westerly-land-trust and make a gift to support the Westerly Land Trust’s conservation efforts, local small-scale agriculture and environmental education. Then sit back and watch the 401Gives leader boards climb as people all over the world support their favorite Rhode Island nonprofits.
Thank you in advance for your generosity!
Want your gift to go even further?
401Gives offers a variety of additional prizes for the participating nonprofits throughout the day. Here are some of the big ones:
Monday, April 1 at 6AM: The first $25,000 will be matched by the Rhode Island Foundation. Maximum match per donor, per nonprofit is $500.
Monday, April 1 at 12pm: Donations will be matched by Papitto Opportunity Connection by $20 each. There is no maximum donation, minimum gift $5. The maximum match is $20 per donor, per organization. Matches will be made until they reach $20,000.
Monday, April 1 at 4:01PM: Starting at 4:01PM, the first $25,000 will be matched by the Rhode Island Foundation. Maximum match per donor, per nonprofit is $500.
Tuesday, April 2 at 4:01PM: Donations will be matched by Rhode Island Foundation by $25 each. There is no maximum donation, minimum gift is $5. The maximum match is $25 per donor, per organization.
For a complete list of prizes, click here.
Here’s how 401Gives has supported RI nonprofits in the past:
2020: Raised $1.3 million for 366 nonprofits.
2021: Raised $2.3 million for 422 nonprofits
2022: Raised $3.1 million for 507 nonprofits.
2023: Raised $3.4 million for 546 local nonprofits from over 15,000 donors.

Nifty Naturalists: SSS (Grades 2-4)
2024-04-03 15:45 - 17:15 | Wahaneeta Preserve, 118 Moorehouse Road, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
Living Laboratories for State Street Elementary School Grades 2-4

There is so much nature to be explored around you! Step into the boots of a Naturalist and grab a magnifying glass to discover what critters and plants can be found on the preserve. Study features of the habitat to understand how it has changed over time.
The program is FREE thanks to a partnership with WPS.
A healthy snack is provided at the start of the program.
Bus transportation is available to and from the program.

Nifty Naturalists: SSS (Grades K-1)
2024-04-04 14:30 - 16:00 | Wahaneeta Preserve, 118 Moorehouse Road, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
Living Laboratories for State Street Elementary School Grades K-1

There is so much nature to be explored around you! Step into the boots of a Naturalist and grab a magnifying glass to discover what critters and plants can be found on the preserve. Study features of the habitat to understand how it has changed over time.
The program is FREE thanks to a partnership with WPS.
A healthy snack is provided at the start of the program.
Bus transportation is available to and from the program.

Nifty Naturalists: DCS (Grades 2-4)
2024-04-09 15:45 - 17:15 | Wahaneeta Preserve, 118 Moorehouse Road, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
Living Laboratories for Dunn’s Corners Elementary School Grades 2-4

There is so much nature to be explored around you! Step into the boots of a Naturalist and grab a magnifying glass to discover what critters and plants can be found on the preserve. Study features of the habitat to understand how it has changed over time.
The program is FREE thanks to a partnership with WPS.
A healthy snack is provided at the start of the program.
Bus transportation is available to and from the program.

Nifty Naturalists: DCS (Grades K-1)
2024-04-10 15:45 - 17:15 | Wahaneeta Preserve, 118 Moorehouse Road, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
Living Laboratories for Dunn’s Corners Elementary School Grades K-1

There is so much nature to be explored around you! Step into the boots of a Naturalist and grab a magnifying glass to discover what critters and plants can be found on the preserve. Study features of the habitat to understand how it has changed over time.
The program is FREE thanks to a partnership with WPS.
A healthy snack is provided at the start of the program.
Bus transportation is available to and from the program.

Eco Warriors
2024-04-17 10:00 - 11:30 | Barlow Nature Preserve, 449 Westerly Bradford Road, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
Transform an old t-shirt into a tote bag to help reduce your waste!

In honor of Earth Day coming up on April 22nd, we will explore how we can play our part to reduce the waste we produce.
Create a tote-ally awesome tote bag out of a t-shirt you no longer wear. Find your spot in a trash timeline while exploring how long materials take to biodegrade. Compete against each other in the WLT Eco Warriors recycling relay race.
This event is FREE and open to youth.
A parent/ guardian is required to accompany their student at the event. This is a great opportunity to adventure together!
Please click here to register.

Clean-Up Crews & Brews 2024
2024-04-21 11:30 - 14:30 | 14 Canal St, 14 Canal Street, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
Help us clean-up our community and then celebrate with a tasty pint at Grey Sail Brewing Company of RI.

Join us for this Earth Day-inspired trash pick-up in and around WLT properties, then head to Grey Sail Brewing Company of Rhode Island for a post clean-up brew. Everyone who participates in the clean-up will receive a token to be used at Grey Sail for 1 FREE drink as a thank you for volunteering to help keep our environment clean and safe.
Many thanks to Grey Sail Brewing Company of Rhode Island for hosting our clean-up crews!
Registration required to help us determine how many preserves we will be able to tackle with our crews! We recommend comfy shoes and you may consider wearing long sleeves. Please bring gloves and buckets if you have them– we’ll share what we have.

Interesting Insects: SES (Grades 2-4)
2024-04-23 15:45 - 17:15 | Grills Preserve, 198 Bowling Lane, Westerly, RI, 02808, United States
Living Laboratories for Springbrook Elementary School Grades 2-4

Insects are essential to keep our ecosystems running smoothly, even the creepy crawling ones. Dive into the world of entomology as you observe insect habitats. Use technology to trap, identify, and release critters. Grade 2-4 will have the opportunity to explore using more advanced technology.
The program is FREE thanks to a partnership with WPS.
A healthy snack is provided at the start of the program.
Bus transportation is available to and from the program.

Walden Book Club
2024-04-24 10:00 - 12:00 | Wahaneeta Preserve, 118 Moorehouse Road, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
In partnership with the Westerly Library and Wilcox Park, and as part of the Westerly Land Trust’s celebration of Earth Day, we invite you to join our Walden Book Club. In Henry David Thoreau short life, he was a poet, philosopher, naturalist, farmer, writer, hiker, surveyor, abolitionist, Transcendentalist, friend, and more. Whether Thoreau has been a source of inspiration for you for years, or you’re interested in reading Walden for the first time, we hope you’ll meet us at the Wahaneeta cabin on April 24th for a discussion of the book followed by a hike through the woods, Thoreau style.
If you don’t have a copy of Walden, head to Westerly Library and Wilcox Park to pick one up (2nd floor, Reference Department). They have generously donated a number of copies for program participants, but supplies are limited.
This event is free, but registration is required and spots are limited. Fill in the form below to add your name to the list.
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Interesting Insects: SES (Grades K-1)
2024-04-24 15:45 - 17:15 | Grills Preserve, 198 Bowling Lane, Westerly, RI, 02808, United States
Living Laboratories for Springbrook Elementary School Grades K-1

Insects are essential to keep our ecosystems running smoothly, even the creepy crawling ones. Dive into the world of entomology as you observe insect habitats. Use technology to trap, identify, and release critters. Grade 2-4 will have the opportunity to explore using more advanced technology.
The program is FREE thanks to a partnership with WPS.
A healthy snack is provided at the start of the program.
Bus transportation is available to and from the program.

Plant & Seed Swap/ Community Garden Kick-off
2024-05-01 16:00 - 18:00 | 145 Main St, 145 Main St, Westerly, 02891
To kick off this gardening season we will be gathering at the garden where we will be tiding up the pollinator gardens. At this this time there will also be a plant & seed swap. Bring any plants and/or seeds that you have divided or any extra plants/seeds you may have and trade them at this laid back community event. We hope to see you there!
Location: 145 Main St, Westerly RI

World Migratory Bird Day: Guided Bird Count
2024-05-11 07:30 - 10:30 | Barlow Nature Preserve, 449 Westerly Bradford Road, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
Celebrate World Migratory Bird Day with the WLT and expert birder Maggie Jones by getting outside and experiencing the spring migration.

World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD) is an annual awareness-raising campaign highlighting the need for the conservation of migratory birds and their habitats. It has a global outreach and is an effective tool to help raise global awareness of the threats faced by migratory birds, their ecological importance, and the need for international cooperation to conserve them. https://www.migratorybirdday.org/
Join us as we welcome back the neo-tropical migrants as they return to their summer territories — from thrushes to warblers, bluebirds to tanagers and beyond. This years WMBD theme is insects and their importance to migratory birds.
Don’t forget to bring your binoculars! We will meet at Barlow Nature Preserve. Groups will head out to different WLT properties and gather back at Barlow to share our counts, stories and coffee and snacks.

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

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F rom World Migratory Bird Day 2024
INSECTS
Insects and their importance to migratory birds is the focus of this year’s World Migratory Bird Day, a global campaign that aims to raise awareness of migratory birds and the need for international cooperation to conserve them.
Insects are essential sources of energy for many migratory bird species, not only during the breeding seasons but also during their extensive journeys and greatly affect the timing, duration, and overall success of bird migrations.Along their migration routes, birds actively seek out insects in fields, forests, wetlands, and various habitats during stopovers. The timing of bird migration often coincides with peak insect abundance at stopover locations, supplying nourishment for birds to replenish their energy reserves before continuing their journeys.
The loss and disturbance of insect populations at breeding sites and along avian migration routes threaten bird survival and well-being. Natural spaces like forests and grasslands that have been transformed or endangered by intensive agriculture and urban development and its effects such as light pollution can result in a decline in insect populations. Pesticides and herbicides designed to protect crops harm insects that birds rely on for food. A scarcity of energy- and protein-rich insects can hinder bird migration and breeding, leading to weakened immune systems, reduced reproductive success, and increased mortality rates for both adult birds and their offspring.
Birds play crucial roles in pollination and pest control, and a lack of insects disrupts these ecosystem functions. Overpopulation of certain insects, without natural predators from birds, can also cause outbreaks that damage plant health and agriculture.
The World Migratory Bird Day campaign in 2024 will stress the need for proactive conservation measures. This includes reducing the use of pesticides and fertilizers, and where possible, switching to organic farming. Other measures include maintaining and connecting areas of natural vegetation which provide food and shelter for birds and other species, in agricultural landscapes.
In 2024, World Migratory Bird Day will be celebrated on two days, 11 May and 12 October, aligning with the cyclic nature of bird migration in different hemispheres.
The campaign is a joint effort of the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS), the African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbird Agreement (AEWA), Environment for the Americas and the EAAFP. The addition of the EAAFP to this Partnership will strengthen engagement and awareness for migratory birds in the East Asian-Australasian Flyway.

Contact us at info@environmentamericas.org with any questions.

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.

Weekend Stewardship Volunteer Day
2024-06-09 08:30 - 11:00 | Winnapaug Farm Preserve, 109-119 Rhode Island 1A, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
South County’s salt ponds are one of our most precious resources — they are not only a unique ecosystem and a fun place to recreate, but also a haven for breeding wildlife and a hotspot for sustainable aquaculture.
But the health of our salt ponds is threatened by rising sea levels, warming waters, encroaching development, increased nutrient loads and invasive species.

WLT, Save the Bay and the Audubon Society of RI have teamed up to do our part to preserve the Winnapaug Pond marshlands by installing a system of runnels to help drain impounded water from the marsh platform. This impounded water can kill native marsh grasses, promote invasive grasses, lower the marsh platform and provide breeding grounds for excessive algae and mosquitoes.
Since installing the runnels in 2019-2020, we have observed a decrease in invasive grasses and seen areas of the marsh platform restored to native marsh grasses! But the work is not done as the runnels require annual maintenance, so we need your help to keep the runnels flowing.
Join WLT and Save the Bay staff on Sunday, June 9th from 8:30am to 11:00am as we unclog the wintertime’s wrack and help the runnels flow free. You will also get to learn more about the salt marsh ecosystem and maybe catch a glimpse of a salt marsh sparrow or tiny baby eels, among other cool creatures.
Work on the marsh requires muck/knee boots and a willingness to get a bit dirty! We will provide the shovels and rakes, but have a limited number/size selection of extra muck boots, so please bring your own if available. If you’d like to join but don’t have the boots, let us know your size and we will see what we can do.
If you are interested in available, we’d love your help! To sign-up please fill out the form below. For more information, please email Marc at mdoherty@westerlylandtrust.org.
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1. Understand and acknowledge that I am proceeding at my own risk. I understand that WLT makes no warranties or representation, expressed or implied, regarding the condition or safety of the property itself or the activity to be done.
2. Agree to release, hold harmless and indemnify WLT (including its agents, employees and service volunteers) from any loss, liability or expense with respect to bodily injury (including death) or property damage which might result from or arise of my participation in these activities.PHOTO RELEASE *YesNoWLT and our partners may use photos/recordings to promote future programs. I (legal guardian if minor) grant WLT permission to use any and all photographs and/or recordings taken at this event for publicity and promotion.
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NEW DATE! Historic Cemetery Picnic: Winnapaug Farm Preserve
2024-06-12 17:30 - 19:30 | Winnapaug Farm Preserve, 109-119 Rhode Island 1A, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
PLEASE NOTE: Due to weather, the new date will be Wednesday, June 12.

Join us for a Historic Cemetery Tour and discover the history of cemetery picnics.

There are nearly 90 historic burial grounds in Westerly, five of which are on Westerly Land Trust properties. The WLT is hosting Michael Carroll, Executive Director of Rediscovering History, Inc. and Larry Hunter, local commissioner of the Rhode Island Advisory Commission on Historic Cemeteries for a Spring tour and Old Fashion Picnic in a cemetery at Barber Lot WY07 located in Winnapaug Farm Preserve (across from 110 Shore Rd).
Pack your picnic baskets, beverages, and lawn chairs/tables and experience a fad of the past! Michael Carroll will take us back in time to the 19th and early 20th century when picnics in cemeteries were a fashionable and respectful way to stay connected to both the living and the dead. Larry will lead us through a history lesson and Cemetery 101 introduction. Stay afterwards and enjoy the sunset.

Carry in/ Carry out
Tours are recommended for adults.
Please prepare for being out in the grass and woods, and bring bug repellant and water.
Tours are FREE for WLT members and $10 for not-yet-members, Larry has generously pledged to donate all proceeds to WLT

CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP!
Not a WLT member yet, but would like to be? CLICK HERE.

Spring Sip & Shop
2024-06-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Barlow Nature Preserve, 449 Westerly Bradford Rd, Westerly, RI 02891, USA
The Westerly Land Trust is partnering with Second Serve Resale again, this time to refresh your closet just in time for summer. Are you in need of a new-to-you summer dress? Sandals? Shorts and tanks? Join us at Barlow Nature Preserve to sip and snack, learn a bit about Second Serve and the Westerly Land Trust, and shop racks of clothing and accessories– some designer, some brand new with tags, and all with great background stories.
Second Serve curates donated clothing collections to lower consumption of new clothing and promote the benefits of resale. 85% of your shopping proceeds will benefit the Westerly Land Trust’s conservation efforts.
At this time, Second Serve Resale is only curating collections of women’s clothing, shoes and accessories.
To reserve your spot, please click here.

POP UP HIKE: Awesome Blossom
2024-06-17 18:00 - 19:30 | RI
We’re headed out to Crandall Family Preserve to try to spot the blooming mountain laurel. Come along with us! Then stick around afterwards for snacks in the woods with your fellow hikers.
Registration is required for this event. It is free for WLT members and $10 for not-yet-members. Would you like to join the Westerly Land Trust’s conservation efforts? Click here.
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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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Westerly Library and Wilcox Park: Lunch & Learn
2024-07-01 12:00 - 13:00 | Westerly Library and Wilcox Park, Terrace Room, 44 Broad Street, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
This 6-week series hosted by Westerly Library and Wilcox Park focuses on conservation and the environment. On Monday, July 1st, WLT’s Conservation Programs Manager Lauren Barber has been invited to lead a discussion on the Land Trust’s conservation efforts. Following the lunch, the group will venture outdoors to Wilcox Park’s pollinator garden to catch, ID and release pollinators.
For more information and to register, please follow this link:
https://www.westerlylibrary.org/event/lunch-learn-westerly-land-trust?recur_number=0&_wrapper_format=html

Farm Squad: Flying Squirrels (Grade K-1)
2024-07-09 09:30 - 2024-08-01 11:30 | Barlow Nature Preserve, 449 Westerly Bradford Road, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
This program is open to students going into grades K – 1 that attend a Westerly Public Elementary School.

Grab your friends and join our Farm Squad! Get ready to get your hands dirty and discover what it takes to be a farmer. Each Tuesday and Thursday for 4 weeks this summer, we will gather at Barlow Nature Preserve (home to Frontier Farm and Echo Rock Flowers), to explore different entities of the farming world; planting, pollinators, water quality, soil health, biodiversity around the farm, harvesting, composting, and even raising caterpillars to butterflies!!
Tuesdays & Thursdays: July 9 – August 1 (8 total programs) 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Participants must attend a WPS Elementary School (SES, DCS, SSS)
Program is FREE thanks to a partnership with Westerly Public Schools.
Transportation to and from program is required.
Please use the student name when registering.
Spots are limited

Questions- please email Lauren Barber, lbarber@westerylandtrust.org or call 401-315-2610 x1.

Farm Squad: Soaring Hawks (Grade 2-4)
2024-07-09 12:00 - 2024-08-01 14:00 | Barlow Nature Preserve, 449 Westerly Bradford Road, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
Program is open to students going into grades 2-4 that attend WPS. The Soaring Hawk Farm Squad will explore more advance farming practices.

Grab your friends and join our Farm Squad! Get ready to get your hands dirty and discover what it takes to be a farmer. Each Tuesday and Thursday for 4 weeks this summer we will gather at Barlow Nature Preserve (home to Frontier Farm and Echo Rock Flowers), to explore different entities of the farming world; planting, pollinators, water quality, soil health, biodiversity around the farm, harvesting, composting, and even raising caterpillars to butterflies!!
Tuesdays & Thursdays: July 9 – August 1 (8 total programs) 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Participants must attend a WPS Elementary School (SES, DCS, SSS)
Program is FREE thanks to a partnership with Westerly Public Schools.
Transportation to and from program is required.
Please use the student name when registering.
Spots are limited

Questions- please email Lauren Barber, lbarber@westerylandtrust.org or call 401-315-2610 x1.

Pollinator Safari
2024-07-10 10:00 - 11:30 | Avondale Farm Preserve, Quail Run, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
Get your bug nets ready and come explore the diverse population of pollinating insects right here in Westerly.

For this all-ages, family-friendly event, the Westerly Land Trust has assembled a top-notch team of pollinator experts from around the state:
Dr. Rachael Bonoan, head of the Providence College’s Pollinator Lab
Ren Johnson from URI’s Bee Lab
Toby Shaya, DEM’s Pollinator Atlas Entomologist
Dr. Bonoan will guide us through beautiful Avondale Farm Preserve where we will find, capture and identify the bees, butterflies and other pollinating insects doing the critical work of keeping our local ecosystems in balance. Get up close to these winged critters and learn how to use “bug vacuums”, nets, and field guides to catch, identify, and release some amazing pollinators. Learn from the experts how pollinators do their jobs, why they are important, and what we can do to help them!
Please prepare to romp out in the sun and tall grass; sturdy shoes, pants, sun/bug protection and water are recommended. There are no restroom facilities at Avondale, so plan accordingly.
Parking- Park at the Quail Run parking lot. Overflow parking will be available at Grassland Way. Please meet at Quail Run Parking lot at 10:00 AM.

Registration is required.
Event is open to ALL ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Children under 12 are FREE.
Event is FREE for WLT members and $10 for not-yet-members.
Click here to become a member today!

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