Join WLT’s stewardship efforts as we manage invasive plants and maintain native grasslands at Grills Preserve.Winter is a great time to manage unwanted or invasive woody growth in our open habitats. We will remove invasive shrubs, build brush piles, and maintain a matrix of secondary-growth forest and patches of native grasslands across the southern end [...]
This walk on WLT's 500-acre preserve is over primarily flat terrain often along the Wild and Scenic Pawcatuck River on clear, wide trails. We should be able to see most of the popular attractions, including the Polly Coon Bridge, the Larkin Foundation dating from the 1660s, and views from Big Hill after a short but [...]
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, [...]
Discover the world of hive configuration and learn helpful tips on setting up your own hive at home.Discover the world of hive configuration and how you can best set yours up today. Join Cail Calder of Westerbee honey, aka “The Beeman” , for an immersive and hands-on workshop where you will learn the basics of [...]
Living Laboratories for Springbrook Elementary School Grades K-4 Dig your hands in the soil and discover proper planting and care techniques for a thriving garden at Barlow Nature Preserve. Bonus: Take home your own seedling to nurture! NO COST thanks to generous community support A healthy snack is provided at the start of the program. [...]
Hit the trails for a guided Nordic Walk and talk adventure.Are you ready to hit the trails? Join Julie Gooding of healthyFUTURES, to review, practice, and improve your Nordic Walking skills. Julie is an ACE-certified personal trainer and Urban Poling-certified instructor with 16 years of working with older adults. There is NO COST to attend [...]
Living Laboratories for State Street Elementary School Grades K-4 Dig your hands in the soil and discover proper planting and care techniques for a thriving garden at Barlow Nature Preserve. Bonus: Take home your own seedling to nurture! NO COST thanks to generous community support A healthy snack is provided at the start of the [...]
Living Laboratories for Springbrook Elementary School Grades K-4 From pond to trails, put your observation skills to the test and use technology to discover the fascinating creatures that call Wahaneeta Preserve home. NO COST thanks to generous community support A healthy snack is provided at the start of the program. All students are bussed to [...]
Living Laboratories for State Street Elementary School Grades K-4 From pond to trails, put your observation skills to the test and use technology to discover the fascinating creatures that call Wahaneeta Preserve home. NO COST thanks to generous community support A healthy snack is provided at the start of the program. All students are bussed [...]
