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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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.
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 [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]