Events
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Thursday Hike: Grills to Grills
Grills Preserve 198 Bowling Lane, Westerly, RI, United StatesThursday HikesFor something different, this 4-5 mile walk will be a point-to-point (one way) walk, visiting a few highlights in both the Grills Wildlife Sanctuary in Hopkinton and the Grills Preserve in Westerly. Most of the trail will be on flat single-track, but there are some hilly sections. Hopefully not an issue, but please note this [...]
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Thursday Hike: Champlin Farm Preserve
Champlin Farm Preserve 64 boombridge Road, Westerly, RI, United StatesThursday HikesThis will be the first Thursday Hike at the newly acquired Champlin Farm Preserve at 64 Boombridge Road in Westerly. The entrance is just north of a swamp area on the west side of Boombridge Roaad. Take the dirt road up the hill to parking at the top of the hill. The walk is through [...]
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Thursday Hike: Grills Preserve
Grills Preserve 198 Bowling Lane, Westerly, RI, United StatesThursday HikesJanuary 1, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM Grills Preserve, Bradford This walk on WLT's 500-acre preserve is over primarily flat terrain often along the Pawcatuck River on clear, wide trails. We will be able to see some newly discovered foundations. There is a gorgeous scenic view from the top of aptly named, Big Hill, which [...]
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Wednesday Wonder Walk – Feathered Friends
Grills Preserve 198 Bowling Lane, Westerly, RI, United StatesEducationJanuary's theme is Feathered Friends. Come walk, wonder, and grow with us!We are teaming up with our friends from WildRoots once a month for Wednesday Wonder Walks, a guided family hiking series curated to spark curiosity and nurture a lifelong love of nature. Our partnership blends playful discovery with embedded teaching, helping children build knowledge [...]
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Native Seed Sowing Workshop
Barlow Nature Preserve 449 Westerly Bradford Road, Westerly, RI, United StatesStewardshipDiscover how to grow native plants and support local wildlife in this hands-on seed-sowing workshop.As native biodiversity declines and habitat is lost, it is more important than ever that we all make space where we can for native wildlife. Join WLT and our friends from the RI Natural History Survey and the RI Wild Plant [...]
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Regenerative Agriculture Conference at the Westerly Armory
Westerly Armory 41 Railroad Avenue, Westerly, RI, United StatesStewardshipThe Third Regenerative Agriculture Conference returns to the Westerly Armory for a two-day gathering of farmers, gardeners, scientists, and community members focused on soil health, sustainable food systems, and regenerative practices. Presentations, vendors, demonstrations, a seed swap, and a book table will be featured throughout the weekend. Full schedule, speaker information, and additional details are [...]
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****CANCELED*** Volunteer Stewardship Day – Champlin Farm Preserve
Champlin Farm Preserve 64 boombridge Road, Westerly, RI, United StatesStewardship***Due to the snow and forecasted weather, this event has been canceled. Keep your eye out for another weekend stewardship opportunity in the coming weeks. _____________________________________________________________________ Help WLT remove invasive woody plants at Champlin Farm Preserve With the trails and parking well established at the new Champlin Farm Preserve, it is time to turn our [...]
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Souper Bowl Hike LX
Barlow Nature Preserve, 449 Westerly Bradford Rd, Westerly, RI 02891, USAEvent HikesKick off the New Year with a hike at Barlow Nature Preserve followed by a feast of soups! LOCATION CHANGE: Barlow Nature Preserve All ages are welcome! Registration required and spots are limited. Parking is available in the field at Wahaneeta Preserve. To reduce waste, please consider bringing your own bowl and spoon Fluorescent orange [...]
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Thursday Hike: Grills Preserve
Grills Preserve 198 Bowling Lane, Westerly, RI, United StatesThursday HikesFebruary 2, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM Grills Preserve, Bradford This walk on WLT's 500-acre preserve is over primarily flat terrain often along the Pawcatuck River on clear, wide trails. We will be able to see some newly discovered foundations. There is a gorgeous scenic view from the top of aptly named, Big Hill, which [...]