The Westerly Land Trust

Thursday Hike: Grills Wildlife Sanctuary, Hopkinton (222 Chase Hill Road)
2021-11-18 10:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | RI
Join us for our free guided trail walks on Thursdays. All walks begin at 10:00 AM unless stated to the contrary. We will visit various local conservation properties, including some of our Westerly Land Trust preserves. Walks are between 1 ½ to 3 hours and are open to all ages with our target group being agile seniors. Please keep in mind that these are wooded trails with stumps, roots and rocks so be sure to wear hiking boots or good walking shoes. Also, you’ll want to bring water and maybe a snack.
This hike:
This hike is approximately 5 miles and rated easy to moderate. The Hopkinton Land Trust trails follow the Pawcatuck River and Tomaquag Brook. We will cross the brook and hike to the Polly Coon Bridge that leads to the Westerly Land Trust Grills Preserve.
Directions: I-95 S, Exit 1 (which is Rte 3), to Rte 216 in Ashaway (this is a left hand turn), in about 2.5 miles at the intersection of Chase Hill Road is where we will meet. N 41° 24.647’ N W 71° 4581’
Co-Leaders: Sue & Geoff Sewall, 401-377-2826 (h)
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Due to COVID-19:

We recognize many people still have concerns about gathering; therefore, please sign up with the designated hike leader, so that person will know how many will be attending and cap the group size if necessary.
Maintain a safe and comfortable distance from other hikers.
Please bring a face mask in case it is needed.

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PLEASE NOTE:

There are still a few open Thursdays before the end of the year. If you would like to lead a hike, please contact Sally for availability. sallyhanson242@gmail.com
Inclement weather will cancel the hike. If in doubt, please contact leader.
Please notify the hike leader if you plan on attending.

FLUORESCENT ORANGE REQUIREMENTS:
In State Management areas everyone is required to wear 200 square inches of solid daylight fluorescent orange from the second Saturday in September to the last day of February and the last Thursday in April to the last day in May, annually.

Wellness in the Woods: Yoga Hike
2021-11-14 11:00 - 13:30 | Dr. John Champlin Glacier Park- Tom Harvey Trailhead, Intersection of Tom Harvey Road & Newbury Dr., Westerly, RI, 02891, United States, United States
Hiking and yoga go together like fall and pumpkin pie! Stay active and get outside with yoga teacher and outdoor guide Janice Fifer. To begin, Janice will guide you through some centering and invigorating breath work followed by a hike into the woods where we will stop at different points to take in the nature that surrounds us, practice standing yoga poses and a short sitting meditation. You will leave feeling calm and refreshed.
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.
To sign up for this event please email: lbarber@westerlylandtrust.org with the following information:

Email subject: Yoga Hike
Include: All attendee’s names

This event is FREE for members, and $10 per person for non-members.
**Please note: Spots are limited. If you sign up and can no longer participate please let us know so that we can open this experience to others on our waitlist.

Community Garden Clean-Up
2021-11-11 13:00 - 16:00 | RI
Come join us to put the WLT Community Garden to bed for the winter!
After this year’s long and fruitful growing season it is time clean up the garden and plant the seeds for next year’s success. Together we will do some weeding, raking, organizing and cut back the pollinator garden perimeter, Come for 30 minutes or 3 hours! There will be refreshments, good stories and one last chance to get your hands dirty before the ground freezes.
Email mdoherty@westerlylandtrust.org to RSVP.
We hope to see you there!

Thursday Hike: Dr. John Champlin Glacier Park, Westerly
2021-11-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Dr. John Champlin Glacier Park, 5 Kettle Close, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
Join us for our free guided trail walks on Thursdays. All walks begin at 10:00 AM unless stated to the contrary. We will visit various local conservation properties, including some of our Westerly Land Trust preserves. Walks are between 1 ½ to 3 hours and are open to all ages with our target group being agile seniors. Please keep in mind that these are wooded trails with stumps, roots and rocks so be sure to wear hiking boots or good walking shoes. Also, you’ll want to bring water and maybe a snack.
This hike:
This is a walking tour of the WLT’s Dr. John Champlin Glacier Park featuring wooded trails with gentle hills and some rocky sections. This site’s unique geological features are worth the trip.
Directions: 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 or in the parking lot across the street.
Leader: Janice Fifer, (401) 213-6479, and email: jhfifer@verizon.net
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Due to COVID-19:

We recognize many people still have concerns about gathering; therefore, please sign up with the designated hike leader, so that person will know how many will be attending and cap the group size if necessary.
Maintain a safe and comfortable distance from other hikers.
Please bring a face mask in case it is needed.

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PLEASE NOTE:

There are still a few open Thursdays before the end of the year. If you would like to lead a hike, please contact Sally for availability. sallyhanson242@gmail.com
Inclement weather will cancel the hike. If in doubt, please contact leader.
Please notify the hike leader if you plan on attending.

FLUORESCENT ORANGE REQUIREMENTS:
In State Management areas everyone is required to wear 200 square inches of solid daylight fluorescent orange from the second Saturday in September to the last day of February and the last Thursday in April to the last day in May, annually.

Wine in the Woods
2021-11-06 13:30 - 16:00 | Wahaneeta Preserve, 118 Moorehouse Road, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
The right pairing is important for any wine, and we think we’ve found just the right compliment! Join us this November as The Westerly Land Trust pairs with Tapped Apple Winery, and Knead Doughnuts. Bring your friends for a happy hour hike in Wahaneeta, followed by a wine and cider tasting in the woods while you study appleology among the oaks and enjoy Knead Doughnuts. Cheers to good friends, good trails and good wine!
**This event is FREE for Westerly Land Trust members and $15 for non-members collected “at the door“. Cash and card accepted. ALL attendees are REQUIRED to register for event. Limited spots are available.
REGISTER HERE
If you plan on participating in Tapped Apple’s wine/cider tasting please bring your ID.
Not a member but would like to be? Click here! If you have any questions, please email lbarber@westerlylandtrust.org.
Wahaneeta Preserve is located at 118 Moorhouse Rd. in Westerly, RI 02891
Happy hiking!

Thursday Hike: Native American Ceremonial Stonework Hike
2021-11-04 09:00 - 12:00 | RI
Join us for our free guided trail walks on Thursdays. This hike begins at 9am (instead of the regular 10am start time). We will visit various local conservation properties, including some of our Westerly Land Trust preserves. Walks are between 1 ½ to 3 hours and are open to all ages with our target group being agile seniors. Please keep in mind that these are wooded trails with stumps, roots and rocks so be sure to wear hiking boots or good walking shoes. Also, you’ll want to bring water and maybe a snack.
This hike:
Native Americans throughout New England built approximately 24 different types of stone structures as part of the rich, spiritual lives they led. Many of these sites have been forgotten and left abandoned in deep forests, and the stone structures themselves remain something of an enigma. The ceremonial landscapes the indigenous peoples left behind often remain untouched, primarily due to their location in less desirable landscapes throughout the Northeast. On this hike we will visit two sites separated by about a half a mile, leaving from the same parking lot. The first site is most likely a Lunar Standstill site. Tracking the motion of the moon, the sun, and the stars was very important to early cultures, and the Natives of New England were no exception. The second site we will hike to is to a much more subtle site than the first, one most likely overlooked by casual hikers who assume it is the remains of past farming activities. The hike will be less than 4 miles overall, and we will move at the speed of the slowest hiker. We will not be on trails for most of the hike, so it will be slower going than your typical hike and the use of walking sticks is highly encouraged as the terrain for much of it is fairly rough. You will have the option to return to the car after the first site if desired as the second site is on the opposite side of the parking lot.
Directions: The start for the hike is off of Route 165 in Exeter RI. Coming from Connecticut, you will cross into Rhode Island on RT 165 by going over the Beach Pond causeway. On the Rhode Island shore of the causeway there is a parking lot and launch ramp. From the parking lot entrance, go 4.6 miles further to the parking lot on your left. Note that you will pass a white church on the left, and just before the destination parking lot you will see a sign for another parking lot on the left for the JB HUDSON TRAIL. Go past that to the next parking lot on the left. We will leave the parking lot and start hiking at 9:00 AM. Bring water and a snack if desired.
Leader: Markham Starr. Pouring rain cancels the hike, but if in doubt about the weather you can call or text me at 860-908-3870 on the morning of the hike after 6:30 AM.
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Due to COVID-19:

We recognize many people still have concerns about gathering; therefore, please sign up with the designated hike leader, so that person will know how many will be attending and cap the group size if necessary.
Maintain a safe and comfortable distance from other hikers.
Please bring a face mask in case it is needed.

****************************************************************
PLEASE NOTE:

There are still a few open Thursdays before the end of the year. If you would like to lead a hike, please contact Sally for availability. sallyhanson242@gmail.com
Inclement weather will cancel the hike. If in doubt, please contact leader.
Please notify the hike leader if you plan on attending.

FLUORESCENT ORANGE REQUIREMENTS:
In State Management areas everyone is required to wear 200 square inches of solid daylight fluorescent orange from the second Saturday in September to the last day of February and the last Thursday in April to the last day in May, annually.
