The Westerly Land Trust

Grills Trail Race 10M and 10K- Westerly Track & Athletic Club
2023-10-28 | Grills Preserve, 198 Bowling Lane, Westerly, RI, 02808, United States
Start times
9:00am: Check-in and bib pick-up opens
10:00am: 10M and 10K races start
Course Description
Both courses showcase Grills Preserve in Westerly, and the 10-Mile course also features beautiful trails, bridges, and riverfront in the Grills Wildlife Sanctuary in Hopkinton. The course is a mix of about 80% single-track and 20% double-track.
Location
Both courses start and finish at Grills Preserve, Westerly. Due to parking limitations, carpooling is encouraged and registration will be capped at 100 runners.
For more information and/or to sign up click HERE.

Brilliant Botanist: SSS (Grades K-1)
2023-10-26 15:45 - 17:15 (America/New_York) | Wahaneeta Preserve, 118 Moorehouse Road, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
Living Laboratories for State Street School Grades K-1

Discover the world of native and invasive species through the lens of a botanist. Embark on a hike through the forest to identify different species and learn how to best steward our local habitat. Grade 2-4 will have the opportunity to explore using more advanced technology.
Program is FREE thanks to a partnership with WPS.
B﻿us transportation available to and from program.

Brilliant Botanist: DCS (Grades K-1)
2023-10-25 15:45 - 17:15 | Wahaneeta Preserve, 118 Moorehouse Road, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
Living Laboratories for Dunn’s Corners School Grades K-1

Discover the world of native and invasive species through the lens of a botanist. Embark on a hike through the forest to identify different species and learn how to best steward our local habitat. Grade 2-4 will have the opportunity to explore using more advanced technology.
Program is FREE thanks to a partnership with WPS.
B﻿us transportation available to and from program.

Brilliant Botanist: SES (Grades K-1)
2023-10-24 15:45 - 17:15 | Wahaneeta Preserve, 118 Moorehouse Road, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
Living Laboratories for Springbrook Elementary School Grades K-1

Discover the world of native and invasive species through the lens of a botanist. Embark on a hike through the forest to identify different species and learn how to best steward our local habitat. Grade 2-4 will have the opportunity to explore using more advanced technology.
Program is FREE thanks to a partnership with WPS.
B﻿us transportation available to and from program.

Brilliant Botanist: SSS (Grades 2-4)
2023-10-19 15:45 - 17:15 | Wahaneeta Preserve, 118 Moorehouse Road, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
Living Laboratories for State Street School Grades 2-4

Discover the world of native and invasive species through the lens of a botanist. Embark on a hike through the forest to identify different species and learn how to best steward our local habitat. Grade 2-4 will have the opportunity to explore using more advanced technology.
Program is FREE thanks to a partnership with WPS.
B﻿us transportation available to and from program.

Brilliant Botanist: DCS (Grades 2-4)
2023-10-18 15:45 - 17:15 | Wahaneeta Preserve, 118 Moorehouse Road, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
Living Laboratories for Dunn’s Corners School Grades 2-4

Discover the world of native and invasive species through the lens of a botanist. Embark on a hike through the forest to identify different species and learn how to best steward our local habitat. Grade 2-4 will have the opportunity to explore using more advanced technology.
Program is FREE thanks to a partnership with WPS.
B﻿us transportation available to and from program.

Brilliant Botanist: SES (Grades 2-4)
2023-10-17 15:45 - 17:15 | Wahaneeta Preserve, 118 Moorehouse Road, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
Living Laboratories for Springbrook Elementary School Grades 2-4

Discover the world of native and invasive species through the lens of a botanist. Embark on a hike through the forest to identify different species and learn how to best steward our local habitat. Grade 2-4 will have the opportunity to explore using more advanced technology.
Program is FREE thanks to a partnership with WPS.
B﻿us transportation available to and from program.

Outdoor Bootcamp on the Farm- BarreCoast
2023-10-14 11:00 - 12:00 | Avondale Farm Preserve, Quail Run, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
Join us for an outdoor bootcamp, led by Diane Macera, at Avondale Farm Preserve.
HOW TO REGISTER
Enroll Online at barrecoast.com or contact the studio.
WLT MEMBER DISCOUNTS
WLT members please contact Erika Lebling at elebling@westerlylandtrust.org for reduced price registration of $10!
Not-yet a WLT member but would like to be?
To become a member today please CLICK HERE.

Fall Sip & Shop with Second Serve
2023-10-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Barlow Nature Preserve, 449 Westerly Bradford Road, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
Join us for a unique shopping experience to benefit the Westerly Land Trust.

﻿The Westerly Land Trust is partnering with Second Serve Resale to host a unique shopping experience at the Barlow Nature Preserve. Join us to refresh your fall wardrobe and find festive holiday attire. 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.
O﻿n this evening, you’ll 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.
A﻿t this time, Second Serve Resale is only curating collections of women’s clothing, shoes and accessories.

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Trail Blazers: SSS (Grades K-1)
2023-10-12 15:45 - 17:15 | Grills Preserve, 198 Bowling Lane, Westerly, RI, 02808, United States
Living Laboratories for State Street School Grades K-1

Strap on your hiking boots and hit the trails and put your observation and identification skills to the test as you explore the career of a park ranger. Grade 2-4 will have the opportunity to explore using more advanced technology.
Program is FREE thanks to a partnership with WPS.
B﻿us transportation available to and from program.

Voices of the Land: Sustainable Pasture Management of Grass-based Livestock
2023-10-11 17:30 - 19:00 | Barlow Nature Preserve, 449 Westerly Bradford Road, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
Dr. Justine Deming of URI joins us to share her worldview of livestock, grazing, grasses and land management in RI and beyond.

Voices of the Land: Sustainable Pasture Management of Grass-based Livestock
Justine Deming is a clinical associate professor and extension specialist of animal management at the University of Rhode Island. She will be discussing the impact ruminant animals have on the pastoral landscape and focus on how the management of those animals can be optimized for farm productivity and sustainability.
Check out this video about URI’s Peckham Farm for a sneak peek!

If you have been curious abut the role of livestock in our food supply and as influencers of our landscapes, make sure to register and put this talk on your calendar!

This event is located at Barlow Nature Preserve.
Parking is available in the main parking lot, with overflow parking in the field behind the outbuildings to the east (up the farm road).
Registration is required.

Discussion is open to WLT members. Our members donate annually. Not a member and would like to be? Become a member today and click HERE.
