Fungi Fun: Springbrook (Grades K-2)
2022-10-19 15:45 - 17:15 (America/New_York) | Wahaneeta Preserve, 118 Moorehouse Road, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
Living Laboratories for Springbrook Elementary School Grades K-2

Gear up to explore the phenomenal world of fungi! Fungi can be found almost anywhere and are more closely related to humans than plants. Fall is the best time to hunt, observe, and identify fungi fruit known as mushrooms. Get ready for an adventure!
Program is FREE thanks to a partnership with WPS.
Bus transportation available to and from program.

Thursday Hike: Cottrell Family Preserve, Westerly
2022-10-20 | Cottrell Family Preserve, 13-29 Christian Hill Rd, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
Cottrell Family Preserve is new to the WLT so this will be our first visit with this group. Hike starts at 10 AM. Cottrell is 21 acres which is boarded on the north by the Pawcatuck River and on the south by the Westerly Town Forest. It will be a moderate woods walk. Preserve is within walking distance of Flora Whitely Preserve at the Potter Hill bridge on Potter Hill Road.
Parking– we will meet at Flora Whitely Preserve.
To sign up, please contact Hike Leader: David Prigmore, (401)348-2855, and email: d.bprigmore@gmail.com
FLUORESCENT ORANGE REQUIREMENTS
Fluorescent orange safety clothing is required during the hunting season statewide. To meet this requirement, hikers must wear 200 square inches of solid daylight fluorescent orange from the second Saturday in September to the last day of February and the third Saturday in April to the last day in May, annually. Fluorescent camouflage does not meet this requirement. The fluorescent orange must be worn above the waist and be visible in all directions.
Due to the coronavirus:

We realize lots of people have concerns about getting together. Therefore, please sign up with leader so that person will know how many are coming. If no one signs up the leader may not show up.
Social distancing of 6’ apart.
Everyone needs to have a face mask in case it is needed.
Carpooling is up to the leader. Keep in mind some folks may be uncomfortable having someone share their vehicle. An alternate way is to caravan.

Fungi Fun: Springbrook (Grades 3-4)
2022-10-20 14:30 - 16:00 | Wahaneeta Preserve, 118 Moorehouse Road, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
Living Laboratories for Springbrook Elementary School Grades 3-4

Gear up to explore the phenomenal world of fungi! Fungi can be found almost anywhere and are more closely related to humans than plants. Fall is the best time to hunt, observe, and identify fungi fruit known as mushrooms. Get ready for an adventure!
Program is FREE thanks to a partnership with WPS.
Bus transportation available to and from program.

Fungi Fun: Dunn's Corners (Grades 3-4)
2022-10-21 15:45 - 17:15 | Wahaneeta Preserve, 118 Moorehouse Road, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
Living Laboratories for Dunn’s Corners Elementary School Grades 3-4

Gear up to explore the phenomenal world of fungi! Fungi can be found almost anywhere and are more closely related to humans than plants. Fall is the best time to hunt, observe, and identify fungi fruit known as mushrooms. Get ready for an adventure!
Program is FREE thanks to a partnership with WPS.
Bus transportation available to and from program.

Yoga in the Preserve- BarreCoast
2022-10-22 11:00 - 12:00 | Winnapaug Farm Preserve, 117 Shore Road, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States, 117 Shore Rd, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
To honor the intersection of land conservation and mental and physical health, the Westerly Land Trust is thrilled to partner with BarreCoast for another season of outdoor yoga at Winnapaug Farm Preserve. Join us as we practice vinyasa flow in the field while breathing in the fresh air and taking in the natural beauty that surrounds us.
The Westerly Land Trust would like to offer 10 complimentary spots to our members. To reserve your spot, please email Lauren at lbarber@westerlylandtrust.org. Please note, reservations are made on a first come, first served basis, and all people in your party must be WLT members.
If you would like to become a member today please CLICK HERE.

Fungi Fun: State Street (Grades K-2)
2022-10-26 15:45 - 17:15 | Wahaneeta Preserve, 118 Moorehouse Road, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
Living Laboratories for State Street Elementary School Grades K-2

Gear up to explore the phenomenal world of fungi! Fungi can be found almost anywhere and are more closely related to humans than plants. Fall is the best time to hunt, observe, and identify fungi fruit known as mushrooms. Get ready for an adventure!
Program is FREE thanks to a partnership with WPS.
Bus transportation available to and from program.

Thursday Hike: Tri-Town Forest Preserve, North Stonington, CT (East side, Rixtown Road entrance)
2022-10-27 09:30 - 12:00 | RI
Once again we will be hiking these trails with Carl who laid them out. The property straddles Griswold, North Stonington and Preston covering 527 acres. It is a well blazed trail system with diverse topography.
Directions from Westerly: Rt 2 West, to where Rt 201 cuts off to the right up the hill at traffic light (Cossaduck Hill Road). Follow Rte 201 towards Griswold and turn left onto Rixtown Road and look for entrance to TTF (if you reach Red Barn Road you have gone too far). OR take Exit 92 north from I-95 and continue on Route 2 West then follow above directions.
To sign up, please contact Hike Leader: Carl Tjerandsen, (860) 608- 7224 (c) and email: ctjerandsen@gmail.com
FLUORESCENT ORANGE REQUIREMENTS
Fluorescent orange safety clothing is required during the hunting season statewide. To meet this requirement, hikers must wear 200 square inches of solid daylight fluorescent orange from the second Saturday in September to the last day of February and the third Saturday in April to the last day in May, annually. Fluorescent camouflage does not meet this requirement. The fluorescent orange must be worn above the waist and be visible in all directions.
Due to the coronavirus:

We realize lots of people have concerns about getting together. Therefore, please sign up with leader so that person will know how many are coming. If no one signs up the leader may not show up.
Social distancing of 6’ apart.
Everyone needs to have a face mask in case it is needed.
Carpooling is up to the leader. Keep in mind some folks may be uncomfortable having someone share their vehicle. An alternate way is to caravan.

Fungi Fun: State Street (Grades 3-4)
2022-10-27 15:45 - 17:15 | Wahaneeta Preserve, 118 Moorehouse Road, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
Living Laboratories for State Street Elementary School Grades 3-4

Gear up to explore the phenomenal world of fungi! Fungi can be found almost anywhere and are more closely related to humans than plants. Fall is the best time to hunt, observe, and identify fungi fruit known as mushrooms. Get ready for an adventure!
Program is FREE thanks to a partnership with WPS.
Bus transportation available to and from program.

2nd Annual Grills Trail Race
2022-10-29 | Grills Preserve, 198 Bowling Lane, Westerly, RI, 02808, United States
Register today for Westerly Track & Athletic Clubs 2nd annual Grill Trail Race. 10-mile and 10-kilometer options. Course features beautiful trails, bridges, and riverfront in both Westerly Land Trust’s Grills Preserves and Hopkinton Land Trust’s Grills Wildlife Sanctuary. Capacity limited. 10am start. More information and registration.

Litter Critters: Dunn's Corners (Grades K-2)
2022-11-02 15:45 - 17:15 | Grills Preserve, 198 Bowling Lane, Westerly, RI, 02808, United States
Living Laboratories for Dunn’s Corners Elementary School Grades K-2

Litter is toxic to our environment yet it is all around us. Plastic and other debris that end up in our environment don’t just go away, but with your help, we can contribute to a cleaner future! Join our litter critter team and discover the life cycle of litter, the impacts it has on our Earth, and how you can make a difference.
Program is FREE thanks to a partnership with WPS.
Bus transportation available to and from program.
