THIS PROGRAM IS NOW COMBINED WITH GRADES 2-4 ON TUESDAY, OCT 8. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP! Trails & Treasure: Calling all explorers! Get ready to hit the trails and discover hidden treasure amongst the forest and the art of map making. Registration closes the Friday before program at 9AM Location: Barlow Nature Preserve This [...]
Join us for a day of community and conservation as we enhance our beautiful local trails! On October 9th, the Westerly Land Trust and Ocean Community YMCA invite you to participate in our Volunteer Stewardship Day. Event Highlights: Start out trailhead native plant garden: Help us lay the foundation for a vibrant native plant garden [...]
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 requires a bit of steep climbing. Meet at the parking [...]
Magical Mushrooms: Did you know that some mushrooms glow in the dark and can be found in your backyard environment?! Nature is full of fascinating surprises, and we want YOU to join us on a mushroom hunt to discover the beauty and complexity of the natural world around us. Registration closes the Friday before program at [...]
THIS PROGRAM IS NOW COMBINED WITH GRADES 2-4 ON TUESDAY, OCT 15. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP! Magical Mushrooms: Did you know that some mushrooms glow in the dark and can be found in your backyard environment?! Nature is full of fascinating surprises, and we want YOU to join us on a mushroom hunt to discover [...]
Thank you for your interest. This event is now full. We hope to catch you at the next one! Join us on Sunday, October 20th from 9:30am to 11:30am for a Fungal Foray at Wahaneeta Preserve. Led by Ryan Bouchard and Emily Schmidt of the Mushroom Hunting Foundation, this exploratory walk will lead us through the diverse [...]
Trails & Treasure: Calling all explorers! Get ready to hit the trails and discover hidden treasure amongst the forest and the art of map making. Registration closes the Friday before program at 9AM Location: Barlow Nature Preserve This program is for Dunn's Corners Elementary School students NO COST thanks to generous community support Transportation: All students [...]
Trails & Treasure: Calling all explorers! Get ready to hit the trails and discover hidden treasure amongst the forest and the art of map making. Registration closes the Friday before program at 9AM Location: Barlow Nature Preserve This program is for Dunn's Corners Elementary School students NO COST thanks to generous community support Transportation: All students [...]
The Westerly Track & Athletic Club hosts an annual trail race at Grills Preserve in October. This year, it is #3 of 4 in the Fall Race Series. You'll have two options: 10K or 10 miles. Both courses showcase Grills Preserve in Westerly, and the 10-Mile course also features beautiful trails, bridges, and riverfront in [...]
