Events
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Weekend Volunteer Stewardship Day
Cottrell Family Preserve 13-29 Christian Hill Rd, Westerly, RI, United StatesStewardshipJoin WLT's stewardship efforts as we continue to restore a lovely meadow at Cottrell Family Preserve.Join WLT’s stewardship efforts as we continue to restore a lovely meadow at Cottrell Family Preserve. Winter is a great time to manage unwanted or invasive woody growth in our open grasslands. We will work to remove autumn olive and [...]
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Postponed- Date TBD: Nordic Walking Kick-Off- Is it Right for you?
Barlow Nature Preserve 449 Westerly Bradford Road, Westerly, RI, United StatesVoices of the LandDiscover the benefits of Nordic Walking at this FREE Kick Off event to introduce you to a new way to adventure.Curious about Nordic Walking? Join Julie Gooding, of healthyFUTURES, to learn about and experience the pleasure and health benefits of Nordic Walking. At this event you can try out specially designed Activator poles and discover [...]
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Thursday Hike: Wahaneeta Preserve
Wahaneeta Preserve 118 Moorehouse Road, Westerly, RI, United StatesThursday HikesLet’s wander the varied trails of this former Girl Scout Camp, Homestead and Saw Mill. Trails are well maintained with mostly gentle ups and downs. Parking will be available at Wahaneeta Preserve, 118 Moorehouse Road, Westerly. Gate will be open; drive through the gate and park in the field. Meet at the cabin just up [...]
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Weekend Volunteer Stewardship Day
Grills Preserve 198 Bowling Lane, Westerly, RI, United StatesStewardshipJoin WLT’s stewardship efforts as we manage invasive plants and maintain native grasslands at Grills Preserve.Winter is a great time to manage unwanted or invasive woody growth in our open habitats. We will remove invasive shrubs, build brush piles, and maintain a matrix of secondary-growth forest and patches of native grasslands across the southern end [...]
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Invasive Plant Identification Workshop
Barlow Nature Preserve 449 Westerly Bradford Road, Westerly, RI, United StatesStewardshipJoin us as we sharpen our stewardship skills and familiarize ourselves with some common invasive woody plants. Identifying plants can be hard. Differentiating between an invasive plant and a native plant in the winter when neither has leaves is even harder! Join us as we sharpen our stewardship skills and familiarize ourselves with some common [...]
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Thursday Hike: Grills Preserve
Grills Preserve 198 Bowling Lane, Westerly, RI, United StatesThursday HikesThis walk on WLT's 500-acre preserve is over primarily flat terrain often along the Wild and Scenic Pawcatuck River on clear, wide trails. We should be able to see most of the popular attractions, including the Polly Coon Bridge, the Larkin Foundation dating from the 1660s, and views from Big Hill after a short but [...]
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Spring Equinox Yoga Hike
Grills Preserve 198 Bowling Lane, Westerly, RI, United StatesEvent HikesCelebrate the arrival of Spring and embark on a mindful adventure through the forest where we will practice yoga and welcome new beginnings.The Spring Equinox is a perfect time to get outside and take notice of nature during a period of rapid change and vibrant growth. Join hike leader and local yoga teacher, Janice Fifer, [...]
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Nordic Walking Kick-Off- Is it Right for you?
Barlow Nature Preserve 449 Westerly Bradford Road, Westerly, RI, United StatesWellness in the WoodsDiscover the benefits of Nordic Walking at this FREE Kick Off event to introduce you to a new way to adventure.Curious about Nordic Walking? Join Julie Gooding, of healthyFUTURES, to learn about and experience the pleasure and health benefits of Nordic Walking. At this event you can try out specially designed Activator poles and discover [...]
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Setting Up Your Hive
Barlow Nature Preserve 449 Westerly Bradford Road, Westerly, RI, United StatesVoices of the LandDiscover the world of hive configuration and learn helpful tips on setting up your own hive at home. Join Cail Calder of Westerbee honey, aka “The Beeman” , for an immersive and hands-on workshop where you will learn the basics of beekeeping and how to set up your own bee hive. Whether you’re a budding [...]