For something different, this 4-5 mile walk will be a point-to-point (one way) walk, visiting a few highlights in both the Grills Wildlife Sanctuary in Hopkinton and the Grills Preserve in Westerly. Most of the trail will be on flat single-track, but there are some hilly sections. Hopefully not an issue, but please note this [...]
This will be the first Thursday Hike at the newly acquired Champlin Farm Preserve at 64 Boombridge Road in Westerly. The entrance is just north of a swamp area on the west side of Boombridge Roaad. Take the dirt road up the hill to parking at the top of the hill. The walk is through [...]
January 1, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM Grills Preserve, Bradford 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 [...]
January's theme is Feathered Friends. Come walk, wonder, and grow with us!We are teaming up with our friends from WildRoots once a month for Wednesday Wonder Walks, a guided family hiking series curated to spark curiosity and nurture a lifelong love of nature. Our partnership blends playful discovery with embedded teaching, helping children build knowledge [...]
Discover how to grow native plants and support local wildlife in this hands-on seed-sowing workshop.As native biodiversity declines and habitat is lost, it is more important than ever that we all make space where we can for native wildlife. Join WLT and our friends from the RI Natural History Survey and the RI Wild Plant [...]
Kick off the New Year with a hike at Wahaneeta Preserve followed by a feast of soups!Kick off the new year with a hike at Wahaneeta Preserve and score a bowl of soup to enjoy by the fire.All ages are welcome!Registration required and spots are limited.Parking is available in the field at Wahaneeta Preserve.To reduce [...]
February 2, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM Grills Preserve, Bradford 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 [...]
February theme is Rhody Rocks. Come walk, wonder, and grow with us.We are teaming up with our friends from WildRoots once a month for Wednesday Wonder Walks, a guided family hiking series curated to spark curiosity and nurture a lifelong love of nature. Our partnership blends playful discovery with embedded teaching, helping children build knowledge [...]
A student-led event where young learners share the knowledge and skills they've gained through hands-on experiences with the land.Join us for Land Leaders, a hands-on family adventure where kids become the teachers! Inspired by WLT's Living Laboratories after-school programs, students will guide their families through exciting exploration stations, featuring everything from microscopes and binoculars to [...]