The Westerly Land Trust

Full Moon by the Fire- POSTPONED to 2/2
2024-02-02 17:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Crandall Family Preserve, 79 Pound Road, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
Due to inclement weather, this event is postponed to Feb 2.
It may be the dead of winter, but let’s walk, talk and warm our souls with a guided hike, fire, and good eats under the Wolf Moon.

Buddle up and grab your headlamps and flashlights for a guided night hike through the hidden gem of Crandall Family Preserve. The Wolf Moon will light up the night as we stroll out to Wolf Island, where legend has it, the last wolf in Westerly was ever seen. After our 2 mile hike we will gather around a fire at the overlook where we will share food, drink and more! Hope to see you all there!
This event is FREE for members, and $10 per person for not-yet members. Not a member, but would like to be? Click here!
Registration required, spots are limited.
Parking is available on Pound Rd. on the left-hand side in the dirt lot. We will meet and gather at the lot then walk down to the preserve together.

Thursday Hike: Burlingame North, Charlestown
2024-02-01 10:00 - 12:30 | RI
This hike will be about 4.5 miles. It will take us on part of the Vin Gormley trail. There are lots of ups and downs, ledges, stone walls and streams. Meet at the gate on the north side of the Buckeye Brook Road, 1.9 miles east of its intersection with RI 216; and 0.8 miles west of the Shumankanuc Road intersection. N 41º 23.955’ W 71º 42.076’
Leader: Janice Fifer Phone: (401) 213-6479 Email: jhfifer@verizon.net

Sign Up Required: Sign up with listed hike leader so they know how many are coming. If no one signs up the leader may not show up. Thursday hike is FREE.
Distance/ Target Group: Walks are 1 ½ to 3 hours and are open to all ages with the target group being agile seniors.
Estimated Times: Ending times are estimated as it is difficult to ascertain when it will finish due to number of people, how fast/slow the hikers walk, etc. Hikes leave promptly.
Inclement weather: Inclement weather cancels and if in doubt, contact the leader.
Dogs: If you wish to bring a dog, contact the leader as some properties do not allow them. If a dog is present, they must be leashed at all times.
Trail Safety: These are wooded trails with stumps, roots and rocks so be sure to wear hiking boots or good walking shoes. Make sure you bring water and a snack if you want one.
Snow: If there is a lot of snow consider bringing snowshoes, stabilizers, or something for traction.
Thursday hike/WLT events: CLICK HERE to sign up for WLT’s email list and receive a monthly email including Thursday hike schedule and other WLT events/programs.

FLUORESCENT ORANGE REQUIREMENTS:
In State Management areas everyone is required to wear 200 square inches of solid daylight fluorescent orange from last Thursday in April to the last day in May, annually.

Common Ground Film at United Theatre
2024-01-26 19:00 - 20:30, 2024-01-04 19:00 - 20:30 | RI
As part of our Voices of the Land series, Westerly Land Trust in partnership with The United Theatre will host a screening of Common Ground – the highly anticipated sequel to the successful documentary, Kiss the Ground, which touched over 1 billion people globally and inspired the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to put $20 billion toward soil health.
To purchase tickets, click HERE.

Full Moon by the Fire
2024-01-25 17:30 - 19:30 | Crandall Family Preserve, 79 Pound Road, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
It may be the dead of winter, but let’s walk, talk and warm our souls with a guided hike, fire, and good eats under the Wolf Moon.

Buddle up and grab your headlamps and flashlights for a guided night hike through the hidden gem of Crandall Family Preserve. The Wolf Moon will light up the night as we stroll out to Wolf Island, where legend has it, the last wolf in Westerly was ever seen. After our 2 mile hike we will gather around a fire at the overlook where we will share food, drink and more! Hope to see you all there!
This event is FREE for members, and $10 per person for not-yet members. Not a member, but would like to be? Click here!
Registration required, spots are limited.
Parking is available on Pound Rd. on the left-hand side in the dirt lot. We will meet and gather at the lot then walk down to the preserve together.

Thursday Hike: Grills Preserve, Bradford
2024-01-25 10:00 - 12:00 | RI
We will hike up one side of Big Hill and down the other, then proceed to the Polly Coon Bridge, cross over to Hopkinton Grills Sanctuary, up the hill and back down, before returning to the parking lot. The ups and downs will keep us warm. Meet at the parking lot at the cul-de-sac end off Bowling Lane in Bradford Village.
Leader: Janice Fifer Phone: (401) 213-6479 Email: jhfifer@verizon.net

Sign Up Required: Sign up with listed hike leader so they know how many are coming. If no one signs up the leader may not show up. Thursday hike is FREE.
Distance/ Target Group: Walks are 1 ½ to 3 hours and are open to all ages with the target group being agile seniors.
Estimated Times: Ending times are estimated as it is difficult to ascertain when it will finish due to number of people, how fast/slow the hikers walk, etc. Hikes leave promptly.
Inclement weather: Inclement weather cancels and if in doubt, contact the leader.
Dogs: If you wish to bring a dog, contact the leader as some properties do not allow them. If a dog is present, they must be leashed at all times.
Trail Safety: These are wooded trails with stumps, roots and rocks so be sure to wear hiking boots or good walking shoes. Make sure you bring water and a snack if you want one.
Snow: If there is a lot of snow consider bringing snowshoes, stabilizers, or something for traction.
Thursday hike/WLT events: CLICK HERE to sign up for WLT’s email list and receive a monthly email including Thursday hike schedule and other WLT events/programs.

FLUORESCENT ORANGE REQUIREMENTS:
In State Management areas everyone is required to wear 200 square inches of solid daylight fluorescent orange from last Thursday in April to the last day in May, annually.

Family Winter Seed Sowing
2024-01-13 10:00 - 11:30 | Barlow Nature Preserve, 449 Westerly Bradford Road, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
Calling all curious kids and parents to join us as we learn how to grow native plants from seed.

We are calling all curious kids and caregivers to join us as we learn how to grow native plants from seed!
Growing native plants at home is an excellent way to support local biodiversity and help build a beautiful and resilient garden.
Rare plant monitor, experienced youth education coordinator, and 12-year veteran of the nursery industry George Christie will lead us as we learn about seeds, cold dormancy, germination, and why winter sowing is the best way to grow many of our native plants. Both sun-loving and shade-tolerant native plants will be available so you can grow what you sow no matter the conditions in your home garden!
This event is FREE and open to youth.
Parent/ guardian is required to accompany their student at the event! This is a great opportunity to adventure together!
You can email Marc (mdoherty@westerlylandtrust.org) with any questions.

Thursday Hike: Barlow Nature Preserve
2023-12-14 10:00 - 11:30 | Barlow Nature Preserve, 449 Westerly Bradford Rd, Westerly, RI 02891, USA
We will first take a short ¾ mile hike in the woods around the farm. Then we will venture to the “Barlow 2” trail system just west of the farm. Here we will explore a white cedar grove and catch views of beaver lodges in McGowan Brook and Newton’s Marsh along just under two miles of trail.
To sign up, please contact hike leader: Marc Doherty, (508) 308-9787 (c) and email: mdoherty@westerlylandtrust.org
Thursday hikes are FREE. Be sure to wear hiking boots or good walking shoes.
PLEASE NOTE:

Hikes leave promptly.
Ending times are estimated as it difficult to ascertain when it will finish due to number of people, how fast/slow the hikers walk, etc.
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.
Inclement weather cancels and if in doubt, contact leader.
If you wish to bring a dog please contact the leader as some properties do not allow them. However, if a dog is present, they must be leashed at all times.

FLUORESCENT ORANGE REQUIREMENTS:
In State Management areas everyone is required to wear 200 square inches of solid daylight fluorescent orange from last Thursday in April to the last day in May, annually.
For more information on Thursday hikes (including hikes not on WLT property) click here.

Thursday Hike: Wahaneeta Preserve/Woody Hill Management Area, Westerly
2023-12-07 10:00 - 12:00 | Wahaneeta Preserve, 118 Moorehouse Road, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
This is a walking tour of the WLT’s Wahaneeta Preserve and a section of the adjoining Woody Hill Management Area. Parking will be available at Wahaneeta Preserve, 118 Moorhouse Road, Westerly. The gate will be open; drive through the gate and park in the field at Wahaneeta.
To sign up please contact hike leader: Sheilia Beattie, 401-741-9240 and email: stb@threeblackdogs.com
Thursday hikes are FREE. Be sure to wear hiking boots or good walking shoes.
PLEASE NOTE:

Hikes leave promptly.
Ending times are estimated as it difficult to ascertain when it will finish due to number of people, how fast/slow the hikers walk, etc.
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.
Inclement weather cancels and if in doubt, contact leader.
If you wish to bring a dog please contact the leader as some properties do not allow them. However, if a dog is present, they must be leashed at all times.

FLUORESCENT ORANGE REQUIREMENTS:
In State Management areas everyone is required to wear 200 square inches of solid daylight fluorescent orange from last Thursday in April to the last day in May, annually.
For more information on Thursday hikes (including hikes not on WLT property) click here.

A Chemical Engineer's Perspective on Sustainability
2023-12-04 17:00 - 19:00 | The United Theatre, 5 Canal St, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
*This event is free and open to the public. Information on registration is below.
In partnership with the Notre Dame Club of Rhode Island/SE Massachusetts and the United Theatre, we invite you to join us for an informative discussion about sustainability and local agriculture, a part of the Hesburgh Lecture Series.
Mark J. McCready is the Senior Associate Dean for Research and Faculty Affairs and a Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at Notre Dame University. He has prepared a lecture entitled A Chemical Engineer’s Perspective on Sustainability to lead a discussion about landscape change, historical land use, climate change and the importance of farmland.
The Hesburgh Lecture Series brings Notre Dame Faculty into the University’s alumni communities, encouraging extended education at all ages.
RSVP for this free event to Erika at elebling@westerlylandtrust.org or by calling 401-315-2610, ext 2.

2023 Annual Meeting
2023-11-30 17:30 - 19:30 | Barlow Nature Preserve, 449 Westerly Bradford Rd, Westerly, RI 02891, USA
WLT’s Annual Meeting is open to all members. Join us as we recap 2023 and share plans for 2024. To RSVP, please call 401-315-2610 or email Erika at elebling@westerlylandtrust.org.
