Events
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Birdability Week 2025
Voices of the LandThe Westerly Land Trust is proud to partner with Birdability, a national nonprofit dedicated to making birding accessible, inclusive, and welcoming for people with disabilities and other health concerns. Please read on for more information about their 6th Annual Birdability Week. Birdability Week 2025 Celebrates Accessible and Inclusive Birding in Rhode Island & Nationwide October [...]
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Grills Trail Race 10M and 10K- Westerly Track & Athletic Club
Grills Preserve 198 Bowling Lane, Westerly, RI, United StatesWellness in the WoodsStart times 9:00am: Check-in and bib pick-up opens 10:00am: 10M and 10K races start Course Description Both courses showcase Grills Preserve in Westerly, and the 10-Mile course also features beautiful trails, bridges, and riverfront in the Grills Wildlife Sanctuary in Hopkinton. The course is a mix of about 80% single-track and 20% double-track. Location Both [...]
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Nature Journaling Workshop
Wahaneeta Preserve 118 Moorehouse Road, Westerly, RI, United StatesSlow down. Look closer. Connect with nature. Discover the joy of nature journaling—a fun, informal way to explore the outdoors using words, pictures, and numbers. Inspired by the practices of John Muir Laws and the Wild Wonder Foundation, our group, welcomes all ages and experience levels. No artistic skill required! Why Join? Deepen your connection [...]
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The Dahlia Workshop hosted by Echo Rock Flowers
Barlow Nature Preserve, 449 Westerly Bradford Rd, Westerly, RI 02891, USAWLT Partner EventsDig, Divide, and Store: An End-of-Season Dahlia Workshop Imagine stepping into the world of Dahlia care with confidence and skill! This October, join Echo Rock Flowers for a hands-on workshop dedicated to preparing your Dahlias for the winter and ensuring they thrive next season. This is the perfect opportunity to learn how to care for [...]
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Forest Bathing and Birding
Avondale Farm Preserve Quail Run, Westerly, RI, United StatesJoin us for a mindful birding session at Avondale Farm Preserve focused on accessibility.Celebrate Birdability Week with a unique, inclusive nature experience that combines the healing power of Forest Bathing with the joy of inviting the birds in to help us deepen our connection with nature and ourselves. This slow-paced, sensory-rich walk is designed to [...]
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Thursday Hike: Dr. John Champlin Glacier Park
Thursday HikesA walking tour of the WLT’s Dr. John Champlin Glacier Park featuring wooded trails with gentle hills and some rocky sections. This site’s unique geological features are worth the trip. Meet at the trailhead off of Tom Harvey Road just outside the entrance to Winnapaug Cottages. Please park in the designated area outside of the Winnapaug Cottages [...]
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Prints, Paths, and Play!
Barlow Nature Preserve 449 Westerly Bradford Road, Westerly, RI, United StatesEducationJoin WildRoots and The Westerly Land Trust (WLT) for a collaborative morning of exploration, discovery, and play!We’re teaming up as neighbors to bring young naturalists a unique experience that begins at Barlow Nature Preserve and ends with creative free play at WildRoots.We’ll start our journey with an engaging, hands-on lesson about animal tracks and signs, [...]
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Nature Journaling Workshop
Wahaneeta Preserve 118 Moorehouse Road, Westerly, RI, United StatesWLT Partner EventsSlow down. Look closer. Connect with nature. Discover the joy of nature journaling—a fun, informal way to explore the outdoors using words, pictures, and numbers. Inspired by the practices of John Muir Laws and the Wild Wonder Foundation, our group, welcomes all ages and experience levels. No artistic skill required! Why Join? Deepen your connection [...]
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NEW DATE: 11/23 Flannel in the Forest
Crandall Family Preserve 79 Pound Road, Westerly, RI, United StatesEvent HikesPlease note that due to subpar weather predictions, we've changed the date from Saturday, 11/22 to Sunday, 11/23. Join us for a cozy fall hike at Crandall Family Preserve! Wear your favorite flannel shirt and join us for a roughly 2-mile hike amongst the fall leaves and resting Rhododendron groves at the beautiful Crandall Family [...]