Microgreens 101
2025-04-09 17:30 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Barlow Nature Preserve, 449 Westerly Bradford Road, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
Get ready to dig into the world of microgreens.

Microgreens are perfect for small spaces, they are easy to grow, and can be a great addition to your meals, providing a burst of fresh flavor and nutrition. We invite you to join us for an interactive and hands-on workshop where you’ll discover the joys of growing your own fresh food! In Microgreens 101, you’ll learn everything you need to know about growing nutritious microgreens right in the comfort of your own home.
The Westerly Land Trust (WLT) is hosting expert microgreen grower, Kain Bonneau, who will guide you through the process of selecting seeds, preparing your growing space, and nurturing your plants from seed to harvest, while highlighting nutritional value and culinary applications. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or a beginner, this workshop will equip you with the skills to start growing microgreens in no time.
At the end of the session, you’ll take home your very own microgreens grow kit, so you can get started immediately!
Come prepared to get dirty as we will be sowing and sampling many varieties of microgreens.
What You’ll Learn:

The basics of microgreens and their health benefits
How to choose the right seeds and materials for your grow kit
Step-by-step instructions for growing microgreens indoors
Tips and tricks for maintaining your plants and achieving the best harvest

What You’ll Get:

A microgreens grow kit (seeds, soil, and containers)
Knowledge and confidence to grow your own food at home
A chance to taste microgreens
A fun, educational experience and the opportunity to meet fellow green thumbs!

Don’t miss out on this exciting chance to learn how easy and rewarding it is to grow your own fresh, healthy food.
Parking is available in the main parking lot at Barlow Nature Preserve, with overflow parking in the field behind the outbuildings to the east (up the farm road).
Workshop is $25 per WLT member and $35 for nonmember, which Kain has generously pledged to donate a portion of proceeded to WLT. Registration is required; spots are limited.

Wildlife and Watersheds SSS Grades K-4
2025-04-10 15:55 - 17:30 | Barlow Nature Preserve, 449 Westerly Bradford Road, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
Living Laboratories for State Street Elementary School Grades K-4

From pond to trails, put your observation skills to the test and use technology to discover the fascinating creatures that call Wahaneeta Preserve home.

NO COST thanks to generous community support
A healthy snack is provided at the start of the program.
All students are bussed to program, transportation is available home.
Registration closes for all programs on March 28, 2025

Volunteer Stewardship Day
2025-04-13 14:00 - 16:00 | Winnapaug Farm Preserve, 109-119 Rhode Island 1A, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
Let’s dig out the Winnapaug runnels!

Join WLT’s stewardship efforts as we maintain preserve marsh hydrology at Winnapaug Farm Preserve. In a partnership with RI DEM and Save the Bay, WLT installed and maintains features called runnels which aid in the draining of freshwater off the marsh platform. The features help preserve native salt marsh grasses, combat the spread of Phragmites australis, and even control mosquito breeding habitat!
Come prepared to get a little muddy and wet — work gloves, knee/hip boots (waterproof), shovel, and a water bottle. If you happen to have a digging fork or pitchfork bring that, too! We have a few extra knee boots and hip waders of various sizes for those who don’t have any, just email Marc (mdoherty@westerlylandtrust.org) ahead of time with your shoe size.
Parking

We will park on the easternmost field of Winnapaug Farm Preserve. Look for the open red gate across from 112 Shore Road, Westerly.

Email WLT’s Land Stewardship Manager, Marc, with any questions — mdoherty@westerlylandtrust.org

Seedling School
2025-04-14 10:00 - 11:30 | Barlow Nature Preserve, 449 Westerly Bradford Road, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
Join us for a hands-on adventure in the world of microgreens!

Are you ready to dig in and get your hands dirty while learning how plants grow? In this exciting and interactive class, students will discover the wonders of microgreens – tiny, nutritious plants that are as fun to grow as they are to eat! This program teaches not only how to grow plants but also how to be mindful of the environment and the importance of healthy, home-grown food. By the end of the session students will know how to grow their own microgreens and leave with a DIY microgreen grow kit to start growing at home. This program is for students ages 6 and up. Student drop-off and pick-up is required!
What to Expect:

Planting Fun: Each student will plant their very own microgreens in a container to take home!
Hands-On Learning: We’ll explore how plants grow, what they need to thrive, and why microgreens are so healthy and delicious.
Tasty Treats: Learn how to harvest and taste your microgreens – perfect for adding a healthy crunch to your favorite meals!

Parking is available in the main parking lot at Barlow Nature Preserve, with overflow parking in the field behind the outbuildings to the east (up the farm road).
Registration is required; spots are limited.

Nordic Walking- Walking the Trails
2025-04-21 17:30 - 18:30 | Barlow Nature Preserve, 449 Westerly Bradford Road, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
Hit the trails for a guided Nordic Walk and talk adventure.

Are you ready to hit the trails? Join Julie Gooding of healthyFUTURES, to review, practice, and improve your Nordic Walking skills. Julie is an ACE-certified personal trainer and Urban Poling-certified instructor with 16 years of working with older adults. There is NO COST to attend this hike, however you must have completed a 3 week training with Julie Gooding and/or have been cleared by Julie to attend this Nordic Walking Adventure .

Activator poles are not provided, however if you purchase them healthyFUTURES you can get 30% discount .
Registration is required, spots are limited.

Dine to Donate at Mario's Pizza
2025-04-22 08:00 - 2025-04-27 17:00 | 61 Frienship Street, 61 Friendship Street, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
Mario’s Northend Pizzaria has picked the Westerly Land Trust to benefit from a week-long Dine to Donate, just in time for Earth Day! From April 22 through April 27, treat yourself or your family to a yummy pizza dinner, and 10% of the profits will support WLT’s land conservation work. This applies to dine-in purchases only. Check out their menu at mariosnorthendpizza.com

Address: 61 Friendship St, Westerly, RI 02891

Pollinators and Planting DCS Grades 2-4
2025-04-22 15:55 - 17:30 | Barlow Nature Preserve, 449 Westerly Bradford Road, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
Living Laboratories for Dunn’s Corners Elementary School Grades 2-4

Dig your hands in the soil and discover proper planting and care techniques for a thriving garden at Barlow Nature Preserve.
Bonus: Take home your own seedling to nurture!

NO COST thanks to generous community support
A healthy snack is provided at the start of the program.
All students are bussed to program, transportation is available home.
Registration closes for all programs on March 28, 2025

Cemetery 101
2025-04-22 17:30 - 19:00 | Barlow Nature Preserve, 449 Westerly Bradford Road, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
RI is a special spot for historic cemeteries. Learn why in this discussion led by the RI Historic Cemetery Commissioner Larry Hunter.

Did you know that Rhode Island designates April and May as “Historical Cemeteries Awareness and Preservation Weeks” or that there are nearly 90 cemeteries in Westerly and approximately 3,200 in the whole state? Join us for an informative discussion of “Cemetery 101” led by Larry Hunter, WLT Volunteer and RI Historic Cemetery Commissioner. Larry will dig into the history of RI cemeteries and discuss the orientation and types of headstones, the use of footstones and field stones, and the types of stones and various materials. He will also review the dos and don’ts of visiting cemeteries and the cleaning, maintenance, restoration, and preservation of stones.

This event is lecture style, held in a “classroom” setting in the Barlow Nature Preserve boardroom. There are two “in the field” events coming up on April 30 (Quaker Burial Ground) and May 7 (Grills Preserve), and while Cemetery 101 is not a required prerequisit for either, it is excellent background information. We invite you to register for all three!
NO COST for WLT members and $10 for non-members, which Larry has generously pledged to donate to WLT.
Not a WLT member yet, but would like to be? CLICK HERE.

Serviceberry Book Club
2025-04-23 10:00 - 13:00 | Wahaneeta Preserve, 118 Moorehouse Road, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
In partnership with Westerly Library & Wilcox Park and in celebration of Earth Day, please join us to discuss the book Serviceberry.

In partnership with the Westerly Library and Wilcox Park, and as part of the Westerly Land Trust’s celebration of Earth Day, we invite you to join our Serviceberry Book Club.
You may be familiar with Braiding Sweetgrass, Robin Wall Kimmerer’s 2013 book that blended Indigenous wisdom and scientific ecology. Serviceberry is her 2024 follow-up; it dives deeper into connections between Indigenous knowledge, ecology, and the natural world. Through storytelling, Kimmerer examines the lessons imparted by plants and ecosystems, especially the serviceberry, emphasizing reciprocity, healing, and the intertwined relationships between humans and nature.
We’re sharing this event now to give you ample time to read the book. If you don’t have a copy of Serviceberry, head to Westerly Library and Wilcox Park to pick one up (2nd floor, Reference Department). They have generously donated copies for the first 20 program participants.

For the day of the event, come prepared to discuss the book in the cozy Wahaneeta cabin. Then we’ll all go for a hike through the woods of Wahaneeta Preserve.

This event is NO COST
Not a WLT member yet, but would like to be? CLICK HERE.

Contact Erika with any questions — elebling@westerlylandtrust.org

Thursday Hike: Wahaneeta Preserve/ Woody Hill
2025-04-24 10:00 - 12:30 | Wahaneeta Preserve, 118 Moorehouse Road, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
This walk goes through Wahaneeta Preserve and adjacent Woody Hill Management Area. The hike is about 4 miles long and will go past interesting geological features, foundations from the 1800s, remains of an old quarry, and the Woody Hill Marsh. Moderate terrain with several flat sections on dirt roads, but note there are also a few short hill climbs. Meet and park at Wahaneeta Preserve, 118 Moorehouse Road, Westerly. The gate will be open; drive through the gate, turn left, park in the field at Wahaneeta. Please contact the hike leader to sign up!

Leader: Jeff Walker
Phone: 401-447-1879
Email: jeffrey.walker@cox.net

Thursday Hikes occur every Thursday, but only the ones on Westerly Land Trust properties appear on our calendar of events. To see the full Thursday Hike schedule click here.

Pollinators and Planting DCS Grades K-1
2025-04-24 15:55 - 17:30 | Barlow Nature Preserve, 449 Westerly Bradford Road, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
Living Laboratories for Dunn’s Corners Elementary School Grades K-1

Dig your hands in the soil and discover proper planting and care techniques for a thriving garden at Barlow Nature Preserve.
Bonus: Take home your own seedling to nurture!

NO COST thanks to generous community support
A healthy snack is provided at the start of the program.
All students are bussed to program, transportation is available home.
Registration closes for all programs on March 28, 2025

CANCELED: Clean-Up Crews & Brews 2025
2025-04-26 11:30 - 14:30 | 14 Canal St, 14 Canal Street, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
Due to soggy conditions, we’ve decided to cancel Crews and Brews this year.

Help us clean-up our community and then celebrate with a tasty pint at Grey Sail Brewing Company of RI.

Join us for this Earth Day-inspired trash pick-up in and around WLT properties, then head to Grey Sail Brewing Company of Rhode Island for a post clean-up brew. Everyone who participates in the clean-up will receive a token to be used at Grey Sail for 1 FREE drink as a thank you for volunteering to help keep our environment clean and safe.
Many thanks to Grey Sail Brewing Company of Rhode Island for hosting our clean-up crews!
Registration required to help us determine how many preserves we will be able to tackle with our crews! We recommend comfy shoes and you may consider wearing long sleeves. Please bring gloves and buckets if you have them– we’ll share what we have.

Spring Birding in Westerly
2025-04-28 17:30 - 19:00 | Barlow Nature Preserve, 449 Westerly Bradford Road, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
Join us for a lecture-style event to explore migratory birds you can see during Spring in our town!

Love birds and want to see more of them? Spring is a great time to explore migratory (birds that aren’t always here) birds in our town. Avid birder, Barbara Seith, will take you through several birds you might be able to see and hear in Westerly from April through June.

This event is lecture-style, held in a “classroom” setting in the Barlow Nature Preserve boardroom. There is an “in-field” event coming up on May 2 Early Spring Birding at Avondale Farm Preserve. While Spring Birding in Westerly is not a required prerequisite, it is excellent background information to prepare you for what you might see on our birding walk. We invite you to register for both!
NO COST for WLT members and $10 for non-members, which Barbara has generously pledged to donate to WLT.
Not a WLT member yet, but would like to be? CLICK HERE.

Parking is available in the main parking lot at Barlow Nature Preserve, with overflow parking in the field behind the outbuildings to the east (up the farm road).

Wildlife and Watersheds DCS Grades 2-4
2025-04-29 15:55 - 17:30 | Barlow Nature Preserve, 449 Westerly Bradford Road, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
Living Laboratories for Dunn’s Corners Elementary School Grades 2-4

From pond to trails, put your observation skills to the test and use technology to discover the fascinating creatures that call Wahaneeta Preserve home.

NO COST thanks to generous community support
A healthy snack is provided at the start of the program.
All students are bussed to program, transportation is available home.
Registration closes for all programs on March 28, 2025

Nordic Walking- Improve Your Posture
2025-04-29 17:30 - 18:30 | Barlow Nature Preserve, 449 Westerly Bradford Road, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
Hit the trails for a guided Nordic Walk and talk adventure.

At this Nordic Walking Hike, Julie Gooding, of healthyFUTURES, will guide you on an adventure through WLT’s Barlow Nature Preserve. while discussing the benefits of Nordic Walking and how it can contribute to a full body exercise that builds upper body strength and improves posture regardless of your age.
Julie is an ACE-certified personal trainer and Urban Poling-certified instructor with 16 years of working with older adults. There is NO COST to attend this hike, however you must have completed the 3 week training with Julie Gooding and/or have been cleared by Julie to attend this Nordic Walking Adventure .

Activator poles are not provided, however if you purchase them healthyFUTURES you can get 30% discount .
Registration is required, spots are limited.

Historic Cemetery Tour
2025-04-30 17:30 - 19:00 | Quaker Burial Ground, 108 Old Post Rd, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
Honor “Historical Cemeteries Awareness and Preservation Weeks” with WLT volunteer and RI Historic Cemetery Commissioner, Larry Hunter.

To further our celebration of Rhode Island’s “Historical Cemeteries Awareness and Preservation Weeks”, join us for a Voices of the Land event led by WLT volunteer and RI Historic Cemetery Commissioner Larry Hunter. This discussion will focus on the Quaker Burial Ground, building on many of the lessons from Larry’s Cemetery 101 lecture on April 22. If you couldn’t make it to Cemetery 101, you are still welcome to join us on this tour. We hope to see you there!

Tours are recommended for adults.
This event is second in a 3-part series. While Cemetery 101 (April 22) is not a required prerequisit for this tour, it offers excellent background information. We invite you to register for all three– including the 3rd in the series: the Historic Cemetery Hike on May 7 at Grills Preserve!
Prepare for being out in the grass and woods, and bring bug repellant and water.
NO COST for WLT members and $10 for non-members, which Larry has generously pledged to donate to WLT.
Not a WLT member yet, but would like to be? CLICK HERE.

Wildlife and Watersheds DCS Grades K-1
2025-05-01 15:55 - 17:30 | Barlow Nature Preserve, 449 Westerly Bradford Road, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
Living Laboratories for Dunn’s Corners Elementary School Grades K-1

From pond to trails, put your observation skills to the test and use technology to discover the fascinating creatures that call Wahaneeta Preserve home.

NO COST thanks to generous community support
A healthy snack is provided at the start of the program.
All students are bussed to program, transportation is available home.
Registration closes for all programs on March 28, 2025

Early Spring Birding Walk
2025-05-02 07:30 - 09:00 | Avondale Farm Preserve, Quail Run, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
Bring your binoculars and curiosity to explore Avondale Farm for migratory birds!

Birds migrating through Westerly in early spring should be on display at the Farm. Join avid birder, Barbara Seith for this fairly accessible walk/adventure – we will walk around the paved loop and then venture into the bramble to the north of the main field. Bring binoculars & your curiosity. Appropriate for all ages.

This event is the second in a 2-part birding series. While Spring Birding in Westerly is not a prerequisite for this hike, it offers excellent background information. We invite you to register for both!
NO COST for WLT members and $10 for non-members, which Barbara has generously pledged to donate to WLT.
Not a WLT member yet, but would like to be? CLICK HERE.

Location/parking: Avondale Farm, park at Quail Run entrance

Historic Cemetery Hike
2025-05-07 17:30 - 19:30 | Grills Preserve, 198 Bowling Lane, Westerly, RI, 02808, United States
Honor “Historical Cemeteries Awareness and Preservation Weeks” with WLT volunteer and RI Historic Cemetery Commissioner, Larry Hunter.

Join WLT Land Stewardship Manager Marc Doherty and WLT volunteer and RI Historic Cemetery Commissioner Larry Hunter for a hike and historic cemetery tour at Grills Preserve. We will start our adventure on the Blue Trail, continue along the dyke and the Pawcatuck River with a stop at the Polly Coon Bridge for a scenic overlook that stretches over the river and connects WLT Grills Preserve to Hopkinton Grills Preserve. Then we’ll venture on to Clark Hiscox Lot where Larry will show ongoing conservation and preservation work in the cemetery. Bring along your camera and some water and a little snack.

Tours are recommended for adults.
This event is third in a 3-part series. While Cemetery 101 (April 22) and the Historic Cemetery Tour (April 30) are not required prerequisits for this hike, they both offer excellent background information. We invite you to register for all three!
Please prepare for being out in the grass and woods, and bring bug repellant and water.
No Cost for WLT members and $10 for not-yet-members, which Larry has generously pledged to donate to WLT.
Not a WLT member yet, but would like to be? CLICK HERE.

Pollinators & Planting Homeschool Ages 5-9
2025-05-08 09:30 - 11:30 | Barlow Nature Preserve, 449 Westerly Bradford Road, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
Dig your hands in the soil and discover proper planting and care techniques for a thriving garden at Barlow Nature Preserve.

Dig your hands in the soil and discover proper planting and care techniques for a thriving garden at Barlow Nature Preserve. Bonus: Take home your own seedling to nurture!

NO COST thanks to generous community support
Registration closes for all programs on March 28, 2025

Pollinators & Planting Homeschool Ages 10-14
2025-05-08 12:00 - 14:00 | Barlow Nature Preserve, 449 Westerly Bradford Road, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States

World Migratory Bird Day: Guided Bird Count
2025-05-10 07:00 - 10:00 | Barlow Nature Preserve, 449 Westerly Bradford Road, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
Join us in welcoming back the neo-tropical migrants such as bluebirds, tanagers, and as they return to their summer territories.

World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD) is an annual awareness-raising campaign highlighting the need for the conservation of migratory birds and their habitats. It has a global outreach and is an effective tool to help raise global awareness of the threats faced by migratory birds, their ecological importance, and the need for international cooperation to conserve them. https://www.migratorybirdday.org/Join us as we welcome back the neo-tropical migrants as they return to their summer territories — from thrushes to warblers, bluebirds to tanagers and beyond. This year’s WMBD theme, shared spaces, seeks to highlight how every community — whether urban, rural, or wild — can do things to support our migratory birds.
Don’t forget to bring your binoculars! We will meet at Barlow Nature Preserve. and then head out to explore other nearby WLT properties. After our morning walk there will be some coffee and treats at Barlow, where we can talk about the highlights of the day!

Registration required; spots are limited.
NO COST for WLT members and $10 for not-yet-members,
Not a WLT member yet, but would like to be? CLICK HERE.

Volunteer Stewardship Day at Grills
2025-05-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Grills Preserve, 198 Bowling Lane, Westerly, RI, 02808, United States
Help protect unique and rare plant populations from invasives in Grills Preserve!

Let’s take a few hours on Mother’s Day to celebrate our common matriarch, Mother Earth! Everyone is welcome to help us protect unique and rare plant populations in Grills Preserve from invasive plants like garlic mustard, Japanese honeysuckle, and round leaf bittersweet.
We will take a 1.5-mile hike to a small, rocky hilltop to hand-pull invasive plants before they outcompete some unique early-season perennial wildflowers. On our walk back to the trailhead, we might stop by a few small meadows and cut back woody growth while looking for signs of other important native wildflowers.
Come prepared for a couple of hours in the woods with weather-appropriate clothing, work gloves, loppers, tick and sun protection, and water.
Email WLT’s Land Stewardship Manager, Marc, at mdoherty@westerlylandtrust.org with any questions.

Thank you for helping steward our lands, and don’t forget to bring your mother!

Wildlife & Watersheds Homeschool Ages 5-9
2025-05-15 09:30 - 11:30 | Wahaneeta Preserve, 118 Moorehouse Road, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
From pond to trails put your observation skills to the test!

From pond to trails, put your observation skills to the test and use technology to discover the fascinating creatures that call Wahaneeta Preserve home.

NO COST thanks to generous community support
Registration closes for all programs on March 28, 2025

Thursday Hike: Champlin Farm Preserve
2025-05-15 10:00 - 12:00 | Champlin Farm Preserve, 64 boombridge Road, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
This will be the first walk at the newly acquired Chaplin Preserve at 64 Boombridge Road in Westerly. The entrance is just north of a swamp area on the west side of Boombridge Road. Take the dirt road up the hill to parking at the top of the hill. The walk is through the woods, past granite outcropping, along the Pawcatuck River, and past the gravel pit. It is moderate walking on new trails. Please contact the hike leader to sign up!

Leader: David Prigmore
Phone: 401-348-2855
Email: d.bprigmore@gmail.com

Thursday Hikes occur every Thursday but only the ones on Westerly Land Trust properties appear on our calendar of events. To see the full Thursday Hike schedule click here.

Wildlife & Watersheds Homeschool Ages 10-14
2025-05-15 12:00 - 14:00 | Wahaneeta Preserve, 118 Moorehouse Road, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States

Grow Your Own - Cutting Garden Workshop with Echo Rock Flowers
2025-05-17 10:00 - 12:00 | Barlow Nature Preserve, 449 Westerly Bradford Rd, Westerly, RI 02891, USA
Imagine stepping outside to your own garden, snips in hand, and cutting a bouquet of fresh, vibrant blooms for your home. In this workshop, you’ll learn how to create and care for a manageable cut flower patch filled with stunning flowers that bloom all season long.
Join Echo Rock Flowers, for a hands-on gardening workshop designed to educate and inspire. You’ll be amazed by what you can grow in such a small area! We will guide you through creating your very own cutting garden – from seed to vase. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting out, this workshop will leave you equipped and excited to grow your own patch of beauty at home.
Click Here for More Info and to Register!
Stephanie is generously donating 10% of all workshop proceeds to support the Westerly Land Trust and our mission to conserve open space, revitalize significant properties, and provide environmental programs for the enduring benefit of our community!

41st Annual Garden Market
2025-05-18 09:00 - 14:00 | Wilcox Park, 44 Broad Street, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
Please join Westerly Library and Wilcox Park for their 41st Annual Garden Market Fair!
Wander through Wilcox Park to find everything from annuals, perennials, trees, shrubs, organic vegetables, herbs, and accessories for purchase as well as tables with community nonprofit organizations, food, and music with The Westerly Band. Don’t forget to visit with the alpacas!
Click here for more information, including a list of vendors and a schedule of activities.

Outdoor Bootcamp
2025-05-18 10:00 - 11:00 | Winnapaug Farm Preserve, 117 Shore Road, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States, 117 Shore Rd, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
Sweat and move with us for a 1 hour outdoor bootcamp class led by Sarah Rocketto with BarreCoast. We will utilize our own body weight and resistance bands to increase intensity.
Bring your yoga mat, another mat or sheet/blanket to place underneath, and a bottle of water.
Winnapaug Farm Preserve is located off of Shore Road in Westerly. Take a left off Shore from Winnapaug Road. You will see the field ahead to your right. Approximately 1/4 mile down you will drive through the red gate and park where cars are lining up. You’ll be a few steps from where class will be held!

Advanced Registration Required.

Westerly Land Trust members, contact Erika Lebling
elebling@westerlylandtrust.org for reduced price registration of $10

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR OUTDOOR BOOTCAMP

CANCELED! Thursday Hike: Riverwood Preserve
2025-05-22 10:00 - 12:00 | Riverwood Preserve, 5 Boy Scout Drive, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
Unfortunately, the hike has been canceled due to anticipated rain.
This property is part of the Westerly Land Trust’s Pawcatuck River Corridor Initiative. It consists of 148 acres of woodland, rocky ridges and freshwater wetlands adjacent to the Pawcatuck River and the Boy Scout Camp. It has interesting quarry remnants, river views and descent through a beautiful gorge. Some climbing in rocky areas may be involved as the best views are from the higher elevations. Meet on Old Hopkinton Road at the end of Boy Scout Drive. Please park along Old Hopkinton Road – we will walk into the preserve from there.

Leader: Marc Doherty
Phone: 508-308-9787
Email: mdoherty@westerlylandtrust.org

Thursday Hikes occur every Thursday but only the ones on Westerly Land Trust property appear on our calendar of events. To see the full Thursday Hike schedule click here.
