Events
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Thursday Hike: Riverwood Preserve
Riverwood Preserve 5 Boy Scout Drive, Westerly, RI, United StatesThursday HikesThis property is part of the Westerly Land Trust’s Pawcatuck River Corridor Initiative. It consists of 148 acres of woodland, rocky ridges and fresh water 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 [...]
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WTAC Grills Trail Race 10K and 10M
Grills Preserve 198 Bowling Lane, Westerly, RI, United StatesWLT Partner EventsPresented by Westerly Track & Athletic Club, with a special thank-you to the Westerly and Hopkinton Land Trust for allowing us to host on their properties. Location: Grills Preserve, 198 Bowling Lane, Bradford, RI Register here! Start times: 9:00am: Check-in and bib pick-up opens 10:00am: 10M and 10K races start Race cut-off time: Out of respect [...]
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The World of Bats
Barlow Nature Preserve, 449 Westerly Bradford Rd, Westerly, RI 02891, USAVoices of the LandJust in Time for Halloween! Discover the Truth About Nature's Most Misunderstood Mammal with Bat Expert Julia Chase-Brand! More than an accomplished bat researcher, Julia Chase-Brand is a truly remarkable woman whose life has been defined by curiosity, perseverance, breaking barriers, and changing history. Many may remember her as a pioneering distance runner and/or her [...]
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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 November, 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
Wahaneeta Preserve 118 Moorehouse Road, Westerly, RI, United StatesWellness in the WoodsSlow down, awaken your senses, and connect with Nature as you luxuriate in a Forest Bath! Forest Bathing is the pleasant practice of spending time in nature to enhance health and happiness. Evidence-based research confirms that time in nature has profound healing benefits for physical and emotional well–being. The term Forest Bathing comes from the [...]
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Wonder Walk at Champlin Farm Preserve
Champlin Farm Preserve 64 boombridge Road, Westerly, RI, United StatesSchool Break ProgramsWalk, wonder, and grow with us! Join WildRoots and the Westerly Land Trust once a month for Wonder Walks, a guided family hiking series designed to spark curiosity and nurture a lifelong love of nature. All walks are offered at no cost to you and your family. Through shared exploration and hands-on discovery, families will [...]
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Flannel in the Forest
Riverwood Preserve 5 Boy Scout Drive, Westerly, RI, United StatesEvent HikesJoin us for a cozy fall hike at Camp Quequatuck and Riverwood Preserve. Wear your favorite flannel shirt and join us for a 2.5 to 3 -mile hike in the tucked-away Riverwood Preserve, looking down at the Pawcatuck river from the bedrock hills through deep scarlet oaks. Finish the hike by chasing away the chill [...]
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Turkey Trot: Thursday Hike at Grills Preserve
Grills Preserve 198 Bowling Lane, Westerly, RI, United StatesThursday HikesIt’s the Friday after Thanksgiving and all of the food has been eaten – what is there to do next? How about a walk at Grills Preserve? This walk on WLT's 500-acre Grills Preserve is over primarily flat terrain often along the Pawcatuck River on clear, wide trails. We should be able to see most [...]
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Dried Flower Workshop hosted by Echo Rock Flowers
Barlow Nature Preserve, 449 Westerly Bradford Rd, Westerly, RI 02891, USAWLT Partner EventsWinter Ornament Workshop Celebrate the season with a festive and creative Winter Ornament Workshop! Join Echo Rock Flowers for a cozy afternoon in our conference room, surrounded by the warmth of holiday cheer, as we craft unique ornaments using our beautiful dried flowers. This workshop is the perfect way to make heartfelt gifts for loved [...]