The Westerly Land Trust

Brilliant Botanist: DCS (Grades K-1)
2023-10-25 15:45 - 17:15 (America/New_York) | Wahaneeta Preserve, 118 Moorehouse Road, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
Living Laboratories for Dunn’s Corners School Grades K-1

Discover the world of native and invasive species through the lens of a botanist. Embark on a hike through the forest to identify different species and learn how to best steward our local habitat. Grade 2-4 will have the opportunity to explore using more advanced technology.
Program is FREE thanks to a partnership with WPS.
B﻿us transportation available to and from program.

Brilliant Botanist: SSS (Grades K-1)
2023-10-26 15:45 - 17:15 | Wahaneeta Preserve, 118 Moorehouse Road, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
Living Laboratories for State Street School Grades K-1

Discover the world of native and invasive species through the lens of a botanist. Embark on a hike through the forest to identify different species and learn how to best steward our local habitat. Grade 2-4 will have the opportunity to explore using more advanced technology.
Program is FREE thanks to a partnership with WPS.
B﻿us transportation available to and from program.

Grills Trail Race 10M and 10K- Westerly Track & Athletic Club
2023-10-28 | Grills Preserve, 198 Bowling Lane, Westerly, RI, 02808, United States
Start 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 courses start and finish at Grills Preserve, Westerly. Due to parking limitations, carpooling is encouraged and registration will be capped at 100 runners.
For more information and/or to sign up click HERE.

Grills Trail Race 10M and 10K- Westerly Track & Athletic Club
2023-10-28 | Grills Preserve, 198 Bowling Lane, Westerly, RI, 02808, United States
Start 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 courses start and finish at Grills Preserve, Westerly. Due to parking limitations, carpooling is encouraged and registration will be capped at 100 runners.
Requirement
Each participant and volunteer must wear at least 200 square inches of orange. Anyone not wearing orange will not be allowed to race per State of RI DEM mandate.
For more information and/or to sign up click HERE.

Rockin' Rocks: DCS (Grades 2-4)
2023-11-01 15:45 - 17:15 | Barlow Nature Preserve, 449 Westerly Bradford Road, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
Living Laboratories for Dunn’s Corners School Grades 2-4

Did you know Westerly is known for its booming granite industry? Excavate and discover different types of rocks, fossils, and minerals through hands-on exploration. As a geologist, you will collect samples and examine them using technology to classify what you found. Grade 2-4 will have the opportunity to explore using more advanced technology.
Program is FREE thanks to a partnership with WPS.
B﻿us transportation available to and from program.

Rockin' Rocks: SSS (Grades 2-4)
2023-11-02 15:45 - 17:15 | Barlow Nature Preserve, 449 Westerly Bradford Road, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
Living Laboratories for State Street School Grades 2-4

Did you know Westerly is known for its booming granite industry? Excavate and discover different types of rocks, fossils, and minerals through hands-on exploration. As a geologist, you will collect samples and examine them using technology to classify what you found. Grade 2-4 will have the opportunity to explore using more advanced technology.
Program is FREE thanks to a partnership with WPS.
B﻿us transportation available to and from program.

Rockin' Rocks: SES (Grades 2-4)
2023-11-07 15:45 - 17:15 | Barlow Nature Preserve, 449 Westerly Bradford Road, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
Living Laboratories for Springbrook Elementary School Grades 2-4

Did you know Westerly is known for its booming granite industry? Excavate and discover different types of rocks, fossils, and minerals through hands-on exploration. As a geologist, you will collect samples and examine them using technology to classify what you found. Grade 2-4 will have the opportunity to explore using more advanced technology.
Program is FREE thanks to a partnership with WPS.
B﻿us transportation available to and from program.

Rockin' Rocks: DCS (Grades K-1)
2023-11-08 15:45 - 17:15 | Barlow Nature Preserve, 449 Westerly Bradford Road, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
Living Laboratories for Dunn’s Corners School Grades K-1

Did you know Westerly is known for its booming granite industry? Excavate and discover different types of rocks, fossils, and minerals through hands-on exploration. As a geologist, you will collect samples and examine them using technology to classify what you found. Grade 2-4 will have the opportunity to explore using more advanced technology.
Program is FREE thanks to a partnership with WPS.
B﻿us transportation available to and from program.

Voices of the Land: Nature Speaks- A Lesson in Human Rewilding
2023-11-09 17:30 - 19:00 | Barlow Nature Preserve, 449 Westerly Bradford Road, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
Join Keith Cowley, Ethical Forager, for a workshop on how nature works to reset our bodies and minds back to efficiency.

Join Keith Cowley, Naturalist, Ethical Forager and Wildlife Conservationist for a workshop on how Nature works to reset our bodies and minds back to efficiency. Learn language, concepts and moving meditation techniques that Cowley uses to deepen his connection in Nature and get closer to wildlife.

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

Discussion is open to WLT members. Our members donate annually. Not a member and would like to be? Become a member today and click HERE.
To learn more about Keith Cowley, check him out on Instagram @ethicalforager , or stop by and visit him at the Living Sharks Museum in downtown Westerly.

Rockin' Rocks: SES (Grades K-1)
2023-11-14 15:45 - 17:15 | Barlow Nature Preserve, 449 Westerly Bradford Road, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
Living Laboratories for Springbrook Elementary School Grades K-1

Did you know Westerly is known for its booming granite industry? Excavate and discover different types of rocks, fossils, and minerals through hands-on exploration. As a geologist, you will collect samples and examine them using technology to classify what you found. Grade 2-4 will have the opportunity to explore using more advanced technology.
Program is FREE thanks to a partnership with WPS.
B﻿us transportation available to and from program.

Rockin' Rocks: SSS (Grades K-1)
2023-11-16 15:45 - 17:15 | Barlow Nature Preserve, 449 Westerly Bradford Road, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
Living Laboratories for State Street School Grades K-1

Did you know Westerly is known for its booming granite industry? Excavate and discover different types of rocks, fossils, and minerals through hands-on exploration. As a geologist, you will collect samples and examine them using technology to classify what you found. Grade 2-4 will have the opportunity to explore using more advanced technology.
Program is FREE thanks to a partnership with WPS.
B﻿us transportation available to and from program.
