The Westerly Land Trust

Pollinators & Planting Homeschool Ages 5-9
2025-05-08 09:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | 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.

Tree Canopy Open House
2025-05-28 17:00 - 18:30 | RI
At this Open House, learn more about the collaborative efforts of the Green Infrastructure Center and the Town of Westerly to add more trees to town for the purposes of reducing urban heat, mitigating flood damage, and improving community health.
WHEN: Wednesday, May 28th from 5-6:30pm (free tour of Wilcox Park 6:30-7pm)
WHERE: Westerly Library, 44 Broad Street (Terrace Room, 3rd Floor)
Hosted By: The Green Infrastructure Center (GIC) in partnership with the Town of Westerly
Registration is recommended: tinyurl.com/r6axu2w8
Can’t make it? They’d still like to hear from you. Please fill out this survey: tinyurl.com/mwe23fnd

Thursday Hike: Wahaneeta/ End of Season Get Together
2025-06-12 10:00 - 11:30 | Wahaneeta Preserve, 118 Moorehouse Road, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
End of season get-together will start as soon as the hike ends!
WLT has recreated the old Girl Scout trails on interesting moderate terrain. After the hike, we will return to the starting point and have a picnic at the pavilion to celebrate the end of the hike season. Bring your own lunch, beverage and lawn chair. Wahaneeta Preserve is on left side of Moorehouse Road off Dunns Corner-Bradford Road. Turn in at Trombino Fields sign. Continue down the dirt road and stay left at the sign for Wahaneeta, continue up the road, through the gate, and park in the field.

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 property appear on our calendar of events. To see the full Thursday Hike schedule click here.

Beehive Check- Caring for Your Colony
2025-06-14 10:00 - 11:30 | Barlow Nature Preserve, 449 Westerly Bradford Road, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
Dive into the art of hive inspection with this practical, hands-on workshop designed for beekeepers of all experience levels.

Regular hive inspections are crucial to ensuring a healthy and productive colony, and this hands-on workshop will teach you the key techniques for thoroughly examining your hive. With expert guidance from Cail Calder of Westerbee honey, aka “The Beeman“, you’ll learn how to diagnose potential issues and make informed decisions to keep your bees thriving.
In this workshop, you’ll:

Get an in-depth look at how to properly open and inspect a beehive, including safety tips for working with bees;
Learn how to identify the queen, brood patterns, and honey stores, and how to assess colony health based on these indicators;
Understand how to spot signs of disease, pests, or other potential problems within the hive;
Practice recognizing the symptoms of common issues like mite infestations, queen failure, and hive overcrowding;
Gain skills in handling frames and using equipment such as smokers, hive tools, and protective gear;
Learn how to record your findings and track the progress of your colony over time;
Understand when and how to intervene with appropriate actions like mite treatments, adding new frames, or expanding the hive.

This event is second in a 3-part series. While Setting Up Your Hive (March 27) is not a required prerequisit for this event, it offers excellent background information. We invite you to register for all three–including the 3rd in the series: From Hive to Jar (August 21).
Who Should Attend:
This workshop is perfect for beginner to intermediate beekeepers who want hands-on experience in inspecting and maintaining healthy bee colonies. It is geared toward adults and high school students.
Materials:
Hives, tools, and frames will be provided, as well as a detailed guide for conducting your own future hive inspections.Participants are required to bring a suit and/or bee veil as we will be opening hives for inspection and discussion.
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 $15 per WLT member and $25.00 per non-member, which Cail generously pledged to donate to WLT. Registration is required; spots are limited.
This is the second in a three part workshop series. While each workshop can be attended independently, we invite you to consider registering for all three for the maximum impact.
Session 1: Setting Up Your Hive on March 27
Session 3: From Hive to Jar on August 21

Outdoor Summer Solstice Yoga
2025-06-20 18:00 - 19:00 | Winnapaug Farm Preserve, 117 Shore Road, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States, 117 Shore Rd, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
Come celebrate the summer solstice and the longest day of the year with a special outdoor yoga class led by Krystal Rose from BarreCoast.
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 TO REGISTER FOR SUMMER SOLSTICE YOGA

Forest Bathing
2025-06-21 08:30 - 11:00 | Wahaneeta Preserve, 118 Moorehouse Road, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
Slow down, awaken your senses and connect with Nature as you luxuriate in a Forest Bath!

Join Deirdre O’Connor for a slow and easy walk in Wahaneeta Preserve. 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 Japanese tradition of “shin-rin yoku” literally translated to “bathing in the atmosphere of the forest”. On this walk you will experience and learn about how the regular practice of Forest Bathing can restore health and vitality by strengthening immune function, lowering stress hormones, improving mood and sleep, and stimulating creativity. Forest Bathing also offers us the opportunity to deepen our relationship with the natural world.
You will be walking slowly for about one mile on mostly flat but uneven forest trails as you are offered a series of invitations to explore the landscape with your senses and connect with the natural world. We will be walking and sitting for 2 hours and will finish our walk by sharing tea together. This experience is open to ages 15 and up.

Registration is required. Spots are limited.

Free for WLT members, $10 for not-yet-members (If you’d like to join WLT, please click here.)

Parking is limited please carpool if possible.

Deirdre O’Connor is a Certified Forest Therapy Guide through the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy. Deirdre is delighted to share the Healing power of Nature through Forest Bathing where Nature and our true natures come to know one another. She resides in Westerly, enjoying birding, botany, bicycling and exploring the next cool place to share Forest Bathing.

Summer Solstice Flower Crown Workshop hosted by Echo Rock Flowers
2025-06-21 15:00 - 16:30 | Barlow Nature Preserve, 449 Westerly Bradford Rd, Westerly, RI 02891, USA
Celebrate the magic of the longest day of the year with Echo Rock Flowers! Join our Summer Solstice Flower Crown Workshop to officially welcome the arrival of summer. Surrounded by the peace and serenity of our budding flower field, you’ll learn how to craft your own stunning flower crown with expert guidance. Whether you’re celebrating the season or simply looking for a creative escape, this workshop is the perfect way to rejoice in the solstice.
Click Here for More Info & to Sign Up!
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!

Kayak, Yoga, Float & Flow
2025-06-29 09:00 - 11:30 | 197 Potter Hill Rd, 197 Potter Hill Road, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
Start your adventure with a guided yoga session at WLT’s Flora Whiteley Preserve to warm up for a beautiful paddle on the Pawcatuck River.

Certified yoga teacher, Janice Fifer, will guide us through Sun Salutations with a focus in hip and shoulder openers to prepare for a paddle up the Pawcatuck River. We will stop along the way for a short meditation and ride the river’s gentle current back to the put-in point. The morning will end with relaxation and a closing circle. This is a moderate paddle for kayakers with some experience, with the emphasis on relaxing and enjoying nature.
What to bring: BYO Kayak, Paddle, Life Jacket, Yoga Mat, Large Towel (to put under your yoga mat), Water, Bug Repellent. Be aware that your shoes will get wet and muddy.
Please note: Rhode Island State Regulations require that everyone, regardless of age, MUST wear a US Coast Guard approved life jacket, fastened in the manner the manufacturer intended.
This event is FREE for members, and $10 per person for not-yet members. Not a member and would like to be? CLICK HERE!
Registration required, spots are limited.

Farm Squad (Ages 5-10)
2025-07-08 09:00 - 2025-07-31 12:00 | Barlow Nature Preserve, 449 Westerly Bradford Road, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
Grab your friends, head to the farm, and join our Farm Squad to learn directly from the land.

Each Tuesday and Thursday for 4 weeks we will gather at Barlow Nature Preserve (home to Frontier Farm, Echo Rock Flowers, and WLT’s pollinator and children’s garden), to explore different entities of the farming world; planting, pollinators, soil health, biodiversity around the farm, harvesting, composting, microgreens, and hydroponics. The fun doesn’t stop there! We will dig into nature art, hiking, nature themed literature, and even get our taste buds involved for a well-rounded, engaging, summer learning adventure.
Tuesdays & Thursdays: July 8 – July 31 (8 total programs) 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

NO COST thanks to generous community support.
Registration is required. Spots are limited. Farm Squad is open to ALL students regardless of what school you attend (including homeschool). By registering for this “event” you are registering for all 8 programs.
Absentee’s: up to 2 planned absentee’s.
Ages: 5 – 10.
Transportation to and from program is required.

CLICK HERE to hear from our 2024 Farm Squad!!
Questions- please email Lauren Barber, lbarber@westerylandtrust.org or call 401-315-2610 x1.

Outdoor Yoga Flow
2025-07-13 09:00 - 10:00 | Winnapaug Farm Preserve, 117 Shore Road, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States, 117 Shore Rd, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
If you’re looking for a special opportunity to connect breath to movement in the great outdoors, this is it!

Join Westerly Land Trust’s very own Lauren Barber, who is also a BarreCoast yoga instructor, for a one-hour outdoor yoga flow at the beautiful Winnapaug Farm Preserve.

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 TO REGISTER FOR OUTDOOR YOGA FLOW

4th Annual WLT Mini BioBlitz at Champlin Farm Preserve
2025-07-20 10:00 - 14:00 | 64 Boombridge Rd, 64 Boombridge Road, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
Calling all curious humans! Let’s get out there and find all the life that surrounds us, both small and large.

A BioBlitz is an event that focuses on discovering and identifying as many living species as possible. From fungi to trees, mammals to insects, and everything in between, we will try to catch ‘em all– this time at WLT’s latest conserved property, the 90-acre Champlin Farm Preserve!
This is a great opportunity to explore the fields, forests, rocky outcroppings, and riverbank of our newest property. Our stewardship group, the CCC, has been hard at work removing invasives and clearing trails. There is also a 7-acre gravel pit on the property that promises some interesting finds, despite its disturbed nature.
This is a FREE, all-ages, all-abilities, and family-friendly event – it doesn’t matter if you are an expert naturalist or have never stepped into the woods before. The event begins at 10am and we will romp, collect, and explore until 2 pm. If you’d like to explore before the event starts or after it ends, you are more than welcome to! Just let us know so we can make sure you know the lay of the land.
Participants are encouraged to pack a lunch. Light snacks, water, and refreshments will be available as well. We will all take a break, swap stories, and have lunch together at noon.
There are some great tools out there, besides field guides and experts, that can help you identify all kinds of different plants and animals. Be sure to download apps like iNaturalist from the App Store. Play around with them beforehand and be sure to show up with a full battery!
The link to the official iNaturalist project will be coming soon!
If you have any questions, send ’em over to Marc (mdoherty@westerlylandtrust.org)

Date Night Picnic hosted by Echo Rock Flowers
2025-07-25 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-08-08 18:00 - 19:30 | Barlow Nature Preserve, 449 Westerly Bradford Rd, Westerly, RI 02891, USA
Join Echo Rock Flowers for a magical date night amongst the flowers!
Click Here for More Info & to Sign Up!
If you’re looking for a unique date night – a quiet escape where you can connect with your loved one – then keep reading.
Imagine this: you come to the farm and upon entering, you are offered a cold drink and your own picnic basket that has already been lovingly filled with tasty treats. You take in the beauty around as you choose your own table amongst the rows of flowers. At your table is a pre-picked bucket of flowers, 2 vases, and simple directions on how to make your own arrangement. Together you work on creating your floral designs as you sip your libation, snack on light refreshments and enjoy the serenity of the farm in the glow of a Summer evening.
Your Date Night includes:

1 drink per person (for 21+ your options include IPA, Light Lager, Rosé or white wine)
Infused-water station & seltzers for nonalcoholic options
2 Vases + Flowers for you to design with and take home. If you are a couple and/or family, perhaps you keep one arrangements at home and give the other away. If you are friends joining us, then you each get your own!
Refreshments for 2 packed in a picnic basket (*basket not included to take home, allergies accommodated – please list during checkout). Options include, but are not limited to – a charcuterie box, fresh fruit and veggies, croissants with whipped butter and a couple of sweet treats.

Story Time in the Garden
2025-08-05 09:00 - 09:45, 2025-08-12 09:00 - 09:45, 2025-08-19 09:00 - 09:45, 2025-08-26 09:00 - 09:45 | Barlow Nature Preserve, 449 Westerly Bradford Road, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
Nature-themed books and hands-on fun for kids every Tuesday in August!

Join us for Storytime in the Garden, a gentle and engaging outdoor program designed for children to connect with nature through books and hands-on fun. Each session is offered on Tuesdays through the month of August (8/5, 8/12, 8/19, 8/26) and features a read-aloud of a beautifully illustrated, nature-themed story -celebrating wildlife, flowers, pollinators, and the outdoors. After the story, participants are invited to enjoy a simple, hands-on activity inspired by the book. From binoculars to plants and bug vacuums, every week offers a new way to explore, create, and imagine.
Best for ages 5 and under, but open to all. Parents/caregivers are required to attend and encouraged to participate. Please register in advance to help us best prepare for nature activities.
This program is offered at NO COST thanks to generous community support!
Not able to make it? Check out our Little Free Library by our farm stand at Barlow Nature Preserve.
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).

Yin Yoga and Sound Bath Journey
2025-08-10 09:00 - 10:00 | Winnapaug Farm Preserve, 117 Shore Road, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States, 117 Shore Rd, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
Outdoor Yin Yoga with Sound Bath at the Winnapaug Farm Preserve!

Join us for a tranquil journey of mind and body led by Jill Lyndes and Maddy McCann from BarreCoast. Explore the restorative power of YinYoga postures accompanied by sound.

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 TO REGISTER FOR YIN YOGA AND SOUND BATH JOURNEY

From Hive to Jar
2025-08-21 17:30 - 19:00 | Barlow Nature Preserve, 449 Westerly Bradford Road, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
Are you ready to dive into the art of harvesting honey?

Join Cail Calder, aka “The Beeman“, of Westerbee honey for a sweet and informative workshop dedicated to the art of harvesting honey. Whether you’re a new beekeeper or a seasoned enthusiast, this hands-on session will guide you through the entire honey harvesting process—from knowing the perfect time to harvest to bottling your delicious liquid gold.
In this workshop, you’ll learn:

How to identify when your hive is ready for honey extraction;
The tools and equipment needed for a safe and effective harvest, including uncapping knives, extractors, and strainers;
Step-by-step instructions for removing honey-filled frames from the hive while maintaining colony health;
Techniques for uncapping the honeycomb and extracting honey with minimal mess;
How to filter and strain the honey to remove wax and debris;
Best practices for storing and preserving honey to ensure its flavor and quality;
Tips for understanding the different types of honey you may harvest based on the bees’ forage, and how to enhance its taste and appearance.

By the end of this workshop, you’ll have the skills and confidence to harvest honey like a pro!
This event is third in a 3-part series. While Setting Up Your Hive (March 27) and Beehive Check- Caring for your Colony (May 31) are not a required prerequisits for this event, they both offer excellent background information. We invite you to register for all three!
Who Should Attend: This workshop is perfect for beekeepers of all levels who are excited to learn about honey harvesting and want hands-on experience. It is geared toward adults and high school students.
Materials: All necessary tools for the extraction process will be provided, including frames, extractors, uncapping tools, and honey jars. You’ll also receive a guide to help you with your own future honey harvests. Participants are required to bring a suit and/or bee veil as we will be opening hives for inspection and discussion.
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 $15 per WLT member and $25.00 per non-member, which Cail generously pledged to donate to WLT. Registration is required; spots are limited.
This is the third in a three-part workshop series. While each workshop can be attended independently, we invite you to consider registering for all three for the maximum impact.
Session 1: Setting Up Your Hive, March 27
Session 2: Beehive Check: Caring for Your Colony, May 31

Floral Design Workshop hosted by Echo Rock Flowers
2025-08-22 16:00 - 17:30 | Barlow Nature Preserve, 449 Westerly Bradford Rd, Westerly, RI 02891, USA
Join Echo Rock Flowers this August for a floral design experience like no other! Surrounded by the vibrant beauty of our flower fields, you’ll learn the art of creating stunning compote centerpieces using fresh-picked blooms from our farm. Whether you’re a seasoned flower lover or a beginner eager to explore floral design, this workshop promises inspiration, creativity, and fun.
Click Here for More Info & to Sign Up!
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!
