Events
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Wednesday Wonder Walk – Feathered Friends
Grills Preserve 198 Bowling Lane, Westerly, RI, United StatesEducationJanuary's theme is Feathered Friends. Come walk, wonder, and grow with us!We are teaming up with our friends from WildRoots once a month for Wednesday Wonder Walks, a guided family hiking series curated to spark curiosity and nurture a lifelong love of nature. Our partnership blends playful discovery with embedded teaching, helping children build knowledge [...]
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Native Seed Sowing Workshop
Barlow Nature Preserve 449 Westerly Bradford Road, Westerly, RI, United StatesStewardshipDiscover how to grow native plants and support local wildlife in this hands-on seed-sowing workshop.As native biodiversity declines and habitat is lost, it is more important than ever that we all make space where we can for native wildlife. Join WLT and our friends from the RI Natural History Survey and the RI Wild Plant [...]
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Regenerative Agriculture Conference at the Westerly Armory
Westerly Armory 41 Railroad Avenue, Westerly, RI, United StatesStewardshipThe Third Regenerative Agriculture Conference returns to the Westerly Armory for a two-day gathering of farmers, gardeners, scientists, and community members focused on soil health, sustainable food systems, and regenerative practices. Presentations, vendors, demonstrations, a seed swap, and a book table will be featured throughout the weekend. Full schedule, speaker information, and additional details are [...]
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****CANCELED*** Volunteer Stewardship Day – Champlin Farm Preserve
Champlin Farm Preserve 64 boombridge Road, Westerly, RI, United StatesStewardship***Due to the snow and forecasted weather, this event has been canceled. Keep your eye out for another weekend stewardship opportunity in the coming weeks. _____________________________________________________________________ Help WLT remove invasive woody plants at Champlin Farm Preserve With the trails and parking well established at the new Champlin Farm Preserve, it is time to turn our [...]
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Souper Bowl Hike LX
Barlow Nature Preserve, 449 Westerly Bradford Rd, Westerly, RI 02891, USAEvent HikesKick off the New Year with a hike at Barlow Nature Preserve followed by a feast of soups! LOCATION CHANGE: Barlow Nature Preserve All ages are welcome! Registration required and spots are limited. Parking is available in the field at Wahaneeta Preserve. To reduce waste, please consider bringing your own bowl and spoon Fluorescent orange [...]
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Thursday Hike: Grills Preserve
Grills Preserve 198 Bowling Lane, Westerly, RI, United StatesThursday HikesFebruary 2, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM Grills Preserve, Bradford This walk on WLT's 500-acre preserve is over primarily flat terrain often along the Pawcatuck River on clear, wide trails. We will be able to see some newly discovered foundations. There is a gorgeous scenic view from the top of aptly named, Big Hill, which [...]
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Valentine Trellis Class with Plants by the Village
Barlow Nature Preserve 449 Westerly Bradford Road, Westerly, RI, United StatesWLT Partner EventsJoin the Westerly Land Trust and Plants by the Village to make a unique heart-shaped Valentine Trellis! Celebrate Valentine’s season with a hands-on Heart Trellis Planting Class, where creativity meets community 🌿❤️ In this guided workshop, you’ll plant a String of Hearts and train it to grow along a heart-shaped trellis—a beautiful living piece that’s perfect for your home [...]
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Wednesday Wonder Walk – Rhody Rocks
Dr. John Champlin Glacier Park 5 Kettle Close, Westerly, RI, United StatesEducationFebruary theme is Rhody Rocks. Come walk, wonder, and grow with us.We are teaming up with our friends from WildRoots once a month for Wednesday Wonder Walks, a guided family hiking series curated to spark curiosity and nurture a lifelong love of nature. Our partnership blends playful discovery with embedded teaching, helping children build knowledge [...]
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Land Leaders
Barlow Nature Preserve 449 Westerly Bradford Road, Westerly, RI, United StatesEducationA student-led event where young learners share the knowledge and skills they've gained through hands-on experiences with the land.Join us for Land Leaders, a hands-on family adventure where kids become the teachers! Inspired by WLT's Living Laboratories after-school programs, students will guide their families through exciting exploration stations, featuring everything from microscopes and binoculars to [...]