The Westerly Land Trust

Farmers Market
2022-08-24 15:00 - 18:00, 2022-08-10 15:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | 85 Main Street, 85 Main Street, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
Eat Fresh. Support Local.
For more information on our Farmers Market and vendors CLICK HERE.
Music By: Geoff Kaufman

Thursday Paddle: Judith Pond (Salt Pond), Wakefield
2022-08-18 10:00 - 12:30
Bring your own kayak/canoe, paddle, life jacket, whistle, water, snacks, etc. No vehicle shuttle. Point Judith Pond is a shallow, four-mile (6 km)-long salt body of water lying behind the barrier beaches and sand dunes that form Point Judith Harbor, which lies immediately west of Point Judith in Narragansett, the southwestern tip of Narragansett Bay. Depending on the tide we will explore upstream or just head out towards the ocean. Meet @ Marina Park, 134 Salt Pond Road, South Kingstown. There is a boat launch. Leader: Chris Jennings, (401) 463-6946 (h) and email: chrisjennings62@yahoo.com Launch site: ___
PLEASE NOTE:

PFD’s: Personal flotation devices or Life Jackets MUST be worn by all our paddlers properly zipped and/or buckled at all times while on the water, in the manner intended by the manufacturer. Persons not willing to follow this requirement are not permitted on our trips. Inflatable PFD’s are NOT allowed.
Sound signal (whistle, horn, etc.) is required.
If weather is questionable, contact leader.
If you wish to have a free vessel safety check contact Sally Hanson. This can be done before or after a paddle as long as Sally is there.

Farmers Market
2022-08-17 15:00 - 18:00 | 85 Main Street, 85 Main Street, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
Eat Fresh. Support Local.
For more information on our Farmers Market and vendors CLICK HERE.

Yoga in the Preserve- BarreCoast
2022-08-13 09:00 - 10:00 | Winnapaug Farm Preserve, 117 Shore Road, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States, 117 Shore Rd, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
To honor the intersection of land conservation and mental and physical health, the Westerly Land Trust is thrilled to partner with BarreCoast for another season of outdoor yoga at Winnapaug Farm Preserve. Join us as we practice vinyasa flow in the field while breathing in the fresh air and taking in the natural beauty that surrounds us. Practice is led by Lauren Barber.
The Westerly Land Trust would like to offer 10 complimentary spots to our members. To reserve your spot, please email Lauren at lbarber@westerlylandtrust.org. Please note, reservations are made on a first come, first served basis, and all people in your party must be WLT members.
If you would like to become a member today please CLICK HERE.

Thursday Paddle: Shannock to Richmond Landing
2022-08-11 09:30 - 12:00
Bring your own kayak/canoe, paddle, life jacket, whistle, water, snacks, etc. Put in at the west end of the village, right bank, upstream from Shannock Road Bridge. Easy, pleasant paddling (2.2 miles). Wooded shores become swampy just before you reach Carolina and Rte 112. Take out on right at road. One can continue, but the river is channeled and fast under road followed by 200 yards of Class II rapids. These can be run in high water; check first. There is no portage. After rapids, river is calm to Rte 91 Bridge. The river abuts the Carolina Management Area on right and there is a camping and picnic spot on right just after a large rock in midstream. Takeout is at Richmond Landing, which is off Rte 91 by bridge. Leader: Leader: Elly Heyder, (401)322-1121, and email: ellyheyder@yahoo.com
Put in: N 41º 26.891’ W 071º 38.658’ Take out: N 41º 26.705 W 071 º 40.889’
PLEASE NOTE:

PFD’s: Personal flotation devices or Life Jackets MUST be worn by all our paddlers properly zipped and/or buckled at all times while on the water, in the manner intended by the manufacturer. Persons not willing to follow this requirement are not permitted on our trips. Inflatable PFD’s are NOT allowed.
Sound signal (whistle, horn, etc.) is required.
If weather is questionable, contact leader.
If you wish to have a free vessel safety check contact Sally Hanson. This can be done before or after a paddle as long as Sally is there.

WLT 5K-Setting the Pace for Conservation
2022-08-04 18:00 - 20:00 | Avondale Farm Preserve, Quail Run, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
Click here for Setting the Pace for Conservation Results 2022
A 5K around the beautiful Avondale Farm Preserve to benefit the Westerly Land Trust and its conservation mission.
Join in the fun at The Westerly Land Trust 5K fundraiser featuring a beautiful course located within Avondale Farm Preserve and on the surrounding scenic roadways. Being one of the flattest courses in Rhode Island, this is great opportunity to run your fastest time! Proceeds will support our land conservation programs that currently protect more than 1,700 acres of land. Bring your running shoes and your family for a great outing.
Stick around after the race for food for purchase, music, and FREE 1K fun run for our little runners under 10! Fun run runners will get a complimentary ice cream! SIGN UP FOR FREE FUN RUN HERE.
Check in starts at 5:00 PM, race begins at 6:00 PM.
Parking available at Quail Run and Grassland Way lots.

Thursday Paddles: Queens River, West Kingston
2022-08-04 10:00 - 13:00
Bring your own kayak/canoe, paddle, life jacket, whistle, water, snacks, etc. Some of us will go swimming. Be aware that our trips leave promptly so please be on time. No vehicle shuttle. Very small parking area on Old Usquepaugh Road which is off on Rte 138. Leader: Sally Hanson, 401-348-9109 (h), 401-932-5295 (c) and email: sallyhanson242@gmail.com Launch site: N 41º 30.209’ W 071º 36.441’
PLEASE NOTE:

PFD’s: Personal flotation devices or Life Jackets MUST be worn by all our paddlers properly zipped and/or buckled at all times while on the water, in the manner intended by the manufacturer. Persons not willing to follow this requirement are not permitted on our trips. Inflatable PFD’s are NOT allowed.
Sound signal (whistle, horn, etc.) is required.
If weather is questionable, contact leader.
If you wish to have a free vessel safety check contact Sally Hanson. This can be done before or after a paddle as long as Sally is there.

Farmers Market
2022-08-03 15:00 - 18:00 | 85 Main Street, 85 Main Street, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
Eat Fresh. Support Local.
For more information on our Farmers Market and vendors CLICK HERE.
Music by The Mystic Prophets

Pollinator Safari
2022-08-02 10:00 - 11:30 | Avondale Farm Preserve, Quail Run, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
Get your bug nets ready, it’s pollinator season! Come explore and discover the diverse pollinating insects in your backyard environment.

Join the Westerly Land Trust and the amazing Dr. Rachael Bonoan, head of the Providence College’s Pollinator Lab, for this all-ages, family-friendly event.
Dr. Bonoan will guide us through beautiful Avondale Farm Preserve where we will find, capture and identify the bees, butterflies and other pollinating insects doing the critical work of keeping our local ecosystems in balance. Get up close to these winged critters and learn how to use “bug vacuums”, nets, and field guides to catch, identify, and release some amazing pollinators. Learn from the experts how pollinators do their jobs, why they are important, and what we can do to help them!
Please prepare to romp out in the sun and tall grass; sturdy shoes, pants, sun/bug protection and water are recommended. There are no restroom facilities at Avondale, so plan accordingly.
Parking– Park at the Quail Run parking lot. Overflow parking will be available at Grassland Way. Please meet at Quail Run Parking lot at 10:00 AM.
Check out this awesome photo collection of pollinators found on WLT preserves, both made by Dr. Bonoan’s Lab in collaboration with the Westerly Land Trust! To learn more about her lab click here.
Registration required.

Thursday Paddles: Mystic YMCA
2022-07-28 10:00 - 12:00
Bring your own kayak/canoe, paddle, life jacket, whistle, water, snacks, etc. Some of us will go swimming. Be aware that our trips leave promptly so be on time! No vehicle shuttle. We will meet at the Alton Dam and go upstream to Woodville.
No vehicle shuttle. From Westerly: Go south on Rte 1 toward Mystic. At the traffic light at the top of the hill just as you are entering into the business area of Mystic, turn left (there’s a sign saying Mason’s Island. Cross over the RR bridge (it’s almost immediately). Take the first right after the bridge (there’s a YMCA sign). Pass the “Y” on your left and go straight to the beach from where we will launch.
To sign up, please contact paddle leader: David Malchman, (860) 535-8185 (h), (860) 501-2067 (c) and email: pir8.dave@sbcglobal.net Launch site: ___
PLEASE NOTE:

PFD’s: Personal flotation devices or Life Jackets MUST be worn by all our paddlers properly zipped and/or buckled at all times while on the water, in the manner intended by the manufacturer. Persons not willing to follow this requirement are not permitted on our trips. Inflatable PFD’s are NOT allowed.
Sound signal (whistle, horn, etc.) is required.
If weather is questionable, contact leader.
If you wish to have a free vessel safety check contact Sally Hanson. This can be done before or after a paddle as long as Sally is there.
