The Westerly Land Trust

Fungi Fun: State Street (Grades 3-4)
2022-10-27 15:45 - 17:15 (America/New_York) | Wahaneeta Preserve, 118 Moorehouse Road, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
Living Laboratories for State Street Elementary School Grades 3-4

Gear up to explore the phenomenal world of fungi! Fungi can be found almost anywhere and are more closely related to humans than plants. Fall is the best time to hunt, observe, and identify fungi fruit known as mushrooms. Get ready for an adventure!
Program is FREE thanks to a partnership with WPS.
Bus transportation available to and from program.

Thursday Hike: Tri-Town Forest Preserve, North Stonington, CT (East side, Rixtown Road entrance)
2022-10-27 09:30 - 12:00
Once again we will be hiking these trails with Carl who laid them out. The property straddles Griswold, North Stonington and Preston covering 527 acres. It is a well blazed trail system with diverse topography.
Directions from Westerly: Rt 2 West, to where Rt 201 cuts off to the right up the hill at traffic light (Cossaduck Hill Road). Follow Rte 201 towards Griswold and turn left onto Rixtown Road and look for entrance to TTF (if you reach Red Barn Road you have gone too far). OR take Exit 92 north from I-95 and continue on Route 2 West then follow above directions.
To sign up, please contact Hike Leader: Carl Tjerandsen, (860) 608- 7224 (c) and email: ctjerandsen@gmail.com
FLUORESCENT ORANGE REQUIREMENTS
Fluorescent orange safety clothing is required during the hunting season statewide. To meet this requirement, hikers must wear 200 square inches of solid daylight fluorescent orange from the second Saturday in September to the last day of February and the third Saturday in April to the last day in May, annually. Fluorescent camouflage does not meet this requirement. The fluorescent orange must be worn above the waist and be visible in all directions.
Due to the coronavirus:

We realize lots of people have concerns about getting together. Therefore, please sign up with leader so that person will know how many are coming. If no one signs up the leader may not show up.
Social distancing of 6’ apart.
Everyone needs to have a face mask in case it is needed.
Carpooling is up to the leader. Keep in mind some folks may be uncomfortable having someone share their vehicle. An alternate way is to caravan.

Fungi Fun: State Street (Grades K-2)
2022-10-26 15:45 - 17:15 | Wahaneeta Preserve, 118 Moorehouse Road, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
Living Laboratories for State Street Elementary School Grades K-2

Gear up to explore the phenomenal world of fungi! Fungi can be found almost anywhere and are more closely related to humans than plants. Fall is the best time to hunt, observe, and identify fungi fruit known as mushrooms. Get ready for an adventure!
Program is FREE thanks to a partnership with WPS.
Bus transportation available to and from program.

Yoga in the Preserve- BarreCoast
2022-10-22 11:00 - 12:00 | 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.
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.

Fungi Fun: Dunn's Corners (Grades 3-4)
2022-10-21 15:45 - 17:15 | Wahaneeta Preserve, 118 Moorehouse Road, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
Living Laboratories for Dunn’s Corners Elementary School Grades 3-4

Gear up to explore the phenomenal world of fungi! Fungi can be found almost anywhere and are more closely related to humans than plants. Fall is the best time to hunt, observe, and identify fungi fruit known as mushrooms. Get ready for an adventure!
Program is FREE thanks to a partnership with WPS.
Bus transportation available to and from program.

Fungi Fun: Springbrook (Grades 3-4)
2022-10-20 14:30 - 16:00 | Wahaneeta Preserve, 118 Moorehouse Road, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
Living Laboratories for Springbrook Elementary School Grades 3-4

Gear up to explore the phenomenal world of fungi! Fungi can be found almost anywhere and are more closely related to humans than plants. Fall is the best time to hunt, observe, and identify fungi fruit known as mushrooms. Get ready for an adventure!
Program is FREE thanks to a partnership with WPS.
Bus transportation available to and from program.

Thursday Hike: Cottrell Family Preserve, Westerly
2022-10-20 | Cottrell Family Preserve, 13-29 Christian Hill Rd, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
Cottrell Family Preserve is new to the WLT so this will be our first visit with this group. Hike starts at 10 AM. Cottrell is 21 acres which is boarded on the north by the Pawcatuck River and on the south by the Westerly Town Forest. It will be a moderate woods walk. Preserve is within walking distance of Flora Whitely Preserve at the Potter Hill bridge on Potter Hill Road.
Parking– we will meet at Flora Whitely Preserve.
To sign up, please contact Hike Leader: David Prigmore, (401)348-2855, and email: d.bprigmore@gmail.com
FLUORESCENT ORANGE REQUIREMENTS
Fluorescent orange safety clothing is required during the hunting season statewide. To meet this requirement, hikers must wear 200 square inches of solid daylight fluorescent orange from the second Saturday in September to the last day of February and the third Saturday in April to the last day in May, annually. Fluorescent camouflage does not meet this requirement. The fluorescent orange must be worn above the waist and be visible in all directions.
Due to the coronavirus:

We realize lots of people have concerns about getting together. Therefore, please sign up with leader so that person will know how many are coming. If no one signs up the leader may not show up.
Social distancing of 6’ apart.
Everyone needs to have a face mask in case it is needed.
Carpooling is up to the leader. Keep in mind some folks may be uncomfortable having someone share their vehicle. An alternate way is to caravan.

Fungi Fun: Springbrook (Grades K-2)
2022-10-19 15:45 - 17:15 | Wahaneeta Preserve, 118 Moorehouse Road, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
Living Laboratories for Springbrook Elementary School Grades K-2

Gear up to explore the phenomenal world of fungi! Fungi can be found almost anywhere and are more closely related to humans than plants. Fall is the best time to hunt, observe, and identify fungi fruit known as mushrooms. Get ready for an adventure!
Program is FREE thanks to a partnership with WPS.
Bus transportation available to and from program.

Historic Cemetery Tour: UPDATE: PLEASE ARRIVE AT 4:30 PM
2022-10-18 16:30 - 18:00 | Grills Preserve, 198 Bowling Lane, Westerly, RI, 02808, United States
Part 3 Historic Cemetery Tour: Grills Preserve: Please arrive at 4:30 PM to park and assemble. Hike to cemetery will start by 4:45 PM.

There are nearly 100 historic burial grounds in Westerly, five of which are on Westerly Land Trust properties. In this series, we will be exploring three of these historic cemeteries. Join WLT and Larry Hunter, local commissioner of the Rhode Island Historic Cemetery Commission and member of Rediscovering History, Inc. for our third stop on the tour: Grills Preserve.
Larry will walk us through “Cemetery 101” (as he calls it), which explains orientation and types of headstones, the use of footstones and field stones, and the types of materials. We will also discuss the dos and don’ts of cemeteries, cleaning, maintenance, and restoration of stones. This historic cemetery is nestled in the woods. We will take a short hike on the trails that will lead us out to our last historic tour. Hike is 1 mile in and 1 mile out.
Tours are recommended for adults. Please prepare for being out in the grass and woods, and bring bug repellant and water. Sign up for one or all three tours as each burial ground offers its own unique characteristics. Each tour is FREE for WLT members and $10 for NON-members, which Larry Hunter has generously pledged to donate to WLT.
Not a WLT member yet, but would like to be? CLICK HERE. Joining us with a family member? Sign up for our family membership and get not only a discount on attending all three tours but also all our other monthly adventures!

Fungi Fun: Dunn's Corners (Grades K-2)
2022-10-14 15:45 - 17:15 | Wahaneeta Preserve, 118 Moorehouse Road, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
Living Laboratories for Dunn’s Corners Elementary School Grades K-2

Gear up to explore the phenomenal world of fungi! Fungi can be found almost anywhere and are more closely related to humans than plants. Fall is the best time to hunt, observe, and identify fungi fruit known as mushrooms. Get ready for an adventure!
Program is FREE thanks to a partnership with WPS.
Bus transportation available to and from program.
