The Westerly Land Trust

Farmers Market
2022-08-03 15:00 - 18:00, 2022-07-27 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 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.

Yoga in the Preserve- BarreCoast
2022-07-23 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 led by Anja Mertl.
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 Paddles: Bradford
2022-07-21 10:00 - 12:30
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. This will be the stretch of the Pawcatuck River starting at Bradford Landing (across from BDA) and going upstream to Burdickville dam. Meet at Bradford Landing, which is located off Rte 91 in Bradford. From I-95, take Exit 1 and go South on Rte 3 for about 2 miles to Ashaway. Turn left (South) onto Rte 216 for about 2.3 miles to Rte 91(and Rte 216) for about 0.4 mile to the Bradford Fishing Access Area which is on the left after crossing the river and across from Bradford Dying Association. The paddle is EASY and about 5 miles round trip.
To sign up, please contact paddle leader: Janice Fifer, (401)213-6479, and email: jhfifer@verizon.net
Launch site: N 41º 24.363’ W 071º 44.905’
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
2022-07-20 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 Sarah Luanne Thompson

Wyoming Dam – Wyoming
2022-07-14 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 please be on time.
No vehicle shuttle. Put in at Wyoming Dam and paddle up as far as we can then turn around and head back to the dam. Put in and take out at the DEM parking area on the left before the dam.
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: N 41º 30.935’ W 071º 42.171’

Farmers Market
2022-07-13 15:00 - 18:00
Eat Fresh. Support Local.
For more information on our Farmers Market and vendors CLICK HERE.

Thursday Paddles-WPWA Headquarters
2022-07-07 09:30 - 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 please be on time.
Put in on south side of Rte 165, 3.5 miles west of Rte 3 where road crosses the river. Here the Wood River is scenic, shallow with some quick water. Arcadia Management Area edges the river and one sees many fishermen. Flat water precedes the dam at Barberville. Takeout is at the WPWA headquarters, which is off Arcadia Road in Hope Valley.
To sign up please contact paddle leader: Elly Heyder, 401-322-1121, and email: ellyheyder@yahoo.com
Put in: N 41º 34.382’ W 071º 43.291’ Take out: N 41º 32.430’ W 071º 41.766’
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
2022-07-06 15:00 - 18:00
Eat Fresh. Support Local.
For more information on our Farmers Market and vendors CLICK HERE.
Music brought to you by Elle Goslin.
