The Westerly Land Trust

Thursday Paddles: Bradford
2022-07-21 10:00 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | RI
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 | RI
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 | RI
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 | RI
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 | RI
Eat Fresh. Support Local.
For more information on our Farmers Market and vendors CLICK HERE.
Music brought to you by Elle Goslin.

Thursday Paddles: Barn Island
2022-06-30 10:00 - 12:00 | RI
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. Depending upon the wind direction will determine if we head towards Westerly or Stonington. Meet at the boat launch. Take US 1 west from Pawcatuck for 2.5 miles to the traffic signal at Wequetequock Cove. Turn left on Greenhaven Road, then immediately right, on Palmer Neck Road. Follow Palmer Neck to the parking lot to the boat ramp.
To sign up, please contact paddle leader: Janice Fifer, (401)213-6479, and email: jhfifer@verizon.net Launch site: N 41º 20.247’ W 071 52.547’
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
2022-06-29 15:00 - 18:00 | 85 Main Street, 85 Main Street, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States

7 Rivers Festival- Cottrell Family Preserve
2022-06-26 10:30 - 12:30 | Cottrell Family Preserve, 13-29 Christian Hill Rd, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
Join us for 7 Rivers Festival and our grand opening of Cottrell Family Preserve. Enjoy views of our Wild and Scenic Pawcatuck River and be the first to hike our new property!
This event is FREE to the public and brought to you in partnership with the Wild and Scenic Stewardship Council .
Please register for this guided hike in advance by clicking the button below and quick online participation agreement.
REGISTER
Any questions please email lbarber@westerlylandtrust.org

Fisher(cat) Ecology with Laken Ganoe, URI
2022-06-23 18:00 - 19:30 | Barlow Nature Preserve, 449 Westerly Bradford Road, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
An elusive and integral part of the Rhode Island woods, Fishers are a mysterious and misunderstood mammal we find right in our backyards! Join us as Laken Ganoe, a PhD student at the University of Rhode Island’s Applied Quantitative Ecology Lab, shares her research about the movement and distribution of these marvelous members of the weasel family. Laken will help us unravel the mysteries of the Fisher and share some other interesting observations during her three-year study.
REGISTER
This is a complimentary event for WLT members. To become a member, click here!
