This flat 3-mile walk is through an interesting variety of woods, which are surrounded by extensive Atlantic White cedar swamp and open peatlands. Highlights include a platform overlooking a beaver lodge and the remnants of an old sawmill. Meet and park in the parking lot on the left prior to the end of Pound Road […]
Join the fun and inspiring Providence Pollinator Lab in a search for bumble bees. This event is perfect for the whole family! We are excited to learn from the experts and hope you are too! Dr. Rachael Bonoan and her team at the Providence Pollinator Lab will lead this excursion as we search for, catch, […]
Discover the changing trends in nest locations of the RI Osprey. Discussion is led by Lincoln Dark of Audubon Society of RI Naturalist. Join us in a seminar with Audubon Society of Rhode Island Naturalist, Lincoln Dark, about his research on the changes and trends in the nest locations of Rhode Island's Osprey. In this […]
Living Laboratories for Springbrook Elementary School Grades K-2 Join WLT educators to explore the plants and animals that call the river home. Use a dip net to trap and observe these animals in their natural habitat. Discover the important role rivers play on our Earth. Grade 3 - 4 will have the opportunity to perform […]
These 2 small properties are maintained by the Charlestown Conservation Commission. Tucker Woods is 66.5 acres of woodlands with 1.5 miles of mostly flat trails and views of a stream. After hiking there we will travel a short distance to Patricia Sprague on Railroad Ave, off Route 91. Hiking there will also be on flat […]
Living Laboratories for Springbook Elementary School Grades 3-4 Join WLT educators to explore the plants and animals that call the river home. Use a dip net to trap and observe these animals in their natural habitat. Discover the important role rivers play on our Earth. Grade 3 - 4 will have the opportunity to perform […]
Celebrate World Migratory Bird Day with the WLT and expert ornithologists by getting outside and experiencing the spring migration. World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD) is an annual awareness-raising campaign highlighting the need for the conservation of migratory birds and their habitats. It has a global outreach and is an effective tool to help raise global […]
Back by popular demand! Join us for part 1 of 3 historic cemetery tours offered this Spring. There are nearly 90 historic burial grounds in Westerly, five of which are on Westerly Land Trust properties. The WLT is hosting Larry Hunter, local commissioner of the Rhode Island Advisory Commission on Historic Cemeteries and member of […]
Living Laboratories for Dunn's Corners Elementary School Grades K-2 Join WLT educators to explore the plants and animals that call the river home. Use a dip net to trap and observe these animals in their natural habitat. Discover the important role rivers play on our Earth. Grade 3 - 4 will have the opportunity to […]
A former sheep farm, this hilly property is maintained by Groton Open Space Association (GOSA). The well marked trails travel over rocks and ledges along a stream with 2 waterfalls for about 31/5 miles. (Spoiler Alert: The waterfalls look much bigger in pictures.) This is an example of typical New England upland, mostly deciduous forest […]
Living Laboratories for Dunn's Corners Elementary School Grades 3-4 Join WLT educators to explore the plants and animals that call the river home. Use a dip net to trap and observe these animals in their natural habitat. Discover the important role rivers play on our Earth. Grade 3 - 4 will have the opportunity to […]
Meet Cassidy and Jim, owners and farmers of Frontier Farm at the Barlow Nature Preserve and shop vegetable seedlings and annual and perennial herb seedlings at the farm's annual plant sale. Event goes until 5 OR until sold out.
Join us for part 2 of 3 Spring Historic Cemetery Tours. This tour includes a bonus hike! There are nearly 90 historic burial grounds in Westerly, five of which are on Westerly Land Trust properties. The WLT is hosting Larry Hunter, local commissioner of the Rhode Island Advisory Commission on Historic Cemeteries and member of […]
Come stop by our table at the Westerly Library and Wilcox Parks 39th Annual Garden Market Fair! For more information and a complete list of participating garden vendors, community organizations, and nonprofits CLICK HERE!!
Meet Cassidy and Jim, owners and farmers of Frontier Farm at the Barlow Nature Preserve and shop vegetable seedlings and annual and perennial herb seedlings at the farm's annual plant sale. Event goes until 5 OR until sold out.
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. This year, we added mediation and outdoor bootcamps! To kick things off join Anja Mertl, at WLT Winnapaug Farm Preserve, for a guided meditation and slow yoga flow. […]
Join us for our last stop of our Spring Historic Cemetery Tours and discover the history of cemetery picnics. There are nearly 90 historic burial grounds in Westerly, five of which are on Westerly Land Trust properties. The WLT is hosting Michael Carroll, Executive Director of Rediscovering History, Inc. and Larry Hunter, local commissioner of […]
Living Laboratories for State Street Elementary School Grades K-2 Join WLT educators to explore the plants and animals that call the river home. Use a dip net to trap and observe these animals in their natural habitat. Discover the important role rivers play on our Earth. Grade 3 - 4 will have the opportunity to […]
Join us for a walking tour around the private property at Level Best Farm, in Wood River Junction (town of Richmond). Ken will also give some brief history about the land and the surrounding area. Mostly flat terrain, on well kept trails, and an easy hike consisting of three loops (~ 1 mile each) that […]
Living Laboratories for State Street Elementary School Grades 3-4 Join WLT educators to explore the plants and animals that call the river home. Use a dip net to trap and observe these animals in their natural habitat. Discover the important role rivers play on our Earth. Grade 3 - 4 will have the opportunity to […]
Slow down, awaken your senses and connect with Nature as you luxuriate in a Forest Bath! Join Dr. Deirdre O’Connor for a slow and easy walk in Wahaneeta Preserve. Forest Bathing is the pleasant practice of spending time in nature for the purpose of enhancing health and happiness. Evidenced based research confirms that time in […]
This preserve offers an enchanting hike through a mixed forest and features vernal pools, active beaver dams, high views of the Green Fall River and various stone foundations of Laurel Glen one of North Stonington’s original villages. The hike is 2.5 – 3.0 miles on a variety of surfaces including packed dirt, grass, pine needles, […]
Come stop by our table at the Westerly Library and Wilcox Parks to learn more about our Wellness in the Woods initiative! There will be a variety of different vendors, demonstrations, and give aways. Something for everyone from Head to Toe! For more information CLICK HERE!!
Slow down, awaken your senses and connect with Nature as you luxuriate in a Forest Bath! Join Dr. Deirdre O’Connor for a slow and easy walk in Wahaneeta Preserve. Forest Bathing is the pleasant practice of spending time in nature for the purpose of enhancing health and happiness. Evidenced based research confirms that time in […]