Join WLT's stewardship efforts as we continue to restore a lovely meadow at Cottrell Family Preserve.Join WLT’s stewardship efforts as we continue to restore a lovely meadow at Cottrell Family Preserve. Winter is a great time to manage unwanted or invasive woody growth in our open grasslands. We will work to remove autumn olive and [...]
Discover the benefits of Nordic Walking at this FREE Kick Off event to introduce you to a new way to adventure.Curious about Nordic Walking? Join Julie Gooding, of healthyFUTURES, to learn about and experience the pleasure and health benefits of Nordic Walking. At this event you can try out specially designed Activator poles and discover [...]
Let’s wander the varied trails of this former Girl Scout Camp, Homestead and Saw Mill. Trails are well maintained with mostly gentle ups and downs. Parking will be available at Wahaneeta Preserve, 118 Moorehouse Road, Westerly. Gate will be open; drive through the gate and park in the field. Meet at the cabin just up [...]
Join WLT’s stewardship efforts as we manage invasive plants and maintain native grasslands at Grills Preserve.Winter is a great time to manage unwanted or invasive woody growth in our open habitats. We will remove invasive shrubs, build brush piles, and maintain a matrix of secondary-growth forest and patches of native grasslands across the southern end [...]
This walk on WLT's 500-acre preserve is over primarily flat terrain often along the Wild and Scenic Pawcatuck River on clear, wide trails. We should be able to see most of the popular attractions, including the Polly Coon Bridge, the Larkin Foundation dating from the 1660s, and views from Big Hill after a short but [...]
Celebrate the arrival of Spring and embark on a mindful adventure through the forest where we will practice yoga and welcome new beginnings.The Spring Equinox is a perfect time to get outside and take notice of nature during a period of rapid change and vibrant growth. Join hike leader and local yoga teacher, Janice Fifer, [...]
Discover the world of hive configuration and learn helpful tips on setting up your own hive at home. Discover the world of hive configuration and how you can best set yours up today. Join Cail Calder of Westerbee honey, aka “The Beeman” , for an immersive and hands-on workshop where you will learn the basics [...]
Living Laboratories for Springbrook Elementary School Grades K-4 Dig your hands in the soil and discover proper planting and care techniques for a thriving garden at Barlow Nature Preserve. Bonus: Take home your own seedling to nurture! NO COST thanks to generous community support A healthy snack is provided at the start of the program. [...]
Hit the trails for a guided Nordic Walk and talk adventure.Are you ready to hit the trails? Join Julie Gooding of healthyFUTURES, to review, practice, and improve your Nordic Walking skills. Julie is an ACE-certified personal trainer and Urban Poling-certified instructor with 16 years of working with older adults. There is NO COST to attend [...]
Living Laboratories for State Street Elementary School Grades K-4 Dig your hands in the soil and discover proper planting and care techniques for a thriving garden at Barlow Nature Preserve. Bonus: Take home your own seedling to nurture! NO COST thanks to generous community support A healthy snack is provided at the start of the [...]