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SUMMARY:RIWPS: First Thursday Botanizing Walk
DESCRIPTION:WLT is honored to have been invited to lead a Rhode Island Wild Plant Society (RIWPS) First Thursday Botanizing Walk on September 4.\n\nJoin WLT’s Land Stewardship Manager Marc Doherty as he leads a slow walk around the coastal grasslands\, shrublands\, and salt marsh at WLT’s founding property\, Avondale Farm Preserve. Avondale Farm is a mixed-use site\, where restored native grassland sits alongside a certified-organic hayfield. The walk will begin around the grassland areas\, work its way through some shrubland\, and finish in the salt marsh at the top of Colonel Willie Cove. Marc will share information on plant identification\, some of their uses and ecological roles\, and discuss how WLT manages these ecosystems\, including their goals\, successes\, and challenges.\n\nDuring the grassland tour\, expect to see a mix of ecotypic and non-ecotypic species\, including wild senna\, Joe-Pye weed\, New England aster\, and New York ironweed\, and grasses like indiangrass\, big bluestem\, and eastern gamagrass. The group will then weave through a shrubland composed of winged sumac\, bayberry\, wild grape\, and numerous invasive shrubs\, leading to a salt marsh. A short venture out onto the marsh platform during low tide will reveal native and invasive salt marsh grasses and wildflowers such as salt marsh aster and sea lavender.\n\n\nCome share your enthusiasm and knowledge. Beginners to experts welcome!\nThis walk is free and open to the public.  Donations to help support Rhode Island Wild Plant Society walks are appreciated.  Donate Now to the RIWPS\nIf you would like to make a donation to the Westerly Land Trust\, click here!\nGeneral walk guidelines\nWear clothing and sturdy footwear appropriate for the weather conditions and for protection against sun exposure\, ticks and other insects\, briers\, tree root etc. Bring a sufficient supply of water and nourishment for your needs.\nDogs are not permitted.\nCancellations\nShould you need to cancel\, contact us as soon as possible. office@riwps.org \nWe walk light rain or shine.  In case of cancellations due to poor weather conditions\, we will email you. We tend to wait until the day before the walk to make this call as weather forecasts can be changeable.\nRegistration is required\nThe number of participants is limited to maximize the ability for everyone to observe the plants and participate in the conversation.  \nNote: Only one person can register at a time. To register a second person\, just repeat the process.\nMore specific location of the walk is provided upon registration.\n\nClick Here to Register! \n             \n 
URL:https://westerlylandtrust.org/event/first-thursday-botanizing-walk/
LOCATION:Avondale Farm Preserve\, Quail Run\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
CATEGORIES:WLT Partner Events
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SUMMARY:Intro to Nature Journaling
DESCRIPTION:Slow down. Look closer. Connect with nature.\n\n\nDiscover the joy of nature journaling—a fun\, informal way to explore the outdoors using words\, pictures\, and numbers. Inspired by the practices of John Muir Laws and the Wild \nWonder Foundation\, our group\, welcomes all ages and experience levels. No artistic skill required! \nWhy Join? \n\nDeepen your connection to the natural world\nBoost curiosity\, mindfulness\, and appreciation for the environment\nReduce stress through quiet observation\nLearn about plants\, animals\, and landscapes in a creative\, personal way\nDocument your outdoor experiences in a meaningful way\n\nWhat to Bring: \n\nA notebook or sketchbook\nPens or pencils\nOptional: colored pencils\, markers\, binoculars\, magnifying glass\n\nParking is available in the main parking lot at Barlow Nature Preserve\, with overflow parking in the field behind the outbuildings to the east (up the farm road). \nLed by Jonah Salsich\, a Westerly resident and experienced elementary teacher of over 18 years\, who is also an amateur naturalist and artist. After discovering the power of nature journaling\, he has blended his passions for teaching\, observing\, and creating into a practice that sparks wonder and connection. With experience in both journaling and leading nature journaling workshops\, he is excited to invite others on this rewarding journey. \nThis is a relaxed\, no-pressure group. We’re here to share inspiration\, spend time outdoors\, and grow our sense of wonder together—one page at a time. \nAll are welcome. Come curious! \nTo introduce everyone to the art of nature journaling and as part of Land Trust Days\, this event is free for everyone and open to all ages. There will be two workshops following this intro open to ages 18 and up. Workshop 1 is on September 20\, and Workshop 2 is on October 4. We hope to see you there.
URL:https://westerlylandtrust.org/event/intro-to-nature-journaling/
LOCATION:Barlow Nature Preserve\, 449 Westerly Bradford Road\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wellness in the Woods
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250909T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250909T110000
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SUMMARY:CCC Volunteer Season Kick-Off!
DESCRIPTION:Interested in joining a community of WLT land stewardship volunteers? Join us as the WLT’s Coffee and Clearing Club kicks off its 2025-2026 volunteer season. Bring your work gloves and loppers and join our weekly work crew! There are many ways to help out\, ranging from all abilities!\n\nCoffee is served in The Coop at Barlow Nature Preserve at 8:30 am. Marching Orders are issued at 8:55 am\, and volunteers work until 11 am\, clearing trails and stone walls\, blazing trails\, building signs\, and more. The CCC works every Tuesday from September through June.\n\nQuestions? Email Marc at mdoherty@westerlylandtrust.org.\n\nCCC you there!
URL:https://westerlylandtrust.org/event/ccc-volunteer-season-kick-off/
LOCATION:Barlow Nature Preserve\, 449 Westerly Bradford Rd\, Westerly\, RI 02891\, USA
CATEGORIES:Stewardship
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SUMMARY:Wahaneeta 5K Trail Run- Westerly Track & Athletic Club
DESCRIPTION:Start times\n8:00am:  Registration opens\n9:00am:  5K race starts \nCourse Description\nThe terrain of the course is entirely dirt trails\, with some technical single-track. In order to minimize bunching up at the race start\, the course will first run across a short grass field before continuing on double-track for approximately one-half mile. Most of the rest of the course will be on single-track and include challenges such as stream crossings on narrow wooden bridges\, hills\, and rock gardens. During the course of the race\, you will cross streams multiple times\, with most but not all having bridge crossings. The course is very spectator friendly\, as the start/finish is in the same area\, and during the course of the race runners will pass through the start/finish area twice before finishing.  Runners and walkers are welcome. \nLocation\n5K course starting and finishing at Wahaneeta Preserve.  Purchased by the Westerly Land Trust in 2012\, this is a 72-acre conservation property that was run as “Camp Wahaneeta” by the Girl Scouts of RI from 1941 to 1996. \nRequirement \nEach participant and volunteer must wear at least 200 square inches of orange.  Anyone not wearing orange will not be allowed to race per State of RI DEM mandate. \nFor more information and/or to sign up click HERE.
URL:https://westerlylandtrust.org/event/wahaneeta-5k-trail-run-westerly-track-athletic-club/
LOCATION:RI
CATEGORIES:Wellness in the Woods,WLT Partner Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T153000
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SUMMARY:Westerly Land Trust Farm Dinner- SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:The Westerly Land Trust 2025 Farm Dinner is now SOLD OUT!\nLast year\, to focus on permanently protecting the 90-acre Champlin Farm Preserve\, we pressed pause on the Farm Dinner. This year\, in celebration of this success and all the work we do to connect our community with local agriculture\, we are bringing back the Farm Dinner concept—celebrating the bounty of the land by dining together al fresco—with some exciting new twists. \nFirst\, this will be a smaller\, more intimate experience held at Barlow Nature Preserve\, which has been our “home base”\, our “hub”\, our “headquarters” since we moved here in 2020. For five years\, we have gotten to know this beautiful landscape\, and helped it grow into a centerpiece of our work\, complete with two vibrant working farms\, Frontier Farm and Echo Rock Flowers\, a farm stand\, and the heart of our youth education program. \nAnd\, rather than dividing the courses among different chefs\, Julian ElFedayni-Connell from Tin Peddler in Stonington and Barbary Coast in Mystic will be curating the entire dinner which is sure to please. \nSo join us for our 2025 Farm Dinner on Saturday\, September 13th beginning at 3:30pm — gather with friends and neighbors out on the land and enjoy a fabulous meal entirely prepared with local ingredients. \nWe look forward to seeing you at the table! \nSpecial Thanks to the 2025 Farm Dinner’s Presenting Sponsor: South County Tourism Council \n \n 
URL:https://westerlylandtrust.org/event/farmdinner2025/
LOCATION:Barlow Nature Preserve\, 449 Westerly Bradford Road\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
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SUMMARY:Thursday Hike: Grills Preserve
DESCRIPTION:This walk on WLT’s 500-acre preserve is over primarily flat terrain often along the Pawcatuck River on clear\, wide trails.  We will be able to see some newly discovered foundations. There is a gorgeous scenic view from the top of aptly named\, Big Hill\, which requires a bit of steep climbing. Meet at the parking lot at the cul-de-sac end of Bowling Lane in Bradford Village. Be aware of the construction being done on Bowling Lane\, you are still able to drive all the way down though!  Please let the hike leader know you will be joining!  \nLeader: Janice Fifer Phone: 401-213-6479 Email: jhfifer@verizon.net  \nImportant Notes  \n\nDistance/ Target Group: Walks are 1 ½ to 3 hours and are open to all ages with the target group being agile seniors. \n\n\nEstimated Times: Ending times are estimated as it is difficult to ascertain when it will finish due to number of people\, how fast/slow the hikers walk\, etc. Hikes leave promptly.  \n\n\nInclement weather: Inclement weather cancels and if in doubt\, contact the leader.  \n\n\nDogs: If you wish to bring a dog\, contact the leader as some properties do not allow them. If a dog is present\, they must be leashed at all times.  \n\n\nTrail Safety: These are wooded trails with stumps\, roots and rocks so be sure to wear hiking boots or good walking shoes. Make sure you bring water and a snack if you want one. \n\n\nThursday hike/WLT events: CLICK HERE to sign up for WLT’s email list and receive a monthly email including Thursday hike schedule and other WLT events/programs. \nFluorescent Orange Requirements: In State Management areas everyone is required to wear 200 square inches of solid daylight fluorescent orange from the second Saturday in September to the last day of February and the last Thursday in April to the last day in May\, annually. 
URL:https://westerlylandtrust.org/event/thursday-hike-grills-preserve-6/
LOCATION:Grills Preserve\, 198 Bowling Lane\, Westerly\, RI\, 02808\, United States
CATEGORIES:Thursday Hikes
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SUMMARY:Nature Journaling: Workshop 1
DESCRIPTION:Slow down. Look closer. Connect with nature.\n\n\nDiscover the joy of nature journaling—a fun\, informal way to explore the outdoors using words\, pictures\, and numbers. Inspired by the practices of John Muir Laws and the Wild \nWonder Foundation\, our group\, welcomes all ages and experience levels. No artistic skill required! \nWhy Join? \n\nDeepen your connection to the natural world\nBoost curiosity\, mindfulness\, and appreciation for the environment\nReduce stress through quiet observation\nLearn about plants\, animals\, and landscapes in a creative\, personal way\nDocument your outdoor experiences in a meaningful way\n\nWhat to Bring: \n\nA notebook or sketchbook\nPens or pencils\nOptional: colored pencils\, markers\, binoculars\, magnifying glass\n\nLed by Jonah Salsich\, a Westerly resident and experienced elementary teacher of over 18 years\, who is also an amateur naturalist and artist. After discovering the power of nature journaling\, he has blended his passions for teaching\, observing\, and creating into a practice that sparks wonder and connection. With experience in both journaling and leading nature journaling workshops\, he is excited to invite others on this rewarding journey. \nThis is a relaxed\, no-pressure group. We’re here to share inspiration\, spend time outdoors\, and grow our sense of wonder together—one page at a time. \nParking is available in the main parking lot at Barlow Nature Preserve\, with overflow parking in the field behind the outbuildings to the east (up the farm road). \nCost: $10 for WLT members and $25 for non-members. Jonah is generously donating a portion of the proceeds to the Westerly Land Trust to support our conservation efforts. \nThis workshop is geared toward ages 18 and up\, but don’t be afraid to channel your inner child\, come curious! \nThis event is part of our Nature Journaling Series. Prior to this event\, we are offering a FREE introduction to nature journaling on September 6 open to all ages. Nature Journaling Workshop 2 will be held on October 4.
URL:https://westerlylandtrust.org/event/nature-journaling-workshop-1/
LOCATION:Wahaneeta Preserve\, 118 Moorehouse Road\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wellness in the Woods
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SUMMARY:Date Night Picnic hosted by Echo Rock Flowers (Dahlia Focus)
DESCRIPTION:Join Echo Rock Flowers for a magical date night amongst the flowers! \nClick Here for More Info & to Sign Up! \nIf you’re looking for a unique date night – a quiet escape where you can connect with your loved one – then keep reading. \nImagine this: you come to the farm and upon entering\, you are offered a cold drink and your own picnic basket that has already been lovingly filled with tasty treats. You take in the beauty around as you choose your own table amongst the rows of flowers. At your table is a pre-picked bucket of flowers\, 2 vases\, and simple directions on how to make your own arrangement. Together you work on creating your floral designs as you sip your libation\, snack on light refreshments and enjoy the serenity of the farm in the glow of a Summer evening. \nYour Date Night includes: \n\n1 drink per person (for 21+ your options include IPA\, Light Lager\, Rosé or white wine)\nInfused-water station & seltzers for nonalcoholic options\n2 Vases + Flowers for you to design with and take home. If you are a couple and/or family\, perhaps you keep one arrangement at home and give the other away. If you are friends joining us\, then you each get your own!\nRefreshments for 2 packed in a picnic basket (*basket not included to take home\, allergies accommodated – please list during checkout). Options include\, but are not limited to – a charcuterie box\, fresh fruit and veggies\, croissants with whipped butter and a couple of sweet treats.
URL:https://westerlylandtrust.org/event/echo-rock-flowers-date-night-picnic-dahlia-focus/
LOCATION:Barlow Nature Preserve\, 449 Westerly Bradford Rd\, Westerly\, RI 02891\, USA
CATEGORIES:WLT Partner Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250922T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250922T190000
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SUMMARY:Fall Equinox Yoga on the Farm
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special outdoor yoga class with Krystal Rose from BarreCoast as we celebrate the fall equinox! \n\nBring your yoga mat\, another mat or sheet/blanket to place underneath\, and a bottle of water. \nWinnapaug Farm Preserve is located off of Shore Road in Westerly.  Take a left off Shore from Winnapaug Road.  You will see the field ahead to your right.   Approximately 1/4 mile down you will drive through the red gate and park where cars are lining up.  You’ll be a few steps from where class will be held!\n\nAdvanced Registration Required.  \n\n\nWesterly Land Trust members\, contact Erika Lebling\nelebling@westerlylandtrust.org for reduced price registration of $10\n\n\nCLICK TO REGISTER FOR OUTDOOR FALL EQUINOX YOGA
URL:https://westerlylandtrust.org/event/fallequinoxyoga/
LOCATION:Winnapaug Farm Preserve\, 117 Shore Road\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States\, 117 Shore Rd\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wellness in the Woods,WLT Partner Events
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SUMMARY:Trail Blazing for Girl Scouts: Cadettes\, Seniors\, Ambassadors
DESCRIPTION:Lace up your hiking boots and get ready to explore the great outdoors! This exciting\, hands-on program helps Girl Scouts work towards or earn their Trail Adventure and Environmental Stewardship badges by diving deep into the world of trail reading\, tree identification\, and native plant knowledge. Girl Scouts will learn essential hiking skills\, including how to read trail maps\, follow trail markers\, and plan safe and enjoyable hikes. Along the way\, they’ll discover how to identify common trees and local plant species using field guides and observation techniques. With a focus on outdoor safety\, environmental awareness\, and nature appreciation\, this program encourages scouts to become confident\, capable stewards of the natural world. $10 Per Participant\, open to Cadettes\, Seniors\, and Ambassadors. \nClick Here to Sign Up
URL:https://westerlylandtrust.org/event/trail-blazing-for-gssne-cadettes/
LOCATION:Wahaneeta Preserve\, 118 Moorehouse Road\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
CATEGORIES:WLT Partner Events
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