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SUMMARY:Wednesday Wonder Walk - Sprout Scouts
DESCRIPTION:March’s theme is Sprout Scouts. Come walk\, wonder\, and grow with us.\n\n\nWe are teaming up with our friends from WildRoots once a month for Wednesday Wonder Walks\, a guided family hiking series curated to spark curiosity and nurture a lifelong love of nature. Our partnership blends playful discovery with embedded teaching\, helping children build knowledge naturally as they explore. By connecting families to the land and encouraging stewardship\, we hope to inspire the next generation to care for—and protect—the wild places around them. \nEach session invites children and their families to slow down\, look closely\, and discover the magic of the natural world together. Every month features a new theme and a new Westerly Land Trust property\, giving young explorers the chance to get to know their local environment in a meaningful and memorable way. \nMarch’s theme is Sprout Scouts and will be held at Barlow Nature Preserve. We will head out on a wonder walk to search for early signs of life waking beneath the cold New England landscape. Along our walk we invite you to look closely for swelling buds\, stubborn green shoots pushing through the soil\, moss on rocks\, and tiny seedlings glowing in sunny patches. With careful observation and curious minds\, we will discover how plants prepare for spring long before the weather warms. After exploring\, we will sow seeds to give new life a gentle head start for the seasons to come. \n\nPrograms are NO COST thanks to generous community support\nRegistration is required for all participants\nAn adult must accompany their child/children during program. This is a great way to adventure together!\nParking is available on sight.\n\nAbout the Hosts \nWildRoots Play is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to creating a community where children and families can nurture connection\, holistic development\, and Earth stewardship through immersive experiences in nature and play. \nThe Westerly Land Trust (WLT) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to conserving open space\, revitalizing neighborhoods\, and building community in Westerly\, Rhode Island. By preserving and managing lands like Barlow Nature Preserve\, WLT provides opportunities for education\, recreation\, and engagement with the natural world. \nWLT & WildRoots Wednesday Wonder Walks Schedule \n– Wednesday\, Dec 10- Terrific Trees (Wahaneeta Preserve) \n– Wednesday\, Jan 14- Feather Friends (Grills Preserve) \n– Wednesday\, Feb 18- Rhody Rocks (Glacier) \n– Wednesday\, March 11- Sprout Scouts (Barlow) \n– Wednesday\, April 22 (Earth Day!)- Habitat Hunters (Champlin) \n– Wednesday\, May 13- Eco Engineers (Mastuxet Brook South) \n– Wednesday\, June 17- Buds & Bugs (Avondale)
URL:https://westerlylandtrust.org/event/wednesday-wonder-walk-sprout-scouts/
LOCATION:Barlow Nature Preserve\, 449 Westerly Bradford Road\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
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SUMMARY:Thursday Hike at Dr. John Champlin Glacier Park
DESCRIPTION:A walking tour of the WLT’s Dr. John Cmaplin Glacier Park featuring wooded trails with gentle hills and some rocky sections. This site’s unique geological features are worth the trip. Meet at the trailhead off of Tom Harvey Road just outside the entrance to Winnapaug Cottages. Please park in the designated area outside of the Winnapaug Cottages gate or in the parking lot across the street. \n Leader: Janice Fifer         Phone: 401-213-6479           Email: jhfifer@verizon.net \nClick here to view the full Thursday Hike schedule!
URL:https://westerlylandtrust.org/event/thursday-hike-at-dr-john-champlin-glacier-park/
LOCATION:Dr. John Champlin Glacier Park- Tom Harvey Trailhead\, Intersection of Tom Harvey Road & Newbury Dr.\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States\, United States
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SUMMARY:Spring Equinox Yoga Hike
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the arrival of Spring and embark on a mindful adventure through the forest where we will practice yoga and welcome new beginnings.\n\n\nThe 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\, for a grounding experience through the forest of Grills Preserve. \nThis experience will begin at the trailhead with centering and a short breathing practice\, followed by a mindful walk to the Polly Coon Bridge where we will meditate with the sounds of the river rushing over the rocks. On your way to Big Hill\, we invite you to draw inspiration from plants and animals that reawaken this time of year. A series of standing yoga poses will be strategically sprinkled into this experience throughout the hike where we will pause to stretch\, breathe\, and balance amongst the trees. \nWe will cover ~ 3 miles total. No need for a yoga mat. Consider bringing an old towel or garden kneeling cushion to make sitting on the ground more comfortable. \n \n\nAll levels welcome\, no yoga experience necessary.\n\n\nRegistration required; spots are limited.\n\n\nThis event is at NO COST to WLT members\, and $10 per person for non-members\, which Janice has generously pledged to donate to WLT.\n\n\nNot a member and would like to be? CLICK HERE.
URL:https://westerlylandtrust.org/event/spring-equinox-yoga-hike-7/
LOCATION:Grills Preserve\, 198 Bowling Lane\, Westerly\, RI\, 02808\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wellness in the Woods
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SUMMARY:Winter Tree Identification Walk #1
DESCRIPTION:Explore how to identify Rhode Island’s winter trees on a guided walk using bark\, buds\, and habitat clues.\n\n\nTo build on our Winter Tree Identification Lecture\, let’s hit the trail and see\, touch\, and even smell the trees at Grills Preserve. \nWLT’s Land Stewardship Manager\, Marc Doherty\, will lead a 1.5-mile walk through a variety of forest habitats where we can reveal tree species by looking at their shape\, habitat\, buds\, branching\, and more. \nWhile not required\, it is recommended that you attend the preceding Winter Tree Identification Lecture on Thursday\, March 6th. \n\nRegistration required; spots are limited.\nThis event is no cost for WLT members and $10 per person for non-members.\n\n\nNot a member and would like to be? CLICK HERE.\n\n\nParking is available on site.
URL:https://westerlylandtrust.org/event/winter-tree-identification-walk-1/
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SUMMARY:401Gives 2026
DESCRIPTION:Click here to support the Westerly Land Trust through 401Gives. (Time details below.) \n401Gives\, Rhode Island’s Statewide Day of Giving\, is celebrated every year on or around 4/01 (derived from the Ocean State’s area code). In 2026\, to honor Passover\, 401Gives will run: \nTUESDAY\, March 31st beginning at 6am through WEDNESDAY\, April 1 ending at 6pm. \nPowered by United Way of Rhode Island\, this is the 7th consecutive 401Gives and the Westerly Land Trust’s 7th time participating. Joining in the fun is easy! Beginning at 6am on Tuesday\, March 31st simply click this link 401gives.org/organizations/westerly-land-trust and make a gift to support the Westerly Land Trust’s conservation efforts\, local small-scale agriculture\, and environmental education. Then sit back and watch the 401Gives leader boards climb as people all over the world support their favorite Rhode Island nonprofits. \nThank you in advance for your generosity! \nWant your gift to go even further?\n401Gives offers a variety of additional prizes for the participating nonprofits throughout the day. Here are some of the big ones: \nTuesday\, March 31 at 6AM\, Early Bird Catches the Worm–Papitto Opportunity Connection Match: The first $20\,000 will be matched by Papitto Opportunity Connection. Maximum match per donor\, per nonprofit is $500.00. Online donations only. \nTuesday\, March 31 at 1PM\, Energize and Recharge–RI Energy Match: The first $25\,000 will be matched by Rhode Island Energy. Maximum match per donor\, per nonprofit is $500.00. Online donations only. \nTuesday\, March 31 at 4:01PM\, Ocean State Community Match–Rhode Island Foundation: Starting at 4:01PM on 3/31/26\, the next $20\,000 will be matched by by the Rhode Island Foundation at $20 each (Ex: $20\, matched by $20\, turns into $40). There is no maximum donation\, minimum gift is $5. The maximum match is $20 per donor\, per nonprofit. Online donations only. \nWednesday\, April 1 at 4:01PM\, All That And A Match–Rhode Island Foundation: The biggest match out of of the whole giving period–$30\,000! Starting at 4:01 p.m. on 4/1/2026\, donations will be matched by Rhode Island Foundation by $25 each. There is no maximum donation\, minimum gift is $5. The maximum match is $25 per donor\, per organization. Online donations only. \nFor a complete list of prizes\, click here. \n 
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