Get your bug nets ready, it's pollinator week! Come explore and discover the diverse pollinating insects in your backyard environment. Join the Westerly Land Trust and the amazing Dr. Rachael Bonoan, head of the Providence College's Pollinator Lab, for this all-ages, family-friendly event. Dr. Bonoan will guide us through beautiful Avondale Farm Preserve where we […]
Join in on the discussion with Dr. Kevin Aviles who will share his research that aids in developing new methods to conserve turtle species.Turtle species are declining across the globe due to humans and urbanization. More than 50% of turtles are considered at risk for extinction. By far the largest impacts are the illegal harvesting […]
Join Stephanie Bennett, owner/operator of Echo Rock Flowers, for a walking tour of her operation at the Barlow Preserve. Walk amongst the blooms as Stephanie shares some of the methods used in growing for cut-flower production. Get an up close look at techniques used for weed suppression, crop support, irrigation, pest management, and building soil […]
Start your adventure with a guided yoga session at WLT's Flora Whiteley Preserve to warm up for a beautiful paddle on the Pawcatuck River. Certified yoga teacher, Janice Fifer, will guide us through Sun Salutations with a focus in hip and shoulder openers to prepare for a paddle up the Pawcatuck River. We will stop […]
Calling all curious humans! Let’s get out there and find all the life that surrounds us, both small and large. A BioBlitz is an event that focuses on finding and identifying as many living species as possible. From fungi to trees, mammals to insects and everything in between, we will try to catch ‘em all, […]
This discussion is part of the WLT Voices of the Land series featuring Markham Starr. You won't want miss it!This slideshow takes the audience on an extended walk through the woods to see the ceremonial stonework left behind by the indigenous population that occupied New England for over 12,000 years. Native Americans built nearly two […]
This program is open to students in grades K - 2 that attend a Westerly Public Elementary School. Join Westerly Land Trust outdoor educators for an 8-week hands on adventure to explore the great outdoors. Step into the boots of a new scientist or steward each Thursday to discover the weird and wild plants, animals […]
This program is open to students in grades 3-4 that attend a Westerly Public Elementary School. Join Westerly Land Trust outdoor educators for an 8-week hands on adventure to explore the great outdoors. Step into the boots of a new scientist or steward each Thursday to discover the weird and wild plants, animals and phenomena […]
John Kostrzewa writes the “Walking Rhode Island” column for The Providence Journal and has been hiking across the state for decades.Join us and discover how John started, where he has hiked and what he has learned. He’ll share his observations about the history, geological features, vegetation and wildlife he has found along the trails.During his […]