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SUMMARY:From Hive to Jar
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to dive into the art of harvesting honey?\n\n\nJoin Cail Calder\, aka “The Beeman“\, of Westerbee honey for a sweet and informative workshop dedicated to the art of harvesting honey. Whether you’re a new beekeeper or a seasoned enthusiast\, this hands-on session will guide you through the entire honey harvesting process—from knowing the perfect time to harvest to bottling your delicious liquid gold. \nIn this workshop\, you’ll learn: \n\nHow to identify when your hive is ready for honey extraction;\nThe tools and equipment needed for a safe and effective harvest\, including uncapping knives\, extractors\, and strainers;\nStep-by-step instructions for removing honey-filled frames from the hive while maintaining colony health;\nTechniques for uncapping the honeycomb and extracting honey with minimal mess;\nHow to filter and strain the honey to remove wax and debris;\nBest practices for storing and preserving honey to ensure its flavor and quality;\nTips for understanding the different types of honey you may harvest based on the bees’ forage\, and how to enhance its taste and appearance.\n\nBy the end of this workshop\, you’ll have the skills and confidence to harvest honey like a pro! \nThis event is third in a 3-part series. While Setting Up Your Hive (March 27) and Beehive Check- Caring for your Colony (May 31) are not a required prerequisits for this event\, they both offer excellent background information. We invite you to register for all three! \nWho Should Attend: This workshop is perfect for beekeepers of all levels who are excited to learn about honey harvesting and want hands-on experience. It is geared toward adults and high school students. \nMaterials: All necessary tools for the extraction process will be provided\, including frames\, extractors\, uncapping tools\, and honey jars. You’ll also receive a guide to help you with your own future honey harvests. Participants are required to bring a suit and/or bee veil as we will be opening hives for inspection and discussion. \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). \nWorkshop is $15 per WLT member and $25.00 per non-member\, which Cail generously pledged to donate to WLT. Registration is required; spots are limited. \nThis is the third in a three-part workshop series. While each workshop can be attended independently\, we invite you to consider registering for all three for the maximum impact. \nSession 1: Setting Up Your Hive\, March 27 \nSession 2: Beehive Check: Caring for Your Colony\, May 31
URL:https://westerlylandtrust.org/event/from-hive-to-jar/
LOCATION:Barlow Nature Preserve\, 449 Westerly Bradford Road\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
CATEGORIES:Voices of the Land,WLT Partner Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T090000
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SUMMARY:Story Time in the Garden
DESCRIPTION:Nature-themed books and hands-on fun for kids every Tuesday in August!\n\n\nJoin us for Storytime in the Garden\, a gentle and engaging outdoor program designed for children to connect with nature through books and hands-on fun. Each session is offered on Tuesdays through the month of August (8/5\, 8/12\, 8/19\, 8/26) and features a read-aloud of a beautifully illustrated\, nature-themed story -celebrating wildlife\, flowers\, pollinators\, and the outdoors. After the story\, participants are invited to enjoy a simple\, hands-on activity inspired by the book. From binoculars to plants and bug vacuums\, every week offers a new way to explore\, create\, and imagine. \nBest for ages 5 and under\, but open to all. Parents/caregivers are required to attend and encouraged to participate. Please register in advance to help us best prepare for nature activities. \nThis program is offered at NO COST thanks to generous community support! \nNot able to make it? Check out our Little Free Library by our farm stand at Barlow Nature Preserve. \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).
URL:https://westerlylandtrust.org/event/story-time-in-the-garden-3/
LOCATION:Barlow Nature Preserve\, 449 Westerly Bradford Road\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250812T090000
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SUMMARY:Story Time in the Garden
DESCRIPTION:Nature-themed books and hands-on fun for kids every Tuesday in August!\n\n\nJoin us for Storytime in the Garden\, a gentle and engaging outdoor program designed for children to connect with nature through books and hands-on fun. Each session is offered on Tuesdays through the month of August (8/5\, 8/12\, 8/19\, 8/26) and features a read-aloud of a beautifully illustrated\, nature-themed story -celebrating wildlife\, flowers\, pollinators\, and the outdoors. After the story\, participants are invited to enjoy a simple\, hands-on activity inspired by the book. From binoculars to plants and bug vacuums\, every week offers a new way to explore\, create\, and imagine. \nBest for ages 5 and under\, but open to all. Parents/caregivers are required to attend and encouraged to participate. Please register in advance to help us best prepare for nature activities. \nThis program is offered at NO COST thanks to generous community support! \nNot able to make it? Check out our Little Free Library by our farm stand at Barlow Nature Preserve. \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).
URL:https://westerlylandtrust.org/event/story-time-in-the-garden-2/
LOCATION:Barlow Nature Preserve\, 449 Westerly Bradford Road\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250805T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250805T094500
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SUMMARY:Story Time in the Garden
DESCRIPTION:Nature-themed books and hands-on fun for kids every Tuesday in August!\n\n\nJoin us for Storytime in the Garden\, a gentle and engaging outdoor program designed for children to connect with nature through books and hands-on fun. Each session is offered on Tuesdays through the month of August (8/5\, 8/12\, 8/19\, 8/26) and features a read-aloud of a beautifully illustrated\, nature-themed story -celebrating wildlife\, flowers\, pollinators\, and the outdoors. After the story\, participants are invited to enjoy a simple\, hands-on activity inspired by the book. From binoculars to plants and bug vacuums\, every week offers a new way to explore\, create\, and imagine. \nBest for ages 5 and under\, but open to all. Parents/caregivers are required to attend and encouraged to participate. Please register in advance to help us best prepare for nature activities. \nThis program is offered at NO COST thanks to generous community support! \nNot able to make it? Check out our Little Free Library by our farm stand at Barlow Nature Preserve. \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).
URL:https://westerlylandtrust.org/event/story-time-in-the-garden/
LOCATION:Barlow Nature Preserve\, 449 Westerly Bradford Road\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250720T100000
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SUMMARY:4th Annual WLT Mini BioBlitz at Champlin Farm Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Calling all curious humans! Let’s get out there and find all the life that surrounds us\, both small and large.\n\n\nA BioBlitz is an event that focuses on discovering 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 time at WLT’s latest conserved property\, the 90-acre Champlin Farm Preserve! \nThis is a great opportunity to explore the fields\, forests\, rocky outcroppings\, and riverbank of our newest property. Our stewardship group\, the CCC\, has been hard at work removing invasives and clearing trails. There is also a 7-acre gravel pit on the property that promises some interesting finds\, despite its disturbed nature. \nThis is a FREE\, all-ages\, all-abilities\, and family-friendly event – it doesn’t matter if you are an expert naturalist or have never stepped into the woods before. The event begins at 10am and we will romp\, collect\, and explore until 2 pm. If you’d like to explore before the event starts or after it ends\, you are more than welcome to! Just let us know so we can make sure you know the lay of the land. \nParticipants are encouraged to pack a lunch. Light snacks\, water\, and refreshments will be available as well. We will all take a break\, swap stories\, and have lunch together at noon. \nThere are some great tools out there\, besides field guides and experts\, that can help you identify all kinds of different plants and animals. Be sure to download apps like iNaturalist from the App Store. Play around with them beforehand and be sure to show up with a full battery! \nThe link to the official iNaturalist project will be coming soon! \nIf you have any questions\, send ’em over to Marc (mdoherty@westerlylandtrust.org)
URL:https://westerlylandtrust.org/event/4th-annual-wlt-mini-bioblitz-at-champlin-farm-preserve/
LOCATION:64 Boombridge Rd\, 64 Boombridge Road\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
CATEGORIES:Stewardship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250708T090000
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SUMMARY:Farm Squad (Ages 5-10)
DESCRIPTION:Grab your friends\, head to the farm\, and join our Farm Squad to learn directly from the land.\n\n\nEach Tuesday and Thursday for 4 weeks we will gather at Barlow Nature Preserve (home to Frontier Farm\, Echo Rock Flowers\, and WLT’s pollinator and children’s garden)\, to explore different entities of the farming world; planting\, pollinators\, soil health\, biodiversity around the farm\, harvesting\, composting\, microgreens\, and hydroponics. The fun doesn’t stop there! We will dig into nature art\, hiking\, nature themed literature\, and even get our taste buds involved for a well-rounded\, engaging\, summer learning adventure. \nTuesdays & Thursdays: July 8 – July 31 (8 total programs) 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM. \n \n\nNO COST thanks to generous community support.\nRegistration is required. Spots are limited. Farm Squad is open to ALL students regardless of what school you attend (including homeschool). By registering for this “event” you are registering for all 8 programs.\nAbsentee’s: up to 2 planned absentee’s.\nAges: 5 – 10.\nTransportation to and from program is required.\n\nCLICK HERE to hear from our 2024 Farm Squad!! \nQuestions- please email Lauren Barber\, lbarber@westerylandtrust.org or call 401-315-2610 x1.
URL:https://westerlylandtrust.org/event/farm-squad-ages-5-10/
LOCATION:Barlow Nature Preserve\, 449 Westerly Bradford Road\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250629T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250629T113000
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SUMMARY:Kayak\, Yoga\, Float & Flow
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\n\nCertified 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 along the way for a short meditation and ride the river’s gentle current back to the put-in point. The morning will end with relaxation and a closing circle. This is a moderate paddle for kayakers with some experience\, with the emphasis on relaxing and enjoying nature. \nWhat to bring: BYO Kayak\, Paddle\, Life Jacket\, Yoga Mat\, Large Towel (to put under your yoga mat)\, Water\, Bug Repellent. Be aware that your shoes will get wet and muddy. \nPlease note: Rhode Island State Regulations require that everyone\, regardless of age\, MUST wear a US Coast Guard approved life jacket\, fastened in the manner the manufacturer intended. \nThis event is FREE for members\, and $10 per person for not-yet members. Not a member and would like to be? CLICK HERE! \nRegistration required\, spots are limited.
URL:https://westerlylandtrust.org/event/kayak-yoga-float-flow-5/
LOCATION:197 Potter Hill Rd\, 197 Potter Hill Road\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wellness in the Woods
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T110000
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SUMMARY:Forest Bathing
DESCRIPTION:Slow down\, awaken your senses and connect with Nature as you luxuriate in a Forest Bath!\n\n\nJoin Deirdre O’Connor for a slow and easy walk in Wahaneeta Preserve. Forest Bathing is the pleasant practice of spending time in nature to enhance health and happiness. Evidence-based research confirms that time in nature has profound healing benefits for physical and emotional well – being. The term Forest Bathing comes from the Japanese tradition of “shin-rin yoku” literally translated to “bathing in the atmosphere of the forest”. On this walk you will experience and learn about how the regular practice of Forest Bathing can restore health and vitality by strengthening immune function\, lowering stress hormones\, improving mood and sleep\, and stimulating creativity. Forest Bathing also offers us the opportunity to deepen our relationship with the natural world. \nYou will be walking slowly for about one mile on mostly flat but uneven forest trails as you are offered a series of invitations to explore the landscape with your senses and connect with the natural world. We will be walking and sitting for 2 hours and will finish our walk by sharing tea together. This experience is open to ages 15 and up. \n  \n\nRegistration is required. Spots are limited.\n\n\nFree for WLT members\, $10 for not-yet-members (If you’d like to join WLT\, please click here.)\n\n\nParking is limited please carpool if possible.\n\nDeirdre O’Connor is a Certified Forest Therapy Guide through the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy. Deirdre is delighted to share the Healing power of Nature through Forest Bathing where Nature and our true natures come to know one another. She resides in Westerly\, enjoying birding\, botany\, bicycling and exploring the next cool place to share Forest Bathing.
URL:https://westerlylandtrust.org/event/forest-bathing-13/
LOCATION:Wahaneeta Preserve\, 118 Moorehouse Road\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wellness in the Woods
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T113000
DTSTAMP:20250530T134854Z
CREATED:20250303T164549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T134854Z
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SUMMARY:Beehive Check- Caring for Your Colony
DESCRIPTION:Dive into the art of hive inspection with this practical\, hands-on workshop designed for beekeepers of all experience levels.\n\n\nRegular hive inspections are crucial to ensuring a healthy and productive colony\, and this hands-on workshop will teach you the key techniques for thoroughly examining your hive. With expert guidance from Cail Calder of Westerbee honey\, aka “The Beeman“\, you’ll learn how to diagnose potential issues and make informed decisions to keep your bees thriving. \nIn this workshop\, you’ll: \n\nGet an in-depth look at how to properly open and inspect a beehive\, including safety tips for working with bees;\nLearn how to identify the queen\, brood patterns\, and honey stores\, and how to assess colony health based on these indicators;\nUnderstand how to spot signs of disease\, pests\, or other potential problems within the hive;\nPractice recognizing the symptoms of common issues like mite infestations\, queen failure\, and hive overcrowding;\nGain skills in handling frames and using equipment such as smokers\, hive tools\, and protective gear;\nLearn how to record your findings and track the progress of your colony over time;\nUnderstand when and how to intervene with appropriate actions like mite treatments\, adding new frames\, or expanding the hive.\n\nThis event is second in a 3-part series. While Setting Up Your Hive (March 27) is not a required prerequisit for this event\, it offers excellent background information. We invite you to register for all three–including the 3rd in the series: From Hive to Jar (August 21). \nWho Should Attend:\nThis workshop is perfect for beginner to intermediate beekeepers who want hands-on experience in inspecting and maintaining healthy bee colonies. It is geared toward adults and high school students. \nMaterials:\nHives\, tools\, and frames will be provided\, as well as a detailed guide for conducting your own future hive inspections.Participants are required to bring a suit and/or bee veil as we will be opening hives for inspection and discussion. \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). \nWorkshop is $15 per WLT member and $25.00 per non-member\, which Cail generously pledged to donate to WLT. Registration is required; spots are limited. \nThis is the second in a three part workshop series. While each workshop can be attended independently\, we invite you to consider registering for all three for the maximum impact. \nSession 1: Setting Up Your Hive on March 27 \nSession 3: From Hive to Jar on August 21
URL:https://westerlylandtrust.org/event/beehive-check-caring-for-your-colony/
LOCATION:Barlow Nature Preserve\, 449 Westerly Bradford Road\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
CATEGORIES:Voices of the Land,WLT Partner Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T140000
DTSTAMP:20250506T193757Z
CREATED:20250117T183803Z
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SUMMARY:Wildlife & Watersheds Homeschool Ages 10-14
DESCRIPTION:From pond to trails put your observation skills to the test!\n\n\nFrom pond to trails\, put your observation skills to the test and use technology to discover the fascinating creatures that call Wahaneeta Preserve home. \n \n\nNO COST thanks to generous community support\nRegistration closes for all programs on March 28\, 2025
URL:https://westerlylandtrust.org/event/wildlife-watersheds-homeschool-ages-10-14/
LOCATION:Wahaneeta Preserve\, 118 Moorehouse Road\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T113000
DTSTAMP:20250506T193756Z
CREATED:20250117T183736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T193756Z
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SUMMARY:Wildlife & Watersheds Homeschool Ages 5-9
DESCRIPTION:From pond to trails put your observation skills to the test!\n\n\nFrom pond to trails\, put your observation skills to the test and use technology to discover the fascinating creatures that call Wahaneeta Preserve home. \n  \n\nNO COST thanks to generous community support\nRegistration closes for all programs on March 28\, 2025
URL:https://westerlylandtrust.org/event/wildlife-watersheds-homeschool-ages-5-9/
LOCATION:Wahaneeta Preserve\, 118 Moorehouse Road\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250511T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250511T120000
DTSTAMP:20250506T193755Z
CREATED:20250417T151632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T193755Z
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Stewardship Day at Grills
DESCRIPTION:Help protect unique and rare plant populations from invasives in Grills Preserve!\n\n\nLet’s take a few hours on Mother’s Day to celebrate our common matriarch\, Mother Earth! Everyone is welcome to help us protect unique and rare plant populations in Grills Preserve from invasive plants like garlic mustard\, Japanese honeysuckle\, and round leaf bittersweet.  \n We will take a 1.5-mile hike to a small\, rocky hilltop to hand-pull invasive plants before they outcompete some unique early-season perennial wildflowers. On our walk back to the trailhead\, we might stop by a few small meadows and cut back woody growth while looking for signs of other important native wildflowers.  \n Come prepared for a couple of hours in the woods with weather-appropriate clothing\, work gloves\, loppers\, tick and sun protection\, and water.   \nEmail WLT’s Land Stewardship Manager\, Marc\, at mdoherty@westerlylandtrust.org with any questions.  \n  \nThank you for helping steward our lands\, and don’t forget to bring your mother! 
URL:https://westerlylandtrust.org/event/volunteer-stewardship-day-at-grills/
LOCATION:Grills Preserve\, 198 Bowling Lane\, Westerly\, RI\, 02808\, United States
CATEGORIES:Stewardship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T100000
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SUMMARY:World Migratory Bird Day: Guided Bird Count
DESCRIPTION:Join us in welcoming back the neo-tropical migrants such as bluebirds\, tanagers\, and  as they return to their summer territories.\n\n\nWorld 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 awareness of the threats faced by migratory birds\, their ecological importance\, and the need for international cooperation to conserve them. https://www.migratorybirdday.org/Join us as we welcome back the neo-tropical migrants as they return to their summer territories — from thrushes to warblers\, bluebirds to tanagers and beyond. This year’s WMBD theme\, shared spaces\, seeks to highlight how every community — whether urban\, rural\, or wild — can do things to support our migratory birds.  \nDon’t forget to bring your binoculars! We will meet at Barlow Nature Preserve. and then head out to explore other nearby WLT properties. After our morning walk there will be some coffee and treats at Barlow\, where we can talk about the highlights of the day! \n \n\nRegistration required; spots are limited.\nNO COST for WLT members and $10 for not-yet-members\,\nNot a WLT member yet\, but would like to be? CLICK HERE.
URL:https://westerlylandtrust.org/event/world-migratory-bird-day-guided-bird-count-6/
LOCATION:Barlow Nature Preserve\, 449 Westerly Bradford Road\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250508T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250508T140000
DTSTAMP:20250506T193754Z
CREATED:20250117T183630Z
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SUMMARY:Pollinators & Planting Homeschool Ages 10-14
DESCRIPTION:Dig your hands in the soil and discover proper planting and care techniques for a thriving garden at Barlow Nature Preserve.\n\n\nDig 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! \n \n\nNO COST thanks to generous community support\nRegistration closes for all programs on March 28\, 2025
URL:https://westerlylandtrust.org/event/pollinators-planting-homeschool-ages-10-14/
LOCATION:Barlow Nature Preserve\, 449 Westerly Bradford Road\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250508T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250508T113000
DTSTAMP:20250506T193754Z
CREATED:20250117T183604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T193754Z
UID:10004784-1746696600-1746703800@westerlylandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Pollinators & Planting Homeschool Ages 5-9
DESCRIPTION:Dig your hands in the soil and discover proper planting and care techniques for a thriving garden at Barlow Nature Preserve.\n\n\nDig 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! \n \n\nNO COST thanks to generous community support\nRegistration closes for all programs on March 28\, 2025
URL:https://westerlylandtrust.org/event/pollinators-planting-homeschool-ages-5-9/
LOCATION:Barlow Nature Preserve\, 449 Westerly Bradford Road\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T193000
DTSTAMP:20250506T193753Z
CREATED:20250303T164056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T193753Z
UID:10004806-1746639000-1746646200@westerlylandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Historic Cemetery Hike
DESCRIPTION:Honor “Historical Cemeteries Awareness and Preservation Weeks” with WLT volunteer and RI Historic Cemetery Commissioner\, Larry Hunter.\n\n\nJoin WLT Land Stewardship Manager Marc Doherty and WLT volunteer and RI Historic Cemetery Commissioner Larry Hunter for a hike and historic cemetery tour at Grills Preserve. We will start our adventure on the Blue Trail\, continue along the dyke and the Pawcatuck River with a stop at the Polly Coon Bridge for a scenic overlook that stretches over the river and connects WLT Grills Preserve to Hopkinton Grills Preserve. Then we’ll venture on to Clark Hiscox Lot where Larry will show ongoing conservation and preservation work in the cemetery. Bring along your camera and some water and a little snack. \n \n\nTours are recommended for adults.\nThis event is third in a 3-part series. While Cemetery 101 (April 22) and the Historic Cemetery Tour (April 30) are not required prerequisits for this hike\, they both offer excellent background information. We invite you to register for all three!\nPlease prepare for being out in the grass and woods\, and bring bug repellant and water.\nNo Cost for WLT members and $10 for not-yet-members\, which Larry has generously pledged to donate to WLT.\nNot a WLT member yet\, but would like to be? CLICK HERE.
URL:https://westerlylandtrust.org/event/historic-cemetery-hike/
LOCATION:Grills Preserve\, 198 Bowling Lane\, Westerly\, RI\, 02808\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event Hikes,Voices of the Land,WLT Partner Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250502T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250502T090000
DTSTAMP:20250314T171833Z
CREATED:20250312T150509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T171833Z
UID:10004815-1746171000-1746176400@westerlylandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Early Spring Birding Walk
DESCRIPTION:Bring your binoculars and curiosity to explore Avondale Farm for migratory birds!\n\n\nBirds migrating through Westerly in early spring should be on display at the Farm. Join avid birder\, Barbara Seith for this fairly accessible walk/adventure – we will walk around the paved loop and then venture into the bramble to the north of the main field. Bring binoculars & your curiosity. Appropriate for all ages. \n  \n\nThis event is the second in a 2-part birding series. While Spring Birding in Westerly is not a prerequisite for this hike\, it offers excellent background information. We invite you to register for both!\nNO COST for WLT members and $10 for non-members\, which Barbara has generously pledged to donate to WLT.\nNot a WLT member yet\, but would like to be? CLICK HERE.\n\nLocation/parking: Avondale Farm\, park at Quail Run entrance
URL:https://westerlylandtrust.org/event/early-spring-birding/
LOCATION:Avondale Farm Preserve\, Quail Run\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event Hikes,Voices of the Land
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T155500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T173000
DTSTAMP:20241226T184637Z
CREATED:20241212T170252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241226T184637Z
UID:10004774-1746114900-1746120600@westerlylandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Wildlife and Watersheds DCS Grades K-1
DESCRIPTION:Living Laboratories for Dunn’s Corners Elementary School Grades K-1\n\n\nFrom pond to trails\, put your observation skills to the test and use technology to discover the fascinating creatures that call Wahaneeta Preserve home. \n\nNO COST thanks to generous community support\nA healthy snack is provided at the start of the program.\nAll students are bussed to program\, transportation is available home.\nRegistration closes for all programs on March 28\, 2025
URL:https://westerlylandtrust.org/event/wildlife-and-watersheds-dcs-grades-k-1/
LOCATION:Barlow Nature Preserve\, 449 Westerly Bradford Road\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250430T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250430T190000
DTSTAMP:20250303T165509Z
CREATED:20250303T164056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T165509Z
UID:10004805-1746034200-1746039600@westerlylandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Historic Cemetery Tour
DESCRIPTION:Honor “Historical Cemeteries Awareness and Preservation Weeks” with WLT volunteer and RI Historic Cemetery Commissioner\, Larry Hunter.\n\n\nTo further our celebration of Rhode Island’s “Historical Cemeteries Awareness and Preservation Weeks”\, join us for a Voices of the Land event led by WLT volunteer and RI Historic Cemetery Commissioner Larry Hunter. This discussion will focus on the Quaker Burial Ground\, building on many of the lessons from Larry’s Cemetery 101 lecture on April 22. If you couldn’t make it to Cemetery 101\, you are still welcome to join us on this tour. We hope to see you there! \n \n\nTours are recommended for adults.\nThis event is second in a 3-part series. While Cemetery 101 (April 22)  is not a required prerequisit for this tour\, it offers excellent background information. We invite you to register for all three– including the 3rd in the series: the Historic Cemetery Hike on May 7 at Grills Preserve!\nPrepare for being out in the grass and woods\, and bring bug repellant and water.\nNO COST for WLT members and $10 for non-members\, which Larry has generously pledged to donate to WLT.\nNot a WLT member yet\, but would like to be? CLICK HERE.
URL:https://westerlylandtrust.org/event/historic-cemetery-tour-6/
LOCATION:Quaker Burial Ground\, 108 Old Post Rd\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event Hikes,Voices of the Land,WLT Partner Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250429T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250429T183000
DTSTAMP:20250314T161119Z
CREATED:20250224T144017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T161119Z
UID:10004797-1745947800-1745951400@westerlylandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Nordic Walking- Improve Your Posture
DESCRIPTION:Hit the trails for a guided Nordic Walk and talk adventure.\n\n\nAt this Nordic Walking Hike\, Julie Gooding\, of healthyFUTURES\, will guide you on an adventure through WLT’s Barlow Nature Preserve. while discussing the benefits of Nordic Walking and how it can contribute to a full body exercise that builds upper body strength and improves posture regardless of your age. \nJulie 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 this hike\, however you must have completed the 3 week training with Julie Gooding and/or have been cleared by Julie to attend this Nordic Walking Adventure . \n \n\nActivator poles are not provided\, however if you purchase them healthyFUTURES you can get 30% discount .\nRegistration is required\, spots are limited.
URL:https://westerlylandtrust.org/event/nordic-walking-improve-your-posture/
LOCATION:Barlow Nature Preserve\, 449 Westerly Bradford Road\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event Hikes,Wellness in the Woods,WLT Partner Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250429T155500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250429T173000
DTSTAMP:20241212T172539Z
CREATED:20241212T170252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241212T172539Z
UID:10004773-1745942100-1745947800@westerlylandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Wildlife and Watersheds DCS Grades 2-4
DESCRIPTION:Living Laboratories for Dunn’s Corners Elementary School Grades 2-4\n\n\nFrom pond to trails\, put your observation skills to the test and use technology to discover the fascinating creatures that call Wahaneeta Preserve home.\n\nNO COST thanks to generous community support\nA healthy snack is provided at the start of the program.\nAll students are bussed to program\, transportation is available home.\nRegistration closes for all programs on March 28\, 2025
URL:https://westerlylandtrust.org/event/wildlife-and-watersheds-dcs-grades-2-4/
LOCATION:Barlow Nature Preserve\, 449 Westerly Bradford Road\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250428T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250428T190000
DTSTAMP:20250312T151914Z
CREATED:20250312T150509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T151914Z
UID:10004814-1745861400-1745866800@westerlylandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Spring Birding in Westerly
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a lecture-style event to explore migratory birds you can see during Spring in our town!\n\n\nLove birds and want to see more of them? Spring is a great time to explore migratory (birds that aren’t always here) birds in our town. Avid birder\, Barbara Seith\, will take you through several birds you might be able to see and hear in Westerly from April through June. \n \n\nThis event is lecture-style\, held in a “classroom” setting in the Barlow Nature Preserve boardroom. There is an “in-field” event coming up on May 2 Early Spring Birding at Avondale Farm Preserve. While Spring Birding in Westerly is not a required prerequisite\, it is excellent background information to prepare you for what you might see on our birding walk. We invite you to register for both!\nNO COST for WLT members and $10 for non-members\, which Barbara has generously pledged to donate to WLT.\nNot a WLT member yet\, but would like to be? CLICK HERE.\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).
URL:https://westerlylandtrust.org/event/spring-birding-in-westerly/
LOCATION:Barlow Nature Preserve\, 449 Westerly Bradford Road\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
CATEGORIES:Voices of the Land
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T143000
DTSTAMP:20250424T201657Z
CREATED:20250307T205054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T201657Z
UID:10004811-1745667000-1745677800@westerlylandtrust.org
SUMMARY:CANCELED: Clean-Up Crews & Brews 2025
DESCRIPTION:Due to soggy conditions\, we’ve decided to cancel Crews and Brews this year.\n\nHelp us clean-up our community and then celebrate with a tasty pint at Grey Sail Brewing Company of RI.\n\n\nJoin us for this Earth Day-inspired trash pick-up in and around WLT properties\, then head to Grey Sail Brewing Company of Rhode Island for a post clean-up brew. Everyone who participates in the clean-up will receive a token to be used at Grey Sail for 1 FREE drink as a thank you for volunteering to help keep our environment clean and safe. \nMany thanks to Grey Sail Brewing Company of Rhode Island for hosting our clean-up crews! \nRegistration required to help us determine how many preserves we will be able to tackle with our crews! We recommend comfy shoes and you may consider wearing long sleeves. Please bring gloves and buckets if you have them– we’ll share what we have.
URL:https://westerlylandtrust.org/event/clean-up-crews-brews-2025/
LOCATION:14 Canal St\, 14 Canal Street\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T155500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T173000
DTSTAMP:20241212T172618Z
CREATED:20241212T170251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241212T172618Z
UID:10004772-1745510100-1745515800@westerlylandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Pollinators and Planting DCS Grades K-1
DESCRIPTION:Living Laboratories for Dunn’s Corners Elementary School Grades K-1\n\n\nDig your hands in the soil and discover proper planting and care techniques for a thriving garden at Barlow Nature Preserve.\nBonus: Take home your own seedling to nurture!\n\nNO COST thanks to generous community support\nA healthy snack is provided at the start of the program.\nAll students are bussed to program\, transportation is available home.\nRegistration closes for all programs on March 28\, 2025
URL:https://westerlylandtrust.org/event/pollinators-and-planting-dcs-grades-k-1/
LOCATION:Barlow Nature Preserve\, 449 Westerly Bradford Road\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250423T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250423T130000
DTSTAMP:20250303T165752Z
CREATED:20250228T180936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T165752Z
UID:10004802-1745402400-1745413200@westerlylandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Serviceberry Book Club
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with Westerly Library & Wilcox Park and in celebration of Earth Day\, please join us to discuss the book Serviceberry.\n\n\nIn partnership with the Westerly Library and Wilcox Park\, and as part of the Westerly Land Trust’s celebration of Earth Day\, we invite you to join our Serviceberry Book Club. \nYou may be familiar with Braiding Sweetgrass\, Robin Wall Kimmerer’s 2013 book that blended Indigenous wisdom and scientific ecology. Serviceberry is her 2024 follow-up; it dives deeper into connections between Indigenous knowledge\, ecology\, and the natural world. Through storytelling\, Kimmerer examines the lessons imparted by plants and ecosystems\, especially the serviceberry\, emphasizing reciprocity\, healing\, and the intertwined relationships between humans and nature. \nWe’re sharing this event now to give you ample time to read the book. If you don’t have a copy of Serviceberry\, head to Westerly Library and Wilcox Park to pick one up (2nd floor\, Reference Department). They have generously donated copies for the first 20 program participants. \n \nFor the day of the event\, come prepared to discuss the book in the cozy Wahaneeta cabin. Then we’ll all go for a hike through the woods of Wahaneeta Preserve. \n \n\nThis event is NO COST\nNot a WLT member yet\, but would like to be? CLICK HERE.\n\nContact Erika with any questions — elebling@westerlylandtrust.org
URL:https://westerlylandtrust.org/event/serviceberry-book-club/
LOCATION:Wahaneeta Preserve\, 118 Moorehouse Road\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
CATEGORIES:WLT Partner Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T190000
DTSTAMP:20250303T165328Z
CREATED:20250303T163853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T165328Z
UID:10004804-1745343000-1745348400@westerlylandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Cemetery 101
DESCRIPTION:RI is a special spot for historic cemeteries. Learn why in this discussion led by the RI Historic Cemetery Commissioner Larry Hunter.\n\n\nDid you know that Rhode Island designates April and May as “Historical Cemeteries Awareness and Preservation Weeks” or that there are nearly 90 cemeteries in Westerly and approximately 3\,200 in the whole state? Join us for an informative discussion of “Cemetery 101” led by Larry Hunter\, WLT Volunteer and RI Historic Cemetery Commissioner. Larry will dig into the history of RI cemeteries and discuss the orientation and types of headstones\, the use of footstones and field stones\, and the types of stones and various materials. He will also review the dos and don’ts of visiting cemeteries and the cleaning\, maintenance\, restoration\, and preservation of stones. \n \n\nThis event is lecture style\, held in a “classroom” setting in the Barlow Nature Preserve boardroom. There are two “in the field” events coming up on April 30 (Quaker Burial Ground) and May 7 (Grills Preserve)\, and while Cemetery 101 is not a required prerequisit for either\, it is excellent background information. We invite you to register for all three!\nNO COST for WLT members and $10 for non-members\, which Larry has generously pledged to donate to WLT.\nNot a WLT member yet\, but would like to be? CLICK HERE.
URL:https://westerlylandtrust.org/event/cemetery-101/
LOCATION:Barlow Nature Preserve\, 449 Westerly Bradford Road\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
CATEGORIES:Voices of the Land
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T155500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T173000
DTSTAMP:20241212T172648Z
CREATED:20241212T170251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241212T172648Z
UID:10004771-1745337300-1745343000@westerlylandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Pollinators and Planting DCS Grades 2-4
DESCRIPTION:Living Laboratories for Dunn’s Corners Elementary School Grades 2-4\n\n\nDig your hands in the soil and discover proper planting and care techniques for a thriving garden at Barlow Nature Preserve.\nBonus: Take home your own seedling to nurture!\n\nNO COST thanks to generous community support\nA healthy snack is provided at the start of the program.\nAll students are bussed to program\, transportation is available home.\nRegistration closes for all programs on March 28\, 2025
URL:https://westerlylandtrust.org/event/pollinators-and-planting-dcs-grades-2-4/
LOCATION:Barlow Nature Preserve\, 449 Westerly Bradford Road\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250421T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250421T183000
DTSTAMP:20250314T161124Z
CREATED:20250224T144016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T161124Z
UID:10004796-1745256600-1745260200@westerlylandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Nordic Walking- Walking the Trails
DESCRIPTION:Hit the trails for a guided Nordic Walk and talk adventure.\n\n\nAre 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 this hike\, however you must have completed a 3 week training with Julie Gooding and/or have been cleared by Julie to attend this Nordic Walking Adventure . \n \n\nActivator poles are not provided\, however if you purchase them healthyFUTURES you can get 30% discount .\nRegistration is required\, spots are limited.
URL:https://westerlylandtrust.org/event/nordic-walking-walking-the-trails/
LOCATION:Barlow Nature Preserve\, 449 Westerly Bradford Road\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event Hikes,Wellness in the Woods
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250414T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250414T113000
DTSTAMP:20250408T164723Z
CREATED:20250311T162910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T164723Z
UID:10004813-1744624800-1744630200@westerlylandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Seedling School
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a hands-on adventure in the world of microgreens!\n\n\nAre you ready to dig in and get your hands dirty while learning how plants grow? In this exciting and interactive class\, students will discover the wonders of microgreens – tiny\, nutritious plants that are as fun to grow as they are to eat! This program teaches not only how to grow plants but also how to be mindful of the environment and the importance of healthy\, home-grown food. By the end of the session students will know how to grow their own microgreens and leave with a DIY microgreen grow kit to start growing at home. This program is for students ages 6 and up. Student drop-off and pick-up is required! \nWhat to Expect: \n\nPlanting Fun: Each student will plant their very own microgreens in a container to take home!\nHands-On Learning: We’ll explore how plants grow\, what they need to thrive\, and why microgreens are so healthy and delicious.\nTasty Treats: Learn how to harvest and taste your microgreens – perfect for adding a healthy crunch to your favorite meals!\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). \nRegistration is required; spots are limited.
URL:https://westerlylandtrust.org/event/seedling-school/
LOCATION:Barlow Nature Preserve\, 449 Westerly Bradford Road\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250413T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250413T160000
DTSTAMP:20250307T121123Z
CREATED:20250303T183905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250307T121123Z
UID:10004809-1744552800-1744560000@westerlylandtrust.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Stewardship Day
DESCRIPTION:Let’s dig out the Winnapaug runnels!\n\n\nJoin WLT’s stewardship efforts as we maintain preserve marsh hydrology at Winnapaug Farm Preserve. In a partnership with RI DEM and Save the Bay\, WLT installed and maintains features called runnels which aid in the draining of freshwater off the marsh platform. The features help preserve native salt marsh grasses\, combat the spread of Phragmites australis\, and even control mosquito breeding habitat! \nCome prepared to get a little muddy and wet — work gloves\, knee/hip boots (waterproof)\, shovel\, and a water bottle. If you happen to have a digging fork or pitchfork bring that\, too! We have a few extra knee boots and hip waders of various sizes for those who don’t have any\, just email Marc (mdoherty@westerlylandtrust.org) ahead of time with your shoe size. \nParking \n\nWe will park on the easternmost field of Winnapaug Farm Preserve. Look for the open red gate across from 112 Shore Road\, Westerly.\n\nEmail WLT’s Land Stewardship Manager\, Marc\, with any questions — mdoherty@westerlylandtrust.org
URL:https://westerlylandtrust.org/event/volunteer-stewardship-day/
LOCATION:Winnapaug Farm Preserve\, 109-119 Rhode Island 1A\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
CATEGORIES:Stewardship
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