The Westerly Land Trust

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  • Weekend Volunteer Stewardship Day

    Cottrell Family Preserve 13-29 Christian Hill Rd, Westerly, RI, United States
    Stewardship

    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 [...]

    Free
  • Postponed- Date TBD: Nordic Walking Kick-Off- Is it Right for you?

    Barlow Nature Preserve 449 Westerly Bradford Road, Westerly, RI, United States
    Voices of the Land

    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 [...]

    Free
  • Weekend Volunteer Stewardship Day

    Grills Preserve 198 Bowling Lane, Westerly, RI, United States
    Stewardship

    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 [...]

    Free
  • Invasive Plant Identification Workshop

    Barlow Nature Preserve 449 Westerly Bradford Road, Westerly, RI, United States
    Stewardship

    Join us as we sharpen our stewardship skills and familiarize ourselves with some common invasive woody plants. Identifying plants can be hard. Differentiating between an invasive plant and a native plant in the winter when neither has leaves is even harder! Join us as we sharpen our stewardship skills and familiarize ourselves with some common [...]

    Free
  • Spring Equinox Yoga Hike

    Grills Preserve 198 Bowling Lane, Westerly, RI, United States
    Event Hikes

    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, [...]

    Free
  • Nordic Walking Kick-Off- Is it Right for you?

    Barlow Nature Preserve 449 Westerly Bradford Road, Westerly, RI, United States
    Wellness in the Woods

    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 [...]

    Free
  • Setting Up Your Hive

    Barlow Nature Preserve 449 Westerly Bradford Road, Westerly, RI, United States
    Voices of the Land

    Discover the world of hive configuration and learn helpful tips on setting up your own hive at home. Join Cail Calder of Westerbee honey, aka “The Beeman” , for an immersive and hands-on workshop where you will learn the basics of beekeeping and how to set up your own bee hive. Whether you’re a budding [...]

  • Pollinators and Planting SES Grades K-4

    Barlow Nature Preserve 449 Westerly Bradford Road, Westerly, RI, United States
    Education

    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. [...]

    Free
  • Pollinators and Planting SSS Grades K-4

    Barlow Nature Preserve 449 Westerly Bradford Road, Westerly, RI, United States
    Education

    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 [...]

    Free