177 Main Street
177 Main Street was the site of the WLTโs Community Garden until 2019 when the garden was relocated to 145 Main Street, a lot also owned by the Land Trust.ย In 2021, WLT partnered with Cinder Restaurant to create a permanent greenscape on the lot. The two entities determined that the best and highest use for their neighboring Main Street lots was a blend of commercial property and public urban greenway along the nationally designated Wild and Scenic Pawcatuck River. WLT was awarded a community development grant from the Rhode Island Foundation to support the transformation of 177 Main Street through landscaping, wayfinding signage, and public access walkways along the river.
The ultimate goal of the Urban Initiative is to transfer the improved properties to new operators, so in July 2023, 177 Main Street was sold to 169 Main St, LLC, which operates Cinder Restaurant. A conservation easement held by the Coastal Resources Management Council (CRMC) ensures that the 177 Main St parcel will remain green open space, never to be developed.
More about WLT’s Urban Initiative
In 2004, the Board of Directors voted to expand the Westerly Land Trustโs mission to include an Urban Initiative, focused on redevelopment and enhancement of culturally significant commercial properties in areas of historic significance to the Town. The โsmart growthโ concept reflects the other side of the coin of land conservation. A vibrant downtown offering attractive options to live, dine, and shop reduces development pressure on precious open space.
Since establishing the Urban Initiative, the Westerly Land Trust has worked in partnership with the Royce Family Fund to purchase and adaptively re-use commercial properties of interest in downtown Westerly. The Westerly Land Trust holds three properties on Main Street along the Pawcatuck River as well as the historic Industrial Trust building on High Street and the United Theatre and Montgomery Ward building on Canal Street.
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Who says mushrooms only come out in fall? ๐ Summerโs warmth and humidity create the perfect environment for these fungi to pop up! โ๏ธ
#mushrooms #fungifun #fantasticfungi #summershrooms #summer #hike #forest #woods #nature #love #rhodeisland #westerlyri
Who says mushrooms only come out in fall? ๐ Summerโs warmth and humidity create the perfect environment for these fungi to pop up! โ๏ธ
#mushrooms #fungifun #fantasticfungi #summershrooms #summer #hike #forest #woods #nature #love #rhodeisland #westerlyri
Today, on National Wildlife Day, we at the Westerly Land Trust are celebrating all the critters, big and small, that live in our preservesโ coyotes, foxes, hawks, deer, rabbits, squirrels, salamanders, toads, beesโ the list goes on and on. When you help conserve open space here in Westerly, you are protecting the natural habitat for countless native animal species. This, in turn, ensures the balance and beautiful cycle of our shared ecosystem. ๐ณ๐๐ฆ๐ฟ๏ธ
#wildlife #forest #nature #animals #critters #trees #land #landconservation #openspace #species #love #outside #westerlyri #rhodeisland #landtrust #conservation #photography #naturephotography
Today, on National Wildlife Day, we at the Westerly Land Trust are celebrating all the critters, big and small, that live in our preservesโ coyotes, foxes, hawks, deer, rabbits, squirrels, salamanders, toads, beesโ the list goes on and on. When you help conserve open space here in Westerly, you are protecting the natural habitat for countless native animal species. This, in turn, ensures the balance and beautiful cycle of our shared ecosystem. ๐ณ๐๐ฆ๐ฟ๏ธ
#wildlife #forest #nature #animals #critters #trees #land #landconservation #openspace #species #love #outside #westerlyri #rhodeisland #landtrust #conservation #photography #naturephotography
For many, September means a return to routine. The beach traffic will thin out, replaced by big yellow busses. Similar to the start of the calendar year, it is a time to begin again. If, for you, this means reconnecting your mind, body, and spirit, then read on to learn more about all of WLTโs September Wellness in the Woods opportunities. If youโre looking for afterschool activities for your K-4th graders, weโve got that covered, too, in the form of Living Laboratories. Also this month, the Thursday Hiking Group will park their kayaks and lace up their boots again. And donโt forget to dig out and don your fluorescent orange beginning the second Saturday in September.
๐ช Tuesday, September 10th: CCC is back in action! Coffee ready for 8:30, marching orders at 9. Join our dedicated group of volunteers!
๐Saturday, September 14th: @westerlytrackclub Wahaneeta Trail Race. Registration opens at 8 am.
๐งโโ๏ธSunday, September 22nd: @barre_coast Fall Equinox Yoga at Winnapaug Farm Preserve 11a-12p. WLT members- contact Erika at [email protected] for reduced price registration of $10!
๐ฅพThursday, September 26th: Hike at Riverwood Preserve 10a-1p
๐ณSaturday, September 28th: Forest Bathing in Wahaneeta Preserve 9-11 am
๐Living Laboratories after-school enrichment program registration is now open! Program is NO COST and available for all WPS elementary students. All students are bussed to program and transportation is available home if needed.
๐Support your local farmers @echo_rock_flowers @frontierfarmri and grab some fresh produce and flowers from the Barlow Farm Stand on Thursdays and Fridays from 3-6pm at 449 Westerly Bradford Rd!
To find out more information or to register for an event, follow the link in our bio to our Calendar of Events or Youth Education webpage! ๐ณ
For many, September means a return to routine. The beach traffic will thin out, replaced by big yellow busses. Similar to the start of the calendar year, it is a time to begin again. If, for you, this means reconnecting your mind, body, and spirit, then read on to learn more about all of WLTโs September Wellness in the Woods opportunities. If youโre looking for afterschool activities for your K-4th graders, weโve got that covered, too, in the form of Living Laboratories. Also this month, the Thursday Hiking Group will park their kayaks and lace up their boots again. And donโt forget to dig out and don your fluorescent orange beginning the second Saturday in September.
๐ช Tuesday, September 10th: CCC is back in action! Coffee ready for 8:30, marching orders at 9. Join our dedicated group of volunteers!
๐Saturday, September 14th: @westerlytrackclub Wahaneeta Trail Race. Registration opens at 8 am.
๐งโโ๏ธSunday, September 22nd: @barre_coast Fall Equinox Yoga at Winnapaug Farm Preserve 11a-12p. WLT members- contact Erika at [email protected] for reduced price registration of $10!
๐ฅพThursday, September 26th: Hike at Riverwood Preserve 10a-1p
๐ณSaturday, September 28th: Forest Bathing in Wahaneeta Preserve 9-11 am
๐Living Laboratories after-school enrichment program registration is now open! Program is NO COST and available for all WPS elementary students. All students are bussed to program and transportation is available home if needed.
๐Support your local farmers @echo_rock_flowers @frontierfarmri and grab some fresh produce and flowers from the Barlow Farm Stand on Thursdays and Fridays from 3-6pm at 449 Westerly Bradford Rd!
To find out more information or to register for an event, follow the link in our bio to our Calendar of Events or Youth Education webpage! ๐ณ
๐ณLiving Laboratories registration is now open for Fall โ24๐ณ
Westerly Land Trust is proud to partner with our communityโs schools to offer enriching, outdoor, after-school opportunities for our local K-4th graders! Here on WLT preserves, your students will explore, get their hands dirty, experience nature, and have fun with their friends, all while learning directly from the land. Read on for more info about these NO COST programs coming this fall:
Program 1- Trails & Treasure: Calling all explorers! Get ready to hit the trails and discover hidden treasure amongst the forest and the art of map making. ๐บ๏ธ๐งญ
Program 2- Magical Mushrooms: Did you know that some mushrooms glow in the dark and can be found in your backyard?! Nature is full of fascinating surprises, and we want YOU to join us on a mushroom hunt to discover the beauty and complexity of the natural world around us. ๐
๐ธ NO COST thanks to generous community support
๐ธ Program is open to all Westerly Public Elementary students (DCS, SES, SSS)
๐ธ All students are bussed to program after school
๐ธ Spots are limited, reserve yours today
Follow the link in our bio to our Youth Edication webpage or type the link below into your browser to register your student. Let us know if you have any questions!๐
https://westerlylandtrust.org/portfolio-type/youth-education/
#family #students #backtoschool #westerlyri #kids #rhodeisland #afterschool #outdoors #mushrooms #trails #maps #science #conservation
๐ณLiving Laboratories registration is now open for Fall โ24๐ณ
Westerly Land Trust is proud to partner with our communityโs schools to offer enriching, outdoor, after-school opportunities for our local K-4th graders! Here on WLT preserves, your students will explore, get their hands dirty, experience nature, and have fun with their friends, all while learning directly from the land. Read on for more info about these NO COST programs coming this fall:
Program 1- Trails & Treasure: Calling all explorers! Get ready to hit the trails and discover hidden treasure amongst the forest and the art of map making. ๐บ๏ธ๐งญ
Program 2- Magical Mushrooms: Did you know that some mushrooms glow in the dark and can be found in your backyard?! Nature is full of fascinating surprises, and we want YOU to join us on a mushroom hunt to discover the beauty and complexity of the natural world around us. ๐
๐ธ NO COST thanks to generous community support
๐ธ Program is open to all Westerly Public Elementary students (DCS, SES, SSS)
๐ธ All students are bussed to program after school
๐ธ Spots are limited, reserve yours today
Follow the link in our bio to our Youth Edication webpage or type the link below into your browser to register your student. Let us know if you have any questions!๐
https://westerlylandtrust.org/portfolio-type/youth-education/
#family #students #backtoschool #westerlyri #kids #rhodeisland #afterschool #outdoors #mushrooms #trails #maps #science #conservation
Happy Monday! How many different pollinators can you spot frolicking in the buckwheat?! ๐๐ชฐ
#pollinators #pollination #summer #sun #outside #nature #landtrust #westerlyri #rhodeisland
Happy Monday! How many different pollinators can you spot frolicking in the buckwheat?! ๐๐ชฐ
#pollinators #pollination #summer #sun #outside #nature #landtrust #westerlyri #rhodeisland
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our mini Bio Blitz at Avondale Farm Preserve! Letโs continue to explore and protect our natural world together! ๐๐ฟ๐ณ๐ชบ
Stay tuned for the results of what we found๐
#bioblitz #biodiversity #nature #avondale #watchhillri #westerlyri #rhodeisland #hike #outside #science #citizenscience
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our mini Bio Blitz at Avondale Farm Preserve! Letโs continue to explore and protect our natural world together! ๐๐ฟ๐ณ๐ชบ
Stay tuned for the results of what we found๐
#bioblitz #biodiversity #nature #avondale #watchhillri #westerlyri #rhodeisland #hike #outside #science #citizenscience
Farm Squad students share their favorite memory made during summer program. ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐
Loads of fun was had this summer from romping in the mud to planting in the garden and everything in between! We wish our students the best of luck as they start school in the coming weeks!
#farmer #farm #littlefarmer #garden #summer #family #fun #school #landtrust #westerlyri
Farm Squad students share their favorite memory made during summer program. ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐
Loads of fun was had this summer from romping in the mud to planting in the garden and everything in between! We wish our students the best of luck as they start school in the coming weeks!
#farmer #farm #littlefarmer #garden #summer #family #fun #school #landtrust #westerlyri
Happy August!๐
#landtrust #westerlyri #rhodeisland #nature #outside #southcounty #yoga #stewardship #farmstand
Happy August!๐
#landtrust #westerlyri #rhodeisland #nature #outside #southcounty #yoga #stewardship #farmstand