Avondale Farm Preserve
Avondale Farm Preserve, approximately 50 acres in size, was acquired by the Westerly Land Trust in September 1998 as our first property. This preserve consists of coastal sand plain grassland, freshwater ponds and wetlands, brushland, and salt marsh with two tidal inlets from frontage on the Pawcatuck River estuary.
There is a 0.6-mile paved road system used for passive recreation. This preserve is being managed to remove exotic vegetation and restore native grassland. A portion of this preserve (located within the center of the 0.6-mile paved loop) has been farmed for many years. The farming operation continues to this day as it is an important part of conservation, agricultural, and historic values.
Click here to read about Avondale Farm Preserve’s history.
Trails: In addition to the paved 0.6 mile loop road for recreation, there are walking trails along stone walls within the grassland.
 Trail Map |
 Print Map |
Location: Grassland Way, off Avondale Road and Quail Run. On Grassland Way, you will see a WLT kiosk and grass parking lot.
Please note: While the map below shows the correct location of Avondale Farm Preserve, Google lists the address as 449 Westerly-Bradford Road, which is actually the address of Barlow Nature Preserve. We are working to correct this. In the meantime, if using Google Maps, please type in “Quail Run” to find Avondale Farm Preserve.
❄️❄️ read the caption!
If you snapped any pics while exploring the snowy WLT trails, send them to [email protected] to be entered in our 2026 Calendar Photo Contest!
#westerlyri #rhodeisland #landtrust #hike #nature #outside #conservation #winter #snow #photography
❄️❄️ read the caption!
If you snapped any pics while exploring the snowy WLT trails, send them to [email protected] to be entered in our 2026 Calendar Photo Contest!
#westerlyri #rhodeisland #landtrust #hike #nature #outside #conservation #winter #snow #photography
📢 PAID SUMMER 2025 INTERNSHIPS 📢Thanks to the generous support from the Southeastern New England Educational and Charitable Foundation.
Will you help us find:
1.) a Conservation Programs Intern 🐛🦉who will assist with diverse tasks relating to environmental education and land stewardship, and
2.) a Sustainable Farming Intern🥕🌻who will assist in the daily operations of two working farms (Frontier Farm and Echo Rock Flowers) located on WLT’s Barlow Nature Preserve.
🍅For more information and to apply, please follow the link in our bio and select “Join Our Team”!
Feel free to share this with your network of college students who are working towards degrees in environmental science, biology, education or a related field. 🌈🦋🌦️
#westerlyri #rhodeisland #landtrust #conservation #education #environmentaleducation #farming #internship #environmental #conservation #sustainableagriculture #agriculture
📢 PAID SUMMER 2025 INTERNSHIPS 📢Thanks to the generous support from the Southeastern New England Educational and Charitable Foundation.
Will you help us find:
1.) a Conservation Programs Intern 🐛🦉who will assist with diverse tasks relating to environmental education and land stewardship, and
2.) a Sustainable Farming Intern🥕🌻who will assist in the daily operations of two working farms (Frontier Farm and Echo Rock Flowers) located on WLT’s Barlow Nature Preserve.
🍅For more information and to apply, please follow the link in our bio and select “Join Our Team”!
Feel free to share this with your network of college students who are working towards degrees in environmental science, biology, education or a related field. 🌈🦋🌦️
#westerlyri #rhodeisland #landtrust #conservation #education #environmentaleducation #farming #internship #environmental #conservation #sustainableagriculture #agriculture
Thank you @cinderrestaurant for a delicious night! 🌮
Our staff and family holiday party was so much fun last night! Such a cozy place to share laughs and yummy food! Thanks again, Cinder💚
Thank you @cinderrestaurant for a delicious night! 🌮
Our staff and family holiday party was so much fun last night! Such a cozy place to share laughs and yummy food! Thanks again, Cinder💚
Thank you @safetrailsfirstaid for providing a fantastic trailside first aid course. 🚑🩸
WLT staff and many of our dedicated volunteers received training in first aid, CPR/ AED, and Stop the Bleed to help us be prepared and keep each other safe while exploring the trails and beyond! 🌳
#firstaid #trailsafety #cpr #aed #training #westerlyri #wilderness #landtrust #conservation #safetyfirst
Thank you @safetrailsfirstaid for providing a fantastic trailside first aid course. 🚑🩸
WLT staff and many of our dedicated volunteers received training in first aid, CPR/ AED, and Stop the Bleed to help us be prepared and keep each other safe while exploring the trails and beyond! 🌳
#firstaid #trailsafety #cpr #aed #training #westerlyri #wilderness #landtrust #conservation #safetyfirst
🦉WHOOOOOOOO did we spot this week in the 𝙒𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙡𝙮 𝙎𝙪𝙣’𝙨 “𝙀𝙖𝙨𝙮 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙞𝙧”?!? WLT’s very own Conservation Programs Coordinator Emma Stahl! Learn a bit more about our friend Emma by following the link in our bio and clicking “WLT in the News.”
🦉WHOOOOOOOO did we spot this week in the 𝙒𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙡𝙮 𝙎𝙪𝙣’𝙨 “𝙀𝙖𝙨𝙮 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙞𝙧”?!? WLT’s very own Conservation Programs Coordinator Emma Stahl! Learn a bit more about our friend Emma by following the link in our bio and clicking “WLT in the News.”
Happy National Bird Day! 🦉🪶
❄️ As winter settles in, let’s lend a hand to our feathered friends. Keep bird feeders stocked with seeds, offer fresh water, and provide shelter with trees, shrubs, fallen branches, or birdhouses.
📸 Thanks to Jim Burke for the amazing bird shots!
#birds #birding #birdwatching #birdphotography #winter
Happy National Bird Day! 🦉🪶
❄️ As winter settles in, let’s lend a hand to our feathered friends. Keep bird feeders stocked with seeds, offer fresh water, and provide shelter with trees, shrubs, fallen branches, or birdhouses.
📸 Thanks to Jim Burke for the amazing bird shots!
#birds #birding #birdwatching #birdphotography #winter
Happy January!❄️
Are you looking for ways to get outside and stay connected with nature during the colder months?! We have some fun events coming up! Follow the link in our bio to our Calendar of Events to learn more about each event!
#winter #snow #hike #january #landtrust #nature #rhodeisland #westerlyri #stoningtonct #connecticut #conservation
Happy January!❄️
Are you looking for ways to get outside and stay connected with nature during the colder months?! We have some fun events coming up! Follow the link in our bio to our Calendar of Events to learn more about each event!
#winter #snow #hike #january #landtrust #nature #rhodeisland #westerlyri #stoningtonct #connecticut #conservation
As we reflect on all we accomplished in 2024 we want to say a big thank you to all of our amazing supporters. We couldn’t do all that we do without you!!
We are so excited to see what 2025 will bring!🎇
As we reflect on all we accomplished in 2024 we want to say a big thank you to all of our amazing supporters. We couldn’t do all that we do without you!!
We are so excited to see what 2025 will bring!🎇