Barlow Nature Preserve
In 2018, Eleanor Barlow’s generous bequest made possible the protection of this 80-acre land and inspired its new name: the Eleanor F. & Edward W. Barlow Nature Preserve. A true ambassador landscape, this preserve has diverse habitat, including agricultural land, upland forest, and extensive freshwater wetlands adjacent to the state-owned, 111-acre Newton Swamp Management Area. Additionally, the Barlow Nature Preserve boasts significant scenic and recreational value with upland areas consisting of walking trails and overlooks.
When considering the best and highest use for this property, it was determined that the Barlow Nature Preserve would become the home and headquarters for the Westerly Land Trust, and that the land would be brought back into agricultural vibrancy. In 2019, WLT renovated the existing farmhouse into a beautiful office space, and three young farmers were engaged to tend the land. We at the Westerly Land Trust are incredibly proud of the work that has been accomplished by Frontier Farm and Echo Rock Flowers.
Click here to read Barlow Nature Preserve’s history.
Trails: This property has two trail systems: one located on the east side of the property and one on the west. Please visit the WLT trails app for trail maps and directions.
Trail Map
Location: 449 Westerly Bradford Road
❄️❄️ 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!🎇