Crandall Family Preserve
This preserve is 423.7 acres in size and was acquired in several different parcels from the years 1999-2010 from numerous individuals, families and organizations including Mary Panciera, the Westerly Hospital, the Crandall Family and the Celico Family. Crandall Family Preserve is situated within Crandall Swamp (Aguntaug Swamp) and this area has been identified as an environmentally important ecosystem.
The preserve is at the center of Rhode Islandโs largest Atlantic white cedar swamp, consisting of a wide variety of wetlands, including fen and bog as well as wooded wetlands. The excellent water quality and its location from heavily developed areas have made the Crandall Swamp an important habitat for resident and migratory birds and other wildlife. Some rare or endangered plants and animal such as the bog-haunter dragonfly have been reported here. There are also areas of upland forest containing lovely stands of mountain laurel and American holly.
Trails: Due to the nature of their environment, most of the Crandall Preserve parcels are not accessible to the public. Periodically, the Westerly Land Trust will lead special guided tours through the preserve. However, as of 2016, there is a handicapped accessible trail that is open to the public and is located across from 75 Pound Road.
The flat, gravel trail begins at the gate next to the handicapped parking sign and travels along the dirt portion of Pound Road which is closed to vehicular traffic. The trail passes through beautiful wetland areas and ends at an observation deck over the water where beaver activity can be seen. On the observation deck you will find three educational signs where you can learn more about the beavers, wetland ecosystems, and the history behind the Crandall Family Preserve.
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Location: The end of Pound Road. Please park only in designated areas.
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Farm Squad students explored their gardens for different plant parts they eat such as roots, stems, leaves, flowers, and fruit. ๐ซ๐ฅ
They were so excited to taste fresh vegetables from @frontierfarmri ๐งโ๐พ
If you want fresh produce from @frontierfarmri or flowers from @echo_rock_flowers stop by the Barlow Farm Stand on Thursdays and Fridays from 3-6pm! ๐
Farm Squad students explored their gardens for different plant parts they eat such as roots, stems, leaves, flowers, and fruit. ๐ซ๐ฅ
They were so excited to taste fresh vegetables from @frontierfarmri ๐งโ๐พ
If you want fresh produce from @frontierfarmri or flowers from @echo_rock_flowers stop by the Barlow Farm Stand on Thursdays and Fridays from 3-6pm! ๐
Life is more fun playing in the mud! ๐ธโ๏ธ
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Life is more fun playing in the mud! ๐ธโ๏ธ
#westerly #westerlyri #rhodeisland #outside #rainyday #explore #nature #hike #mud #landtrust #conservation
Have you found time to explore a WLT trail this summer?๐ฅพ
Snap some pics while youโre out there and send to Erika at [email protected] to be entered into our calendar photo contest! ๐ธ๐
#summer #newengland #westerlyri #rhodeisland #flowers #hike #family #stoningtonct
Have you found time to explore a WLT trail this summer?๐ฅพ
Snap some pics while youโre out there and send to Erika at [email protected] to be entered into our calendar photo contest! ๐ธ๐
#summer #newengland #westerlyri #rhodeisland #flowers #hike #family #stoningtonct
Some highlights from our first week of Farm Squad๐งโ๐พ
WPS Elementary Students will help maintain a vegetable and pollinator garden throughout the summer to explore topics such as soil health, water quality, biodiversity, pollination, and more. ๐
Many of the students have never had some of the crops that are growing in the garden like peas, zucchini, nasturtium, tomatoes, so we are excited for them to try new things! ๐ฅ
#farming #garden #farmsquad #studentgarden #schoolgarden #vegetables #fruit #outside #nature #teamwork #explore #family
Some highlights from our first week of Farm Squad๐งโ๐พ
WPS Elementary Students will help maintain a vegetable and pollinator garden throughout the summer to explore topics such as soil health, water quality, biodiversity, pollination, and more. ๐
Many of the students have never had some of the crops that are growing in the garden like peas, zucchini, nasturtium, tomatoes, so we are excited for them to try new things! ๐ฅ
#farming #garden #farmsquad #studentgarden #schoolgarden #vegetables #fruit #outside #nature #teamwork #explore #family
We had lots of fun on our Pollinator Safari with Dr. Rachel Bonoan and students from Providence Collegeโs Pollinator Lab, Ren Johnson from URIโs Bee Lab, and Toby Shaya, DEMโs Pollinator Atlas Entomologist, and everyone else who joined!๐๐๐ฆ๐ชฒ
#pollinatorprotectors #pollinators #pollination #bee #butterfly #flowers #rhodeisland #westerlyri
We had lots of fun on our Pollinator Safari with Dr. Rachel Bonoan and students from Providence Collegeโs Pollinator Lab, Ren Johnson from URIโs Bee Lab, and Toby Shaya, DEMโs Pollinator Atlas Entomologist, and everyone else who joined!๐๐๐ฆ๐ชฒ
#pollinatorprotectors #pollinators #pollination #bee #butterfly #flowers #rhodeisland #westerlyri
Do you want to use a bug vacuum?! Embark on a Pollinator Safari with us at Avondale Farm Preserve on Wednesday, July 10th at 10am. For this all-ages, family-friendly event, weโve assembled a top-notch team of pollinator experts from around the state:
๐Dr. Rachael Bonoan, Providence Collegeโs Pollinator Lab
๐Ren Johnson, URIโs Bee Lab
๐Toby Shaya, DEMโs Pollinator Atlas Entomologist
Register through the link in our bio!
Those who joined us for our Lunch to Learn presentation at @westerlylibraryandwilcoxpark got to test out our cool bug vacuums. We explored the pollinator gardens in the park to trap, identify, and release insects!
#pollinator #pollinators #pollination #westerlyri #rhodeisland #summer #family #kids #fun #outside #adventure
Do you want to use a bug vacuum?! Embark on a Pollinator Safari with us at Avondale Farm Preserve on Wednesday, July 10th at 10am. For this all-ages, family-friendly event, weโve assembled a top-notch team of pollinator experts from around the state:
๐Dr. Rachael Bonoan, Providence Collegeโs Pollinator Lab
๐Ren Johnson, URIโs Bee Lab
๐Toby Shaya, DEMโs Pollinator Atlas Entomologist
Register through the link in our bio!
Those who joined us for our Lunch to Learn presentation at @westerlylibraryandwilcoxpark got to test out our cool bug vacuums. We explored the pollinator gardens in the park to trap, identify, and release insects!
#pollinator #pollinators #pollination #westerlyri #rhodeisland #summer #family #kids #fun #outside #adventure
We hope you had a great 4th! ๐Thereโs lots of fun opportunities to get outside and explore our trails this month! Registration is required for all events. Follow the link in our bio for more info and to register๐ฅพ
๐Pollinator Safari- July 10 at Avondale Farm Preserve 10-11:30 am
๐ช๐ป @barre_coast Outdoor Bootcamp - July 14 at Winnapaug Farm Preserve, 9-10am. WLT members, email [email protected] to receive a reduced price of $10 for the class.
๐ฃ Thursday Paddles
July 11- Switch Rd to Woodville
July 25- Shannock to Richmond Landing
๐งโ๐พFarm Squad - outdoor enrichment program open to all Westerly Public Elementary School students (SES, DCS, SSS) where students will get a deep dive into the farming world. Tuesdays and Thursdays at Barlow Nature Preserve.
๐ธ๐ซ Barlow Farm Stand featuring fresh flowers and produce from @echo_rock_flowers and @frontierfarmri on Thursdays and Fridays, 3-6pm at 449 Westerly Bradford Rd.
#july #happy4th #summer #westerlyri #rhodeisland #oceanstate #hike #kayak #pollination
We hope you had a great 4th! ๐Thereโs lots of fun opportunities to get outside and explore our trails this month! Registration is required for all events. Follow the link in our bio for more info and to register๐ฅพ
๐Pollinator Safari- July 10 at Avondale Farm Preserve 10-11:30 am
๐ช๐ป @barre_coast Outdoor Bootcamp - July 14 at Winnapaug Farm Preserve, 9-10am. WLT members, email [email protected] to receive a reduced price of $10 for the class.
๐ฃ Thursday Paddles
July 11- Switch Rd to Woodville
July 25- Shannock to Richmond Landing
๐งโ๐พFarm Squad - outdoor enrichment program open to all Westerly Public Elementary School students (SES, DCS, SSS) where students will get a deep dive into the farming world. Tuesdays and Thursdays at Barlow Nature Preserve.
๐ธ๐ซ Barlow Farm Stand featuring fresh flowers and produce from @echo_rock_flowers and @frontierfarmri on Thursdays and Fridays, 3-6pm at 449 Westerly Bradford Rd.
#july #happy4th #summer #westerlyri #rhodeisland #oceanstate #hike #kayak #pollination
๐๐ฒ๐ ๐๐ผ๐๐ฟ ๐ฏ๐๐ด ๐ป๐ฒ๐๐ ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฑ๐ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ฐ๐ผ๐บ๐ฒ ๐ฒ๐
๐ฝ๐น๐ผ๐ฟ๐ฒ the diverse population of pollinating insects right here in Westerly.
For this all-ages, family-friendly event, the Westerly Land Trust has assembled a top-notch team of pollinator experts from around the state:
๐Dr. Rachael Bonoan, Providence Collegeโs Pollinator Lab
๐Ren Johnson, URIโs Bee Lab
๐Toby Shaya, DEMโs Pollinator Atlas Entomologist
Register through the link in our bio!
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#westerly #westerlyri #westerlyrhodeisland #watchhill #stoningtonct #landtrust #landconservation #environment #southcountyri #pollinators #westerlylandtrust #providencecollege #uri #ridem
๐๐ฒ๐ ๐๐ผ๐๐ฟ ๐ฏ๐๐ด ๐ป๐ฒ๐๐ ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฑ๐ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ฐ๐ผ๐บ๐ฒ ๐ฒ๐
๐ฝ๐น๐ผ๐ฟ๐ฒ the diverse population of pollinating insects right here in Westerly.
For this all-ages, family-friendly event, the Westerly Land Trust has assembled a top-notch team of pollinator experts from around the state:
๐Dr. Rachael Bonoan, Providence Collegeโs Pollinator Lab
๐Ren Johnson, URIโs Bee Lab
๐Toby Shaya, DEMโs Pollinator Atlas Entomologist
Register through the link in our bio!
.
.
#westerly #westerlyri #westerlyrhodeisland #watchhill #stoningtonct #landtrust #landconservation #environment #southcountyri #pollinators #westerlylandtrust #providencecollege #uri #ridem