Homeschool Adventures- Fall 26/ Spring 27
The Westerly Land Trust is proud to partner with our community to offer enriching, outdoor opportunities for our local, homeschooled, ages 5-14. Here on WLT preserves, your children will explore, get their hands dirty, experience nature, and have fun with their friends, all while learning directly from the land. Ages 10-14 will dive deeper into topics and use more advanced technology.
Program Details
- NO COST thanks to generous community support
- Programs are open to homeschooled students
- Pick up and drop off is required
- All programs occur on a WLT preserve
- Spots are limited, reserve yours today by locating and clicking your child’s age group under each program. Please be mindful that many eager students would like to participate in this program. If you’re unsure whether you can attend, we kindly ask that you consider waiting before reserving a spot.
FALL 2026
Program 1- Guardians of the Night at Barlow: Explore the hidden world of bats and discover how these nighttime animals help support healthy ecosystems. Learn how bat pups reconnect with their mothers, investigate ways to protect local bat populations, and venture out on a guided hike to search for suitable bat habitats in nature.
- Thursday, Oct 29
Program 2- Eco Engineers at Mastuxet Brook South: Explore how animals are nature’s greatest builders. From beavers who reshape rivers to birds that weave intricate nests, participants discover how animals solve engineering problems using creativity, teamwork, and natural materials.
- Thursday, Nov 5
SPRING 2027
Program 1- Wild Watch at Wahaneeta: Grab your magnifying glass and dip nets and get ready to sharpen your observation skills! Reach high and low, on land and water, for clues about native plants, local wildlife, and sneaky invasive species.
- Thursday, May 13
Program 2- Nature to Nutrition at Barlow: Discover how nature provides the nutrients our bodies need to grow strong and healthy through planting, observing, and tasting fresh produce.
- Thursday, May 20
Wednesday Wonder Walks
Walk, wonder, and grow with us!
Join WildRoots and the Westerly Land Trust once a month from 10-11 am for Wonder Walks, a guided family hiking series designed to spark curiosity and nurture a lifelong love of nature. All walks are offered at no cost to you and your family.
Through shared exploration and hands-on discovery, families will connect with Westerly Land Trust’s beautiful natural spaces while building a deeper appreciation for the plants, animals, and ecosystems that make each property unique. By fostering curiosity and encouraging stewardship, we hope to inspire the next generation to care for—and protect—the wild places around them.
Each session invites children and their families to slow down, look closely, and discover the wonder of the natural world together. We begin every program with a thoughtfully selected nature story before heading out on the trails to explore. Children are invited to use tools like bug vacuums, waders, magnifying glasses, and digital microscopes to get a closer look at nature and investigate what sparks their curiosity. Westerly Land Trust and WildRoots guides will lead each adventure, creating opportunities for exploration while supporting discovery and inquiry.
Wonder Walks Schedule
Click on each link to learn more and register for each event. Programs are no cost to families but registration is required. An adult must accompany their child.
Wednesday, October 7, 2026: Winnapaug Farm Preserve
Wednesday, November 11, 2026: Champlin Farm Preserve
Wednesday, December 9, 2026: Wahaneeta Preserve
Wednesday, January 6, 2027: Grills Preserve
Wednesday, February 17, 2027: Camp Quequatuck/ Riverwood Preserve
Wednesday, March 17, 2027: Barlow Nature Preserve
Wednesday, April 21, 2027: Cottrell Family Preserve