The Westerly Land Trust is proud to partner with our community to offer enriching, outdoor opportunities for our local, homeschooled, K-8th 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. Grades 5-8 will dive deeper into topics and use more advanced technology. Read on for more information about these free programs.

FALL 2026 Program 1- Guardians of the Night: 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.

FALL 2026 Program 2- Eco Engineers: 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.

SPRING 2027 Program 1- Wild Watch: 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.

SPRING 2027 Program 2- Nature to Nutrition: Discover how nature provides the nutrients our bodies need to grow strong and healthy through planting, observing, and tasting fresh produce.

• 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 and get ready for an adventure! 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.

For more information and to sign up, find your student’s age below and click the link!