Wahaneeta Preserve
Wahaneeta Preserve consists of two separate parts. The main 73.7-acre property with extensive hiking trails and recreational opportunities is the former Girl Scouts of Rhode Island Camp Wahaneeta. It is primarily wooded wetlands and includes a stream, pond, and the former Girl Scout lodge. It was purchased May 9, 2012.
The second part is an 11-acre wooded parcel on South Woody Hill Rd in Westerly that was generously donated by Peter and Andrea Verbos and was acquired by the Land Trust in September 2018. Due to the parcel’s proximity to Wahaneeta Preserve, it falls within Wahaneeta’s jurisdiction.
Trails: There is a trail system that is accessible from the parking area within the preserve. Several of the trails were used by the Girl Scouts when the property was an active camp. Hunting is permitted at this preserve. Hikers, bicyclists, horseback riders or any other visitors to this preserve are required to wear 200 square inches of solid daylight fluorescent orange from the second Saturday in September to the last day of February and from the third Saturday in April to the last day in May, annually.
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Location: The property is adjacent to the Paul E. Trombino Memorial Foundation Little League complex, and to the 800-acre Woody Hill Management Area of the Department of Environmental Management. Access is from Moorhouse Road, off Dunns Corners – Bradford Road. (Address for GPS: 118 Moorhouse Rd. in Westerly)
Many thanks to the @thewatchhillconservancy for hosting the WLT team for a windy walk at Napatree Point Conservation Area yesterday. 🌊
🐧Did you know that Napatree has been designated a “Globally Important Bird Area” by the National Audubon Society and a “Climate Response Demonstration Site” by the University of Rhode Island Coastal Institute?
There is so much good environmental research and conservation work going on right here in Westerly, and we are proud to call the Watch Hill Conservancy friends and allies in these endeavors. 🌾
#watchhill #westerlyri #rhodeisland #napatreepoint #napatreepointconservationarea #conservation #environment #shorebird #eelgrass #beach #spring #summer
Many thanks to the @thewatchhillconservancy for hosting the WLT team for a windy walk at Napatree Point Conservation Area yesterday. 🌊
🐧Did you know that Napatree has been designated a “Globally Important Bird Area” by the National Audubon Society and a “Climate Response Demonstration Site” by the University of Rhode Island Coastal Institute?
There is so much good environmental research and conservation work going on right here in Westerly, and we are proud to call the Watch Hill Conservancy friends and allies in these endeavors. 🌾
#watchhill #westerlyri #rhodeisland #napatreepoint #napatreepointconservationarea #conservation #environment #shorebird #eelgrass #beach #spring #summer
Happy Wednesday, we hope you find time to get outside this week!
#spring #westerlyri #rhodeisland #westerly #landtrust #conservation #conserve #nature #hike #outside #winter
Happy Wednesday, we hope you find time to get outside this week!
#spring #westerlyri #rhodeisland #westerly #landtrust #conservation #conserve #nature #hike #outside #winter
We want to spread our wings! With spring on its way and our outdoor programing ramping up, will you help us share all that the Westerly Land Trust has to offer? 🦋
Do you know someone who might enjoy a walk in the woods, outdoor yoga, or a nature-themed book club?🌲
🌱Please tag three friends who you think would like to learn more about WLT’s programing and land conservation efforts.
❗️In return, you could be selected on Monday, March 10 to receive a Westerly Land Trust swag bag that includes a hand-crafted birdhouse, a bright orange logoed beanie, a jar of honey fresh from Barlow Nature Preserve, our 2025 calendar, and some WLT stickers.
#nature #conservation #outdoors #yoga #hike #family #instagram #follow #like #love #landtrust #trees #bird #books #waldenpond #rhodeisland #westerlyri
We want to spread our wings! With spring on its way and our outdoor programing ramping up, will you help us share all that the Westerly Land Trust has to offer? 🦋
Do you know someone who might enjoy a walk in the woods, outdoor yoga, or a nature-themed book club?🌲
🌱Please tag three friends who you think would like to learn more about WLT’s programing and land conservation efforts.
❗️In return, you could be selected on Monday, March 10 to receive a Westerly Land Trust swag bag that includes a hand-crafted birdhouse, a bright orange logoed beanie, a jar of honey fresh from Barlow Nature Preserve, our 2025 calendar, and some WLT stickers.
#nature #conservation #outdoors #yoga #hike #family #instagram #follow #like #love #landtrust #trees #bird #books #waldenpond #rhodeisland #westerlyri
☘️ Not to jinx things, but could it be that the worst of winter is behind us?
While weather in New England is most unexpected, let’s focus on the joys of March: in one week we’ll set our clocks ahead giving us more light at the end of the day for evening walks. Continue reading for details about each event mentioned in the pictures!
🔸Nordic Walking Kick-Off, Is it right for you? Wednesday, March 5, 5:30-6:30 pm at Barlow
🔸View the full Thursday Hike schedule through the “Hikes, Paddles, and Wellness” tab in the link in our bio!
🔸Weekend Volunteer Stewardship Day
Sunday, March 9, 11 am-1 pm at Grills Preserve
🔸Spring Equinox Yoga Hike
Thursday, March 20, 5-7 pm at Grills Preserve
🔸Setting Up Your Hive
Thursday, March 27, 5:30-7pm inside Barlow
🔸Support WLT and our local birds by ordering a hand-built birdhouse. Click the “Shop & Support” tab through the link in our bio to order!
🔸Head over to @echo_rock_flowers and @frontierfarmri to check out their CSA’s and flower subscriptions!
🌈Follow the link in our bio or head over to our website, westerlylandtrust.org to find our “Calendar of Events” for more information about each event!
#march #spring #flowers #hike #yoga #springequinox #family #outside #nature #conservation #beekeeping #rhodeisland #westerlyri #stoningtonct
☘️ Not to jinx things, but could it be that the worst of winter is behind us?
While weather in New England is most unexpected, let’s focus on the joys of March: in one week we’ll set our clocks ahead giving us more light at the end of the day for evening walks. Continue reading for details about each event mentioned in the pictures!
🔸Nordic Walking Kick-Off, Is it right for you? Wednesday, March 5, 5:30-6:30 pm at Barlow
🔸View the full Thursday Hike schedule through the “Hikes, Paddles, and Wellness” tab in the link in our bio!
🔸Weekend Volunteer Stewardship Day
Sunday, March 9, 11 am-1 pm at Grills Preserve
🔸Spring Equinox Yoga Hike
Thursday, March 20, 5-7 pm at Grills Preserve
🔸Setting Up Your Hive
Thursday, March 27, 5:30-7pm inside Barlow
🔸Support WLT and our local birds by ordering a hand-built birdhouse. Click the “Shop & Support” tab through the link in our bio to order!
🔸Head over to @echo_rock_flowers and @frontierfarmri to check out their CSA’s and flower subscriptions!
🌈Follow the link in our bio or head over to our website, westerlylandtrust.org to find our “Calendar of Events” for more information about each event!
#march #spring #flowers #hike #yoga #springequinox #family #outside #nature #conservation #beekeeping #rhodeisland #westerlyri #stoningtonct
This chilly weather is really making us miss warmer days! 🌻
#wildlife #conservation #summer #spring #grow #explore #westerlyri #rhodeisland #outside #stoningtonct #hike #love #nature #photography
This chilly weather is really making us miss warmer days! 🌻
#wildlife #conservation #summer #spring #grow #explore #westerlyri #rhodeisland #outside #stoningtonct #hike #love #nature #photography
Collect & Craft! 🌲🪺
Students and their families joined us at Wahaneeta Preserve to identify pine trees, create pinecone bird feeders, and search for animal tracks in the snow! ❄️
#wildlife #birds #birding #birdfeeder #winter #snow #hike #conservation #nature
Collect & Craft! 🌲🪺
Students and their families joined us at Wahaneeta Preserve to identify pine trees, create pinecone bird feeders, and search for animal tracks in the snow! ❄️
#wildlife #birds #birding #birdfeeder #winter #snow #hike #conservation #nature
🌲3 PAID SUMMER INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES🌲
The Westerly Land Trust has three paid internship opportunities this summer, two of which are generously sponsored by our partners at the Southeastern New England Educational and Charitable Foundation.
1.) a WLT/SNEC Conservation Programs Intern who will assist with diverse tasks relating to environmental education and land stewardship, 🐸🌎
2.) a WLT/SNEC Sustainable Farming Intern who will assist in the daily operations of two working farms ( @frontierfarmri and @echo_rock_flowers ) located on WLT’s Barlow Nature Preserve, and 💐🥕
3.) WLT Land Stewardship Intern who will assist in building WLT’s long term capacity, supporting WLT’s land conservation and stewardship efforts. 🌲🦌
For more information and to apply, please follow the link in our bio or head to our webpage and click “Join Our Team”.
And 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 #hike #nature #outside #conservation #intern #internship #collegelife #wildlife #nature #landstewardship #agriculture #sustainableagriculture #farming #organic
🌲3 PAID SUMMER INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES🌲
The Westerly Land Trust has three paid internship opportunities this summer, two of which are generously sponsored by our partners at the Southeastern New England Educational and Charitable Foundation.
1.) a WLT/SNEC Conservation Programs Intern who will assist with diverse tasks relating to environmental education and land stewardship, 🐸🌎
2.) a WLT/SNEC Sustainable Farming Intern who will assist in the daily operations of two working farms ( @frontierfarmri and @echo_rock_flowers ) located on WLT’s Barlow Nature Preserve, and 💐🥕
3.) WLT Land Stewardship Intern who will assist in building WLT’s long term capacity, supporting WLT’s land conservation and stewardship efforts. 🌲🦌
For more information and to apply, please follow the link in our bio or head to our webpage and click “Join Our Team”.
And 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 #hike #nature #outside #conservation #intern #internship #collegelife #wildlife #nature #landstewardship #agriculture #sustainableagriculture #farming #organic
Happy Sunday❄️
#winter #snow #ice #nature #photography #hike #landtrust #conservation