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❗️401 Gives, Rhode Island`s Statewide Day of Giving kicks off TOMORROW, Friday, March 31, at 6am. This year, because April 1st (4/01 like RI`s area code) falls on a Saturday, United Way of Rhode Island has planned a full four-day weekend of fundraising, concluding at 6pm on Monday, April 3.

Simply log in to 401gives.org/organizations/westerly-land-trust or follow the link in our bio to support the Westerly Land Trust`s conservation efforts, local small scale agriculture and environmental education programs. ☺️

⏰Set your alarm clocks! Make your gift go even further with these time-sensitive matches:

Friday, March 31st at 6AM: The first $25,000 will be matched by the Rhode Island Foundation. Maximum match per donor, per nonprofit is $500. Online donations only.

Friday, March 31st at 4:01PM: The first $25,000 will be matched by the Rhode Island Foundation. Maximum match per donor, per nonprofit is $500. Online donations only.

Saturday, April 1st at 12PM: Each gift, no matter the size (minimum gift $5) will be matched by $20 from Rhode Island Foundation until the $25K is used up. Online donations only.

Monday, April 3rd at 12PM: Each gift, no matter the size (minimum gift $5) will be matched by $20 from Papitto Opportunity Connection until the $20K is used up. Online donations only.

Monday, April 3rd at 6PM: The last $1,500 of 401Gives will be matched by Hope Global. Maximum match per donor, per nonprofit is $50. Online donations only.

🌳401Gives by the numbers:
The inaugural 401Gives in 2020 raised $1.3 million for 366 nonprofits. In 2021, $2.3 million was raised for 422 nonprofits, and last year, a whopping $3.1 million was raised for 507 nonprofits.

Thank you for supporting Rhode Island nonprofit work!👏

@401gives #401Gives #unitedway #rhodeisland #westerly #westerlyri #stoningtonct #watchhillri #landtrust #landconservation

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❗️401 Gives, Rhode Island's Statewide Day of Giving kicks off TOMORROW, Friday, March 31, at 6am. This year, because April 1st (4/01 like RI's area code) falls on a Saturday, United Way of Rhode Island has planned a full four-day weekend of fundraising, concluding at 6pm on Monday, April 3.

Simply log in to 401gives.org/organizations/westerly-land-trust or follow the link in our bio to support the Westerly Land Trust's conservation efforts, local small scale agriculture and environmental education programs. ☺️

⏰Set your alarm clocks! Make your gift go even further with these time-sensitive matches:

Friday, March 31st at 6AM: The first $25,000 will be matched by the Rhode Island Foundation. Maximum match per donor, per nonprofit is $500. Online donations only.

Friday, March 31st at 4:01PM: The first $25,000 will be matched by the Rhode Island Foundation. Maximum match per donor, per nonprofit is $500. Online donations only.

Saturday, April 1st at 12PM: Each gift, no matter the size (minimum gift $5) will be matched by $20 from Rhode Island Foundation until the $25K is used up. Online donations only.

Monday, April 3rd at 12PM: Each gift, no matter the size (minimum gift $5) will be matched by $20 from Papitto Opportunity Connection until the $20K is used up. Online donations only.

Monday, April 3rd at 6PM: The last $1,500 of 401Gives will be matched by Hope Global. Maximum match per donor, per nonprofit is $50. Online donations only.

🌳401Gives by the numbers:
The inaugural 401Gives in 2020 raised $1.3 million for 366 nonprofits. In 2021, $2.3 million was raised for 422 nonprofits, and last year, a whopping $3.1 million was raised for 507 nonprofits.

Thank you for supporting Rhode Island nonprofit work!👏

@401gives #401Gives #unitedway #rhodeisland #westerly #westerlyri #stoningtonct #watchhillri #landtrust #landconservation

🕕The Westerly Land Trust is participating in our 4th Annual 401Gives beginning at 6am on Friday, March 31st and running through Monday, April 3rd.

Watch this video for a glimpse of the important work your 401Gives gift will support❗️

401Gives is Rhode Island’s Statewide Day of Giving powered by the United Way of Rhode Island.

@liveunitedri @401gives #401Gives #unitedway #rhodeisland #westerly #westerlyri #stoningtonct #watchhillri #landtrust #landconservation

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🕕The Westerly Land Trust is participating in our 4th Annual 401Gives beginning at 6am on Friday, March 31st and running through Monday, April 3rd.

Watch this video for a glimpse of the important work your 401Gives gift will support❗️

401Gives is Rhode Island’s Statewide Day of Giving powered by the United Way of Rhode Island.

@liveunitedri @401gives #401Gives #unitedway #rhodeisland #westerly #westerlyri #stoningtonct #watchhillri #landtrust #landconservation

👏 We are excited to announce a 𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 with the Westerly Land Trust for summer 2023, thanks to a partnership with the Southeastern New England Educational and Charitable Foundation (SNEC).

The Westerly Land Trust is seeking currently-enrolled college students to assist with diverse tasks relating to environmental education and land stewardship.

For more information and to apply, please follow the link in our bio. 𝗣𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗯𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗯𝘆 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟭𝟳𝘁𝗵.

#westerly #westerlyri #stonington #stoningtonct #watchhill #watchhillri #summerinternship #summerinternship2023 #landconservation #landtrust #rhodeisland

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👏 We are excited to announce a 𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 with the Westerly Land Trust for summer 2023, thanks to a partnership with the Southeastern New England Educational and Charitable Foundation (SNEC).

The Westerly Land Trust is seeking currently-enrolled college students to assist with diverse tasks relating to environmental education and land stewardship.

For more information and to apply, please follow the link in our bio. 𝗣𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗯𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗯𝘆 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟭𝟳𝘁𝗵.

#westerly #westerlyri #stonington #stoningtonct #watchhill #watchhillri #summerinternship #summerinternship2023 #landconservation #landtrust #rhodeisland

🌳Join Westerly Land Trust educators for an 8-week hands on adventure to explore the great outdoors. Step into the boots of a new scientist or steward each Thursday to discover the weird and wild plants, animals and phenomena that make Westerly our beautiful home. Grade 3 & 4 will dive deeper into exploration using more advanced technology. 🥾🧑‍🌾🐝🌱

Program is FREE thanks to a partnership with WPS.
Participants must attend a WPS Elementary School (SES, DCS, SSS). 📚

Follow the 🔗 in our bio and click on the session corresponding to the grade your student will be in for the next school year to find out more information and to register for program!

#westerlyri #rhodeisland #summer #summercamp #southcounty #outdoors #handsonlearning #exploration

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🌳Join Westerly Land Trust educators for an 8-week hands on adventure to explore the great outdoors. Step into the boots of a new scientist or steward each Thursday to discover the weird and wild plants, animals and phenomena that make Westerly our beautiful home. Grade 3 & 4 will dive deeper into exploration using more advanced technology. 🥾🧑‍🌾🐝🌱

Program is FREE thanks to a partnership with WPS.
Participants must attend a WPS Elementary School (SES, DCS, SSS). 📚

Follow the 🔗 in our bio and click on the session corresponding to the grade your student will be in for the next school year to find out more information and to register for program!

#westerlyri #rhodeisland #summer #summercamp #southcounty #outdoors #handsonlearning #exploration

On Monday, March 20th at 5:24 PM EST the sun will sit directly over the Earth`s equator signaling the start of spring.☀️This is a natural turning point in Earth`s cycle and a perfect time to get outside and take notice of nature during a period of rapid change and vibrant growth. 🌷

🧘To celebrate the arrival of spring, embark on a mindful adventure through the forest with local yoga teacher, Janice Fifer, where you will practice yoga and welcome new beginnings. 🌳For more information or to register for the Spring Equinox: Yoga Hike, follow the 🔗 in our bio and select "Attend an Event". We hope to see you there!☺️

📸: Thank you to Greg Pettys for capturing this beautiful picture at Avondale Farm Preserve!

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On Monday, March 20th at 5:24 PM EST the sun will sit directly over the Earth's equator signaling the start of spring.☀️This is a natural turning point in Earth's cycle and a perfect time to get outside and take notice of nature during a period of rapid change and vibrant growth. 🌷

🧘To celebrate the arrival of spring, embark on a mindful adventure through the forest with local yoga teacher, Janice Fifer, where you will practice yoga and welcome new beginnings. 🌳For more information or to register for the Spring Equinox: Yoga Hike, follow the 🔗 in our bio and select "Attend an Event". We hope to see you there!☺️

📸: Thank you to Greg Pettys for capturing this beautiful picture at Avondale Farm Preserve!

March 14th is National Science Education Day, a day on which we tip our caps to the people who teach all ages how the world around us works. Today is also Pi Day as 3.14 are the first three digits of pi!

Tomorrow on March 15th, we kickoff our Spring Living Laboratories session. Living Laboratories is an after-school, outdoor, hands-on enrichment program for Westerly Public Elementary students led by WLT educators. There is still time to register for our other programs during the spring session. Follow the link in our bio and click "WPS Living Laboratories-Afterschool Enrichment- SPRING 2023" to register. If a program you are interested in is full, be sure to join our waitlist to be notified if a spot opens for your student!

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March 14th is National Science Education Day, a day on which we tip our caps to the people who teach all ages how the world around us works. Today is also Pi Day as 3.14 are the first three digits of pi!

Tomorrow on March 15th, we kickoff our Spring Living Laboratories session. Living Laboratories is an after-school, outdoor, hands-on enrichment program for Westerly Public Elementary students led by WLT educators. There is still time to register for our other programs during the spring session. Follow the link in our bio and click "WPS Living Laboratories-Afterschool Enrichment- SPRING 2023" to register. If a program you are interested in is full, be sure to join our waitlist to be notified if a spot opens for your student!

Thank you to @andydelphoto for capturing these amazing pictures of our very dedicated volunteer group nicknamed CCC for Coffee and Clearing Club, a nod to FDR`s Civilian Conservation Corps. CCC is the largest volunteer group of any land trust in our region. We rely on our incredible volunteers for everything from maintaining our beautiful properties to helping events run smoothly. A big thanks to all our volunteers, we couldn`t do it without you!

Are you interested in becoming a volunteer? Follow the link in our bio and select "Become a Volunteer" to fill out the form so we can learn a little more about you!

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Thank you to @andydelphoto for capturing these amazing pictures of our very dedicated volunteer group nicknamed CCC for Coffee and Clearing Club, a nod to FDR's Civilian Conservation Corps. CCC is the largest volunteer group of any land trust in our region. We rely on our incredible volunteers for everything from maintaining our beautiful properties to helping events run smoothly. A big thanks to all our volunteers, we couldn't do it without you!

Are you interested in becoming a volunteer? Follow the link in our bio and select "Become a Volunteer" to fill out the form so we can learn a little more about you!

Today is World Wildlife Day! Let’s celebrate our ecosystems’ interconnected web of flora and fauna. Keep scrolling to see wildlife that can be spotted on our properties.

🌳🦊🌿🦅🐸🐝🌷🦌🐢

Are you interested in learning more about bobcats (picture 6)? Join us Thursday, March 9 at 5:30 PM for an active discussion in which URI research associate Amy Mayer will share results from the 2015-2020 bobcat study conducted in collaboration with RIDEM Division of Fish and Wildlife. Click “Attend an Event” at the link in our bio to register.

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Today is World Wildlife Day! Let’s celebrate our ecosystems’ interconnected web of flora and fauna. Keep scrolling to see wildlife that can be spotted on our properties.

🌳🦊🌿🦅🐸🐝🌷🦌🐢

Are you interested in learning more about bobcats (picture 6)? Join us Thursday, March 9 at 5:30 PM for an active discussion in which URI research associate Amy Mayer will share results from the 2015-2020 bobcat study conducted in collaboration with RIDEM Division of Fish and Wildlife. Click “Attend an Event” at the link in our bio to register.

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