WLT in the News
‘Bee Man’ gets his request OK’d by council, The Westerly Sun, November 5, 2025
Trombinos share ‘stewardship rooted in love, foresight and an enduring sense of place’, The Westerly Sun, October 24, 2025
The Westerly Land Trust Makes Room for Local Produce, Edible Rhody, June 26, 2025
Former Champlin Farm in Westerly to Become Network of Trails, EcoRI News, January 6, 2025
In the Easy Chair with Emma Stahl, The Westerly Sun, January 5, 2025
Barlow Nature Preserve in Westerly Combines Functionality with Serenity, EcoRi News, November 25, 2024
Westerly Land Trust acquires 90 acres for Champlin Farm Preserve, The Westerly Sun, November 4, 2024
Westerly ice rink transfer is finalized, The Westerly Sun, October 2, 2024
A spectacular hike in Westerly puts the collaboration of conservationists on display, The Providence Journal, November 3, 2023
After the beach, check out these two short, easy hikes near the Westerly shore, The Providence Journal, August 18, 2023
Land trust sells small Main Street lot for permanent greenspace, The Westerly Sun, August 10, 2023
In the Easy Chair with Marc Doherty, The Westerly Sun, January 7, 2023
Pollinator Safari, ABC 6, August 17, 2022.
Bonding with nature: Westerly Land Trust starts program that touts benefits of being outside, The Westerly Sun, April 23, 2022
Don’t take Westerly’s Wahaneeta and Woody Hill preserves for granite, The Day, January 13, 2022
‘Keepers of the Land,’ ‘Woman of the House’ to debut Sunday at United Theatre, The Westerly Sun, October 21, 2021
Walking RI: Surprises abound at Westerly’s Grills Preserve, Providence Journal, February 5, 2021
Westerly Land Trust Debuts Podcast ‘Voices of the Land’, The Westerly Sun, February 4, 2021
Living Laboratories: A Curriculum for Connection, TerraCorps Blog, February 3, 2021
Students Head Outdoors for Different Kind of Learning, ECO RI News, January 31, 2021
Environment Council of Rhode Island announces winners of the 2021 Loraine Tisdale Environmental Education Grants, Progressive Charlestown, January 14, 2021
ECRI’s Education Fund Announces Winners of 2021 Loraine Tisdale Environmental Education Grants, ECRI Website, January 9, 2021
The Westerly Land Trust, Local Gyms and Fitness Website, Ongoing
Pro Level Rock Stacking at Land Trust Property, The Westerly Sun, December 6, 2020
Westerly Land Trust’s Living Laboratories, See Westerly, November 2, 2020
Joe Barnes on WBLQ, WBLQ, October 9, 2020
Putting Down Roots: Westerly Land Trust Established a New Headquarters, See Westerly, September 1, 2020
Westerly Land Trust Opens Barlow Farm Stand, The Westerly Sun, July 18, 2020
Westerly Land Trust celebrates 30 years of conservation, education and recreation, The Westerly Sun, November 8, 2017
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Welcome September! Save this post for later and scroll through to see what’s happening in September at the Westerly Land Trust! 🥾🌳
Thursday Hikes & Paddles🚣🥾
The Thursday Hiking Group’s last paddle of the summer will take place on September 3 and depart from the Mystic YMCA. Hikes resume for the fall (and winter and spring!) on Thursday, September 10.
These paddles and hikes are volunteer-led and free for the public. The groups visit WLT properties along with other preserves in RI and CT.
To view the full Thursday Paddle and Hike schedules, go to the Hikes, Paddles & Wellness tab on our website (westerlylandtrust.org).
Wednesday Wonder Walk✨
Wednesday, September 9, 10-11am
📍Flora Whiteley Preserve
Join @wildrootsplay.ri and the Westerly Land Trust once a month for Wonder Walks, a guided family hiking series designed to spark curiosity and nurture a lifelong love of nature.
Follow the link in our bio to our Calendar of Events on our website or head to westerlylandtrust.org.
☕️School is back in session this month, and so is WLT’s Coffee and Clearing Club, “CCC”. If you’re interested clearing trails and wielding weed wackers, not to mention joining one of the best volunteer groups in Westerly, please join us at 8:30am on Tuesday, September 15th, at Barlow Nature Preserve. We’ll start with coffee as usual and go from there! 🪚🌲
Voices of the Land Presentations🏞️
🪨Rhode Island Stone Walls🪨
Thursday, September 17, 5:30-6:30pm
📍Barlow Nature Preserve
In this presentation, Elliot Vosburgh, founder of the Rhode Island Stone Wall Mapping Project, will lead an exploration of how thousands of miles of historic stone walls reveal the intersection of RI’s geology, history, and ecology.
🪶Hawk Migration 🪶
Thursday, September 24, 5:30-7pm
📍Barlow Nature Preserve
Joseph Zbyrowski is a raptor specialist with more than 30 years of experience working with hawks and owls. In this lecture, Joseph will present the findings from a multi-year survey of hawk migration at Napatree Point.
Trails to Treasure Girl Scout Adventure 🧭🗺️
Saturday, September 19, 10am-12pm
📍Barlow Nature Preserve
This Girl Scout program is for levels Juniors, Volunteers, and Browni
Did you miss the goats while they were at Avondale Farm Preserve? Here’s what they were up to.🐐
Our mowing crew had some stiff competition recently. In partnership with @romlandlivestock the herd of Kiko goats was back again hard at work removing invasive species. It’s a win win for everyone. The goats love porcelain berry and their efforts help to remove unwanted plants, provide nutrients to the soil and minimize our carbon footprint. 🚜🌾
#westerlyri #rhodeisland #landconservation #landtrust
Stop scrolling and appreciate the bees. They’re working hard!🐝🌼
We had so much fun helping @wildrootsplay.ri create a whimsical fairy trail! Thanks to everyone that joined and helped make today so magical!✨🧚♂️
Join our next Wonder Walk on Wednesday, September 9 at Flora Whitely Preserve starting at 10 am. These free guided family adventures will continue monthly. Check out all up coming Wonder Walks at our Calendar of Events through the link in our bio or westerlylandtrust.org🌳
Wednesday Wonder Walks are back starting tomorrow
Wednesday, August 12, 10-11am
✨Join @wildrootsplay.ri and the Westerly Land Trust once a month for Wonder Walks, a guided family hiking series designed to spark curiosity and nurture a lifelong love of nature.
On August 12, our group will be working together to build a whimsical fairy village!🧚♂️🍄
Wonder Walks are no cost to you and your family thanks to generous community support. Registration is required!
Copy this link into your browser for more info and to sign up. (https://westerlylandtrust.org/event/wonder-walk/)
📝Fresh off the Presses:
A History of Wahaneeta Preserve
We are pleased to present The History of Wahaneeta Preserve. Many thanks to Steve Ruzzo for his hours of detailed research and wordsmithing, and to all the contributors who helped unearth Wahaneeta’s history: Sheilia Terranova Beattie, Les Crandall, Ellen Madison, and Dave Prigmore.🥾🌲
📖Pick up your copy at Barlow Nature Preserve or view an online version on our website. You can also enjoy the histories of Avondale Farm Preserve, Barlow Nature Preserve, Dr. John Champlin Glacier Park, Grills Preserve, Sunnyacres Preserve, and Winnapaug Farm Preserve—both in print version and online.
August Happenings at the Westerly Land Trust🌳
Scroll through to see what this month has in store📆⏩
Date Night Picnic hosted by @echo_rock_flowers 🌸🥂
Saturday, August 8 & Aug 15
Barlow Nature Preserve
Treat your date to a night amidst the flowers. Together you work on creating your floral designs as you sip your libation, snack on light refreshments, and enjoy the serenity of the farm in the glow of a Summer evening.✨💐
Sign up and learn more at echorockflowers.com
Somatic Yoga & Sound Journey☮️
Sunday, August 9, 9-10am
Winnapaug Farm Preserve
Join us for a tranquil journey of mind and body led by Amanda Gray and Maddy McCann of @barre_coast .Register through the BarreCoast website using an existing class pass or purchase a drop in. WLT members, contact Erika Lebling at elebling@westerlylandtrust.org for a reduced registration of $10.🧘♀️
Wednesday Wonder Walk✨🧚♂️
Wednesday, August 12, 10-11am
@wildrootsplay.ri
Join WildRoots and the Westerly Land Trust once a month for Wonder Walks, a guided family hiking series designed to spark curiosity and nurture a lifelong love of nature. In August, our group will be working together to build a whimsical fairy village!🍄🌿
Beat the summer heat on the water with a Thursday paddle. Our intrepid Thursday hikers trade their boots for boats (canoes and kayaks) late June through early September. These are free events, open to all, and sometimes include shuttle service. 🚣♀️🌊
WLT’s Lauren Barber will guide the August 13th paddle, departing from Flora Whitely Preserve! Email her to let her know you’re joining! Lbarber@westerlylandtrust.org
Paddle, Yoga, Float & Flow🚣♀️
Friday, August 14, 5-7:30pm
Flora Whiteley Preserve
🧘♀️Certified yoga teacher, Janice Fifer, will guide us through Sun Salutations before we paddle up the Pawcatuck River. We will stop for a short meditation, then ride the river’s gentle current back. The evening will end with relaxation and a closing circle.🌅
Summer Bounty Floral Design Workshop✨🌸
hosted by @echo_rock_flowers
Saturday, August 22, 4-5:30pm
Barlow Nature Preserve
💐In this workshop, guests will learn the fundamentals of garden-inspired floral design while creating a l
We wrapped up Farm Squad 2026 this week!
Thanks to all of our partners who helped make this summer so fun and magical!! 💚🥒🌳
Stayed tuned for more photos and videos of students in action this summer!! 📸
