The Westerly Land Trust

@birdability is a national nonprofit dedicated to making birding accessible, inclusive, and welcoming for people with disabilities and other health concerns, is proud to announce the 6th annual Birdability Week, taking place October 20–26, 2025.

In addition to a full schedule of virtual events open to participants nationwide, for the first time Birdability in Rhode Island has partnered with Rhode Island Audubon, Ocean State Bird Club, South Kingstown Land Trust, and Westerly Land Trust in to offer accessible local programs across the state. Registration for all events is now open; details can be found here.

This year’s event theme “You Belong Here” affirms that birding is for everybody and every body. Birdability Week highlights the joy, sense of belonging, and community ties that result from ensuring all people can share in the beauty of birds and the outdoors.

Join Westerly Land Trust on Saturday, October 25 from 2-4pm at Avondale Farm for Forest Bathing and Birding! This is a FREE event. Follow the link in our bio to our calendar of events to sign up!

#birding #birdability #nature #explore #outdoors #fall #accessibility ...

Mushrooms led the way at our Fungal Foray🍄

Jess from @dpnaturectr brought the fungi facts as we explored WLT’s Flora Whitely and Cottrell Preserves! 🍂🍄‍🟫

Did you miss out on the Fungi Fun? Check out DPNC’s Wild Mushroom Festival this weekend!

#mushrooms #fungus #fungi #forage #mushroom ...

Monday was such a beautiful night under October’s Full Hunter’s Moon at Champlin Farm Preserve 🌕✨

The Hunter’s Moon is the full moon closest to the autumn equinox, once a guide for gathering and preparation before the cold sets in (we definitely felt that this morning!). Thanks to all who joined and made this hike so special! 🍂

#huntersmoon #fullmoon #moon #hike #cows #farm #nature ...

Thanks to @jollygreensri for another great Microgreen Experience! From seed to plate, we got hands on with planting, learned how to grow year round, and tasted fresh, flavorful greens in a live recipe demo! 🌱🍽️

#microgreen #fresh #nutrition #recipe #growing ...

Fall is a great time to explore our local woods. It’s still warm now, but soon, the temperatures will dip, and you’ll hear that familiar sound of leaves crunching beneath your boots.🍂🍁

📓Nature Journaling Workshop 2
Saturday, October 4, 9:30-11:30am
Wahaneeta Preserve

🌱The Microgreen Experience
Sunday, October 5, 10am-12pm
Barlow Nature Preserve

🍄Fungal Foray w/ DPNC
Wednesday, October 15, 4:30-6pm
Flora Whiteley Preserve

🥾Thursday Hikes
If you are interested in becoming a hike leader, please contact Sally Hanson at sallyhanson242@gmail.com.

🧭Trail Blazing for Girl Scouts
Juniors, Daisies and Brownies
Sunday, October 19, 10am-12pm
Wahaneeta Preserve

🏃‍♀️WTAC Grills Trail Race 10M & 10K
Saturday, October 25, 9am
Grills Preserve

🌸Echo Rock Flower’s Dahlia Workshop
Saturday, October 25, 1-3pm
Barlow Nature Preserve

🎃It’s the time of year for our favorite color: orange! Pumpkins, leaves, CCC caps, and Rhode Island’s orange requirements: 200 inches of solid daylight fluorescent orange (500 square inches during shotgun deer season).

To learn more information and to register for each event, follow the link in our bio to our Calendar of Events! ...

Spent a beautiful day on the trails with a great group of Girl Scouts at Grills Preserve🥾🧭

They learned how to identify animal tracks, tell native from invasive plants, pack a first aid kit, stay safe on the trails, read maps and trail signs, and use a compass - then put it all into practice on a hike to the overlook. 🐿️🐝

The best part? They earned badges for all their hard work and new skills! 🍀

So proud of how much they learned and how confident they were out on the trails! ...