The Westerly Land Trust Earns National Recognition with Renewed Accreditation

In 2022, the Westerly Land Trust renewed its accreditation through the Land Trust Accreditation Commission, proving once again that, as a part of a network of more than 450 accredited land trusts across the nation, we are committed to professional excellence and to maintaining the public’s trust in conservation work. Through this process, we continue to demonstrate that we have sound finances, practice ethical conduct and responsible governance, and can ensure lasting stewardship.

In 2017, WLT underwent the voluntary, yet rigorous process to achieve accreditation for the first time. Accreditation is not a one-time action, but a tool to foster continuous improvement; therefore, participating land trusts repeat the process every five years to ensure growth and development of the organizations.

Accredited land trusts now steward almost 20 million acres- the size of Rhode Island, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Vermont, and New Hampshire combined.

We are humbled by the support of the Westerly community. You’ve signaled that care deeply about the protection and conservation of local open space. Thank you for your partnership!

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WLT conserves open space, revitalizes culturally significant properties and provides environmental programs for the enduring benefit of our community.

🌿✨ Nature Journaling Series ✨🌿
Join us this fall for a 3-part Nature Journaling series led by educator, naturalist, and artist Jonah Salsich!

📓 Intro to Nature Journaling – FREE! 
Saturday, Sept 6 at 9:30 AM at Barlow
All ages welcome
Discover the joy of observing the natural world through words, sketches, and numbers—no artistic experience needed!

🖋️ Workshop 1
Saturday,Sept 20 at 9:30 AM at Wahaneeta Preserve
Ages 18+
 $10 WLT members / $25 non-members
Explore deeper connections to nature and yourself through creative journaling.

🍁 Workshop 2
Saturday, Oct 4 at 9:30 AM at Wahaneeta Preserve
Ages 18+
$10 WLT members / $25 non-members
Continue the journey with this relaxed, inspiring group and build your journaling practice.

Bring a notebook, pencils, and your curiosity. Come curious—leave inspired! 🌱

Follow the link in our bio to our Calendar of Events to learn more and register for each program!

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🌿✨ Nature Journaling Series ✨🌿
Join us this fall for a 3-part Nature Journaling series led by educator, naturalist, and artist Jonah Salsich! 📓 Intro to Nature Journaling – FREE! 
Saturday, Sept 6 at 9:30 AM at Barlow All ages welcome
Discover the joy of observing the natural world through words, sketches, and numbers—no artistic experience needed! 🖋️ Workshop 1
Saturday,Sept 20 at 9:30 AM at Wahaneeta Preserve Ages 18+
 $10 WLT members / $25 non-members
Explore deeper connections to nature and yourself through creative journaling. 🍁 Workshop 2
Saturday, Oct 4 at 9:30 AM at Wahaneeta Preserve Ages 18+ $10 WLT members / $25 non-members
Continue the journey with this relaxed, inspiring group and build your journaling practice. Bring a notebook, pencils, and your curiosity. Come curious—leave inspired! 🌱 Follow the link in our bio to our Calendar of Events to learn more and register for each program!

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Last year, to focus on permanently protecting the 90-acre Champlin Farm Preserve, we pressed pause on the Farm Dinner. This year, in celebration of this success and all the work we do to connect our community with local agriculture, we are bringing back the Farm Dinner concept—celebrating the bounty of the land by dining together al fresco—with some exciting new twists. 🌳💚

First, this will be a smaller, more intimate experience held at Barlow Nature Preserve, which has been our “home base”, our “hub”, our “headquarters” since we moved here in 2020. For five years, we have gotten to know this beautiful landscape, and helped it grow into a centerpiece of our work, complete with two vibrant working farms, Frontier Farm and Echo Rock Flowers, a farm stand, and the heart of our youth education program.

🧑‍🍳And, rather than dividing the courses among different chefs, Julian ElFedayni-Connell from @thetinpeddler in Stonington and @barbarycoastct in Mystic will be curating the entire dinner which is sure to please.

So join us for our 2025 Farm Dinner on Saturday, September 13th beginning at 3:30pm — gather with friends and neighbors out on the land and enjoy a fabulous meal entirely prepared with local ingredients.

We look forward to seeing you at the table! 🌸

Follow the link in our bio to reserve your seats today. But hurry, they’re going quick!!

#farmdinner #farmtotable #farmers #farming #community #westerlyri #rhodeisland #conservation #nature

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Last year, to focus on permanently protecting the 90-acre Champlin Farm Preserve, we pressed pause on the Farm Dinner. This year, in celebration of this success and all the work we do to connect our community with local agriculture, we are bringing back the Farm Dinner concept—celebrating the bounty of the land by dining together al fresco—with some exciting new twists. 🌳💚 First, this will be a smaller, more intimate experience held at Barlow Nature Preserve, which has been our “home base”, our “hub”, our “headquarters” since we moved here in 2020. For five years, we have gotten to know this beautiful landscape, and helped it grow into a centerpiece of our work, complete with two vibrant working farms, Frontier Farm and Echo Rock Flowers, a farm stand, and the heart of our youth education program. 🧑‍🍳And, rather than dividing the courses among different chefs, Julian ElFedayni-Connell from @thetinpeddler in Stonington and @barbarycoastct in Mystic will be curating the entire dinner which is sure to please. So join us for our 2025 Farm Dinner on Saturday, September 13th beginning at 3:30pm — gather with friends and neighbors out on the land and enjoy a fabulous meal entirely prepared with local ingredients. We look forward to seeing you at the table! 🌸 Follow the link in our bio to reserve your seats today. But hurry, they’re going quick!! #farmdinner #farmtotable #farmers #farming #community #westerlyri #rhodeisland #conservation #nature

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