John Kostrzewa writes the “Walking Rhode Island” column for The Providence Journal and has been hiking across the state for decades.Join us and discover how John started, where he has hiked and what he has learned. He’ll share his observations about the history, geological features, vegetation and wildlife he has found along the trails.During his […]
This program is open to students in grades 3-4 that attend a Westerly Public Elementary School. Join Westerly Land Trust outdoor 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 […]
This program is open to students in grades K - 2 that attend a Westerly Public Elementary School. Join Westerly Land Trust outdoor 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 […]
This discussion is part of the WLT Voices of the Land series featuring Markham Starr. You won't want miss it!This slideshow takes the audience on an extended walk through the woods to see the ceremonial stonework left behind by the indigenous population that occupied New England for over 12,000 years. Native Americans built nearly two […]
Join Stephanie Bennett, owner/operator of Echo Rock Flowers, for a walking tour of her operation at the Barlow Preserve. Walk amongst the blooms as Stephanie shares some of the methods used in growing for cut-flower production. Get an up close look at techniques used for weed suppression, crop support, irrigation, pest management, and building soil […]
Join in on the discussion with Dr. Kevin Aviles who will share his research that aids in developing new methods to conserve turtle species.Turtle species are declining across the globe due to humans and urbanization. More than 50% of turtles are considered at risk for extinction. By far the largest impacts are the illegal harvesting […]
Celebrate World Migratory Bird Day with the WLT and expert ornithologists by getting outside and experiencing the spring migration. World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD) is an annual awareness-raising campaign highlighting the need for the conservation of migratory birds and their habitats. It has a global outreach and is an effective tool to help raise global […]
Discover the changing trends in nest locations of the RI Osprey. Discussion is led by Lincoln Dark of Audubon Society of RI Naturalist. Join us in a seminar with Audubon Society of Rhode Island Naturalist, Lincoln Dark, about his research on the changes and trends in the nest locations of Rhode Island's Osprey. In this […]
Join the fun and inspiring Providence Pollinator Lab in a search for bumble bees. This event is perfect for the whole family! We are excited to learn from the experts and hope you are too! Dr. Rachael Bonoan and her team at the Providence Pollinator Lab will lead this excursion as we search for, catch, […]