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SUMMARY:Lanphear LIVE! Presents: Myron Stachiw\, Building Archaeology at the Stanton-Davis Homestead: History\, Archaeology\, Interpretation
DESCRIPTION:The Stanton-Davis House and property are all that remain of the vast 17th and 18th century holdings of the Stanton Family of Stonington\, CT. The lecture will present the history of the house\, property\, and its owners\, and describe the methods and process of building archaeology\, revealing the evolution of this grand house and the technology of its construction and alteration. 
URL:https://thewatchhillconservancy.org/event/lanphear-live-presents-building-archaeology-at-the-stanton-davis-homestead-history-archaeology-interpretation/
LOCATION:The Chaplin B. Barnes Reading Room\, 1 Bay Street\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events & Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260720T180000
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SUMMARY:Lanphear LIVE! Presents: Sam Miller\, Wings in the Dark: The Secret Nightlife of Migrating Birds
DESCRIPTION:Each spring and fall\, tens to hundreds of thousands of birds move across the Napatree Point Conservation Area under the cover of darkness\, passing overhead in one of nature’s most extraordinary yet largely invisible phenomena. This presentation invites you into an evening exploration of bird migration\, with a special focus on the hidden world of nocturnal songbird migration along the Rhode Island coast.  Join Sam Miller\, non-game bird wildlife biologist as he describes the remarkable strategies birds use to travel between breeding\, stopover\, and wintering habitats across vast geographic scales\, and the challenges they face along the way. Deepen your appreciation for this hidden natural phenomenon\, and learn practical conservation strategies\, many of which you can practice to protect birds during one of nature’s most remarkable journeys.
URL:https://thewatchhillconservancy.org/event/lanphear-live-presents-wings-in-the-dark-the-secret-life-of-migrating-birds/
LOCATION:The Chaplin B. Barnes Reading Room\, 1 Bay Street\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events & Programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Watch Hill Conservancy":MAILTO:info@thewatchhillconservancy.org
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SUMMARY:Lanphear LIVE! Presents: Norman Smith\, The Snowy Owls of Logan Airport
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Norman Smith\, Raptor Specialist \nSnowy Owl Project\, Mass Audubon\, Lincoln\, MA \nSince 1981\, raptor specialist Norman Smith has spent countless days and nights\, in every imaginable weather condition\, observing\, capturing\, banding\, and relocating Snowy Owls from Logan International Airport. Affectionately called “the Owl Man of Logan Airport\,” Smith has single-handedly relocated more than 900 of these magnificent birds\, gathering valuable data on their roosting patterns\, hunting behavior\, and seasonal movements. Enjoy a screening of this award-winning documentary short about his work\, followed by a live presentation and Q&A with Norman to find out what he has learned\, what questions remain and how this project expanded to include studies of Northern Saw-whet Owl populations.
URL:https://thewatchhillconservancy.org/event/lanphear-live-presents-the-snowy-owls-of-logan-airport-film-and-discussion-with-norman-smith/
LOCATION:The Chaplin B. Barnes Reading Room\, 1 Bay Street\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events & Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260701T180000
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SUMMARY:A Lifeline of Liberty: Local Privateering 1775–1777 with Jack Spratt
DESCRIPTION:Join Captain Jack Spratt as he commemorates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence with a compelling story of the Revolutionary War along our shores. In 1775 and 1777\, continental privateers—the “maritime militia”—sailed from our waters\, driven by both patriotism and the promise of profit. By capturing British merchant ships\, they kept the “Struggle for American Liberty” fed and armed at its most desperate hour while drastically disrupting British commerce throughout the Atlantic Basin. \nBritish warships chased\, engaged\, and seized American privateers off Watch Hill\, treating them as pirates and sending many to the notorious prison ships anchored in New York Harbor at Wallabout Bay\, where the infamous HMS Jersey became a symbol of suffering and sacrifice. Stonington and Fishers Island endured British foraging raids\, while Gardiners Island\, firmly Loyalist along with much of Long Island\, stood with the Crown\, creating a stark divide across the Sound. \nThis is a story of how ordinary sailors and their neighbors\, in what was truly our country’s first civil war\, helped win the struggle for independence. As part of the program\, Captain Jack will also share recommended local Revolutionary War sites to explore during this remarkable milestone of democracy. \nThe event is free and open to the public.  \nPresented by The Westerly Historical Society\, with support from The Watch Hill Conservancy and Grey Sail Brewing. \n 
URL:https://thewatchhillconservancy.org/event/a-lifeline-of-liberty-local-privateering-1775-1777-with-jack-spratt/
LOCATION:The Chaplin B. Barnes Reading Room\, 1 Bay Street\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
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SUMMARY:2026 Celebration of Summer
DESCRIPTION:Annual Cocktail Party to Benefit The Watch Hill Conservancy on Friday June 26th\, 6:00 – 9:00 PM\, at The Misquamicut Beach Club\, 22 Fort Road\, Watch Hill. \n\n\n\n  \nPayment Options \n\n\n\n\nRegister and pay online: REGISTER HERE\n\n\n\nCheck made payable to WHC and mail to:  WHC\, 1 Bay Street\, Westerly\, RI 02891\n\n\n\nUse your credit card over the phone: 401-315-5399
URL:https://thewatchhillconservancy.org/event/2026-celebration-of-summer/
LOCATION:Misquamicut Beach Club\, 22 Fort Hill Road\, Westery\, 02891\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events & Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T090000
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SUMMARY:Westerly Library and Wilcox Park 42nd Annual Garden Market Fair
DESCRIPTION: \n\n\nPlease join Westerly Library and Wilcox Park for our 42nd Annual Garden Market Fair! \n\n\n\nWander through Wilcox Park to find everything from annuals\, perennials\, trees\, shrubs\, organic vegetables\, herbs\, and garden accessories for purchase as well as tables with community nonprofit organizations\, food\, and music with The Westerly Band. Don’t forget to visit with the alpacas! \nPlease see below for an up-to-date list of participating vendors and community organizations!  \nPlant and Nature: \n\nBerry Island Dahlias\nBerry Island Soap Company\nBlue Moon Farm Perennials\nColbey Sales and Service Co.\nDelightfully Evil Designs\nEarth Essence Herbals\nFrontier Farm\nGreen Infrastructure Center\, Inc.\nGrowing Hope Farm\nHallene Farm\nLazy K Ranch\nLovewell Farms\nPaul-N-Dina Gardens\nWesterly Library & Wilcox Park\nWood and Ink\nZen Zone\n\nNonprofits: \n\nDante Society of Westerly\nDenison Pequotsepos Nature Center\nFriends of Westerly Library & Wilcox Park\nJonnycake Center of Westerly\nLeague of Women Voters of South County RI\nLiteracy Volunteers of Washington County\nPace Organization of RI\nRI Resource Recovery Corporation (RIRRC) – Composting & vermicomposting\nURI Master Gardeners\nWatch Hill Conservancy\nThe Westerly Band\nWesterly Land Trust\nWesterly Multicultural Committee\nWesterly Village-The Village Common RI\nWildRoots Play\n\nFood: \n\nWesterly High School “Highland Grille”\n\nActivities: \n\nSoil testing with URI Master Gardeners\, 9 am-12 pm\nSound Bath with Zen Zone at 11 am\nKids Korner with Natural Arts painting and making your own Dish Gardens\nLive animals with Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center\nVisit with the Alpacas\nFood truck with Westerly High School’s “Highland Grille”\nLive music with The Westerly Band\nNeighbor Day activities on the Esplanade\n\n\n\n \n \n\nPlease note:\n\nWesterly Library & Wilcox Park staff often take photos and recordings during programs and events\, which may be used in publicity and marketing. If you do not wish to have your photo used\, please contact a staff member to let us know and we will make every effort to honor that request.
URL:https://thewatchhillconservancy.org/event/westerly-library-and-wilcox-park-42nd-annual-garden-market-fair/
LOCATION:Westerly Library and Wilcox Park\, 44 Broad Street\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events & Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T110000
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SUMMARY:Open House Adventure
DESCRIPTION:Join The Watch Hill Conservancy for this FREE family-friendly event and get a sneak peek at our complimentary conservation programs happening in The Napatree Point Conservation Area this summer! Meet our Napatree Naturalists to learn through hands-on activities suitable for children of all ages. Visit anytime between 11 AM and 2 PM. Please register to receive updates and parking information. Special guest: Mystic Aquarium. Experience their interactive marine touch tank featuring captivating sea creatures from our coastal waters! \n  \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://thewatchhillconservancy.org/event/open-house-adventure/
LOCATION:Napatree Point Conservation Area\, Fort Road\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
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