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News
Telling the Weather By the Birds
Birds (and wildlife) are nature’s weatherpersons: they follow trends, seek particular climates, and hone in on changes that bring optimal food supplies for their needs. Following birdlife can be like tracking a weather chart for a particular region. Now that the snows...
Gardening for Conservation Education
This Spring we’re planting a new garden at Westport Woods which we hope will inspire visitors to learn about plants’ roles in our larger ecosystems and relationship to wildlife by connecting it to the fun of backyard horticulture.
March is For Mowing Meadows
March mowing: West meadow, Westport Woods Conservation Park What is it about March? In Southern New England, there are a variety of reasons March presents the ideal window to mow and cut back our meadows, including considerations for breeding mammals and amphibians,...
events
Crafting a Flower Yearbook
Have you ever wanted to document the life cycle of a plant? Thought about how to capture the changes it goes through over the course of the seasons? In this workshop, we will explore methods and the best practices for making that a reality. Join us at Westport Woods...
South Coast Strolls: Old Harbor
The Westport River Watershed Association and Westport Land Conservation Trust are pleased to team up to present this series of visits to different ecological hotspots around Westport. Our South Coast Strolls will be a series of walks at different coastal locations in...
South Coast Strolls: Gooseberry Island
The Westport River Watershed Association and Westport Land Conservation Trust are pleased to team up to present this series of visits to different ecological hotspots around Westport. Our South Coast Strolls will be a series of walks at different coastal locations in...