Beyond the Barways
Cataloging the Native Plant Garden
Labeling the plants in our teaching gardens helps visitors to recognize native plants in cultivated and more naturalized places–plants that they might then find on the trails or in their backyards. The process of labeling plants in the new native garden was a learning lab all its own for volunteer Elizabeth Hubert.
2024 Stewardship Wrap Up
Stewardship–caring for the land–is the long-term responsibility of land preservation. WLCT’s stewardship program took on restoration and trail projects in 2024.
Week of Thanks: The Town of Westport
WLCT is grateful for the Westport community, without whom we would not be able to preserve, care, and connect people to the land. Each year we take this week to thank a few of the people who inspire us. We conclude our annual Week of Thanks by expressing our gratitude...
Week of Thanks: Jess Cook
WLCT is grateful for the Westport community, without whom we would not be able to preserve, care, and connect people to the land. Each year we take this week to thank a few of the people who inspire us. We rely on enthusiastic community volunteers who support our...
Week of Thanks: Greg Cherneff
WLCT is grateful for the Westport community, without whom we would not be able to preserve, care, and connect people to the land. Each year we take this week to thank a few of the people who inspire us. This year we are celebrating 10 years of Tuesday Trail Team. We...
Week of Thanks: Westport Recreation
WLCT is grateful for the Westport community, without whom we would not be able to preserve, care, and connect people to the land. Each year we take this week to thank a few of the people who inspire us. The Town of Westport Recreation Department partners with us to...
Week of Thanks: Valerie Bassett
WLCT is grateful for the Westport community, without whom we would not be able to preserve, care, and connect people to the land. Each year we take this week to thank a few of the people who inspire us. We begin our annual Week of Thanks with Valerie Bassett, WLCT...
150 Acres, Preserved!
Westport Woods, looking North from Adamsville Road (bottom of photo) Critical Habitat, Waterways, and Access to Explore This complex project required the coordination and commitment from landowners, donors, the Town of Westport, and many conservation partners. WLCT is...
Autumn Naturalist’s Corner
Westport Woods provides the perfect place to observe the transitional edges of grassland and woodland during this season of change.
Grasslands: A Primer
You might have noticed we are using the word grasslands rather than meadows, in describing the seeded open spaces we manage.
Fall Stewardship Forum
WLCT hosted a successful fall stewardship forum focusing on grasslands. As we learn more about the grasslands we manage, we’re sharing with, and learning from, others doing similar work.
Falling into Autumn
As autumn descends on the Farm Coast in earnest, chilling our nights and filling our days with the colors of gorgeous changing leaves, WLCT is moving headlong into a season of new programming!