by Westport Land Trust Staff | Beyond the Barways
Westport is so special to me because of its amazing mix of coastline, farmland and small town character. When we were building our house on Adamsville Rd in 2017, I spent many hours on the St Vincent DePaul property. We heard many proposals for the long-fallow...
by Westport Land Trust Staff | Beyond the Barways
I want Westport to continue to be a special place for future generations. As someone who grew up in Westport, I see so many changes from my childhood. I know change cannot be prevented, but I think it is very important to protect as much as Westport’s open land...
by Aaron Teixeira | Beyond the Barways
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...
by Nate McCullin | Beyond the Barways
Tuesday Trail Team plant shrubs in the Discovery Garden, May 2022. Photo: Greg Stone Westport Woods, the former St. Vincent de Paul Camp, has undergone massive transformations since it was purchased by the Westport Land Conservation Trust nearly 7 years ago. As WLCT...
by Nate McCullin | Beyond the Barways
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,...
by Charlotte Greeson | Beyond the Barways
Brendan hanging a bird box, Walt’s Farm 2021 WLCT’s Tuesday Trail Team turns 10 in 2024 and we’re reflecting on the various people who have made this spectacular volunteer crew such a success. We’ll be sharing our conversations throughout the year. The Tuesday...
