by Aaron Teixeira | Beyond the Barways
Looking for a reason to get outside in the New Year? In January, Westport Woods will be the setting for a storywalk of Lynne Samson’s timely tale Once Upon a Pine Tree. With a central setting of a winter wonderland, this picture book describes the life cycle of a pine...
by Nate McCullin | Beyond the Barways
Designing the Naturalistic Landscape I have now been practicing horticulture professionally for 20 years, during which my focus was almost entirely on the design, installation, and long-term maintenance of naturalistic landscapes. These thoughtfully crafted gardens...
by Charlotte Greeson | Beyond the Barways
2023 Artist in Residence Ian Silvia installed 8 glass, stone and metal works throughout the trails at Westport Woods Conservation Park. A Little Compton resident, Ian brings a lifetime of familiarity with the local ecosystem to his work. As you walk the trails, keep...
by Charlotte Greeson | Beyond the Barways
Like all of WLCT’s public access properties, The Let Conservation Area is marked with a hanging green sign, WLCT’s logo prominently displayed. Unlike other properties, this one is only accessible from the water–unless you join us on New Year’s...
by Aaron Teixeira | Beyond the Barways
As the chill of autumn gives way to the silent cool of winter, quite a few of our bird friends have migrated for warmer climates. Backyard birds remain do remain here for the winter! A simple bird feeder can keep cold weather birds coming to your backyard until spring...
by Charlotte Greeson | Beyond the Barways
The enormous spruce tree gracing the front yard of Kirby House at Westport Woods is the gift of Ray Elias. The spruce, like Ray himself, is a lifelong resident of Westport and an integral part of the community. Generations of children will remember this tree lit up at...
