by Ross Moran | Beyond the Barways
Note from Nate McCullin, WLCT Land Stewardship and Outreach Manager Photo by Greg Stone, Grasses in Meadow at Westport Woods As the solstice approaches and our days are shorter the landscape begins to change from vibrant reds, yellows and oranges finally settling into...
by Ross Moran | Beyond the Barways
Dear Westport Community, Westport is a beautiful place in the fall. Walks in the forest, exploring the scenic views across open land, celebrating the season’s harvest, and late season boat rides. It’s easy to take for granted the natural and agricultural resources...
by Westport Land Trust Staff | Beyond the Barways
The Westport Land Conservation Trust is very thankful for community partners like Country Woolens. This November shop at Country Woolens on Wednesdays and 10% of the proceeds from your holiday shopping will go to support WLCT. If you can’t make it in store- buy...
by Westport Land Trust Staff | Beyond the Barways
As autumn arrives we begin to see the changes in color in the landscape. The first to give us a sign is usually the Red Maple, which after a few cold nights will transform its leaves to a fiery red. The Tupelo is soon to follow with species like Ash, Beech and Hickory...
by Westport Land Trust Staff | Beyond the Barways
Have you ever wondered why some animals are so well adapted to living in the dark? Animals have evolved to use the cover of the night to escape the heat of the day and avoid human activity, others need the night to hunt, mate, or hide from predators. These animals...
by Westport Land Trust Staff | Beyond the Barways
Cleaning up our gardens in the fall is something we all often tackle in October and November of each year. However, have you ever stop to think more about why and the reasons for certain techniques? Fall clean-up, at its core, has little to do with the health of the...
