by Aaron Teixeira | Beyond the Barways
This August, as we enter the Dog Days of Summer, we are watching many wonderful changes occur out the window and in the gardens of our Learning Center. As always, pollinators are teeming, dragonflies are swarming, and birds are on the wing. Observation can help us...
by Ross Moran | Beyond the Barways
2025 Land Preservation Projects This year we have the opportunity to preserve 130 acres of open space across Westport, including a new public access property in Central Village, an island in the West Branch, and a Sodom Road Farm. These three projects represent the...
by Aaron Teixeira | Beyond the Barways
families enjoy Miss Rhonda’s Backyard Band Jam at Westport Woods outside, on Nature’s Stage! The fields, grasslands and gardens of Westport Woods are places for folks to gather, learn, and to connect with the outdoors. Nature’s Stage, our summer performance...
by Aaron Teixeira | Beyond the Barways
It starts with one Have you seen your first Monarch butterfly of the year? What about our native bumble bees (Bombus)? As temperatures climb and summer’s warmth falls upon us, the arrival of pollinating insects (and birds!) is undeniable. As I write this, I reflect on...
by Charlotte Greeson | Beyond the Barways
37 members braved torrential rain to join the Board of Directors and staff of the Westport Land Conservation Trust for our 53rd Annual meeting. After a warm welcome from Executive Director Ross Moran, outgoing Board President Tina Schmid made her final remarks as...
by Charlotte Greeson | Beyond the Barways
The Westport Land Conservation Trust, Inc. will hold its 53rd Annual Meeting on Thursday, May 22nd at 5:30pm at the Westport Grange (931 Main Road) If you are a member and would like to vote but are unable to join us, please use this proxy form. WLCT is proposing...
