by Charlotte Greeson | Beyond the Barways
What is a riparian buffer zone? According to the USDA, it’s an area adjacent to a stream, lake, or wetland that contains a combination of trees, shrubs, and/or other perennial plants. The vegetative zone serves as a buffer to pollutants entering the water from...
by Charlotte Greeson | Beyond the Barways
Photo credit: Greg Stone, Bumblebee (Bombus fervidus) and Sundial Lupine (Lupinus perennis) at Dunham’s Brook Celebrate Local Pollinators We’re starting our summer pop-up learning tents in June, just in time for National Pollinator Month! Stop by the white...
by Nate McCullin | Beyond the Barways
Eastern Prickly Pear Cactus, Opuntia humifusa Recently, a visitor shared the observation that there was more pollen and allergies than ever before. This anecdotal observation got me thinking–maybe the recent dry warm weather was keeping the pollen in the air,...
by Charlotte Greeson | Beyond the Barways
Why a rain barrel? As the South Coast prepares for another summer of uncertain rain, one way to prepare is with a rain barrel. Rain barrels capture water that might otherwise overflow your gutter or drainage ditch and store it for future use. They can also help...
by Nate McCullin | Beyond the Barways
WLCT, in partnership with One Tree Planted, celebrated Earth Day at Dunham’s Brook Conservation Area by hosting a community tree planting event. It was a beautiful sunny day, warm enough to put a spring into the step of 25 volunteers and cool enough to be ideal for...
by Charlotte Greeson | Beyond the Barways
The Wampanoag Experience will lead the burning-out of a mishoon (traditional wooden canoe) in Westport, commencing May 13, 2023 and concluding May 19th. In keeping with Wampanoag custom, the burn will proceed 24/7 until completed. The public are invited to observe...
