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...
by Westport Land Trust Staff | Beyond the Barways
Featuring photography from Robert Feingold WLCT is proud to present a selection of wonderful photographs from local attorney and conservationist Robert Feingold. Bob is a resident of Dartmouth, born in New Bedford, and frequent visitor to the many special outdoor...
by Westport Land Trust Staff | Beyond the Barways
Note from Nate McCullin, Land Stewardship and Outreach Manager The American Beech (Fagus grandiflora) has long since been a staple of the hardwood forests of New England. Growing up to 100’ feet tall it is hard to miss with its silvery gray bark rippling up and down...
by Westport Land Trust Staff | Beyond the Barways
Greg Stone, WLCT’s Volunteer Photographer, led two in person events at Westport Woods and imparted a great deal of his extensive photography knowledge. Throughout the sessions, we learned skills and techniques to improve subject placement, focus, and depth of...
